4 Essential Nutrients Missing From Your Diet

Sluggish around 3 p.m.? Wishing you could rekindle that child-like energy that makes everyday life feel like a cinch?

You could be missing the four essential nutrients to unlock that vibrant energy.

Many times, that tired feeling we get as we trudge through the day is our body’s way of saying “I need more nourishment!” Even though you may be fitting in all of your calories, that doesn’t mean your body is getting the essential nutrients it needs to function at its utmost.

Here are four essential vitamins you need every day to kick that sluggish feeling to the curb:

1. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. According to a recent study by the British Journal of Nutrition, you should be consuming at least 250 mg of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA daily to protect your heart and keep it functioning optimally. To get 250 mg of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids every day, you’d have to eat a serving of tuna or cod that’s the size of a deck of cards!

Easily and conveniently get your intake with IsaOmega Supreme®. You’ll be flooding your body with 2,000 mg of healthy fish oil daily (1,200 mg long-chain, 600 mg EPA and 480 mg DHA), a great way to boost your heart health. Another plus? Did you know that fish oil can help you lose weight and might even help you keep it off?

2. Vitamin D. Our bodies create Vitamin D thanks to the sun, but most of us neglect getting enough of the “sunshine vitamin” because we’re stuck indoors too much, are carrying extra weight or simply live in a place where certain times of the year yield less of the direct rays than in others. To solve the issue, adding a daily supplement with at least 2,000 IU of Vitamin D. By taking your daily dose of Vitamin D, you’ll be helping to protect your body from the effects of aging and helping to ward off brittle, weak bones, too.

Ageless Actives™ offers 1,000 IU of Vitamin D along with a synergistic blend of other nutrients such as CoQ10 and Resveratrol to support heart health as well. Essentials for Women™ and Essentials for Men™ multivitamins offer another 1,000 IU of Vitamin D. Together, they provide the daily dose of 2,000 IU for your body. Here’s a little more about why you need Vitamin D.

3. Vitamin C. We all know that the key to a healthy immune system is plenty of Vitamin C, but how often do you grab that orange and how much do you really need? Researchers stated in a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that people need to maintain an ongoing and constant vitamin C intake to sustain tissue concentration. That means your Vitamin C intake goes even beyond keeping the sniffles at bay!

Thanks to C-Lyte®, you get 520 mg of Vitamin C, the equivalent of drinking more than five cups of orange juice! With three different types of Vitamin C included such as mineral ascorbates (to buffer acidity), your stomach will thank you for providing such a gentle formula. Learn more about the importance of Vitamin C .

4. Calcium. A study published in the Journal of American Dietetic Association reported that U.S. adults aren’t getting the adequate amount of calcium needed to maintain strong bone health. Whether we’re trying to cut down on our fat intake, we’re lactose intolerant, or we just aren’t big milk drinkers, most of us aren’t getting the amount of calcium we need on a daily basis to keep our bones strong. To make sure you’re getting what you need (1,000 to 1,300 mg daily), supplementation is necessary.

The Essentials for Women multivitamin offers 900 mg daily while the Essentials for Men multivitamin provides 800 mg daily, a great supplement to your regular IsaLean® Shake, leafy greens, fortified cereal and low-fat milk.

Wondering how you can fit in all of these supplements AND save money? We have a simple solution that will save you nearly $30 off wholesale pricing of each individual supplement while also providing a convenient way to take them!

The Isagenix Ageless Essentials™ Daily Pack for Men and Ageless Essentials Daily Pack for Women features two small daily packets that contain just the right amount of these vitamins and minerals along with blends of antioxidants, botanicals and other key nutrients. The best part? Isagenix Master Formulator and Founder John Anderson says pairing this dynamic vitamin pack with the 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System and all of the Isagenix products actually improves the nutritional benefits and is “essential” to your Nutritional Cleansing and Replenishing lifestyle!



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NUTRITION TIP: Must-Have Weight Loss Tips for an Incredible Summer Body

Must-Have Weight Loss Tips for an Incredible Summer Body

April showers bring May flowers, but June and July temperatures mean one thing: swimsuit season! Whether your favorite spot is at the beach, at the lake or just hanging around the pool, those few extra pounds you put on over the winter can make you feel self-conscious and may even make you think twice before heading out for some summer fun.


But don’t fret! In just the course of a few weeks, you can shed off extra pounds and feel confident in your body like you never have before. Here are a few simple tips for helping you drop inches in a hurry.


Eat More “Naked” Food
Strip away the harmful foods weighing you down! The more natural the food you eat, the less toxins you are exposed to, and the healthier it is for your body. Processed food is full of chemicals, preservatives and other substances that actually slow down your body’s metabolism and can be difficult to digest. Instead, spend most of your time at the grocery store in the produce or whole foods sections where the food has been the least tampered with. “Naked,” or natural, food gives your body the opportunity to improve digestion and help your metabolism function more efficiently.


