Testimonial: Laura

Congratulations to BWell Fit client, Laura!  Laura competed in her first bikini competition on Saturday, March 27.  Wow she looked amazing and we are very proud of her.  Laura was definitely the photographer's favorite...can you blame them?  Her body is smoking but she also has a wonderful personality and is a joy to work with.  Thank you for choosing BWell Fit!

Laura's Personalized Program included:

• Complete health, fitness and nutrition assessment
• Fitness and Nutrition program
• Conditioning training - 3 days a week
• Strength training - 2 days a week
• Stretching and recovery - 5 days a week
• 1700-1800 calories a day - 25/50/25
• Monthly assessment and program modification

Tip to Your Health: Eat Breakfast to Lose Weight

Did you know that eating breakfast will help you to lose weight? Yes, it is true! Eating breakfast is one tool you should use to fight the battle of the bulge and keep it off.
One of the most obvious reasons to eat breakfast is that it gives you energy, increasing your physical activity during the day. When you have fuel, you have the motivation and energy to engage in your regular daily activities as well as extracurricular activities such as playing with your kids or going to the gym.

A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply blood sugar (glucose) which equals more energy. Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased physical activity…less calories burned means more unwanted weight.

Skipping breakfast sometimes mean skipping much needed nutrients that your body needs to function during the day. Eating breakfast gets you on track to make healthy choices all day. People who regularly eat breakfast tend to eat a healthier diet, typically one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day too.

Studies show that breakfast eaters are less likely to overeat and snack during the day. When you skip breakfast, you may feel hunger pangs later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix, such as chips or candy bars from the vending machine. In addition, prolonged fasting — which occurs when you skip breakfast — can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. In fact, skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity. I have heard of people skipping meals, especially breakfast, because they are trying to lose weight. They are actually doing the exact opposite; although they may lose weight initially, the increase fat storage capacity will cause them to put on weight easier and faster in the future.

Unfortunately, more Americans are skipping breakfast. If you're one of them — whether you're trying to save time or cut calories — you may want to reconsider, especially if you're trying to control your weight.

Here's our recipe for a great way to start the day with Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal with Berries

Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked quick or old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons 100% pure pumpkin
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries or blueberries (great antioxidants)

Directions:
Cook oatmeal according to directions.  Add fruit to cooked oatmeal.  Place in bowl.  Top with pumpkin and syrup.  Makes 1 serving.

Tips:
1. Serve with skim milk
2. Adjust amount of ingredients to as desired

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 198, Calories from fat: 25, Total Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Soduim: 55mg, Carbohydrates: 36g, Fiber 5g, Sugars: 9g, Protein: 7g

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Tip to Your Health: What to do about Sugar

Why you shouldn’t eat too much sugar


• Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease

• Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad cholesterol and a decrease in good cholesterol.

• Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose and can cause reactive hypoglycemia

• Sugar contributes to obesity

• Sugar can cause a decrease in your insulin sensitivity thereby causing an abnormally high insulin levels and eventually diabetes

• Sugar can interfere with your absorption of protein

• Diets high in sugar will increase free radicals and oxidative stress

• Sugar can cause gum disease

How much sugar you should eat

• The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends no more than 8 teaspoons per day of added sugar based on a 2,000 calories/day diet. That's 32 grams if you're reading labels, and about 6% of your total calories for the day. Sounds like a lot, but believe me... it's not.
32 total grams sugar/ 4 grams per teaspoon = < 8 teaspoons added sugar/day


What to do about Sugar…reduce the amount of sugar that you eat

1. Read labels – You should have 32 grams sugar or less total per day

2. Try to obtain your sugars naturally–which should be primarily from fresh, whole fruit.Fruit juices, even if they are 100 percent fruit juice, are all-natural sugar but they are very high in calories–it’s best to avoid beverages with high calories, including fruit juices, sodas, lemonade and other sweetened beverages. Learn to enjoy your iced tea for its natural flavor, rather than for the flavor of the sugar that you pour into the glass.

3. Rather than adding syrup or honey to foods like waffles or pancakes, try topping them with sliced fresh fruit and a dollop of vanilla yogurt.

4. Look for whole-grain cereals without added sugars, and top with sliced bananas, berries or other fruit that appeals to you. This applies to both cold cereals and hot. Oatmeal is delicious with some mashed banana stirred in for sweetness.

