Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Excess Sugar In Our Diet Is a Heart Health Enemy

Excess fat and salt are well-known enemies to our hearts especially. Now there is mounting evidence that says excess sugar in the diet is on our list of enemies as well.

A major study done just recently found that a diet full of sugar may raise your risk of dying from heart disease. You can be at an ideal weight, not even overweight and still experience the adverse effects of too much sugar in your diet.



The American Heart Association recommends women consume less than 100 calories of added sugar per day. This is the equivalent of about 6 teaspoons. Men should consume less than 150 calories per day in sugar. This is the equivalent to 9 teaspoons per day.

Added sugar to the diet includes not only sugar you spoon into your food or beverages, but also the sugar that is added to many processed foods. Added sugar does NOT include sugar found naturally in foods such as fructose in fruit and lactose in milk.

Sugar sweetened beverages such as sodas, energy drinks and sports drinks are by far the biggest sources of added sugar in the average American's diet.

Too much sugar can raise the blood pressure and may even trigger the liver to dump more harmful fats into the bloodstream. (source: Harvard Heart Newsletters)

One way to start reducing the amount of sugar in your beverages is to use daily the Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidants drink mix instead of the energy drinks, sodas and popular sports drinks on the market today.

More often than not the BEST of anything is like a hidden gem few people even find. The Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant drink is one of those hidden gems!

In this jar you can have a month's supply of healthy, refreshing and low sugar drinks that will sustain your energy rather than giving you one of those sugar crashes.

It mixes well with 16 ounces of water and you can drink one 16 ounce per day taking care of two of the 8 ounce recommended water intake at the same time you nourish your body with minerals and antioxidants you most likely will never get into your daily diet without it.

I been drinking this now for over a month and I definitely am experiencing "more energy" on a daily basis. I am in love with this drink and it how makes me feel, "healthier."

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Life's Abundance Minerals and Antioxidant Drink Mix
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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Sunday, December 3, 2017

Give Your Immune System a Head Start In Helping to Keep You Well

Even though your immune system most of the time does great defending you against disease-causing microorganisms, sometimes it fails. A germ gets through and you end up sick. It is possible to strengthen our immune system to at least block most of the germs and keep us up and running at full speed.




The immune system requires balance and harmony. There is still a lot researchers do not know about our elusive immune system. What makes it tick? How can we make it better? Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations? Improve your diet? Make lifestyle changes proven to boost our health. At this moment in time, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and boosting the immune system.

The effects of lifestyle on the immune system can still be studied and evaluated. Researchers every day are studying the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress and other factors on the immune system. In the meantime, general healthy-living routines are a good way to start giving your immune system an extra boost.


Start with:

  • no smoking
  • eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables
  • exercise regular
  • maintain a healthy weight
  • drink alcohol in moderation
  • get enough sleep
  • wash your hands frequently
  • cook meats thoroughly
  • minimize stress
  • live with pets
source: Harvard Health
An easy way to get the recommended 5 to 9 fruits and vegetables in your diet daily is to use Life's Abundance Greens Blend:
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Life's Abundance Greens Blend
Our Greens Blend nourishes your body with a blend of raw, certified-organic grasses plus certified, organic mushrooms.

Our organic raw greens are grown in glacial soil and cut at peak harvest before the jointing stage, so you're getting the best quality greens. Because they are raw, they retain more nutrients than cooked greens.
To boost this formula’s nutrient value, we added a certified organic blend of reishi, maitake, and shitake mushrooms to provide a vegetarian source of iron and B vitamins, and also a great source of phytonutrients and antioxidants.

Life’s Abundance Greens Blend has a delicious-yet-subtle berry flavor and silky smooth texture. It mixes easily with water or into your favorite smoothie. It is one of the best tasting GMO-free greens blends on the market and leaves no "grassy" aftertaste.
At only 25 calories per serving, this nutrient dense supplement is a simple way to help you consume the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

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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.


Saturday, December 2, 2017

Sharpen Your Memory, Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep

Do you want to know how to help sharpen your memory, reduce stress, improve sleep and other health benefits?

