Food has that kind of POWER!

There is food that will build and nurture your body and then there is food that will tear you down, ruin your heart, give you diabetes and age you rapidly.

That’s the truth whether we want to hear it or not. Food has that kind of POWER!

You may never have the kind of money that Oprah does to be able to buy the services of a personal chef or personal trainer for that matter. You may never be able to afford the latest in plastic surgery and designer skincare.

What you CAN afford however, is to feed yourself and your family as healthfully as possible. It just takes a desire and a “want to” attitude!

Without taking out a second mortgage, here are 7 things we can do NOW to achieve better health tomorrow:

1. First Thirst. Water is cheap, readily available and will boost your health, your absorption of nutrients and give you great skin!
2. Big on Breakfast. Eating breakfast gets your metabolism started, your appetite handled and consequently, helps you to stabilize, maybe even lose weights!
3. Eat in Season. Fresh fruits and veggies can be expensive, but if you buy in season, you’re going to get superior quality and less cash outlay!
4. Watch the Iceberg. There are FAR better lettuces out ther.  Iceberg is nearly a nutritional void.  Let the color GREEN be your guide; the greener the better!
5. Brown Outs. Skip the white rice, white flour and white sugar and go for the whole-wheat flour, brown rice and evaporated cane juice instead.  All of which should be used sparingly!
6. Go Fish. Eat wild fish instead of farm-raised fish to enjoy the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids not found in farm-raised.
7. Better Butter. Use half olive oil and butter whipped together, or better yet use coconut oil to replace both!

Start thinking, I mean really thinking about what you want to accomplish on your next trip to the grocery store. Is it to give your body the nutrients it truly needs to thrive or is it to merely fill that void between your breastbone and hipbones?

It’s your choice!

Brandi

Can You Eat Your Facewash?

A statement I never thought of until this morning after reading this article. Knowing all of the toxins that are being put into our personal care items, I suppose it is true; we should not be putting things on our skin that we would not feel comfortable putting in our mouths, eh?

Until next time,

Brandi

Super Green Smoothies Vs. Urilife The Feast

As people are becoming more and more in tune with what is going on with the food industry, they like myself, are ditching the Red bull and other sugar-filled energy drinks and picking up some real nutrition found in live whole foods.

With more and more research going on, we are finding out how powerful these super foods truly are. Raw foods are crucial to good health. People who were once sick are becoming healthy, people are looking younger, diseases are being cured….and all of this is being done naturally by giving our bodies The Feast God intended us to have.

So what is with this Juicing?

Well, according to the healing diet, it is generally recommended we should be eating roughly 1 pound of raw fruits and veggies per 50 pounds of body weight every day. Juicing is certainly an excellent way to make sure you receive the large quantities of the raw foods you need to survive, and may not otherwise be able to get.

Because many of us have relatively compromised intestines as a result of poor food choices over the many years, our bodies no longer have the ability to absorb all of the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables. Juicing tends to facilitate this absorption.

Cons of Juicing…although there aren’t many, juicing can be expensive, timely, messy not to mention green juicing can taste like crap too.

How to avoid these juicing woes…

I am not into supplementing my diet, but if you are like me and live a busy lifestyle between being a full-time mother of 2, attending my daughters school functions and sporting events, being a wife and tending to my husbands needs, keeping up with a house, leading a team of individuals in business and running a successful business myself, you don’t have time to fiddle with the blender and go to the store for produce every day.

The answer is Urilife’s The Feast.

The Feast is a Power Packed, Nutrient Dense, Live Whole Food Based, Great Tasting Powder Juice Drink Mix that gives me the REAL NUTRITION I’ve been seeking! The Feast and the Feast Super Charged are the only products on the market that provide a synergistically complete, nutritionally balanced combination of natures MOST beneficial live whole foods.

The Feast is a convenient all-in-one live whole food based supplement for today’s active and demanding lifestyles! Feed your body the feast it deserves!The Feast is the one and only live whole food based 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

The Feast:

• Does not contain isolated, synthetic or inorganic vitamins and minerals.
• Dried at temperatures below 100°F. Fresh live whole foods to powder concentrate in seconds.
• Non-pasteurized.
• Preservative free.
• More variety, quality and quantity than any other concentrated whole food supplement.
• Nutritious and Delicious!

All of this in ONE power packed, nutrient dense, complete whole food formula for the ultimate in whole food nutrition! Ditch the Sugar and Get some Real Energy only found in Live Whole Foods!

Want a FREE Sample?

Let me know you’re a reader of True optimal Health by emailing me, and I’ll send you a sample!

Cheers!

Brandi

Energy Drinks: Do They Really Give You Wings?

Energy drinks are all the rave these days, pretty much taking over the soft drink market in the caffeine fueled frenzy. The reality is, their advertisements are actually quite disturbing knowing that millions of viewers are thinking that these products have everything to do with health.

Instead of leaving the convenience store with a gut bomb, you grab a Monster can of Adrenaline that promises to redline your performance until you’re partying like a Rockstar. But do energy drinks really give you wings? Or are you more likely to experience a short lived jilt of energy only to come crashing down in a matter of hours?

Even before I started going raw I was never big on these energy drinks. So what’s in this stuff that makes it so special and even more importantly, is it special? The ingredients vary, but there is one constant: caffeine. No matter what any energy drink professes, its secret ingredient is caffeine. Let’s take a closer look at Red Bull’s active ingredients:

Sucrose, Glucose-Like most soft drinks, the number one ingredient is by far sugar! This is where we rack up all the calories. Yes, sugar provides an instant energy rush, but its effects are anything but energizing after only a few minutes.

Sodium Citrate-A food additive or preservative that is usually adds because of its tart flavor. However, it’s also alkaline and inhibits blood clotting.

Taurine-Originally came from bull bile, can you say yuck!!! This is wear Red Bull got its name.

Glucuronolactone-A naturally occurring chemical compound produced by glucose metabolism in the liver.

Caffeine-Now here’s the business. Caffeine is a plant alkaloid found in over 60 species of plants such as guarana, kola nut, mate, tea and of course coffee. Caffeine is now arguably more popular than ever and it’s estimated that 90% of American adults consume it in some form.

Caffeine is not without its downside for sure! Too much can make you jittery, anxious, insomnia, and even paranoid. It increases the production of stomach acid and can lead to an assortment of ailments. It’s also addicting and those who drink caffeine daily will suffer withdrawal symptoms if they can’t get it.

So will they give YOU wings?

There is little doubt that you will gain a burst of energy from these drinks, although it’s unlikely to be sustained energy. Furthermore, the type of rush you get will be followed with a crash that will make you crave more. Because these have very little nutrient value, chances are that consumption of more than a couple will leave you feeling edgy or downright irritable!

Stay tuned…tomorrow we will talk about Super Green Juices and UriLife The Berry Feast, a healthier alternative!

Until then,

Brandi

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
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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

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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

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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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Hug Your Pet, Heal Your Bones

Did you know that cozying up with your dog or cat helps relieve mental distress and anxiety, plus puts you in a relaxed frame of mind for a more restful sleep?

No wonder animals play such a significant role in therapies around the world. And guess what? Studies suggest that the vibrations from a cat’s purr improve bone density and promote healing!

Don’t tell my daughter, she’ll actually have a sound argument for getting a cat now

Your Friend,

Brandi

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