8 Foods You Think are Healthy, but ARE NOT!
| June 15, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
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Wow, I was just reading this article at Life Mojo and thought my readers needed to read this. I mean how many times have we thought we were eating healthy, but really weren’t.
On the list: salads, milk, diet drinks, smoothies??? This article lists the food and why they are not healthy. Click here to read the entire article and come back and write your reactions in the comment section.
8 Foods You Think are Healthy, (but aren’t!)
Drinking Coffee May Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
| June 13, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
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Now this is a study I’ve been waiting for, an excuse to drink coffee. For years, I denied myself caffeine due to all the negative studies that I read about it hurting your immune system, blah, blah, blah. Then new studies started springing up and I allowed myself to start drinking coffee and green tea. Now there are more and more studies proving it is good for you.
Medical News Today reports, “The scientists fed either water or coffee to a group of laboratory mice commonly used to study diabetes. Coffee consumption prevented the development of high-blood sugar and also improved insulin sensitivity in the mice, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes.”
Before you go out and order a latte and celebrate, remember the mice probably didn’t have cream and sugar. Now that’s another study for which we will have to wait.
Read more at Medical News Today.
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Tired of Achy Joints? Try Glucosamine and Cat’s Claw
| June 12, 2010 | Posted by admin under Supplements |
The Shaklee Difference™ by Shaklee Corporation
How can one make an informed choice in today’s market place? Rely on Shaklee. In the case of Joint Health Complex*, we don’t just add glucosamine because consumers are aware of the importance of this key ingredient. We formulate the supplement to provide the level of glucosamine that has been shown in peer-reviewed, independent studies to provide benefit.
While many of the most popular glucosamine supplements provide 1,000 milligrams or less, Shaklee Joint Health Complex* provides 1,500 milligrams—an amount shown by scientific data to provide optimal benefit.
But we didn’t stop there. The most common form of glucosamine used in glucosamine supplements is sulfate, but sulfate contains sodium—up to 30% by volume. In order to make Joint Health Complex* the best supplement for everyone, including those who must avoid or reduce sodium intake, we use sodium-free and scientifically substantiated glucosamine hydrochloride. Our scientists also incorporated a beneficial amount of Cat’s Claw, because sound studies show that it promotes joint comfort.*
Many other joint health supplements tout the addition of chondroitin in their supplements. While this compound has been widely studied, after rigorous analysis of studies involving chondroitin, Shaklee and other scientists consider it an unnecessary ingredient because the jury is still out on its effectiveness. Many experts agree that the uncertain science on chondroitin may be due to the fact that oral intakes of this compound are mostly destroyed in the stomach before it can be usefully absorbed.
Always look closely at competitor labels. You will see the Shaklee Difference.
* Helps build cartilage to facilitate range of motion and movement*
* Supports joint function and flexibility*
* Uses clinically proven cat’s claw in combination with glucosamine to promote joint health*
* Improves cushioning in joints*
* Gluten free
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Is the food you’re buying designed to kill you and your family?
| June 10, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
Today I read an interesting article over at Nutrition Research Center.org that made a good point. If you go to the garden center Home Depot and browse the pesticide aisle, you will find warnings on the labels about the dangers to your health. But, when you go to the grocery store and buy produce that has been sprayed with all these same pesticides, there is no warning. Interesting….
Anyway, it is important for us to be careful about the produce we are consuming. We are excited to have a local CSA that shops at our local farms for us and delivers a box of a variety of organically grown each week. We know what practices our local farmers are using and it makes us feel good about feeding our family healthy pesticide free produce. Find a local CSA in your area and support your local farmers.
Read the rest of the article about food safety at NutritionResearchCenter.org.
Teen Headaches Tied to Alcohol and Coffee
| June 9, 2010 | Posted by admin under Children's Health |
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I was reading an interesting article at Big Health Tree about teen headaches and a study that linked them to consumption of alcohol and coffee. It is sad that so many teens are being treated with drugs for migraines instead of looking at simple solutions such as diet and exercise.
