Weight Loss

Are You desperate to lose weight?

If you are overweight and also dealing with heart concerns, you know weight loss with significantly improve your heart. So, you need to find a way to successfully lose the weight and keep it off. Here are five tips for success:

1. Adequate Calories
   Don’t cut your calories too low. Never go below 1200 calories and for some people the minimum is higher. Consuming too few calories drops you right into “starvation” (as far as your body is concerned), your metabolism drops, and weight loss grinds to halt. Also, drastic calorie cuts not only result in fat loss, but you lose muscle as well.
2. Realistic Goals
   Set realistic goals. You may have a dream goal of shedding 40 pounds, but start with a smaller, achievable goal. Many studies show significant health benefits from shedding just 10% of your body weight.
3. Healthy Rate of Weight Loss
   Plan for a healthy rate of weight loss. Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Gradual, steady weight loss ensures you lose fat, not muscle.
4. Long-term Plan
   Think long-term. Going on a diet is not the best way to lose weight. This is because the term diet generally implies a beginning and an end. If you want to successfully lose weight it requires permanent lifestyle and food choice changes. Changes you can and will stick with for life.
5. Steady Support
   Surround yourself with a steady support system. By this I don’t only mean a spouse that supports you spending an hour at the gym after work or planning active family events. I also mean surrounding yourself with friends who are living the healthy life you want. I’m not implying you need to kick friends and family who are a negative influence to the curb, but look for ways you can gain friends that are
6. living a healthy lifestyle. This will dramatically increase your success.

David Ogden - Helping people help themselves

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Sonoran Bloom Nopalea FAQ

As with any new health and wellness product, there are always questions about why, when and how to use it. The more popular the product, the more frequently the questions are repeated. This is the case with TriVita's newest product, Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™.

Within TriVita's latest Weekly Wellness Report, Mr. Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Officer for TriVita, attempts to answer some of the more common questions about Nopalea™, TriVita's wonderful anti-inflammatory product.

The most frequently asked questions are too important not to dedicate an individual post for each question. Because of the importance of these questions, I'll break them down into three separate articles and then try to find some research, or case studies, if applicable, to back up what Mr. Minshew has to say. I may also leave you with a thought provoking question, something for you to ponder.

How much sugar, salt and iron are in Nopalea?

"Nopalea™ contains NO ADDED SUGAR. It is naturally sweet. Yet it is still low-calorie and low-carbohydrate. Interestingly, the calories and carbohydrates will change from batch to batch depending on the harvest. Nopalea is "wildcrafted," meaning that Nopalea is not cultivated, and no fertilizers, pesticides or chemicals of any kind are ever used - ever! It is harvested from the Sonoran Desert by natives just as it has been for thousands of years. Since it is not cultivated, the concentration of sugars and minerals in the plant change depending on how much rain we have that year. The label will accurately reflect the concentration of constituents for that harvest." [1]

When it comes to products that have been wildcrafted, there are strict guidelines that must be followed. According to Wikipedia, "in the United States of America, wildcrafted plants are regulated by the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. Harvesters must designate the area they are harvesting and provide a three-year history of the area that shows no prohibited substances have been applied there. A plan for harvesting must show that the harvest will sustain the wild crop. No prohibited substances can be added by processors." [2]

So as you can see by these strict guidelines, you can be assured that Nopalea is truly an all natural, organic product.

Mr. Minshew says that in providing the proper nutritional information to the consumer, Nopalea™ does present a challenge, and he continues his discussion by saying, "Nopalea™ is the first product of its kind. Therefore, no "standards" data existed before we created them. So, label changes happen because we created the testing standards to accurately measure the rare and powerful constituents of Nopalea." [1]

As mentioned previously, Nopalea™ comes from the nopal cactus that is found in the Sonoran Desert, located in the southwestern United States, and the northwestern parts of Mexico. Some historians have said that the ancient Mexican cultures, living in the high mountain volcanic regions, originally adopted the Nopal prickly pear cactus as a healing food and treasured this high mountain variety, relegating Nopal cactus as the supreme healing plant and food among its kings and warriors.