Drink Water. And More Water.
Good news: there’s a secret ingredient that can help speed up your weight loss — and it’s free. It’s called water.


That’s right, just drinking water can help you lose more pounds in the next month. And this isn’t just quack science. Actual scientific studies have shown that people who drink more water during the day lose more weight because they feel more full before and after meals, causing them to eat less.
Water is essential for the body to carry out its normal physiological functions. When we don’t consume enough water, our body becomes dehydrated and cannot function properly. Not drinking enough water can lead to fluid retention, causing weight gain. So next time you reach for that can of soda, grab the bottle of water instead, which has no calories and will help keep your body functioning at its best.


Set a daily goal over the next 30 days to drink more water. Start slowly, drinking an extra glass before each meal or when you can remember, then slowly build up to where you’re drinking at least 64 oz per day. You’ll notice a difference not only in your appetite, but in your digestion as well.


Get Moving — Whatever Way You Can
Too many people envision a loud gym filled with grunting bodybuilders when they think of working out. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Any time you can get off the couch and get moving more than you normally do, it will contribute to weight loss. There are many simple changes in your everyday life you can make to increase your activity and burn more calories. For instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, or park in a far-away spot that will cause you to walk further to your destination.


How about this: set a goal in the next 30 days to burn a certain number of calories. Whether it’s 1,000 or 10,000, set a realistic goal and then come up with a list of activities that will help you meet that goal. Even gardening or mowing the lawn can count. Whatever gets your heart rate elevated and gets you moving more than normal will contribute to weight loss.


Become a Math Nerd
There’s just no way of getting around it: calories count! Expending more calories than you take in will result in losing weight. Over the next 30 days, use a food diary to help keep track of  calories you consume. If you don’t know the exact amount, take an educated guess (there are dozens of online calorie counting programs) and try to overestimate. You’ll be surprised at how counting your calories will help you be more conscious of what you eat, which can help curb your cravings and cause you to want to eat less.


Once you’ve got the art of counting down, do the math. Since it takes 3,500 calories to lose 1 pound, you’ll need to create a 500-calorie deficit per day to lose a pound a week, or 1,000 calories per day to lose 2 pounds per week. Use an online calorie calculator to figure out how many calories you need per day to maintain your current weight, based on your age, height, weight, gender, and average physical activity. Then crunch the numbers.


For example, let’s say your daily calorie need is 2,200 calories. If you eat 1,800 calories in a day, you’ve created a deficit of 400 calories. But then, you work out in the morning and burn 250 calories on the exercise bike, then go for a run in the evening and burn 350 calories. You’ve just created a deficit of 1,000 calories in a day. If you maintain this routine every day, you’ll lose a whopping 8 to 10 pounds in just 30 days!


Don’t Diet

Atkins. South Beach. The Zone. You’ve heard of all of them and, chances are, you’ve tried most of them as well. The reason they don’t work is that they require a radical shift in the way you eat that isn’t really sustainable over the long term.


If you want your weight loss to last not just for the summer but for the long term, don’t think of it as a diet. Think of it as a way of life. Too many people get caught on the yo-yo diet train, losing 10 pounds, then gaining back 15. Before you know it, you’ve spent five years off and on a diet, but don’t have anything to show for it.
Instead, have the attitude that you’re going to make a lifestyle change by eating healthier and incorporating exercise into your daily routine. You’ll lose the guilt that comes with indulging in your cravings from time to time and you’ll have a more realistic approach to your health.


Get Rid of the Bad Stuff
You may not even realize it, but there’s a secret enemy in your body that makes it difficult — and sometimes downright frustrating — to lose weight: toxins.


Our bodies are bombarded daily with all sorts of impurities and contaminants. From pollution to chemicals to free radicals our bodies create on their own, all of these things make it harder to lose weight. In fact, in a cruel twist of fate, our bodies actually give off free radicals when we exercise and function regularly.
That’s why it’s essential to always be on the guard against toxins that your body absorbs — and sometimes stores. The Isagenix 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System is here to help.

We’ve created a revolutionary system that will not only help cleanse out harmful toxins from within your body, but also set you on the road to some serious fat burning.

Here’s how it works: we’ve combined the power of Cleanse for Life® with our complete line of low-calorie meal replacement products and nutritional supplements to give your body the arsenal it needs to cleanse itself of impurities while losing weight. Cleanse for Life contains antioxidants and botanicals that interact with detoxification enzymes and free radicals that occur in the cells, preventing oxidation and promoting elimination of toxins.


IsaLean® Shakes are meal replacements containing a healthful balance of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to maximize nutrition while reducing caloric intake. The other products in the system provide nutrients to help burn fat, increase energy, improve mental and physical performance, and promote overall health and well-being.


