HYDRATE!

by | Jun 14, 2020 | Healthy Eating, Skin Care

        ~  Staying Hydrated in Style  ~
Detox and Homemade

Electrolyte Water

Key Ingredients and Their Benefits

1. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar:
  • Puts the good bacteria back in your gut for a flat belly and less bloat! This apple cider vinegar (AVC) drink contains strand-like chains of protein enzyme molecules that help regulate bacteria in the gut. Think of your gut as your second brain. It is a powerhouse that controls your organs and you want to make sure it stays healthy and is rich in good-for-you bacteria to fight off the bad bacteria. Not only does AVC contain good bacteria, it is also rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium and other vitamins and minerals.
  • Drinking 1 teaspoon in water three times a day helps to maintain blood sugar levels and aids in digestion.
  • Kills bacteria in the mouth and removes stains. Whiter teeth!
  • Assists weight loss! Raw apple cider vinegar such as this one contains acetic acid. Acetic acid, when consumed regularly, decreases abdominal fat and build-up of body and liver fats.
2. Cayenne Pepper:
  • Helps digestion. Cayenne pepper stimulates the digestion enzymes which boosts the metabolism by increasing body temperature.
  • Heals the gut.
  • Detoxes and Improves poor circulation. It stimulates circulation to reduce blood clots and remove bacteria and toxins from the body.
  • Supports weight loss. When eaten for breakfast, cayenne pepper can decrease the appetite, therefore consuming less food. It is an anti-inflammatory food which is known to soothe bloating, infections and food allergies.
3. Fruit Water:
  • Blackberries aid to build elasticity in the skin for a more vibrant look, ohhh la la. Blackberries are responsible for strengthening collagen formation to tighten and tone the skin, helping you to look younger. They also are packed with fiber for weight loss and is a lower calorie fruit.
  • Lower sugar. Natural sweetness comes from fruit.
  • Boost immunity from antioxidants from fruit.
  • Aids in weight loss since it is lower in calories than juice and contains fiber to flush toxins and curbs cravings
4. Homemade Electrolyte Water:
  • (4″) piece ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 3/4 cups mineral or coconut water

The Journey To A Healthy Life

by | Jun 26, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing

The Journey to a Healthy Life

Written by Kathryn Feather

As we age, it gets harder and harder to maintain our health and the quality of life we are accustomed to. And if you’ve had some health challenges along the way, the path back to health can often be a difficult one. If you are ready to make life-long changes to get your health back and lead an active lifestyle, read on to learn how you can begin the journey and use the tools to help get you and keep you on track.

Not a Diet

It’s important right from the get-go to set yourself up for success. What you are doing is not dieting, rather you are making changes to your lifestyle to reclaim or maintain your health. While weight loss will happen, what you are really doing is adopting healthy habits and breaking bad ones. And it’s important to remember that change won’t happen overnight. The goal is to make simple, measurable changes that will result in healthy habits you can realistically maintain for the rest of your life.

What do we mean by simple, measurable changes? For example, let’s say your first goal is to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Set a goal to add one serving of fruit to your breakfast routine and one serving of vegetables to your dinner. In terms of exercise and activity level, set a goal to move for 30 minutes each day. Another simple goal could be to stop eating while watching television as this can add unnecessary calories. You will have set backs, but don’t dwell on them. Rather, begin fresh again the next day and keep going.

You really don’t have to count calories, carbs or grams of fat. It’s really about making smart food choices, which is a challenge in this hectic and busy world. That’s also why meal planning is a great idea. This removes the temptation to head to the drive thru, and helps you stick to your healthy habits. The combination of healthy foods with healthy portions is the key to lifelong weight loss and maintenance.

Health Benefits

More than just weight loss, the health benefits that come from these lifestyle changes can change your future. In breaking those bad habits and adopting healthy ones, you can reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and sleep apnea, just to name a few. Remember, it takes time to make these changes and establish positive habits. Set realistic goals and reclaim your health for the long-term.

If you are looking to jumpstart your journey to a long-term healthy lifestyle, why not try the men’s or women’s 28-Day Cleanse? These bundles and the Pure 28-Day Cleanse program combine to create an incredibly powerful tool that has transformed the lives of thousands of patients across the country. Together, they provide all the education, structure, and nutritional support you need to transform your health in just 28 days.