I'm not sure if that statement is correct, but if you search Google for Sonoran Bloom Nopalea, this is the type of information you will find, and nothing about other products created using the nopal cactus. As we all know, if there was another product, you would find it on the web by searching Google. So judge for your self! Is Nopalea™ a one of a kind product?

To learn more about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Sonoran Bloom

Sources:
[1] www.trivita.com/trivita-mailings/wwr/2009/October/20091003/0142-nopaleaQA-pf.html?tref=12871028&sid=4356
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcrafting

Nopalea FAQ - Pt.1

As with any new health and wellness product, there are always questions about why, when and how to use it. The more popular the product, the more frequently the questions are repeated. This is the case with TriVita's newest product, Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™.

Within TriVita's latest Weekly Wellness Report, Mr. Brazos Minshew, Chief Science Officer for TriVita, attempts to answer some of the more common questions about Nopalea™, TriVita's wonderful anti-inflammatory product.

The most frequently asked questions are too important not to dedicate an individual post for each question. Because of the importance of these questions, I'll break them down into three separate articles and then try to find some research, or case studies, if applicable, to back up what Mr. Minshew has to say. I may also leave you with a thought provoking question, something for you to ponder.

How much sugar, salt and iron are in Nopalea?

"Nopalea™ contains NO ADDED SUGAR. It is naturally sweet. Yet it is still low-calorie and low-carbohydrate. Interestingly, the calories and carbohydrates will change from batch to batch depending on the harvest. Nopalea is "wildcrafted," meaning that Nopalea is not cultivated, and no fertilizers, pesticides or chemicals of any kind are ever used - ever! It is harvested from the Sonoran Desert by natives just as it has been for thousands of years. Since it is not cultivated, the concentration of sugars and minerals in the plant change depending on how much rain we have that year. The label will accurately reflect the concentration of constituents for that harvest." [1]

When it comes to products that have been wildcrafted, there are strict guidelines that must be followed. According to Wikipedia, "in the United States of America, wildcrafted plants are regulated by the Organic Food Production Act of 1990. Harvesters must designate the area they are harvesting and provide a three-year history of the area that shows no prohibited substances have been applied there. A plan for harvesting must show that the harvest will sustain the wild crop. No prohibited substances can be added by processors." [2]

So, as you can see by these strict guidelines, you can be assured that Nopalea is truly an all natural organic product.

Mr. Minshew says that in providing the proper nutritional information to the consumer, Nopalea™ does present a challenge, and he continues his discussion by saying, "Nopalea™ is the first product of its kind. Therefore, no "standards" data existed before we created them. So, label changes happen because we created the testing standards to accurately measure the rare and powerful constituents of Nopalea." [1]

As mentioned previously, Nopalea™ comes from the nopal cactus that is found in the Sonoran Desert, located in the southwestern United States, and the northwestern parts of Mexico. Some historians have said that the ancient Mexican cultures, living in the high mountain volcanic regions, originally adopted the Nopal prickly pear cactus as a healing food and treasured this high mountain variety, relegating Nopal cactus as the supreme healing plant and food among its kings and warriors.

I'm not sure if that statement is correct, but if you search Google for Sonoran Bloom Nopalea, this is the type of information you will find, nothing about other products created using the nopal cactus. As we all know, if there was another product, you would find it on the web by searching Google. So judge for your self! Is Nopalea™ a one of a kind product?

To learn more about Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Nopalea - A Fruit From Heaven

Sources:
[1] www.trivita.com/trivita-mailings/wwr/2009/October/20091003/0142-nopaleaQA-pf.html?tref=12871028&sid=4356
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcrafting

 

 

 

 

Weight Loss

Are You desperate to lose weight?

Fast weight loss tips of all types pop up everywhere you look. But when the term fast weight loss tips, enters your mind, one of the first things you may think about is a strict diet. Most programs that contain tips for fast weight loss do require a strict diet but this will actually cause you additional weight loss problems. Your body can’t discriminate between intentional calorie deprivation (as in a diet), and starvation.

When you diet you will lose fat and muscle. This decrease in muscle mass will cause your metabolism to slow down meaning you will burn fewer and fewer fat calories. This is of course very bad news if you want use fast weight loss tips to lose even the slightest amount of weight. All of us start to lose lean muscle as a natural part of life, and in most it will start around your mid to late 20’s or so.Your metabolic rate will decrease by around five percent each decade of your life.