The power of our 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System, combined with your new approach to healthy eating and exercise, gives you the best chance of getting that beach body you’ve always dreamed of. Our system is unique in the way it combines the three essentials your body needs to lose weight: low-calorie food options, Nutritional Cleansing and essential nutrition.

Email me today to place your wholesale order.  DebO@321GetFitt.com 

Your body is waiting for you to make a change. Make it easier with the Isagenix 30-Day Cleansing and Fat Burning System.

Always In Health,

DebO

The 3:00 SLUMP

THE 3:00 SLUMP

Are you tired of being tired in the middle of the day? Perhaps the classic 3 o’clock slump in energy, mood and focus is affecting your work or even your relationships. Getting down to the bottom of your energy crisis in the middle of the afternoon can help you regain your focus and get back to getting the job done.

While several different medical conditions can cause chronic fatigue – such as hypothyroidism, diabetes, Chronic Fatigue Immunodeficiency Syndrome and fibromyalgia – for most people, diet and lifestyle are the main culprits behind the mid-afternoon slump.

A Poor Diet Could Be Making You Feel Sluggish

If you’re like most people, you hit the door running with little more than a cup of coffee and a donut in your hand to get you through the morning. Then it’s either a quick lunch filled with empty calories or even no lunch at all. And you expect that to get you through the day?  A poor diet filled with empty calories or barely any calories at all could be exactly what’s behind your personal 3 o’clock slump. Skipping breakfast in the morning slows down your metabolism, making your body have to work harder to keep up with your busy schedule. And many of the junk foods you may be calling lunch are filled with empty calories, sugar and processed flour, which make your blood sugar spike.  As your blood sugar comes back down to earth, you can experience all the classic symptoms of the mid-afternoon slump: fatigue, lack of concentration and sleepiness. Not only that, but a poor diet means you’re not getting the proper vitamins and nutrients your body needs to keep the immune system going, meaning you’re leaving yourself open for anything from the common cold to gum disease. Eating a diet that is balanced in nutrients and food groups is essential to having energy that lasts you throughout the day. Aim for whole grains and complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly throughout your body. Pair those with lean protein sources – like a protein shake

– and your body will have the energy it needs to get you through the afternoon.

Why Your Afternoon Cup of Coffee is Missing the Mark

One of the most popular methods for battling mid-afternoon fatigue is to reach for the nearest can of soda, cup of coffee or energy drink. But you’re probably only delaying the inevitable when it comes to downing large amounts of caffeine in order to break out of your slump. As you probably already know, caffeine stimulates your nervous system and dilates your blood vessels, helping you feel more alert and awake. But what you may not know is that caffeine is also a powerful drug that, with excessive use, can cause the very symptoms you’re trying to address.  Drinking the equivalent of a few cups of coffee per day of caffeine probably won’t harm you, according to the American Heart Association. But when you start relying on caffeine to wake you up in the morning and keep you awake in the afternoon, you can start to develop caffeine withdrawals, which include headache, fatigue, anxiety and drowsiness.

Sound familiar?

Keep Your Body Properly Hydrated

Are you getting enough water to drink during the day? If not, mild dehydration may be playing a role in your mid-afternoon slump. You may think dehydration just makes you feel thirsty, but not getting enough proper fluids throughout the day can also send your electrolyte levels out of whack.  Minerals such as potassium, calcium and sodium are essential to your natural body processes such as circulation, digestion and respiration. Not getting enough fluids can deplete some of these minerals and lead to drowsiness, muscle fatigue and other common problems of the 3 o’clock slump.  The Mayo Clinic suggests drinking between 2 to 3 liters of water a day to keep up with the water you lose through normal activity. If you have a job that keeps you on your feet regularly, you may need even more than that.

How Exercise Can Help You Feel Energized

It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but not getting enough exercise could leave you feeling more tired throughout the day. A study conducted by the University of Georgia showed that people who get more exercise over an extended period of time feel more energized throughout the day. Before you head out and spend money on a gym membership, though, just a half hour of moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking should be enough to do the trick and help get you through your day.

A Daily Multivitamin May Be Just the Solution You’re Looking For

If you’re tired of feeling tired during the day, Isagenix’s powerful combination of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants found in the Ageless Essentials Daily Pack can help fill in the gaps in your diet that leave you worn out in the afternoon.  Isagenix’s unique blend of ingredients, combined with the convenient A.M. and P.M. packs and the power of rapid disintegration technology, help provide continuous energy throughout the day. Better yet, Ageless Essentials helps protect your body from the harmful effects of free radicals thanks to its powerful antioxidants, guarding against the signs of aging and giving you a more youthful look and feel.  

