A Lotion, A Weight Loss Miracle, and A Cooking Oil???

Any guess as to what I’m talking about?

It’s only Coconut Oil, the most versatile oil on Earth!  Earlier this week I mentioned the symptoms of a sluggish thyroid gland and how your thyroid could quite possibly be the reason you are battling the bulge.

Today I would like to let you in on my secret weapon for keeping my thyroid in check.  It is actually quite simple really, I add pure organic Coconut Oil to everything!

How Can This, Help Your Thyroid?

Coconut oil is known to have “thermogenic” properties, which means it has the ability to raise your body’s temperature in turn raising your metabolism, helping that thyroid function better!  So I suppose it’s true, not all fats make you fat.

Not only is Coconut oil ideal for aiding your thyroid function, it helps protect your skin from the aging effects of free radicals, and can help improve the appearance of skin with its anti-aging benefits.

In fact, physiologist and biochemist Ray Peat, Ph.D. considers coconut oil to be an antioxidant, due to its stability and resistance to oxidation and free radical formation. Plus, he feels it reduces our need for the antioxidant protection of vitamin E.

Like Dr. Peat, many experts believe coconut oil may help restore more youthful-looking skin. When coconut oil is absorbed into the skin and connective tissues, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple.

10 More Reasons to Add Coconut Oil to Your Diet:

1. Promotes your heart health
2. Promotes weight loss when and if you need it
3. Supports your immune system health
4. Supports a healthy metabolism
5. Provides you with an immediate energy source
6. Helps to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking
7. Supports the proper function of your thyroid gland
8. Smoothing and moisturizing effects
9. Promotes skin elasticity
10. Convenient eye make-up remover

Coconut Pure contains 100% pure, unrefined, organic extra virgin coconut oil. It is rich in medium chain fatty acids. Coconut Pure provides stable, healthy fat. Made from Certified Organic Coconuts.
I eat Raw Coconut Oil in my smoothies, on my organic popcorn, and I use it on my body! It is the only product that leaves my skin feeling smooth without making me breakout!

On the other hand, complex fitness equipment like the bowflex, not the trampoline, should be used with care in order to avoid exercise mishaps like bursitis.

So the next time someone asks you butter or margarine, as much as you’d like to choose the cow over the scientist you’re going to pick nature’s creation, right?

Enjoy Your Holiday Weekend!

Brandi
http://anewfeast.com

Hide and Seek…You’re It.

Did you know in a recent study, researchers found sugar was far more addictive than cocaine? The study showed that 94% of the rats that were allowed to choose mutually between sugar water and cocaine, chose sugar. Even the rats that were addicted to cocaine quickly switched their preference to sugar, once it was offered as a choice.

As one reader commented in my previous post, even though sugar is not classified as a drug, if it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck…! So, if you’re like me, you have sworn off soda and turned the candy bowl into an unsalted nut bowl. No more sugar, no more problems, right?

Well yes, except for the fact that once again the food industry has cleverly snuck its addictive sugars into products that we would never think of looking. Why, you ask? Why not, if sugar is as addictive as the researchers suggest, we will of course be buying more to feed our need. Their concern is strictly to keep our sugar jones at a simmering boil so we spend more money!

Here are 6 types of products whose labels could bear more scrutiny:

1. Spaghetti Sauce-A half cup of store-bought sauce can contain as many as three teaspoons of corn syrup or sugar.

2. Ketchup- Ketchup can be 20% sugar or more. Not to mention that you’ll be getting 7% of your daily sodium allowance in one tablespoon.

3. Reduced Fat Cookies-So they took out the fat, but guess what they replaced it with? You bet, sugar and because there’s no fat to make you feel full you’ll be tempted to eat more “guilt-free” cookies.

4. Low Fat Salad Dressing-Like the cookies, they have taken out the fat and added extra salt and sugar to make up for it.

5. Bread-Most processed breads, especially white hamburger and hot dog buns contain a good deal of sugar or corn syrup, which is what gives them their golden-brown crust.

6. Fast Food-Needless to say, fast food is generally not good for you. But even if you’re staying away from the sodas and the shakes, everything from the burgers to the fries and even the salads are a potential place to find hidden sugar.