5. Keep healthy snacks around, like whole fruits, cut vegetables, whole-grain crackers, low-fat yogurt and low-fat cheese, so you won’t be tempted to eat sweets instead.

6. Help your kids develop healthier habits–if they are old enough to read labels, give them a list of all the names for sugar and ask them to become “sugar detectives.” They will enjoy finding the hidden sources of sugar in foods, and it will help to educate them as to how much sugar is added–sometimes where you least expect it.

      Names for sugar: sucrose, fructose, glucose, dextrose, lactose, maltose, invert sugar, raw sugar, 
         turbinado sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, brown rice syrup, fruit juice concentrate, confectioner’s 
         sugar, maltodextrin, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maple syrup and molasses.

7. Instead of baked goods for desserts, try fresh fruit with a bit of chocolate syrup. One great trick is to take ripe bananas, peel and place them on a foil-lined tray in the freezer. Frozen bananas taste just like ice cream and will satisfy your sweet tooth for significantly fewer calories.

8. If you add sugar to cereals, beverages and fruits routinely, try to gradually reduce the amount you use. You may not really know the true flavor of these foods because you have “masked” the flavor with sugar. Fresh fruits in season should be deliciously sweet–no added sugar necessary.

Tip to your Health: Aphrodisiacs

Foods that make you go uummm in more than one way

People have been fascinated with aphrodisiacs since the beginning of mankind. Let us first start by defining aphrodisiac. According to Wikipedia, “An aphrodisiac is a substance that is used in the belief that it increases sexual desire; substance that when ingested will make you or your chosen mate want to lose his/her pants. The name comes from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sensuality and love; throughout history, many foods, drinks, and behaviors have been reputed to make sex more attainable and/or pleasurable.
People have tried it all, from dried beetle remains (aka Spanish Fly) to urine. No, I am not making these things up. Since we are into health, fitness and life, we are not going to send you searching for deadly snakes or rhinoceros horns. We are going to give you a list of natural, mostly healthy foods that have been said to get you a bit randy!


1. Chocolate I love, love, love chocolate!! This one is for all you chocoholics…try it warm and use your sweetie’s skin as a plate and your tongue and fingers as the utensil. Just what is it about the cacao bean that makes people go crazy? Perhaps it's the serotonin or the phenyl ethylamine, or all the other neurotransmitters that make our brains happy. There's also the stimulants theobromine and caffeine, plus the antioxidants. Ancient civilizations worshipped the Cacao tree and called it "food of the gods.

2. Oysters I absolutely laughed when I first read why oysters are considered an aphrodisiac. Oysters are viewed as an aphrodisiac because of its resemblance to female genitalia. I am in support of whatever works. But before you dismiss them, you should also know that they are high in zinc and all shellfish contain phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, vitamin B and glyco¬phosphates. These are basic essentials for an aphrodisiac.

3. Asparagus These are the only vegetables that have stalk shaped like “the you know what”. It is lacking a little in width but the thought of it in that way evokes unmentionable thoughts. They are high in potassium and vitamin A which are thought to boost sex drive. Who knows if it is fact or myth but at least you get veggies in while enjoying this nutritious veggie.

4. Figs This is another food that is said to resemble a woman’s “hoo ha” when opened, has aroused people for many centuries. They might not be pretties looking fruits but they are great with grapes, cheese and crackers when hand feeding your Boo like he or she is a royalty. Go ahead and enjoy!

5. Scallops Now I know why some people love scallops! The sea is one of the major sources of life. It is therefore no surprise that most sea creatures have the elements to form an aphrodisiac. As I said before, all shellfish, the strongest aphrodisiacs, contain phosphorus, calcium, iodine, iron, vitamin B and glyco¬phosphates, basic essentials for an aphrodisiac. Aphrodite is thought to have sprung from sea foam. As a result, various types of seafood are thought to have aphrodisiac qualities.

6. Chili and curry Spicy foods tend to raise the heart rate and cause beads of sweat to appear on the brow. These are physical reactions that may also occur during sex. I guess when you are doing something that causes reactions that occur when having sex; you can’t help but think of doing the do when eating them. Peppers can also increase your metabolism helping you burn a little more fat. Who doesn’t want a little more help when trying to get their sexy back?

