NUTRITION TIP: The importance of proper hydration

Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…Those famous words, written over 250 years ago, convey some idea of the importance of good old H20 to us humans. Water is life, truly, and when we are healthy, but especially when we are sick, our bodies need water more than they need food, sleep, or exercise.
An important component of just about every function that takes place within us, water is the major part of our saliva, stool, and urine and it also cushions and lubricates brain and joint tissue. It transports nutrients and carries waste away from body cells, and it helps regulate body temperature by distributing heat and cooling the body through perspiration (blood is 83 percent water, muscles are 76 percent water and even 22 percent of bones is water!).
Under average circumstances the body loses and needs to replace approximately 2 to 3 quarts of water daily. Breathing, urinating, defecating, perspiring and sneezing all cause water loss, water that needs to be replaced on a daily basis. Luckily, many of the foods we eat, like us, are composed primarily of water (why do you think they call it watermelon?). Foods with particularly high water content include most fruits, greens, and most vegetables.

DID YOU KNOW - 

One of the most talked about contaminants in our drinking water is chlorine, a necessary disinfectant used to kill harmful, disease-causing bacteria. Unfortunately, chlorine combines easily with other chemicals and naturally occurring organic material to form many carcinogenic substances.  Chlorine has also been linked to heart attacks, strokes, premature senility and sexual impotency. When you think about it, the purpose of chlorine is to kill living organisms; as far as I know we are all living organisms! Even in small amounts, taken daily this poison builds up in our systems and causes harm.

Why ISWATER?

Our exclusive proprietary process delivers an alkaline concentrate with stabilized negative ions. Just adding 1 mL to an eight-ounce glass of water can energize your water and provide Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) promoting the body’s overall health and wellness by neutralizing free radicals. By drinking alkalized water or water with a pH level higher than 7.0, you can give your water a fresher taste and maximize hydration at the cellular level.

• Proprietary process delivers a stabilized alkaline concentrate
• Neutralizes the harmful free radicals often found in regular drinking water
• Helps the body to hydrate and efficiently cleanse away toxins
• Energizes water and ensures maximum hydration at the cellular level
• Helps the body to perform at optimum levels
• Makes your water taste fresher
• Perfect for adding to your water before mixing up your IsaLean® Shakes, Cleanse for Life® and Ionix® Supreme powders, IsaFruits®, Isagenix Greens!™, or any other Isagenix product that requires water for mixing

 

Top Tips for Increasing Your Fluid Intake

1) Have a glass of water or juice on arising in the morning, since you've had no fluids for many hours.

2) Drink constantly throughout the day rather than several 'big gulps' at once—this meets your body's needs better and may prevent the problem of frequent urination.

3) If you have problems with constipation, it could be because you don't drink enough water—our bodies need water to balance the fiber intake that comes from fruits, vegetables, and grains.

4) Fluids are more easily absorbed from the body when they are somewhat cooler, about 40-60 degrees. Keep a 1 or 2 quart bottle of water in your refrigerator and make sure you need drink and refill it daily.

5) When you pass a drinking fountain, stop for a refreshing drink.

6) Use the color of your urine as a guide for how well your are hydrating. If you urinate regularly and your urine is light yellow, you're drinking enough. If it's dark yellow, increase your fluid intake.

7) Carry a water bottle with you and drink regularly between meals.

8) Allergy sufferers and persons taking any medication should try to attain the fluid goals outlined above. Our kidneys and liver need extra water to process medicines.

Water, water, everywhere. Make it part or your daily routine for good health.

NUTRITION TIP: The importance of your OMEGAs

What can high-omega-rich foods do for you?

• Reduce inflammation throughout your body
• Keep your blood from clotting excessively
• Maintain the fluidity of your cell membranes
• lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides) circulating in the bloodstream
• decrease platelet aggregation, preventing excessive blood clotting
• inhibit thickening of the arteries by decreasing endothelial cells' production of a platelet-derived growth factor (the lining of the arteries is composed of endothelial cells)
• increase the activity of another chemical derived from endothelial cells (endothelium-derived nitric oxide), which causes arteries to relax and dilate
• reduce the production of messenger chemicals called cytokines, which are involved in the inflammatory response associated with atherosclerosis
• reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body's ability to respond to insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism, and is expressed primarily by adipocytes (fat cells)
• help prevent cancer cell growth

What conditions or symptoms indicate a need for more high-omega-rich foods?

• Depression
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Fatigue
• Dry, itchy skin
• Brittle hair and nails
• Inability to concentrate
• Joint pain

Salmon, flax seeds and walnuts are excellent food sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
DID YOU KNOW that several of the Isagenix products contain your essential Omega Rich vitamins?  It's true!  The Isalean Shake is rich in flaxseed as is the slim cake and the Isacrunch.  You can eat the delicious IsaCrunch directly from the container or you can add the hulled hempseed to salads, yogurts or soups.   (Our hempseed is THC-free and is a highly digestible, complete protein packed full of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids.)
Have a Heart Healthy Day!