Keep Reading your Labels People!

Until we meet again,

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

Has This Happened to You?

“People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within”~Elizabeth Kubler Ross

Have you ever thought you knew someone so well until all of a sudden when under pressure they CRACK revealing their not-so-pretty colors? After working at Craig Hospital for several years, I found myself witnessing this particular setting day in and day out.

It separated the strong from the weak, the experienced from the newbie. More over, it separated the nursing staff who were there caring for their patients because they had compassion to do so. Like owning a Urilife home based business, nursing is one specialty that must be led with heart and not greed.

We are all human, we will all crack at times. But those whom possess this light from within will shine in any given situation.

Your Friend,

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

8 Signs Your Thyroid May Be Making You Fat

In your neck, under your larynx, you’ll find a less-than-an-ounce gland that looks like a butterfly, a very ugly butterfly. This is your thyroid, and believe it or not, this tiny lump of flesh regulates your entire metabolism.

When it works, life is good. But when it doesn’t work??? Well, it’s pretty amazing how one little butterfly can cause so many problems. You see, the thyroid is also known at the “great imitator”. Why?

Because it regulates a whole lot more than just your metabolism. It is plays an important role in vitamin utilization, digestion, muscle and nerve activity, blood flow, oxygen utilization, hormone secretion and even in your sexual and reproductive health.

There are numerous things that can go wrong with your thyroid, but only one accounts for weight gain and difficulty losing weight. This condition is called Hypothyroidism and 2% of the population is affected by it. Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid is failing to produce enough hormone to keep your metabolism working properly.

8 Signs Your Thyroid May Be Making You Fat:

1. Weight Gain
2. Difficulty Losing Weight
3. Depression
4. Feeling Cold
5. Having Dry Skin and Hair
6. Constipation
7. Muscle Cramps
8. Feeling Run Down, Slow or Sluggish

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important for you to consult your doctor. A simple blood test can determine if you are in fact suffering from Hypothyroidism. Luckily this condition is treatable with medication and can even be treated with diet and exercise.

Stay tuned later this week for my secret weapon that can put your thyroid into hyper drive.

Ahhh… the power of Good Nutrition!

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

Radiated Lettuce, Coming to a Town Near You!

It is official, the FDA approved radiation on lettuce, spinach and other greens hoping to ward off the all too familiar salmonella and e-coli scares. The radiated produce is said to hit grocery stores as of yesterday.

Once again, the FDA refuses to allow labeling on this radiated produce. I mean come on it’s in our best interest not to know why we are suddenly giving birth to incredible hulks!

I have to agree with Gerry from http://diseaseproof.com, if it’s not natural I’m leery. Which is why I encourage you to grow your own vegetable garden. If we were meant to live this life of high tech genetically modified food, why are we suffering from more disease now than ever before?

Radiation is not the answer and I am afraid that it will be the least of our worries to come.

Will you be eating radiated lettuce?

Your Friend,

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

Failure is That of an Illusion

“One great source of failure is found in a lack of concentration of purpose. There will be adverse winds in every voyage, but the able seaman firmly resists their influence, while h takes advantage of every favorable breeze to speed him on his course. so in our aims and pursuits we shall find much to counteract them, much to draw our attention from them, and, unless we are armed with a steadfast purpose, that can subordinate the lesser to the greater, that can repel hindrances, resist attractions, and, bend circumstances to our will, our efforts will not be crowned with success.”~ Unknown

The last few days have been spent in deep thought, yeah I do find a few spare moments in the day to think sometimes, lol!

What have I been thinking about?

All that I have given up in life, not that I am by any means regretful for the decisions I have made, but more for the fact that I have come to the realization that it is never too late to become what you might have been.  While the timing has never permitted me to do so, it has been a life-long dream to become a teacher.

The last few days, I have thought to myself WHY NOT?

Why can’t I go back to school, sure it will be difficult returning after 7 long years.  Yes, it will be time consuming.  And now with two young children in tow, you bet it will be hectic. I will be making more with Urilife than I would as a teacher, and yes I am scared to death of failing!

None of that Matters.

I am determined to do this, to prove to myself that I can do this!  I will no longer let fear stop me from growing to be the person I have always dreamed of becoming.  I will not fail, why?

