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5 Energy Zappers and How to Bounce Back

April 7, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

We all have a tired moment every now and then. Maybe; you didn’t get enough sleep, it’s gloomy and rainy out or you may just need more nutrients in your body! Here are five surprising energy zappers and how you can bounce back and get more done each day!

5 Energy Zappers

Skipping Breakfast not only zaps your energy it’s also not healthy for your blood sugar levels. After sleeping for 7-9 hours a night your body is craving healthy nutrients.

Dehydration is a new twist on fatigue! If you are tired all the time, one of the reasons may be you are not getting enough water in your body. [Read more…]

Let’s Talk About Protein and Weight Loss

March 20, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Let’s talk about protein and weight loss! Did you know consuming healthy sources of protein allows your body to burn stored fat as fuel? Continue reading to learn more about why we need to consume higher amounts of protein each day to manage hunger and stay healthy!

Why Is Protein Necessary for the Body?

Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is the building blocks of life and is an organic compound of twenty-two amino acids. Protein is stored in muscles and organs and is utilized to build and repair tissues and for the production of enzymes and hormones. It also makes it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Protein is one of the three calorie providing macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. [Read more…]

Healthy Habits: Why Take Nutritional Supplements?

March 12, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Top 5 Healthy Habits to Living Young series third article – Why Take Nutritional Supplements? Check back for future posts to read more about my top healthy habits.

Why take nutritional supplements? Because every day your body’s 63 trillion cells are constantly being bombarded by free radicals from the air you breathe, the food you eat and the water you drink. The more effective you are at protecting your cells with proper nutrients the healthier they become and the younger you look and feel!

Major factors to building a strong nutritional foundation are; balanced whole food diet, exercising regularly, reducing stress and supplementing with not only the ideal amount of vitamins, but also powerful antioxidants, major, trace and ultra-trace plant sourced minerals. [Read more…]

Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

February 27, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Did you know protein shakes teach you how to eat less and lose weight quickly and permanently? Drinking a meal replacement protein shake first thing in the morning keeps your blood sugar levels balanced and allows your body to burn stored fat as fuel.

Start your weight loss by consuming two meal replacement shakes a day and you will start seeing results on your bathroom scale. To maintain your weight loss consume one meal replacement shake a day preferably in the morning. [Read more…]

5 Smart Heart Healthy Diet Choices

February 12, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Is your heart health in check? Do you know your cholesterol numbers? A simple blood lab once a year will keep you on a healthy track. Want to lower your numbers then take a read on five smart heart healthy diet choices that you can start today!

Here’s your ideal cholesterol numbers:

Total cholesterol: Less than 200 mg/dl
HDL: Men – 40 or above, Women 50 or above
LDL: Less than 100
Triglycerides: Less than 150 [Read more…]

Stay on Healthy Track All Year Long

January 29, 2012 by Lou Ann Donovan

Do you want to save both time and money? Then staying on a healthy track all year long will lead you in that direction. Just imagine what it costs you to take time off work, rushing you or your sick kids to the doctor then running to the drug store for medications and finally falling into bed exhausted. Over time it can take a toll on you and your families well being.

The solution and secret to a long and healthy life is proper maintenance to your body. Think about it we do maintenance all the time for material items that can even be replaced like; cars appliances, computers, home furnace and the list goes on. You can’t replace your whole body when it stops functioning. So why not keep your body tuned up on a daily basis by simply eating well and exercising. [Read more…]