So as you age, weight loss becomes tougher and tougher so the need for fast weight loss advice that works becomes greater.One explanation for this is that your lean muscle decreases and your body fat increases due to inactivity. Most people get caught up in work and spend leisure time in front of the TV instead of taking care of their body and using the best fast weight loss tips available.

When you’re raising a family it makes sticking to effective and fast weight loss tips even tougher. Too much body fat is one of the major causes of hypertension, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer and other health problems.

If you have ever gone on a diet that comes most fast weight loss advice suggests you already know that the weight comes back faster and faster the more you diet. It’s a vicious cycle. You may notice some weight loss success with the fast weight loss advice you use but this is usually just muscle and water, not fat then it comes back with a vengeance very quickly.

In fact over 95% of people who use the average “diet” most fast weight loss advice is focused around will put all the weight back on plus at least an extra five pounds within a few months.

Over the years you’ve probably tried all fast weight loss advice and fad diets that came along and still suffered with weight loss problems. Diets and most fast weight loss advice just doesn’t work. But with that being said, there are fast weight loss methods that do work properly, you just have to know what to look for in the best fast weight loss advice.

The problem with most fast weight loss tips is that the main thing they try to get you to do is to reduce your caloric intake. But it’s a scientific fact that when you do this your body shifts into a protective mode, holding onto fat (an important energy source) and sacrificing muscle instead.And it’s extremely important to note that every person over the age of 16, using any fast weight loss tips, who eats 800 calories or less per day will only lose muscle – not an ounce of fat!

To permanently lose the fat stores in your body you’ve got to burn more calories and increase your metabolic rate (the rate at which your body burns fuel).

David Ogden- Helping People Help Themselves
TriVita Affiliate 13142173
Sonoran Bloom - New ant-inflammatory, antioxidant and detoxifying drink providing natural pain relief for inflammation
phone 1-386-308-1956 After 6PM EST
Skype seadogs11

Folate and Vitamin B12

Folate (the natural form of folic acid), part of the B vitamin-complex, is found abundantly in nature. Folate-rich foods include whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and some fruits like avocados and strawberries. However, most individuals do not eat enough foods high in folate, so a vitamin supplement may be required, like TriVita's Sublingual B-12.

Folate plays a critical role in cell division, and its importance to the developing fetus came to light in the 1970s when congenital neural tube defects and cleft palate were linked to low levels during pregnancy. Efforts to increase intake through education and fortification programs have helped improve folate status in many parts of the world; nevertheless, it remains one of the most common vitamin deficiencies worldwide.

"Doctors are recommending that all women contemplating having a child take folate supplements prior to and during pregnancy to ensure that they have a sufficient store for normal fetal development." [1]

More recent research has shed light on folate's importance in modulating the immune system and preventing inflammatory processes that can lead to diseases such as cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Although it only provides preliminary evidence, the new report from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) could lead to a broader understanding of the importance of folate-rich foods in disease prevention. "[Our] findings suggest that dietary folic acid and factors regulating its metabolism might play an important role in the development and perpetuation of allergy and asthma," the study's authors said.

"Over time, a deficiency in either B12 or folate can lead to macrocytic anemia, a condition characterized by the production of fewer, but larger red blood cells and a decreased ability to carry oxygen. Due to the anemia, patients may be weak, light-headed, and short of breath. A deficiency in B12 can also result in varying degrees of neuropathy, nerve damage that can cause tingling and numbness in the patient’s hands and feet and mental changes that range from confusion and irritability to severe dementia." [1]

With so much evidence pointing toward folate's importance in preventing chronic disease, it's a good idea to evaluate your diet and be sure you are getting enough. If not, may I suggest TriVita's Sublingual Vitamin B-12. With Sublingual B-12 you get your necessary daily requirements of both folate and the b vitamins.

To learn more about TriVita's Sublingual Vitamin B-12, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, 12871028

Sources:
[1] Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency, www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/vitaminb12.html

 

 

 

 

Folate and Vitamin B12

Folate (the natural form of folic acid), part of the B vitamin-complex, is found abundantly in nature. Folate-rich foods include whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and some fruits like avocados and strawberries. However, most individuals do not eat enough foods high in folate, so a vitamin supplement may be required, like TriVita's Sublingual B-12.

