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Savor a Rainbow of Healthy Foods

May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012

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You know it’s important to eat your greens, but what about your reds, your blues and even your purple and orange? Eating a broad range of fruits and vegetables from the full color spectrum helps ensure proper nutrition and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart and cancer.

Tip: Savor a rainbow of healthy foods to help your body bounce back stronger from exercise.

Get ready to color your plate, read the benefits of my top color picks and brighten up your day!

Orange_CarrotsOrange found in carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and pumpkins contains beta carotene which your body converts to vitamin A. This vitamin supports vision health, immunity and production of red blood cells which transports oxygen throughout your body giving you more energy. These vegetables are heart healthy lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. So there maybe something to that “eat your carrots” that your parents always told you to do. Read more →

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Let’s Talk About Protein and Weight Loss

March 20, 2012
March 20, 2012

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!

weight-lossWhy 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 →

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Are You Ready to Lose Weight?

February 27, 2012
February 27, 2012

scale weightlossDid 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 →

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