Monday, November 6, 2017

Don't Overdo it Taking Vitamin D Supplements.

Although Vitamin D has long been known to help build strong bones, taking too much of it is not a good thing. That is, more than 4,000 international  units (IU) per day. Research is still not clear, yet some woman will benefit from taking Vitamin D supplements along with sufficient calcium intake to promote their bone health. Still yet, these same women will not require large amounts of vitamin D to get the benefit. More is not necessarily better. Fact is, more can even be worse, and in some cases, too much Vitamin D can be toxic in rare cases.



Stick to some simple guidelines to safely take vitamin D supplements:
  1. You probably don't need more than 600 to 800 IU per day, which is adequate for most people Unless your doctor recommends it, avoid taking more than 4,000 IU per day which is at the safe upper limits.
  2. Choose food over pills. If possible, get your Vitamin D from food sources rather than supplements. Choose fortified dairy products, fatty fish, sun-dried mushrooms
  3. Let your doctor know. Many people take high-dose supplements on their own and their doctors may not even be aware of it. If you eat a well-balanced diet and include good sources of Vitamin D, you may not need a supplement at all.

Selected food sources of vitamin D

FoodInternational units
Salmon, pink, cooked, 3 ounces444
Tuna fish, canned in oil, drained, 3 ounces229
Sardines, canned in oil, drained, 3 ounces165
Milk, nonfat, fortified, 8 ounces116
Orange juice, fortified, 8 ounces100
Egg, whole, cooked, scrambled, 1 large44
Cheddar cheese, 1 ounce7
Frozen yogurt, flavor other than chocolate, 8 ounces5
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.
Source: Harvard Health Newsletters

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  • No Added Sugar
  • No Artificial Flavors
  • No Artificial Preservatives
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  • No Magnesium Stearate

  • Unfortunately, four out of five people don't get the recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals through food alone. That's why supplementing your diet with a multivitamin is so important.

    To ensure a balance between getting just enough and not overdoing it
    , we formulated our Life’s Abundance Multivitamin. This unique supplement provides you with a focused approach to daily wellness. That’s important because instead of bombarding your body with an endless list of vitamins and minerals, like other dietary supplements, we included only the nutrients you need for optimal health and nothing you don’t. Plus the proprietary spice blend and black pepper fruit extract in this supplement, supply you with an additional nutrition boost.

    This multivitamin supplement is in vegan-friendly, veggie capsules that do not contain magnesium stearate. The capsules are made from cellulose, which not only helps protect sensitive ingredients but also breaks down and delivers nutrients more quickly than the compressed tablets you can find on store shelves.

    Life’s Abundance Multivitamin is a wise choice for those who wish to take a sensible, focused approach to daily supplementation!

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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    The Five White Knights of Good Health

    According to heart research there are five harmful habits that sets the stage for heart disease. Guess what? They are:
    1. smoking
    2. being inactive
    3. carrying too much weight
    4. poor diet
    5. drinking too much alcohol
    These 5 harmful habits also disturb blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. More than is desirable these 5 harmful habits end in either heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, valve problem, aortic aneurysm or heart failure. The damage these 5 harmful habits cause is not limited to cardiovascular system, but extends to the kidneys, bones and brain.



    It is never to late to turn over a new leaf. Consider the following Five White Knights to protect your heart, your arteries and the rest of you. You will look better and feel better.
    1. Avoid tobacco as a smoker and also secondhand smoke
    2. Be active. Exercise and physical activity are like the magic bullets against heart disease and other chronic conditions. Any amount of activity is better than none at all. 30 minutes per day is best, and at the minimum 20 minutes per day.
    3. Strive toward a healthy weight. If you carry extra pounds especially around the mid section it is a strain upon the heart and pushes you closer to diabetes.
    4. Liven up your diet. Add fruits and vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fat, good protein from beans, nuts fish and poultry, and herbs and spices. Shy away from processed foods, salt, rapidly digested carbohydrates from white bread, white rice, potatoes, etc., red meat, soda and/or other sugar-sweetened beverages.
    5. Drink alcohol in moderation (if at all). If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to one to two drinks per day for men and no more than one per day for women.
    If you follow all 5 healthy behaviors you have built yourself a solid foundation for good health.

    Source: Harvard Heart Newsletter

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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    Change Your Eating Habits and Help Control Your Weight

    Many Americans carry an extra pound or two or more of weight. Each year we seem to add another pound or two. Over time, these extra pounds really add up and becomes hard on the heart.



    Anyone who is in tune with health news has heard or read "what to eat" many times. The real goal should be to change your habits to make the healthy choices necessary to rid excess pounds and keep them off. The following is 5 habits to help you stay in tune with losing weight and keeping it off.