Don’t wait any longer to reclaim your health. Begin your journey today.

Heart Healthy

by | Feb 17, 2019 | Healthy Eating

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease. That puts most of us at some type of risk for developing one of the many symptoms that can lead to cardiovascular disease. One of the best ways to remove ourselves from these statistics is to get plenty of exercise and integrate a heart healthy diet into our routines. Read on to learn five steps you can take to prevent heart disease with a heart-healthy diet.

Step 1

This first step just might be the most difficult for many of us: portion control. It really is true that how much you eat is just as critical as what you eat. If you need some help in determining how much to eat, try using a smaller plate or bowl. And we all know the portions at restaurants are more than one person needs to eat. Choose larger portions of fruits and vegetables and smaller portions of foods high in sodium and calories. Don’t be afraid to use measuring cups as you figure out just what is appropriate. And eliminate that second helping of anything other than healthy fruits and veggies.

Step 2

As previously mentioned, eating more fruits and vegetables is key. They are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals and they are low in calories and fiber rich. We all know this is good for us but just how do we make this happen on a regular basis? It’s a good idea to keep veggies washed and cut ready to go in your fridge. And choose recipes that incorporate lots of veggies, like a nice stir fry or vegetables soup. Add more fruit to your diet by adding it to salads and oatmeal. It’s a good idea to avoid vegetables that come in heavy cheese or cream-based sauces and avoid fruit that comes packaged in heavy syrup or has any added sugar.

Step 3

Add more whole grains to your diet as these are also a good source of fiber to help you feel full and regulate blood pressure. Good options include whole-wheat flour, whole-grain bread, cereal that is high in fiber, brown rice, barley, whole-grain pasta or steel-cut oatmeal.

Step 4

As you are adding all these good things to your diet, it’s also important to limit things like unhealthy fats like saturated and trans fats. Eliminating these can help lower your cholesterol, which lowers your risk of coronary artery disease. “Good” fats to choose include olive oil,  cold pressed vegetable and nut oils, nuts, seeds and avocados. Rather than butter, choose a trans fat free or cholesterol lowering margarine.

Step 5

Making the choice to eat lean meat, poultry and fish is also an important change to make as you incorporate a heart healthy options into your diet. Fish is a great option as certain types are rich in what are called omega-3 fatty acids which can lower triglycerides. The highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish like salmon, mackerel and herring. I don’t know about you, but other than salmon, I don’t eat a lot of mackerel and herring. Sometimes finding these good sources of lean proteins can be a challenge.

If you don’t you eat enough fish, nuts, flax, and leafy greens each day for optimal health, then Pure A-Omega Plus is your best option. It comes in a delicious, creamy citrus-mango flavor and does NOT smell, taste, or repeat like other fish oils.    

 

Pure A-Omega Plus™ promotes:

Inflammation Control

Healthy Cholesterol Levels

Healthy Bones and Joints

Healthy Skin and Hair

Healthy Brain

Pure A-Omega Plus™ combines the benefits of Omega-3 fish oil (triglyceride form) with CURCUPURE™ (certified organic turmeric), ASTALIFE™ (Astaxanthin) a naturally occurring carotenoid from algae, and VITAMIN D3.

Pure A-Omega Plus utilizes a proprietary purification process that guarantees purity and potency. The TRUSORB™ enhanced delivery provides superior absorption over ordinary fish oils through a process called emulsification, which reduces the size of the oil into smaller droplets. They are committed to adhering to sustainable fishing practices, and governmental fishing laws to prevent overfishing and endangering other species. Pure A-Omega Plus™ contains no GMO’s, gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, psyllium, fillers, artificial flavors, colors, MSG or yeast derivatives.

 

How Protein Can Help You Lose Weight

by | Jan 29, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing, Supplements

   written by Kathryn Feather

It’s still earlier enough in the New Year that some are still going strong with those weight loss resolutions. Whether it’s the Keto, the Paleo or another low-carb, no sugar diet option, it can be confusing and difficult to understand what our bodies respond to and why. If you find yourself faltering in your weight loss efforts, or if you are still trying to decide how to get started, read on to learn why adding more protein to your diet can help you lose weight.