7. Honey We have always known that honey was good for many uses…I can fill you with stick details…but this is not that kind of article ;) Honey is a highly metabolized sugar. Honey is also known as the "nectar of Aphrodite"! It has been said to prolong sexual arousal and is a good source of energy. I went out and bought two bottles after reading that. Who needs sugar substitutes when you can do so much with honey!

If none of these foods or suggestions get you going, then we should refer you to Dr. Pennington. Stay tuned for our next newsletter where we will share recipes that incorporate these yummy, naughty foods. We would love to hear about any aphrodisiacs that you have discovered. Come on, you have to share with the rest of us. Please send to info@bwellfit.com; we will then share with other readers and give you the credit for bringing a little more heat to the bedroom.

Ask the Experts: Grocery Shopping Tips

Question:

I know that I am supposed to eat better but I have such a hard time grocery shopping. Every time I step inside a grocery store I get completely overwhelmed! By the time I leave, I am usually over my allotted budget and have bags of crap I wasn’t intending to buy. Can you please help me get it together?

Response:

Grocery shopping is a very important part of your quest for a healthier lifestyle. It is so easy to abandon the list or promise to eat less baked goods when the aroma fills your nose as soon as you step inside the store. The marketing departments at these stores are well aware of our weaknesses. The look, smell and even checkout stations are designed to get you to spend more even if it is on the wrong items. Don’t beat yourself up and falling prey to their well designed marketing campaign. Here are some tools that we use to keep us on track before and while grocery shopping.
How to grocery shop effectively:
1. Plan ahead

     a. Select the healthy meals that you would like to prepare.

     b. Discuss with roommates/ family members. This can help you generate ideas for the menu and also keep
     you from buying things that other people will not eat. Don’t forget to share your quest for a healthier
     lifestyle and smaller waist line. Enlist their help because just as quickly as they can help, they can also
     knock you off your health wagon.

     c. Make a calendar for meals. You can use a monthly calendar to indicate what you are going to make on
     which day so that you will know what you need to purchase

     d. Create shopping list. This list should be make using the calendar of menus

2. Select basic items that you will use frequently. What to buy:

Pantry

     • Low-sodium chicken broth and broth-based vegetable and bean soups. Always read the labels to
     ensure sodium levels are less than 500 milligrams per serving.

     • 100% Whole grain pasta, whole grain couscous and brown rice. Whole grain or multigrain does not
     mean it is healthy. The label must read 100% whole wheat

     • Canned wild fish, including salmon and tuna, contain omega-3 fatty acids.

     • Low sodium canned tomatoes and beans are great to have on hand

     • Whole grain cereals and oatmeal. Make sure it has at least 3 grams of fiber and less than 10 grams of
     sugar. Do not buy fast-cooking oatmeal, as it raises your blood sugar too quickly.

     • Natural style peanut butter or other nut butters

     • Olive oil and canola oil

     • Breads made with flax. This is an excellent source of protein and good fats and it lowers the percentage
     of carbohydrates in the bread.

Refrigerator and freezer

     • Variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you pick lots of bright colors you are most likely to get a variety
     of nutrients. Bright colors, especially reds and greens, indicate high antioxidant content.

     • Frozen fruits and vegetables

     • Low-fat milk, yogurt, nut milks, reduced fat cheese

     • Eggs (especially omega-3 enriched), egg whites, egg substitute

     • Choose skinless chicken or turkey breasts, pork tenderloin and lean cuts of beef for healthy meat options.

     • Fish is the king protein from animal sources.

Snacks

     • Pre-portioned whole grain cookies, crackers, and baked chips. The best thing to do is to put them in
     small baggies so you don’t eat the whole bag.

     • Dry roasted nuts.

     • Fresh and dried fruits. A small box of raisins can provide a healthy energy boost. Make that there is no
     sugar added to the dried fruit.

     • Microwavable popcorn. Don't butter it. Flavor it with spices instead, such as garlic or onion powder or
     herbs. I have put cayenne pepper on my pop corn for an extra kick.

     • Dark chocolate in small quantities will satisfy any sweet tooth. For all you chocolate lovers out there,
     buy low-fat chocolate with the highest percentage of cacao you can find for the antioxidants.

2. Stick to plan. It doesn’t matter if all the items on the cookie aisle are seductively calling your name (“Suuuuussannnnn, buy me”), do not go down that aisle if it is not on your shopping list.