    Take time to prepare home cooked meals. Home cooked meals are usually far lower in calories, fat, salt and sugar than restaurant food and most processed foods. It does take time and effort to choose recipes, build a healthy library of food recipes, go to the store and cook. It takes good planning and scheduling to meet this goal.

    Eat slowly. Eat too fast and you will be more likely to overeat. Chew slowly. Try setting down your eating utensils between each bite. Take frequent sips of water during your meal. Determine to spend at least 20 minutes for each meal.

    Eat evenly sized meals beginning with breakfast. You will be better off spreading your calorie intake out evenly throughout the day. Never skip breakfast. It can set you up to overeat at lunch. A breakfast meal also helps rev up the metabolism for the day that helps you burn more fat. If you plan to eat at least 450 calories per meal you can avoid hunger between meals.

    Get enough sleep. Studies link shorter sleep duration with higher risk of being overweight or obese. How much is enough? On the average, adults should sleep 7 to 9 hours.

    Sleeping-girl

    Weigh yourself often. A digital scale is best. Record your weight every day. Research shows people who weigh themselves often are more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

    Source: Harvard Health

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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    To ensure a balance between getting just enough and not overdoing it, we formulated our Life’s Abundance Multivitamin. This unique supplement provides you with a focused approach to daily wellness. That’s important because instead of bombarding your body with an endless list of vitamins and minerals, like other dietary supplements, we included only the nutrients you need for optimal health and nothing you don’t. Plus the proprietary spice blend and black pepper fruit extract in this supplement, supply you with an additional nutrition boost.

    This multivitamin supplement is in vegan-friendly, veggie capsules that do not contain magnesium stearate. The capsules are made from cellulose, which not only helps protect sensitive ingredients but also breaks down and delivers nutrients more quickly than the compressed tablets you can find on store shelves.

    Life’s Abundance Multivitamin is a wise choice for those who wish to take a sensible, focused approach to daily supplementation!
    Join the Life's Abundance Team and start helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives. 

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    Inflammation Enemies That Cause Chronic Disease Can Be Attacked and Conquered

    You might not think so, but it is fact according to health experts that we all benefit from inflammation. Inflammation by definition is the process of our immune system detecting and disabling foreign molecules or microbes. Every time we get a runny nose and scratchy throat from a winter cold our immune system is at work attacking the germs that entered our body. Inflammation will eventually rid you of the virus responsible for the runny nose and scratchy throat.

    It is when inflammation sticks around at low levels after the germ attack is conquered. Inflammation can then turn into one of our worst health enemies. There are many major diseases that are linked to chronic inflammation. To name a few:

    • cancer
    • heart disease
    • diabetes
    • arthritis
    • depression
    • Alzheimer's disease 

    Fortunately we do have some control of the inflammation enemies through our diets. Our digestive bacteria releases chemicals that can spur or suppress inflammation. Digestive bacteria are the types of bacteria that populate our gut and their chemical byproducts vary according to the foods we eat.

    Some foods we eat will encourage the growth of bacteria that stimulate inflammation and other foods we eat will promote the growth of bacteria that suppresses inflammation. One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from a pill or the pharmacy, but straight from the produce market.

    There are also other foods and beverages that may have anti-inflammatory effects. Scientists continue to explore what these other foods and beverages might be. Bottom line is choose the right foods and you may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently eat the wrong foods and you may promote chronic inflammation that sets a foundation for a host of degenerative and/or chronic diseases.

    Vegetable Shop in Meppadi

    Don't be surprised to learn the very same foods that contribute to inflammation are the same ones experts continue to tell us are considered "bad for our health." Some of these "bad for our health" foods include:

    • sodas
    • refined carbohydrates
    • red meat
    • processed meats
    These same "bad for our health" foods contribute to weight gain. Weight gain in itself is a risk factor for inflammation. However, studies show weight gain is not the main culprit. Our main inflammation enemy is still the foods we eat whether or not we gain too much weight while eating them.

    What are some of the foods and beverages that reduce the risk of inflammation?

    They include the following:

    • fruits and vegetables
    • nuts and seeds
    • polyphenols in coffee
    • flavonols in cocoa
    • Green Tea, but especially Matcha Green Tea is rich in both polyphenols and antioxidants
    Bottom line dietary guidelines for 2015-2020 for Americans emphasize focusing on an overall healthy diet rather than singling out individual "good" and "bad" foods.