Use more spice and improve your brain health. Research continues to show what has been known for centuries by many cultures that cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices we use perhaps daily in baked goods and savory dishes contain nutrients that improve brain health. Yes, right in your own kitchen cabinet contains a number of seasonings linked to positive effects on brain health and functioning.


Spices in an Indian market
Spices and herbs have a long history of health benefits. Their effect on the brain can be significant. Researchers continue to study the health benefits of common seasonings to use as possible medications.


However, it is never recommended to take any spice in large quantities and to always check with your doctor before making significant changes in your diet. Nonetheless, common seasonings generally cause no undesirable side effects for most individuals when used in moderation and as a part of a normal diet as opposed to pharmaceutical products. We often find more side effects in pharmaceutical products. Enjoying spices and herbs in our foods seems to be a natural and delicious way to strengthen the brain.

Common herbs and spices used in cakes, cookies, breads and favorite savory dishes are:

  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • cloves
  • ginger
  • cardamom
Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree native to Southeast Asia. Research shows us cinnamon definitely has an antioxidant, antidiabetic and antibacterial properties. The brain benefits from cinnamon by:

  • reducing inflammation
  • improving memory
  • increasing attention span
  • enhancing cognitive processing

I use Ceylon cinnamon, one teaspoon in my oatmeal every day. One teaspoon per day is about all you should use. You can sprinkle cinnamon in your coffee, add it to fresh fruit or enjoy it on a cinnamon bun. Ceylon cinnamon is one of my favorite spices.

Nutmeg grows on one type of evergreen indigenous to Indonesia. Nutmeg has been found to:
  • boost mood
  • relieve pain
  • relax blood vessels
  • lower blood pressure
  • according to some research nutmeg may help slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's disease and promote recovery of brain tissue following a stroke
You can sprinkle nutmeg in warm milk as an aid to help induce sleep. Nutmeg is a common ingredient in many baked goods. You can add it to egg dishes, casseroles and even burgers. It is good sprinkled on brown rice.
Cloves are from the dried flower buds of the evergreen clove tree native to Indonesia. It has been proven cloves are loaded with antioxidant power. Cloves are:
  • a natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent
  • a local anesthetic
  • antifungal properties
Add cloves to cooked grains, bean soups, and chili, applesauce, smoothies and cooked cereals.
Ginger is made from the root of the ginger plant. Ginger has been shown:
  • to be an effective pain reliever
  • helps reduce nausea
  • helps control inflammation
  • counters the activities of cell-damaging free radicals
  • acts as a blood thinner
  • protects brain cells from deterioration associated with Alzheimer's
  • improves working memory and attention

Use ginger in salad dressings and marinades. Add ginger to squash, sweet potatoes and green beans. Add ginger powder to baked goods, tea or fruit smoothies. I use 1/4 tsp. of ginger root powder in one cup of warm water, one fresh squeezed lemon, 1 tsp. of raw honey as my first drink every day. It is an amazing wake up, settle the stomach drink to start the day.
Cardamon is related to ginger and turmeric and has been shown to have antibacterial properties that help protect brain cells from free radical damage. Brew coffee or tea with cardamom. Add it to stews or soups. Sprinkle it onto batters and dough for tastier baked goods. Try it in smoothies and hot breakfast cereals. (source: Harvard Health)
If you are a fan of using spices and herbs for your health, you might also like the Life's Abundance Daily Multivitamin:
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Life's Abundance Multivitamin
  • Focused nutrition
  • No magnesium stearate
  • Proprietary spice blend
  • Vegan

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.

Above is Keri Glassman, formulator of Life's Abundance line of dietary supplements. As a registered dietitian, healthy cooking expert and published author Keri Glassman is the founder and president of Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life, and Life's Abundance line of dietary supplements.

If you are interested in good health and nutrition. You might also be interested in educating and helping other people.


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

Use our products. 

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. 



 No products to stock or ship out. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire purchase transaction along with shipping.


LET'S GET STARTED




THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS


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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