3. Reward yourself. Designate one “reward” item that you absolutely love to put on your reward list. If you follow your list and diet accordingly, reward yourself with that item. Don’t fool yourself of how it will effect your overall diet. If that item is the chicken wings in the deli section, don’t down a whole bucket and expect it not to effect your waist line. Try and grab a healthier alternative like the baked and skinless version.

4. Keep an ongoing list on your fridge or close by where you can jot down depleted items.

How can BWell Fit Help? We can provide the following:

• Assessment for needs, wants and goals. We will assess you to determine where you are currently. Whether it is your weight, health issues or fat level.

• Customized programs. We use the assessment to customize a fitness, nutrition and motivation program.

• Meal by meal menu. This customized program includes a meal by meal menu using your assessment, goals, likes, health issues, allergies, etc…

• Grocery list. Each menu comes with a grocery list so you will know exactly what you need to buy to prepare the created menu

• Motivation and questions answered. We offer many events and incentives to keep you motivated during your journey. And if you should ever have a question, please call, email or schedule an appointment with us. Your questions will be answered quickly and effectively.

This month, we are offering our online program for $59.99 per month. This offers all the Services above for a very low price. The original price is $99 for set up and $199 per month.

Good luck and happy shopping. Please contact us if you need more tips or have any more questions: info@bwellfit.com or 877 319 1133.

Ask the Experts: Rebounding After the Holidays

Question:

I did my best to watch my food intake during the holidays but think I may have gone a bit overboard. Should I eat less now?

Response:

We love the holidays!! Some favorite things about the holidays are spending time with family and friends and the abundance and variety of food. ..lots and lots of food. Once the dusts clear from the festivities, we notice that we packed on some extra pounds and fell off our fitness wagon. The average American can gain up to 15 pounds during the holidays. Some people experience the post holiday blues or worst, completely give up on their fitness and health quest because they feel that recovery is impossible. Being a little loose with your workouts and nutrition during the holidays does not mean that your are doomed for failure. Here are a few tips that will help you get back on track:

· Get moving. It may be the last thing you feel like doing, but getting the blood flowing is the perfect remedy for a food hangover and getting motivated again. In order to avoid being too sore, start off slowly. Do a walk/run interval or walk the distance you normally run. Reduce the amount of weights that you are used to doing before your hiatus. Reduce the number of reps and sets. Do more stretching or take a yoga class. Add a little more every month until you reach the level you were at before the holidays. Even a few minutes spent working out can boost your mood and your energy levels.

· Drink water. Drinking water can help flush out some of the toxins from your system and excess salt from all the holidays food. Overload of salt can lead to a feeling of bloating which makes you feel heavier than you really are. Water is a catalyst for weight loss, so the more you drink, the more weight you could potentially lose.

· Eat lightly. After eating too much, you may be tempted to declare, "I'll never eat again!" Surprisingly, you may feel hungrier than before but starving yourself is an injustice to your goal. Replace your starchy foods with more vegetables, fruit and lean protein. This also means controlling your portions to keep from over eating. You can eat all the green vegetables you want, keep protein to about 4 ounces per meal and eat fruits with less sugar and more water such as grapefruit.

· Make a plan. One of the worst side effects of eating too much is the guilt that comes after. Guilt is sometimes inevitable, but you can use that feeling to motivate you into something better. Make a plan for the next few days for how you'll get back on track with your eating and exercise. Just the act of planning can make you feel better.

· Act. Remember that all the planning means nothing if you do not act on it. Get off the couch and put your plans in play.

· Contact BWell Fit. If you need a customized plan to help you meet your goals, contact BWell Fit.

Tip to your health - DEC 2009

Avoid the holiday weight gain
Tips on how to avoid the holiday weight gain

One of the best parts of the holidays is all the festive food and fun. One of the worst parts is the unnecessary weight gain and the bad feeling that follows. The average American will gain up to 15 pounds during the holidays. How do you maintain your healthy habits when you are surrounded by mouth watering foods and tasty drinks? Well we are here to tell you that it’s ok to eat Aunt Mary’s homemade apple pie. By using good judgment and control, you can enjoy the holidays with your friends and family, and still keep your figure and pant size the holidays!! Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, here are a few good tips to remember!