    Source: Harvard's Women's Health Watch

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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  • Providing your body with a regular source of “friendly” bacteria is important. There was a time when you could get healthy bacteria through foods but today most foods are so overly processed and pasteurized that the healthy bacteria aren’t alive by the time you ingest them. That’s why a daily probiotic is so valuable. There’s an ecosystem of bacteria (known as the intestinal microbiota) living in your intestines, which contains both “good” and “bad” bacteria. When the balance is tipped toward “bad” bacteria due to many factors including lack of sleep, stress or other causes, it may affect your digestive health and overall well-being.

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    Saturday, November 4, 2017

    Is Drinking Diet Soda Related to a Higher Risk of Stroke?

    According to recent studies diet soda is NOT linked to a higher risk of stroke. There is no need to panic. Recommendation still yet is beverages naturally low in calories are always healthier than artificially sweetened drinks. Many studies already show us drinking sugary beverages on a regular basis can lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Recommendations are still yet "drink less diet soda and artificially sweetened drinks."

    Even though diet soda and other beverages sweetened with artificial sweeteners may NOT increase your risk for a stroke, there still are many reasons to avoid them. Some experts believe that people who use these high-intensity sweeteners may eventually start finding naturally sweet foods such as fruit less appealing and less-sweet foods such as vegetables downright distasteful. If this occurs, these people might miss out on the many heart-protecting nutrients found in fresh, natural foods.

    Strawberry Cross BNC

    Very few doctors recommend drinking diet soda. Most doctors agree people need to eliminate regular soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks and if someone says they have to drink a Coke to wake up in the morning, the alternative would be "drink coffee" instead. I find that Matcha Green Tea provides an even more alertness and stimulation than coffee, although I love the smell of fresh brewed coffee first thing when I get up, I will later on drink a cup of Matcha Green Tea for "mental stimulation and alertness." Matcha Green Tea is also full of antioxidants.

    Ways to liven up plain water:

    • add frozen fruit to ice water such as strawberries, blueberries or pineapple
    • use the juice from a slice of orange to sweeten sparkling water
    • try chilled herbal teas
    • add a teaspoon of raw honey to one cup of hot water, sprinkle in a dash of your favorite spice such as ginger root powder or cinnamon and squeeze in the juice of one fresh lemon 
    Source: Harvard Heart Newsletter

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.
    Another great alternative to plain water is Life's Abundance Mineral and Antioxidants drink. This flavorful and nutritious drink mixes well with 16 ounces of water and taste great as well as leaves you feeling refreshed. Two flavors to choose from: Cherry or Tropical

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    74 plant derived trace minerals


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  • No added sugar
  • No artificial flavors
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  • Americans are deficient in minerals. In fact, way back in 1936, the Department of Agriculture told congress that 99% of the population was deficient. Regrettably, there are many more recent studies confirming varying amounts of mineral deficiencies in our diet, mainly due to their depletion in our soil.

    We need minerals! Vitamins cannot work properly without them and they are absolutely vital to maintain our mental and physical well being. Since the body cannot manufacture minerals, they must come from our diet.

    Life’s Abundance Minerals & Antioxidants drink mix is a delicious way to supplement your diet.

    This unique mix is made with a variety of freshly harvested sea vegetables and contains approximately 74-plant based, naturally chelated, trace minerals. For an additional nutritional boost, it also contains antioxidants from 11 nutrient-rich super fruits like acai, cranberry, goji, maqui and pomegranate ... making this a high ORAC beverage blend. ORAC stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity and it's a way of measuring the antioxidant level, which is important because antioxidants are essential to good health.

    Unlike many liquid water enhancers made from chemicals, our formula is made with coconut water and aloe vera and it does not contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The organic coconut water replaces electrolytes plus it is alkalizing, which helps to restore a natural pH balance in the body and counters the effects of an acidic diet.

    Instead of giving you a sugar crash like most other “health” drinks, our Minerals & Antioxidants mix gives you sustained energy.

    Give hydration a boost with Life’s Abundance Minerals & Antioxidants. In two delicious flavors, Cherry and Tropical Fruit, pour into a water bottle for a convenient, go-anywhere nutritious drink. Take it to the gym or give a bottle to the kids … it’s delicious, refreshing and nourishing!