Because failure is that of an illusion.  You can only fail unless you stop trying.  As long as you have faith, you can conquer any obstacle…even education for that matter!  Your faith is your greatest weapon against adversity, and with faith comes persistence.

When you embrace obstacles instead of giving in to them, you reaffirm that life is precious and worth fighting for.  You can’t let the fear of failure stand in your way from growing!!!

Is there anything you have put off for fear of failure?

Cheers to Education!

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

Soothe an Upset Stomach Naturally!

By now I’m sure you have caught wind of the amazing health benefits of Chia Seeds, but did you know that this super food also works great for combating the all too familiar upset stomach?

Last week my stomach was been terribly sick. Although Urilife The Feast contains this wonderful super food, I thought I would add ever more Chia to my super green smoothie to give the stomach bug a swift kick in the you know what.

The result, within the hour I felt like myself again:~)

If this is the first time you have heard of this tiny little seed, rest assure you can find more info here.

Your Friend,

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

3 Tips to Stop Kisses from Making YOU Fat!

We all over indulge sometimes, but very few of us realize just how powerful proximity can be for promoting that overindulgence. When I worked at Craig Hospital, I swear I packed on 10lbs for each holiday. All of our patients would bring us chocolate kisses to show their gratitude. If you don’t know by now, if it’s in front of me, I’m eatin’ it!

Apparently I’m Not Alone

A study done at the University of Illinois using Hershey’s Kisses showed that when workers kept chocolate on their desk, they ate an average of nine per day. When the chocolate was moved just six feet away, they ate an average of four per day.

3 Tips to Stop Kisses From Making YOU Fat:

1. You know the old saying, “Out of Sight, Out of Mind.” Well, go hide it so you aren’t tempted!
2. Dump out the jar of candy, fill it with some raw nuts and make sure you have plenty of fruits and veggies in close proximity instead.
3. When all else fails and you can’t rely on willpower, don’t bring chocolate into the house! No need to be ashamed, I can’t bring chocolate into my house unless is raw cocoa powder:~)

So where do you have your kisses hiding?

Love,

Brandi

http://anewfeast.com

Wish You had Softer Skin?

Try using sea salt. The grainy texture of sea salt makes it a super-effective exfoliant! Since each granule is packed with minerals like potassium, iodine and magnesium, sea salt increases moisture in the outer layer of the skin. A quick scrub in the shower will slough away dead skin cells, leaving new skin glowing and extra-supple!

Why Not Make Your Own Sea Salt Scrub?

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup sea salt
2. 1 cup olive oil
3. 1 tsp your favorite essential oil

Mix ingredients together in a small jar and there you have it!

Cheers to Soft Skin!

Brandi

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Urilife The Berry Feast is Here!

Uri International is proud to present to you the launch of their new product The Berry Feast™. This live organic, whole food based nutritional product is the new combination of Uri’s core products Beyond Berries™and The Feast™. Together they have increased the flavor and have also given it a smoother, creamier texture.

The Berry Feast™ is the one and only whole food supplement that delivers an all natural, nutritionally balanced combination of Nature’s most beneficial whole food concentrates including; minerals, enzymes, and probiotics.

For the many whom swear by Uri International’s core products, rest assure that The Berry Feast™ is no different. All of Uri’s products are live organic whole food based; they are not pasteurized, do not contain isolated, synthetic or inorganic vitamins or minerals, and are dried at temperatures below 100F.

The Berry Feast™ is the one and only product on the planet that delivers a full, synergistic spectrum of:

30 Antioxidant Rich Fruits & Berries
30 Powerful Greens & Vegetables
11 Nutrient Dense Seeds, Nuts & Sprouts
83+ Active Enzymes & Fulvic Minerals
22 Strains of Resilient Living Probiotics

Every Serving Contains:

More than 176 all natural ingredients.
70+ nutrient dense concentrates from fresh, live whole foods.
1000s of naturally occurring nutritional compounds from concentrated whole foods.

The Berry Feast™ is the perfect all-in-one supplement for today’s active and demanding lifestyle! For more information about Uri International and The Berry Feast™ CLICK HERE.

Delivering you Real Nutrition!

Brandi Magill

http://anewfeast.com