1. Do not put your fitness goals on hold until the New Year. People gain up to 15 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year. If you think it is hard to take off the lbs you have, it is going to be even hard to take off the extra 15 or more you gained during the holidays. Your body is a lot more forgiving when you maintain a consistent fitness and nutrition program. You will be happy to find that that occasional day or two off or family meals will have negligent effect on you. Believe me, I know. People think that I don’t eat anything good, but on the contrast, I have a very fulfilled and healthy lifestyle. I sustain to maintain and you should too!

2. Don’t Arrive On An Empty Stomach! Although you may be tempted to skip meals so you can splurge on dessert, don’t! Have vegetable sticks, fresh fruit, handful of nuts or a small sandwich before you arrive. Skipping meals during the day will cause you to overeat and consume more calories than if you would have eaten something beforehand. EAT BREAKFAST that morning. Before you arrive, fill up on a large salad or veggie-packed food or soup. “Research shows that having high-fiber snacks before a meal will decrease your hunger and help you eat less later”

3. Think About People, NOT Food! Concentrate on socializing and spending time with family having fun. Think about what your celebrating, not just what you are about to put in your mouth.

4. Plan Before You Eat! Before you arrive at the table, have an idea of what you can have and what your goals are. Check out all of the food options and develop a plan which will enable you to sample foods you enjoy without abandoning the good habits you’ve formed. Remember, it is OK to have some holiday treats, just spend your calories wisely and then enjoy the foods you choose.

5. Bring A Healthy Dish! Now there is at least one healthy option and others will appreciate you bringing a healthy dish and so will the host! It will be easier to stay on track when there are healthier options to choose from. We have a delicious treat for you; go to our site to get the mouth watering, easy to make Chocolate raspberry muffins. Your family will beg for more and they won’t have to know that is a healthy treat.

6. Eat small portions and avoid over grazing – put your portion on a small plate. Cut or divide the food in small portions and eat it slowly. If you drink one to two cups of water before you eat, you find that you will get full quicker and your hunger or snack attacks will go away much faster. Do you know how much water you should have a day, we can tell you.

7. Stay clear of gravy, dressings and high-calorie condiments.

8. Leave The Table When You’re Done! If you linger around the table you will be tempted to continue eating even after you’re done.

9. Flatter the food pusher – make lots of ummmms and wow when taking smaller bites. Say something like, “Aunt Suzy, you are a phenomenal cook. Too bad I am so stuffed right now; can I take a plate home because I do not want to miss out?”

10. Wear form fitting clothes. Shapewear under clothes is a great way to flatter your body, keep you connected to your body so when you stomach starts to protrude, you will know and it adds a little pressure to your midsection so you will not be able to eat a lot…think of the unbuttoning of clothes to get more food in. We like to try everything that we are suggesting and offering people. So we tried somebody shapers. Most of the products were bulky, slipped, slid and had a mind of its own. We eventually found a line that we loved and we were so impressed with the brand that we decided to add it to our product line. We are currently working with the company to design a line for people who are trying to get in shape. It will instantly shrink sizes off of your frame and you can even wear it under your gym clothes for smoother, smaller appearance. It does not move, I did kicks, jump squats and all kinds of craziness in this bodyshaper and it stayed put. There will also be something for the guys too. So be on the lookout for our new line of Shapewear.

11. Replace an unhealthy act with a healthy one – if you find that your will power betrayed you and you downed all the food that your plate could possibly carry, no need to abandon all your good efforts so far. People fall all the time and we always manage to get up. Go for a walk during after dinner and encourage your family to join you, play a family game that involves some type of activity, invest in an extra hour at the gym or grab your honey or friends for an evening of dancing, hiking or active games the next day. We have a list of boot camps that you can attend on our site that will surely burn all those ill-gotten calories. Contact us at info@bwellfit.com for more active suggestions

12. Limit alcohol – Is not just about empty calories but control. Think about how much control you have when you have had a few drinks. Drinking definitely effect how much control you have over your choices but you soon lose count of how much you have had. Besides, those drinks calories add up. Check out the chart before that details how many calories are in our favorite drinks and what you have to do to burn it off.

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Ask the experts - DEC 2009

www.bwellfit.com

Question:
I have until the end of the year to use my Flexible Spending Account, does your company accept insurance and can I use the money in my Flexible Medical Pay Account to cover some of the costs of working with BWell Fit.