So stop slumping every day and start feeling better with a better diet, more regular exercise and the help of the Ageless Essentials Daily Pack.

Always at wholesale.   Email me today at DebO@321GetFitt.com with questions or to help place your order.

In health

DebO

NUTRITION TIP OF THE WEEK: DIGESTIVE HEALTH

The 1-2 Punch for Improved Digestive Health!

Less than 10% of Americans get the recommended 

fiber in their diet daily.* More than 87% of people 

report having digestive issues.**

Digestive Issues

70,000,000 people everyday suffer from some form of digestive issues (heartburn, acid reflux, GERD (gastro esophageal reflex disorder), IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), indigestion constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.). To relieve these symptoms people turn to pharmacological intervention.

A study in the December 27, 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by Dr. Yang, et al, finds that people over age 50 who take the drugs for more than one year have a 44% increased risk of breaking a hip because PPIs (protein pump inhibitors) inhibit the body from producing stomach acid. However, some stomach acid is needed to absorb calcium, which is needed for healthy bones.

Why are there so many digestive problems?

Our grandmothers knew the answer, we do not digest our food properly. 

- We eat too fast,
- We don't chew our food carefully,
- We rush away from the table right after a meal or worse we eat on the run.

What are we supposed to do when we cannot follow the scholarly advice of our grandmothers? We should add digestive enzymes or probiotics to our diets.

Why digestive enzymes?

Your body has a limited supply of enzymes. The general rule of thumb is that for every ten years of life, you lose approximately 13% of your enzymes' potential. Your enzymes' potential can be made to last longer if outside enzymes are taken in.

Digestive enzymes exist naturally in the foods we eat when they are RAW. Once we cook foods, we destroy the enzymes in the food, which places more stress on our bodies to produce digestive enzymes. Even raw meats and fats have within them the digestive enzymes necessary to break them down into the components our cells can utilize.

Your body produces digestive enzymes. However, it cannot produce enough digestive enzymes to keep up with the typical western diet, which is full of enzyme-depleted, cooked, and processed foods. This is one of the reasons why so many people suffer from digestive-related health problems.

Why Probiotics?

Probiotics have been under scientific scrutiny for years. The research is based on a growing appreciation that a healthy human body relies on armies of "friendly" bacteria. The good bugs keep bad bugs in check and may perform other functions essential to a healthy gut and immune system. But the balance of bacteria can be thrown off by a number of factors, including the use of antibiotics (which kill both good and bad bugs), a poor diet, stress, and infection.

So a dose of the right bacteria at the right time might well come to the rescue of people who have ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, or GERD.
The stress of modern life many times requires us to supplement our bodies' natural abilities with natural pharmaceuticals. Natural pharmaceuticals are recognized by our digestive system, thereby avoiding the serious side effects that so many pharmaceuticals cause. Therefore, I recommend starting with probiotics and digestive enzymes before starting any other treatment for any digestive issue. I have been very successful in helping my personal health from a long history of IBS and more where prescription drugs were the only resource... until Isagenix.

WHY ISAGENIX?

ISAGENIX FIBERPRO™

—The most complete multi-fiber complex that helps 

to support natural digestion and regularity.

• Contains 5 different sources of plant fiber.

• Helps to promote regularity and reduce constipation naturally.

• Contains exclusive Isagenix Active6 Complex of probiotics, which helps 

to restore the balance of healthy bacteria.

• Provides soluble and insoluble fiber, which provides bulk and helps you 

feel full longer.

ISAGENIX MULTI-ENZYME COMPLEX™

—Advanced enzyme formula helps 

your body break down and absorb hard-to-digest foods.

• Utilizes a full spectrum of specialized plant-based enzymes to help your 

body break down and absorb food to give you lasting energy.

• Helps improve nutrient absorption and enzyme balance, providing greater overall digestive health.

• Contains Ionic Alfalfa, our advanced, supercharged blend of trace minerals, to support the body's vital functions.

If you want to get even more from your cleansing lifestyle; increase your energy, lose weight and improve your mood then these two products are essential to add to your Isagenix daily routine.

Our two new digestive formulas are your complete digestive solution!

- The natural ingredients in Isagenix Fiber Pro and Isagenix Multi-Enzyme Complex strengthen digestive health and improve internal cleansing.

- FiberPro delivers probiotics for digestive health and fivve types of fiber to add an additional 5 grams to your diet per serving

- Multi-Enzyme uses a propriety blend of enzymes and herbs to help break down foods and improve nutrient absorption.

They can both be incorporated into your daily Isagenix routine to give you that 1-2 punch for complete digestive health!

Remember - you always get wholesale prices through your Isagenix Account.  Sign in today and add the next item to your autoship, or call me for any help you need.  

In Health,

DebO

DebO@321GetFitt.com