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    Munching on Nuts Every Day is an Easy Way to Protect Your Heart

    Munch on a small handful of nuts every day to help protect your heart. One way to eat a heart-friendly diet and avoid putting on weight is to substitute a cup of pretzels or potato chips for a quarter-cup of mixed nuts. Nuts are always the smart snack choice. Nuts provide a good source of protein, healthy unsaturated fats and fiber that will fill you up or curb that sudden hunger twinge. Eat a handful of nuts before a regular meal and you will feel fuller, thus avoiding eating too much otherwise.
    Fancy raw mixed nuts macro
    Research shows regular nut eaters are less likely to die of any cause, particularly heart disease, than people who rarely eat nuts.
    Why are nuts good for heart health? They are full of healthy unsaturated fats, contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and other substances with possible heart protection effects. Research shows eating nuts seem to:
    • lower artery-damaging LDL cholesterol
    • raise beneficial HDL cholesterol
    • lower blood pressure
    • diminish blood pressure responses to stress
    The above positive effects hold true for a variety of nuts even peanuts which are technically legumes instead of nuts. There is a variety of nuts to choose from that include:
    • almonds
    • walnuts
    • hazelnuts
    • pecans
    • pistachios
    • cashews (my favorite)
    • Brazil nuts
    Nuts are easy to take along anywhere you go. Tuck a plastic bag of them into your purse or pocket. Throughout the day:
    • spread nut butter on morning toast instead of using butter
    • sprinkle chopped nuts on cereal or yogurt
    • toss nuts into a salad or stir-fry
    • top fruit with nuts
    • eat a handful of nuts while waiting "for anything"
    Source: Harvard Heart Newsletter

    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

    Use Life's Abundance Plant Protein Powder to add even more nutrition to your daily diet. This drink mix comes in Chocolate or Vanilla. I am featuring the Vanilla here:

    Plant Protein Vanilla Powder

    100% plant based

  • 14 g protein per serving
  • 100 calories per serving
  • Silky smooth texture

  • Non-GMO


  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Soy Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Grain free
  • No Added Sugar
  • No Artificial Flavors
  • No Artificial Preservatives
  • No Artificial Colors


  • Our 100% grain-free, plant-based protein powder is a nutrient-rich blend of clean, high-quality proteins including pea, chia, pumpkin, hemp and quinoa.

    At only 100 calories, it contains 14 grams of high-quality protein in every serving. For comparison, one-half of a boneless chicken breast, cooked is about 13 grams of protein and 115 calories.

    Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is absolutely delicious and you can feel great about drinking it every day, because each and every ingredient was carefully chosen for its quality and safety.

    While other protein powders use sunflower oil, we decided not to use this oil because it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, a fat that is much too prevalent in the American diet. Our Life’s Abundance Plant Protein contains non-GMO coconut oil powder, which is a great source of beneficial fatty acids that are easily absorbed. In addition, this health-promoting oil adds to the delicious taste and smooth texture of our blend.

    Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is ideal for pre or post workouts, breakfast or whenever you need a healthy boost of energy from protein or a quick on-the-go snack.

    With a superior taste and texture, it mixes easily with water into a silky smooth, rich and satisfying shake. Add to smoothies, pancakes, baked goods, oatmeal and more for a delicious way to increase protein.

    Join the Life's Abundance Team and start helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives. 

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    If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages unlike working that 9 to 5 job with a boss that turns your stomach raw on a daily basis.  A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you. 


    As a Life's Abundance rep, I specialize in helping people from all walks of life generate income by using and recommending our products while at the same time helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives. 



    LET'S GET STARTED



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    Friday, November 3, 2017

    Help Protect Your Heart with Plant Based Diets

    What is a plant-based diet? It is NOT a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian diets is an eating pattern that leaves out some or all foods that come from animals. A plant-based diet does not necessarily leave out all animal-derived foods. In a plant-based diet the main focus is on:

    Marketvegetables

    • plants
    • grains
    • vegetables
    • fruits
    • legumes (dried beans and peanuts)
    • nuts
    However, a plant-based diet includes "limited" amounts of fish, meat, poultry and dairy products. I think most of us realize eating a lot of red meat has downsides. Research shows the health benefits of plant-based diets helps fuel the vegcentric movement now trending in upscale restaurants. We find that "plant-based" entrees are at the center of plates instead of a chunk of meat.

    As consumers we need to be aware that not all plant-based foods are equally healthy. The healthy plant-based foods include:

    • whole grains like brown rice and steel-cut oats
    While at the same time a cupcake also is plant-based having the two main ingredients as white flour and sugar. This is also true for a large number of other "less-healthy" plant-based foods such as:

    • white rice
    • white bread
    • sugar-sweetened beverages
    According to research data people who follow a plant-based diet rich in healthier plant-based foods were less likely to be diagnosed with heart disease. By contrast, people whose diets contained less healthy plant foods were more likely to develop heart disease.

    Bottom line or moral to the story of good heart health NOW is there is no need to become a vegan and cut out all animal-based foods. Low-fat dairy products such as plain yogurt remains good sources of protein and calcium. If you eat red or processed meat, LIMIT yourself to a few servings per month especially since evidence has linked red or processed meats to a higher risk of both heart disease and cancer.

