Fiber Up! 9 Reasons Why It Is Vital For Your Health

There are plenty of research findings that show how fiber may have health boosting properties.

Here are 9 reasons to include fiber in your daily diet.

1.  Help control blood sugar.  Including soluble fiber may slow the breakdown of carbohydrates, as well as the absorption of sugar in your body.  This may help control blood sugar.

2.  Weight Loss.  Fiber helps you feel fuller longer, which may help with weight loss and weight management.

3.  Heart Health.  Research shows that people eating a high-fiber diet reduce their risk of heart disease by 40 percent.

4.  Stroke Risk.  Research shows that for every 7 grams of fiber you consume, your risk of stroke is reduced by 7 percent.

5.  Skin Health.  Fiber, especially psyllium husk, helps your body eliminate yeast and fungus.  Helping your body eliminate through the intestinal tract, instead of the skin, may help prevent breakouts.

6.  Hemorrhoids.  Fiber may help prevent hemorrhoids.

7.  IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  Adding fiber to your diet may help relieve some of the symptoms of IBS.

8.  Diverticulitis.   A diet high in fiber, especially insoluble fiber, may reduce your risk of diverticulitis by up to 40 percent.

9.  Gallstones and Kidney Stones.  A diet high in fiber, because it helps your body regulate blood sugar, may reduce the risk of gallstones and kidney stones.

The most complete fiber supplement, containing both soluble and insoluble fiber, is FiberPro, which contains five different plant fibers in a flavorless, easily dissoluble powder, as well as prebiotics to help restore the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut. One of my favorite way of incorporating more fiber into my day is with a fiber snack bar, which contain 6 grams of fiber and come in 2 flavors.

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Breakfast On The Go!

Smoothies to Go!

Prepare pre-packaged smoothie bags on the weekend for a quick easy to make breakfast on the go.  Smoothies are a simple way to fill up on good nutrients with minimal effort.  Put bags together on the weekend with berries, spinach, protein powder, and any other fruits or vegetables you like.  It only takes a couple minutes to dump the contents of your bag into the blender with a little water, or almond milk and a couple of ice cubes.  

To boost your smoothie add a couple of scoops of IsaPro, which contains 18 grams of high quality, undenatured whey protein.  Whey protein is the most effective for building and maintaining lean muscle and burning fat. IsaPro contains a complete branched-chain amino acid profile, all with low carbohydrates and fat and only 90 calories per serving. Blend it and Go, and know you are doing something good for your body!

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Diet Tip of the Day: Remember to Eat!

Most people know that to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you consume. But studies show that skipping out on snack time won’t necessarily lead to weight loss, since low calorie consumption can actually slow metabolism.  When you eat less than three times a day it may benefit those who are obese, but research shows skipping meals throughout the day and eating one large meal at night can lead to some undesirable outcomes, like delayed insulin response, which may increase your risk of diabetes. So instead of skipping breakfast or lunch, schedule a few meals a day with healthy snacks in between for weight loss.

My favorite snack between meals is a FiberSnack bar. The FiberSnack bar, with 6 grams of undenatured whey and milk protein and 24% of the RDA of fiber, will satisfy your hunger so you stay fuller longer.  Enjoy...they are delicious!

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3 Stages of Stress: Where Are You?

STRESS.  Most people know that stress is very harmful to our health.  But did you know that stress has 3 stages?

1.  Flight or Fight: the stage of stress that can save your life.  The body immediately transfers large amounts of oxygen and glucose to the brain, muscles, and heart which are the most responsible for the bodies response to stress.

2.  Resistance:  this stage helps the body recover from the heart pounding response to the flight or fight stage.  Cortisol and adrenaline, hormone energy sources,  are made available to the body to help reduce inflammation, and repair cell damage. This stage usually helps us get through most of life's stressful situations.

3.  Exhaustion:  if the body can not control the stress during the resistance stage, the body enters the exhaustion stage.  In our crazy, stressful society, this is where a lot of people continually find themselves.  During this stage, chronic stress can be extremely harmful as the extended exposure to stress keeps the cortisol and adrenaline levels elevated builds to harmful levels in the body. and has harmful effects on muscles, the immune system, the digestive system, and overall metabolism.

