Seeds....Not Just For The Birds

Unless you have a digestive issue, seeds can be a great source of nutrients and protein...a tip for the vegans and vegetarians out there today.  Here's the skinny on some seeds that are suprisingly power-packed with good stuff:
Chia - not just a 'pet plant'.  Chia seeds contain manganese and calcium.  High in fiber, they are tasty when sprinkled over oatmeal, a salad or yogurt.
Pumpkin - full of zinc and magnesium...pretty cheap eats as well.
Hemp - 11 grams of protein in 1oz of hemp seeds.  Good to add into a fruit shake, protein shake or a great afternoon snack to boost the energy.
Sunflower - loaded with antioxidants.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Seeds can be a great source of vitamins, minerals and protein and contain good fats.  Added onto a salad, yogurt or as an afternoon snack, seeds can get you thru a mid-morning or afternoon energy dip.  But beware:  like any other food, if you eat too many, they can become fattening.

Whey Protein is Good For You

Every morning, I start my day's nutrition with a protein shake.  Some fresh fruit, greek yogurt, amino acids, greens complex powder and whey protein powder.  Why Whey?  Whey protein provides essential amino acids.  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein; protein builds lean muscle mass.  Whey has also been found to help reduce blood pressure, prevent tumor development, and assist with immune system health.  Whey protein is a more effective antioxidant than Spirulina (Nutrition, 27:582-589, 2011).

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Start your day off with a healthy breakfast.  Try a whey protein shake with some fresh fruit and a tablespoon of plain Greek yogurt.  It will fill you up, feed your 'machine', and promote good healthy lean muscle mass.  I highly recommend Isagenix protein powder; it's Kosher, gluten, wheat and chemical free.  Call or email my office and I'll have it delivered to your door!

Antioxidants and Amino Acids Made Easy

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein chains.  Proteins are crucial for all living beings.  Antioxidants are those 'soldiers' that fight against the evil free radials.  When high levels of free radicals accumulate in the body, disease occurs (blood vessel damage, high blood pressure, vascular disease and cancers).  An Israeli study found that a supplement containing antioxidants improved blood vessel health in 70 people who were suffering from hypertension. 

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Isagenix makes a product called Ionic Supreme.  A small scoop of this powder everyday gives you all the anitoxidants and amino acids you need to fight disease.  It's tasty and all you have to do is mix it up in a glass of water and drink it...easy breezy!
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