    More important is to now FOCUS on the quality of carbohydrates, choose:

    • whole-grain bread instead of white bread
    • brown rice instead of white rice
    • oatmeal instead of cornflakes or other refined-grain breakfast cereals.
    • trade sodas and other sugary beverages for flavored water (without sugar) (source: Harvard Heart Letter)
    Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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    Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidants Drink Mix

    This drink has become a staple in my diet. It mixes easily with 16 ounces of water and both flavors of cherry or tropical is delicious, much more tasty than any sports drink I ever drank. This drink contains:


    74 plant derived trace minerals

  • Antioxidants from 11 super fruits
  • Over 17,775 ORAC units a serving
  • Coconut water & aloe vera

  • Non GMO

  • Gluten free
  • Vegan
  • Soy free
  • Dairy free
  • Naturally flavored
  • No added sugar
  • No artificial flavors
  • No artificial colors
  • No artificial preservatives

  • Americans are deficient in minerals. In fact, way back in 1936, the Department of Agriculture told congress that 99% of the population was deficient. Regrettably, there are many more recent studies confirming varying amounts of mineral deficiencies in our diet, mainly due to their depletion in our soil.

    We need minerals! Vitamins cannot work properly without them and they are absolutely vital to maintain our mental and physical well being. Since the body cannot manufacture minerals, they must come from our diet.

    Life’s Abundance Minerals & Antioxidants drink mix is a delicious way to supplement your diet.

    This unique mix is made with a variety of freshly harvested sea vegetables and contains approximately 74-plant based, naturally chelated, trace minerals. For an additional nutritional boost, it also contains antioxidants from 11 nutrient-rich super fruits like acai, cranberry, goji, maqui and pomegranate ... making this a high ORAC beverage blend. ORAC stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity and it's a way of measuring the antioxidant level, which is important because antioxidants are essential to good health.

    Unlike many liquid water enhancers made from chemicals, our formula is made with coconut water and aloe vera and it does not contain any added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The organic coconut water replaces electrolytes plus it is alkalizing, which helps to restore a natural pH balance in the body and counters the effects of an acidic diet.

    Instead of giving you a sugar crash like most other “health” drinks, our Minerals & Antioxidants mix gives you sustained energy.

    Give hydration a boost with Life’s Abundance Minerals & Antioxidants. In two delicious flavors, Cherry and Tropical Fruit, pour into a water bottle for a convenient, go-anywhere nutritious drink. Take it to the gym or give a bottle to the kids … it’s delicious, refreshing and nourishing!


    And....to add more plant based foods to your daily diet, use Life's Abundance Plant Protein Drink Mix. You can mix this with 8 ounces of water and drink one per day. If you include both of these drinks into your daily diet you also increase your recommended amounts of 8 glasses of water per day. However, I like mixing the Plant Protein Powder with low fat milk for a silky smooth tasting shake instead of using water. This plant protein drink mix comes in chocolate and vanilla flavor. I am featuring the chocolate flavor here:

    Plant Protein Chocolate Flavor Dietary Supplement
    Plant Protein Powder


    • 100% plant based
    • 15 g protein per serving
    • 120 calories per serving
    • Silky smooth texture

    Non-GMO

  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Soy Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Grain free
  • No Added Sugar
  • No Artificial Flavors
  • No Artificial Preservatives
  • No Artificial Colors

  • Our 100% grain-free, plant-based protein powder is a nutrient-rich blend of clean, high-quality proteins including pea, chia, pumpkin, hemp and quinoa.

    At only 120 calories, it contains 15 grams of high-quality protein in every serving. For comparison, one-half of a boneless chicken breast, cooked is about 13 grams of protein and 115 calories.

    Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is absolutely delicious and you can feel great about drinking it every day, because each and every ingredient was carefully chosen for its quality and safety.

    While other protein powders use sunflower oil, we decided not to use this oil because it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, a fat that is much too prevalent in the American diet. Our Life’s Abundance Plant Protein contains non-GMO coconut oil powder, which is a great source of beneficial fatty acids that are easily absorbed. In addition, this health-promoting oil adds to the delicious taste and smooth texture of our blend.

    Life’s Abundance Plant Protein is ideal for pre or post workouts, breakfast or whenever you need a healthy boost of energy from protein or a quick on-the-go snack.

    With a superior taste and texture, it mixes easily with water into a silky smooth, rich and satisfying shake. Add to smoothies, pancakes, baked goods, oatmeal and more for a delicious way to increase protein.


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