Many people might assume that a high protein diet just means you eat more or only meat. This doesn’t really work if you are vegetarian or vegan. And it could contribute to a host of other health issues. But, a truly healthy high protein diet will help you to increase your protein intake while still maintaining a healthy and balanced diet that includes all the fuel your body needs to get you through the day. And protein is found in many other sources besides that ribeye on sale at the grocery store meat counter.

Benefits of More Protein

So, what can consuming more protein do for you? A higher intake of protein will boost your metabolism, reduce your appetite and begin to change weight-regulating hormones. Another little-known benefit: Our bodies burn calories while we digest protein. Protein really is an essential component to our diets because it helps to build, repair, and maintain everything from our muscles, organs, and bone, to our skin and hair.

Good proteins are made up of amino acids. There are nine essential amino acids that we can derive from the food we eat. What is called a complete source of protein will contain all nine types of these important amino acids. Protein rich foods include fish, eggs, dairy products like cheese, milk and whey, red meat and poultry. Complete sources of plant-based protein include quinoa and buckwheat. Other plant-based foods rich in protein include lentils, nuts, beans, grains, legumes, avocados, soy, rice and peas.

Benefits of Plant-Based Protein

Many people choose plant-based proteins rather than animal-based due to the high levels of cholesterol and saturated fat common in animal protein, which can contribute to blood sugar issues, inflammation, cardiovascular problems and high cholesterol. If you already suffer from one of these health issues, adding more animal protein isn’t necessarily the healthiest option.

On the other side of the protein coin, pure plant protein has many benefits without the harmful side effects of saturated fat and cholesterol. Plant protein can help promote muscle repair, blood sugar control, weight management, inflammation and digestion and can even boost immune support. Another key feature of plant-based protein is the fiber factor. Plant-based foods are typically rich in fiber and can help to keep your digestive system balanced. Fiber also has the added benefit of helping us feel fuller longer.

An easy way to add more plant-based protein to your diet is trying NutraGen’s Organic Pure Plant Protein powder in both chocolate and vanilla flavors. This great source of added protein is easily digested and perfectly balanced with the cleanest, highest quality protein blend. Simply blend, shake or whisk two scoops into 10-12 ounces of water, almond, rice or coconut milk until fully dissolved for a great meal replacement or post-workout treat. It won’t take long for you to notice the difference and see your body responding to the added benefits a protein-rich diet can bring.

Should You Do Green Smoothies

by | Jan 15, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Holistic Healing

Blending vegetables is an efficient and positive way to detox, strengthen and rebuild your body and immune system.  Food is fuel.  The benefits of blending over juicing are that you are getting the fiber which will act as a broom to your stomach, intestines and colon.  The enzymes in fresh, organic vegetables promote digestion and proper assimilation of nutrients.

“Green Smoothie Girl” did a study with 175 people drinking green smoothies daily.  The recommendation was a quart per day, but even those who did not consume that amount received amazing benefits.  The results were as follows:

*50%   experienced weight loss

*50%  experienced improvement in skin tone

*54%  experienced an improvement in mood

*65%  experienced fewer cravings for sweets

*80%  experienced improved digestion

*85%  experienced more energy

Invest in a good blender and it will only take minutes to make your smoothies.  You can buy packaged organic baby greens, in many combinations.  Rinse for a few minutes in cold water or soak with a tablespoon of vinegar.  Rinse and blend with a bit of onion, garlic and Braggs Liquid Aminos for more flavor.  Quick, simple and nutritious.  When making my own blends, I prefer to separate my fruits and vegetables for better digestion.  If you prefer a sweetness, you can use carrots and half an apple.

Pear Apple Cocktail  ~  2 apples, 2 firm pears, 1/4 lemon ~  blend together with distilled water or ice.  If you would like, add a small amount of fresh ginger and blend.  If entertaining, you can garnish with edible flowers.  The beauty of smoothies is that you can be creative and add what you love!

If you want to start adding nutritional greens to your diet and don’t feel like you have the time, my recommendation is Nutragen Pure Greens because of the Theraputic Level of Nutrition.  It’s delicious and a storehouse of clean, non-gmo, organically grown (in America) fruits and vegetables.  Buy it here ~  Nutragen.com