Do your body a favor, and combat stress by consuming Ionix Supreme daily.  Ionix Supreme provides protection from the consequences of chronic stress, promotes energy balance and stamina, and supports the immune system.  A shot of Ionix Supreme daily is designed to balance your body by combating the negative effects of physical, environmental, and life stress while energizing cells to support faster recovery.  A shot a day keeps the stress away!

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The More Babies You Have, the Longer You'll Live: SFU Study

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If you’re a woman, having children might be the key to a longer life.

A new study from SFU suggests the number of children a woman has might slow 

down the rate at which her body ages – and the more babies she has, the better. 

Having multiple children is associated with longer telomeres in mothers, which are 

the tips found at the end of each DNA strand.

Telomeres are indicative of cellular aging, and longer ones are associated with longevity.

SFU Health Sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy said their findings contradict the 

age-old theory that having more children speeds up the aging process.

“The slower pace of telomere shortening found in the study participants who have more 

children however, may be attributed to the dramatic increase in estrogen, a hormone 

produced during pregnancy.”

“Estrogen functions as a potent antioxidant that protects cells against telomere 

shortening.”

The study assessed the number of children born to 75 women in rural Guatemalan 

communities and their telomere lengths. At 13-year intervals, saliva samples and 

cheek swabs were taken to examine their telomere lengths. This is the first study to 

examine an association with the number of surviving children and telomere length.

But it might not be strictly biological in nature – environment might also be a factor 

in the longevity of women with multiple children.

“The women we followed over the course of the study were from natural fertility 

populations where mothers who bear numerous children receive more social support 

from their relatives and friends,” said Nepomnaschy.

“Greater support leads to an increase in the amount of metabolic energy that can be 

allocated to tissue maintenance, thereby slowing down the process of aging.”

The study by co-authors Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher Cindy Barha 

is published in Plos One.

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The 5 Life Changing Benefits of Vitamin C

Most people know that Vitamin C is important, but still don't make it an essential part of their daily supplement consumption.   Here are 5 reasons why you should make sure this is one supplement that you add to your daily routine.

1.  Helps treat common cold symptoms.  
One of the best tips I ever received regarding Vitamin C came from my nutritionist. My doctor told me that if you feel like you are getting a cold, take 2000 mg of Vitamin C, then take 1000 mg every hour.  A cold should not last more than 24-48 hours. Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine, and can help control allergy symptoms by reducing the histamine levels in the body.

2.  Collagen, is a protein found in the connective tissues of the body, like skin, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, and requires Vitamin C for production.  Vitamin C is extremely helpful in speeding up the healing of wounds from minor cuts to deep wounds, burns and broken bones.


3.  Vitamin C has an excellent antioxidant property, and helps reduce free radicals that may cause heart disease and strokes.  Vitamin C also helps lower cholesterol and improve blood flow which also helps in preventing heart disease.

4.  Vitamin C helps to regulate the sugar levels in people with diabetes.  

5.  Vitamin C can help prevent against the ill effects of stress, by protecting the nervous system and brain. Optimum levels of Vitamin C are required for the synthesis of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, both of which play a role in the fight or flight mechanism of combating stress.

The daily recommendation of Vitamin C is different for all age groups (Adult men: 90 mg, Adult women: 75 mg, children between 9-13 years: 45 mg). 

There are several sources like oranges, chilly peppers, papaya, strawberries, cauliflower, and pineapple to add Vitamin C to your daily diet.  A medium sized orange contains about 75 mg of vitamin C, with larger oranges containing as much as 100 mg.

For a Vitamin C supplement that provides 24 hour support, protects your stomach by utilizing 3 forms of Vitamin C, and provides the equivalent of 5 cups of orange juice, try C-Lyte today.

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Hydrate for Life!

Drinking plenty of water every day can help keep the doctor away.  Staying hydrated also helps keep you full, energized, and extra focused. To help remind yourself to drink up, fill a gallon jug in the morning, and use it to fill your water glass or water bottle during the day.  This is the easiest way to keep track of your water consumption.  Another reason to stay hydrated:  Drinking plenty of water also helps reduce hangover symptoms (or avoid them completely) and helps keeps colds at bay.  Try adding a slice of lemon or lime for additional health benefits!

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