Folate plays a critical role in cell division, and its importance to the developing fetus came to light in the 1970s when congenital neural tube defects and cleft palate were linked to low levels during pregnancy. Efforts to increase intake through education and fortification programs have helped improve folate status in many parts of the world; nevertheless, it remains one of the most common vitamin deficiencies worldwide.

"Doctors are recommending that all women contemplating having a child take folate supplements prior to and during pregnancy to ensure that they have a sufficient store for normal fetal development." [1]

More recent research has shed light on folate's importance in modulating the immune system and preventing inflammatory processes that can lead to diseases such as cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Although it only provides preliminary evidence, the new report from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) could lead to a broader understanding of the importance of folate-rich foods in disease prevention. "[Our] findings suggest that dietary folic acid and factors regulating its metabolism might play an important role in the development and perpetuation of allergy and asthma," the study's authors said.

"Over time, a deficiency in either B12 or folate can lead to macrocytic anemia, a condition characterized by the production of fewer, but larger red blood cells and a decreased ability to carry oxygen. Due to the anemia, patients may be weak, light-headed, and short of breath. A deficiency in B12 can also result in varying degrees of neuropathy, nerve damage that can cause tingling and numbness in the patient’s hands and feet and mental changes that range from confusion and irritability to severe dementia." [1]

With so much evidence pointing toward folate's importance in preventing chronic disease, it's a good idea to evaluate your diet and be sure you are getting enough. If not, may I suggest TriVita's Sublingual Vitamin B-12. With Sublingual B-12 you get your necessary daily requirements of both folate and the b vitamins.

To learn more about TriVita's Sublingual Vitamin B-12, click on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate, 12871028

Sources:
[1] Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency, www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/vitaminb12.html

Vitamin D Is Needed

Most Americans eat well enough to get the recommended nutrients on a daily basis, or do they? Is diet alone, enough to sustain a healthy body, or are vitamin and mineral supplements needed to get your daily requirements of the proper nutrients? This has been an ongoing argument for some time, and will probably continue for many years to come.

A lot of researchers say that the food we eat today is fortified with plenty of nutrients. The once common vitamin deficiency diseases such as scurvy and rickets (caused by a lack of vitamin C and vitamin D, respectively) have nearly disappeared in America and other advanced countries. For the most part, researchers believe that with a few exceptions, like the elderly or pregnant women, most people don't need supplements.

Ok, hold on; before you go and throw all of your vitamin supplements bottles away, continue reading.

There are some researchers who maintain that the diets of many Americans still fall well short on several essential nutrients. However, the lack of these nutrients is not enough to cause those debilitating deficiency diseases, but perhaps enough to miss out on their benefits without extra help from supplements.

While the most popular, and probably the least effective, supplement is the multivitamin. There is little evidence to support the fact that they do any good, yet many make claims that cannot be supported. Some researchers do say that multivitamins are "an inexpensive insurance policy," says David Schardt, senior nutritionist at the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

On the upside, there is a growing consensus that states Americans get too little vitamin D, which is needed to help the body absorb calcium. Calcium is important for healthy bones, and can help in the prevention of osteoporosis. Extra calcium to protect bone health is safe and is routinely prescribed for women who get too little from food. Because vitamin d and calcium work hand-in-hand, you may see nutritional supplements that contain both calcium and vitamin d.

TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D is one such supplement. According to TriVita, "the key to bone health is calcium and Vitamin D. These are the two essential ingredients that will help you maintain the strength of your skeletal system, ensure regular cellular activity, proper cardiac function, and preserve the health of other vital body systems."

There are many supplements that can help you maintain a healthy body, So before you clean out you medicine cabinet, do some research. If you have supplements that can help, follow the directions on the back of the bottle and start taking them. They do absolutely no good sitting in your medicine cabinet. On the other hand, there are some supplements that do just as much good, in your body, as sitting in the cabinet.

Do your research, and start taking supplements that have scientific proven results. You can then help support one side of the argument; are vitamin and mineral supplements needed?

You can learn all vitamin supplements, and vitamin D by going to the TriVita Products website.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Additional Vitamin D Information