I really like this blog, Big Health Tree because it covers a wide range of health topics in an easy to navigate website.
You can read the entire article at http://bighealthtree.com
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What are you doing for Earth Day?
| April 21, 2010 | Posted by admin under Natural Cleaning Products |
Something as simple as changing your household cleaning products can make a difference. Watch this video with Roger Barnett from the Shaklee Corporation explain how…
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An unbelievable 48 gallons of super-safe, really powerful, double-concentrated clean come out of this one little 16-ounce bottle. We challenge you to use it up any time soon.
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“Eat to Save Your Life” with Jamie Oliver
| April 21, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
Jamie Oliver tries to convince 18 people to change their eating habits to change their lives. Medical professional shows them the insides of cadavers to educate them on people who have eaten themselves to death. Shocking, but necessary for us to see that we do have a choice.
Over the last 30 years, our food has changed and we aren’t aware of how this has affected our health. Watch this informative video and begin to “Eat to Save Your Life.”
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Bluebird Festival….Locally Grown Fun!
| April 4, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition |
I’m looking forward to the Bluebird Festival coming to town on May 8th on the square in Thomaston, GA. There will be food, arts, and music.
Join me on the Bluebird Festival Ning Network!
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A “Gold Medal” Partnership: Shaklee and the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding
| March 5, 2010 | Posted by admin under Exercise, Nutrition, Supplements |
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FUELING EXTRAORDINARY FEATS OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE
PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver. Since 1980, Shaklee has been the exclusive nutritional sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to help these world-class athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.
Comprised of 14 different men’s and women’s national teams, the U.S. Ski Team, which includes leading athletes across Alpine, Cross Country, Disabled, Freestyle and Jumping/Nordic Combined categories, and U.S. Snowboarding have long trusted Shaklee Nutrition. This 30 year partnership is a natural fit because both the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding are aligned with Shaklee’s dedication to scientific research, quality control and science-based products.
“I am so proud to be associated with a company whose heritage has always been about improving people’s health and their ability to reach personal goals”, says Independent Shaklee Distributor, Carla Clayton (The Wellness Lady). It’s very exciting to be a part of this wonderful achievement.”
“What makes our partnership so successful is our unwavering commitment to nutritional standards and product safety” says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation. “By conducting over 80,000 quality tests each year, we guarantee the purity and effectiveness of each and every product our athletes and consumers use.”
Working to optimize the athletes’ health and performance, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Sport Science Director, Troy Flanagan, works closely with Shaklee to create a nutritional regimen that helps to give them an edge over the competition. “Shaklee products are invaluable to our U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding,” says Troy Flanagan, USSA Sport Science Director. “By working with the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we’re confident that we’re providing our athletes with the best, cutting-edge products to help ensure optimal body conditioning.*”
To help maintain health and wellness, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding nutrition teams recommend that their athletes take several Shaklee nutritional products to boost their immune systems, whether they’re pushing through jet lag, harsh temperatures, tough training or the stress of competition. As the skiers and snowboarders travel four to five months straight each year, the Shaklee nutrient, energy and hydration products help them to perform at the highest level despite rigorous conditions.*
For more information, contact Carla Clayton at WellnessPlans.Net
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About Shaklee Corporation
Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutraltm certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China. For information about Shaklee, visit Shaklee.com.
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Drink your Greens: Collard Green Smoothies
| February 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrition, Recipes |
I know it may sound disgusting, but I just had to try it. I got a recipe with my Bluebird CSA share box to add collard greens to my smoothies as a way to get the wonderful nutrients in collards into my diet without having to cook.
Recipe for Green Smoothies 
1 cup of soy milk
1 small container of fruit flavored yogurt
2 tbs of soy protein
4 strawberries
1/2 cup of fresh, washed, collards torn into bite sized pieces
2 ice cubes
Blend in blender until smooth.
(Makes 2 servings)
Drink up!!!!