Response:
YES YOU CAN!!! We are happy to announce that BWell Fit is able to accept insurance and FSA/HSA for some of our services such as MicroNutrient, cholesterol, insulin testing and assessment as well as other services that could help you detect signs of and prevent serious illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. This illness can be prevented and controlled with proper nutrition, fitness and lifestyle choices. Contact us today for a list of covered items: info@bwellfit.com or call 877 319 1133.

Spurred by that impulse, employees and their dependents around the country are rushing to get check-ups and stock up on needed items before the deadline to use their current account. Otherwise, they’ll lose the money left in their 2008 flexible spending accounts. While most people know that they can use the account for check-ups, prescriptions medications and treatments, you can also use these resources to better your health and prevent illnesses and diseases?
So what is a flexible spending arrangement (FSA), or Flexible Spending Account? It is one of a number of tax-advantaged financial accounts that can be set up through a cafeteria plan of an employer in the United States. An FSA allows an employee to set aside a portion of his or her earnings to pay for qualified expenses as established in the cafeteria plan, most commonly for medical expenses but often for dependent care or other expenses. If you need to improve your health and wellbeing or if your goal is to lose weight/improve your lifestyle, contact BWell Fit for a list of offers and programs.

Ask the Experts: Satisfying your Sweet Tooth

Q: I am completely stressed out with wedding plans what are the best options for satisfying my sweet tooth without sacrificing my waistline?

A: We all have a sweet tooth from time to time. Remember it is all about healthier choices and eating in moderation. For the healthy snack, try one of these great choices:

1. Yummy Shake - Chocolate Raspberry Razzmatazz
• 2 tbsp Dutch Chocolate Healthy Meal Shake
• 8 oz of water, soy milk or skim milk
• 1/ cup off raspberries
• 3 ice cubes
• Blend and enjoy

2. Protein Bar

Chewy bars formulated with a blend of soy and whey proteins, healthy fiber and 23 vitamins and minerals, can help sustain your energy and appetite. One or two bars per day for healthy snacking and weight loss. For variety, try our other delicious protein-rich snacks.

Key Benefits
• Promote healthy weight management
• Satisfy your hunger
• Get 12g protein in every bar

Fast Facts
• A satisfying and delicious addition to any weight-loss program
• Ideal to power-up before a workout
• Supplies protein to help build and maintain lean muscle
• Only 150 calories per bar

3. Fill your kitchen and fridge with fresh fruit for a quick snack when you are hungry. I love frozen grapes and chilled melons…yum!

4. For an amazing snack attack control, try Snack Defense, All day Snacking Control:
• Powerful herbal blend helps deliver all-day snack control
• Helps reduce carbohydrate absorption.
• Maintains blood sugar levels already within a normal range

Featured Product

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix
A healthy meal with up to 19 essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients in seven delicious flavors that can help support weight management. Formula 1 shakes include soy protein, fiber and essential nutrients that can help support metabolism, cellular growth repair and production.
• Over 19 vitamins, mineral and essential nutrients
• 9g of protein and healthy fiber to help support weight mgmt (16 if you add soymilk)
• 0 Cholesterol, 0 trans fats
• Nourishes your body with cellular nutrition
• It is orgasmic it’s so good!

Fast Facts
• 9 grams of healthy soy protein in each serving
• Includes the antioxidant vitamins C and E
• Contains Aminogen®†, plus bromelain and papain, to support protein digestion
• Create your own shake recipes by adding fresh fruit
• Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein
may reduce the risk of heart disease

These suggestions are best complemented with a great workout!

Tip to your Health: Preventing H1N1

In the midst of flu season and the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic, here are a few simple and effective preventative measures to practice while you are still healthy:

1. Frequent hand washing.

2. “Hands- off-the-face” approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of your face unless you are eating, bathing or slapping. The only portals of entry are nostrils and mouth/ throat.

3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water or Listerine. H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/nasal cavity to proliferation and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Do not underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Clean your nostrils at least once a day with warm salt water. Blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton swabs dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down the viral population. Neti pots and sinus rinse kits are available at the drug store and relatively inexpensive (under $15).

5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C. If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also contains Zinc to boost absorption.

6. Drink warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc.). Drinking warm liquids has similar effects as gargling but in the reverse direction. The warm liquids wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

In a global epidemic of this nature, it is almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not the problem as much as the proliferation of the infection. These preventative measures serve to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections. Stay healthy!