NUTRITION TIP: The Importance of your B Vitamins

B Vitamins are essential to health. Your nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, mouth, muscles, gastrointestinal tract, and brain depend on them for proper functioning. They are coenzymes that are involved in energy production and are also useful for alleviation of depression and anxiety.

As we get older our ability to absorb B vitamins from our food declines. In some Alzheimer’s patients, it was found that the problem was due to a deficiency of vitamin B-12 plus vitamin B-complex in an accepted multivitamin.

The use of coffee, cigarettes, sugar and alcohol destroy B vitamins. People with diabetes and alcoholism need more B vitamins than most people. B vitamins are water-soluble and any excess is excreted and not stored in the body. Your body needs to replace B vitamins daily.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE ISAGENIX IONIX SUPREME PROVIDES YOUR BODY WITH ALL OF DAILY NEEDED VITAMIN B3 - 12?

POWER EVERY PERFORMANCE WITH IONIX SUPREME!

Whether you're preparing for a marathon, to make an important presentation or to throw a baseball around with your kids - Ionix Supreme will provide the nutritional fuel you need to help you be at your best all day, every day.  

Our scientifically balanced formula is filled with adaptogens that help neutralize the effects of stress and power performance.

The antioxidants in Ionix Supreme fight damaging free radicals and help preserve health.

In addition, the whole food concentrates and our proprietary blend of trace minerals provide the foundation for outstanding health!

Symptoms of a Deficiency of B Vitamins:

Nausea, exhaustion, irritability, depression, forgetfulness, loss of appetite, weight gain, pain in muscles, poor immune response, loss of control of limbs, abnormal heart action, skin problems, acid reflux, splitting nails, mood swings, teary or bloodshot eyes etc.

Physical Problems:

Irregular Heart Beat, Acid Reflux, Migraine Headaches, Fatigue, Sore Mouth, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headaches, Indigestion, Limbs Numb or Stiff, Limb pains, Abnormal Gait, Skin Eruptions, Labored Breathing, Low Blood Sugar, Soreness and Weakness in the Legs and Arms, Muscular Weakness, Reduced Sensory Perception, Difficulty Walking, Impotency in Men, Pernicious Anemia

Psychological Problems:

Mood Swings, Memory Loss, Difficulty Concentrating, Anxiety, Depression, Dementia, Emotional Sensitivity (can lead to asthma attacks), Loss of Mental Energy

Positive Benefits You May Notice While Taking Good B-Vitamins:

• Increases body’s ability to obtain oxygen,
• Helps extend cell lifespan,
• Regulates fat metabolism,
• Neutralizes the craving for liquor,
• Stimulates the bodies glandular and nervous systems,
• Lowers blood cholesterol and protein synthesis,
• Helpful in the treatment of heart disease and asthma,
• Very helpful to a smoker who is trying to quit,
• Important to residents in high-density pollution areas,
• Mellows the personality,
• Raises your ability to withstand stress,
• Relieves depression,
• Improves circulation and lowers cholesterol deposits in the skin and arteries to legs that restrict blood flow,
• Helpful in preventing heart attacks and strokes,
• Can help regulate blood sugar levels in hypoglycemic patients,
• Improves complexion (B3 or Niacin),
• Improves the production of hydrochloric acid for digestion,
• Improves the synthesis of sex hormones,
• Can relieve Hiatus Hernia,
• Can stop the craving for nicotine

NUTRITION TIP: The Health Benefits of Whey Protein

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHEY PROTEIN

Whey protein, may help increase satiety or the feeling of fullness, which can help curb snacking or over-eating.  In fact, a recent survey by Dairy Management found that two thirds of consumers said it was extremely important that a food makes them feel satiated.  

- Whey protein also helps promote bone growth

- Increase muscle strength

- Whey protein has anticancer, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.

- Delays aging

- Promotes wound healing

- Improve cognitive functioning

- Lower total cholesterol

- Regulate immune system functioning

- Improve mood.

And DID YOU KNOW that the Isagenix Isalean Shakes contain 23 grams of undenatured whey protein?  Undenatured, meaning it is not processed so the shake is able to retain all 90 of the essential nutrients your body needs daily.  All 60 minerals, your key vitamins, your digestive enzymes, the three essential fatty acids and ALL 18 amino acids.  Our whey protein is also a grade 7 protein, which is rated out of a grade 8.  Most of the whey proteins you find here in the states are only a grade 1.  

So you are already ahead of the curve.  Keep drinking your shake everyday and stay healthy for life.

NUTRITION TIP OF THE WEEK - THE IMPORTANCE OF ALOE VERA

Juices with Aloe Vera are made from aloe vera gel. It is one of the aloe vera products that can be taken internally so a person can get the internal benefits of aloe vera.

There are many benefits to aloe vera juice. When aloe vera juice is taken twice daily in 2-4 oz doses it is said that it can help a person to maintain good health. Aloe vera juice is known to help to detoxify the body and cleanse the colon. The detoxification properties of the juice also work to detoxify the blood stream. It is also said that aloe vera juice could benefit a person with intestinal or stomach problems. It should aid in the healing of ulcers and help the digestive tract to work smoothly. It is also said that aloe vera juice can improve circulation. The aloe helps dilate the capillaries and aid in cell growth. Aloe vera juice also has many benefits that aloe vera gel does. It acts as a antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent, preventing illness. The overall effect of taking aloe vera juice regularly can be a feeling of energy and health.

DID YOU KNOW

The Cleanse for Life Mineral Drink is a nutrient rich blend of botanicals, vitamins and minerals whose base is comprised from the HEART of the Aloe Vera Plant.  No other company has suck a unique combination that works and is a proven success.  The cleansing effect gives better mental clarity, renewed energy and allows the body to function more efficiently.

Whether you are on a cleanse day or not you will see amazing benefits by simply having 2-4 ounces of the cleanse for life mineral drink.

For more information please email me at debo@321getfitt.com

NUTRITIONAL TIP OF THE WEEK - The Importance of Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a polyphenol most commonly found in red wine and grapes. It is also found in peanuts, certain berries, some pines, and the roots and stalks of Japanese knotweed.2

Resveratrol plays an important role in the plant’s natural defense system against injury, infection, and disease. Researchers became interested in exploring the health benefits of resveratrol after they observed the surprisingly low rates of heart disease found in populations that consume a diet high in saturated fat and red wine.

Today, resveratrol is attracting attention for its unique ability to mimic the gene expression effects of caloric restriction, the only intervention that has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to prolong maximum life span and/or produce anti-aging effects in a variety of organisms, including mice, rats, dogs, and monkeys. These studies suggest that resveratrol may have similar health and longevity benefits in humans.

Many people find the prospect of long-term caloric restriction too difficult and uncomfortable. A better option would be to find a means to mimic the beneficial effects of caloric restriction through a healthy, convenient dietary supplement such as resveratrol.

AND HOW WONDERFUL THAT ISAGENIX HAS PRODUCTS WITH RESVERATROL IN THEM!

AGELESS ACTIVE SUPPLEMENTS - sold individually or as part of the AGELESS ACTIVE DAILY ESSENTIAL PACK

Ageless Actives is based on the latest science and technologies to reduce the internal wear and tear of cells, tissues and organs—the signs of aging from the inside. This daily supplement contains potent doses of CoQ10, Vitamin D3 and Resveratrol, as well as adaptogens, botanicals and other antioxidants, to help slow the progressive degeneration of the body at the cellular level. Ageless Actives gives you the optimal levels of these youth-supporting, anti-aging nutrients so you can live life to its fullest.

Benefits

Helps restore levels of CoQ10 and Vitamin D levels to optimize health and performance
Helps maintain youthful energy levels in cells
Helps keep cells, tissues and organs functioning optimally
Contains adaptogens, which support the body’s resistance to stress and fatigue
Supports cardiovascular health
Helps protect cell integrity and guard cells against damage from free radicals
Promotes heart, brain, kidney, liver and muscle health

And remember - you can order these anytime at your wholesale discounted price through me.  Email me at DebO@321GetFitt.com for more!

HAPPY 2011 - THE SEASONAL SEVEN IS GONE GONE GONE

GOOD MORNING!  How exciting.  I know I have not blogged in quite a long time.  I took the last few months just relaxing and watching the ocean waves.  But I'm BACK.

During that time of excessive relaxation, I did what many people do around the holiday time.  I over-indulged.  Did you know that the Average American gains SEVEN pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years Eve?  It's called the Seasonal Seven.  Lots of indulgent foods and not enough healthy lifestyles I'm afraid.

While I personally kept up with my fitness, my eating habits were somewhat lazy and I also experienced a part of that seasonal seven.  BUT NOT TO WORRY.

On January 10th, I began my quarterly cleanse.  The first 11 days to jump start me back into my healthy habits and get those pesky few pounds off that tend to creep up after the holidays.  And guess what, I'm just at the beginning of my 30 day program for the optimal results.  The bloating and icky pounds that I gained during the holiday season are easily gone and my energy is once again as high as the sky.  Mental clarity, check; Better mood, check; Weight loss, check; Better sleep, check.  It's all there - except those inches!

That's right, I lost 8lbs and 18 inches during my first 11-days.  And as the next 30 days progress, I will happily maintain my current health and who knows, maybe even lose a few more inches and even pounds.

There is no excuse to not be healthy.  I can show you the way.  It's easy, it's safe and it's MORE effective than can be put into words.

Email me with questions and I'll help everyone easily reach their goals and even surpass them.   debo@321getfitt.com