Healthy Ideas Newsletter

Hi Everyone,

Did you ever think about why diets are called "diets?"

What are the first 3 letters of the word "diet". D-I-E. I wonder if the founder of that word knew what he was implying? As many of you know, diets are designed to deprive our bodies of calories in hopes that we will lose some weight. We also lose lean muscle tissue which is very hard to get back.

How many calories can your body handle in 6 hours?

I have heard recently that your body can only handle 600 calories in any 6 hour period. Anything more than that is stored. According to the Zone books by Barry Sears your body can only handle the amount of protein that fits in the palm of your hand. Any excess protein at a meal is converted to fat. On the other hand, he stresses the importance of balancing your protein, carbs and fats. He says to divide your plate into 3 equal sections. One section low-fat protein and 2 sections fruits and vegetables with a dash of unsaturated fat like olive oil, slivered almonds, guacamole, or macadamia nuts. That's what makes Isagenix such a great program. It is formulated to completely balance protein, carbs and fats. I don't have to even think about it!

Here is an interesting article - Cleansing is being talked about all over the news:

"Weight Loss Is Almost Guaranteed with Internal Cleansing"

"There’s an important added benefit to internal cleansing that most people experience: weight loss. With a sluggish, toxic digestive system, metabolism slows down, the energy level drops and we’re simply not strong enough to start burning off stored fat through exercise or other means. An internal cleansing program can help restore balance in the body and increase the metabolism, reactivating the body’s fat-burning mechanism. Plus, after a thorough detoxification program, you’ll find yourself much more inclined to make healthier dietary and lifestyle choices. Through a detoxified system, improved digestion, balanced metabolism and a healthier diet you will have no trouble maintaining a healthy weight."

Other Benefits

"High energy and weight loss are just some of the many benefits you can achieve through a comprehensive cleansing program. In her excellent book, The Detox Solution - The Missing Link to Radiant Health, Abundant Energy, Ideal Weight, and Peace of Mind, nutritionist Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald lists the following added benefits of an effective detoxification program:

- The Prevention of Illness

- An Improvement in Physical Appearance

- A Boost in Emotional Well-Being

- A Sharpening of Mental Capabilities

- An Enhancement in Digestion

- The Elimination of Unhealthy Food Addictions & Allergies

- The Attainment of Ideal Weight

- A Minimizing of the Effects of Aging

- Spiritual Renewal (11)"

The secret to great health


"In my opinion, we are not going to change the catastrophic situation where every second person is chronically ill until we place as much emphasis on internal cleansing as we do on external hygiene, such as brushing our teeth or washing our hands. If you are middle-aged, you’ve taken about 15,000 showers in your lifetime, and you’ve brushed your teeth close to 30,000 times. Still, you won’t stop doing that just because you’ve done it so many times. Here’s an interesting question: If you have to keep cleansing your skin and teeth daily, then wouldn't you think it makes equal sense to clean the inside of your body at least periodically?"

"Of course detoxification should not be limited to the colon. It is just as important to detoxify the liver, kidneys, arteries, and in general, every cell in the body. But internal cleansing must start with the colon, because if this region is kept unclean, it will contaminate every other part of the system."

(Edited to add: Isagenix cleanses ALL the organs and cells!)

"The importance of internal cleansing can best be summed up in the words of Dr. Paul Bragg, one of the fathers of natural medicine in the U.S. and the author of dozens of highly successful health books:

The secret to great health can be described in three words: Cleanse Your Body! Engrave these three words permanently in your memory."

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Dr. Hardy is a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutritional Consultant. She is the Director of the Global College of Natural Medicine and a member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association and the American Association of Nutritional Consultants."




Health Journal TV

Here is a short video you can watch that was produced by Health Journal TV. Several doctors including Dr. John Gray (Mars/Venus author) are interviewed. http://tinyurl.com/2lv7zd



Do you like yogurt but feel guilty about all the sugar you're eating along with it?

I could never eat cottage cheese or plain yogurt without adding a bunch of sugar to it. Now there is a powder that contains 30 of the world's best fruits that contains only 30 calories, 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of fat! I add it to my yogurt and cottage cheese and it tastes great. You can even use it to make popsicles - just combine a teaspoon with 8 oz. purified water and freeze in popsicle trays or add it to your Isagenix Shake (especially vanilla). It has NO artificial sweeteners or chemicals. It is sweetened with stevia which is an herb that does not affect insulin levels. This powdered fruit is called IsaFruits and is a great product to have on hand in your pantry.

One-Size-Fits-All?

Lately we have been modifying our health and weight loss coaching to accommodate people’s needs more fully.

If you want:

Gentle/mild cleansing we suggest 1 shake a day and 1 oz cleanse drink at bedtime. This would be for someone that has some health challenges, or doesn’t need to lose weight, or just wants to cleanse at a slower pace.

Moderate Cleansing - 2 shakes a day and 1 cleanse day a week.

Accelerated/Aggressive Cleansing - 2 shakes a day and 2 cleanse days a week. This is the traditional 9 day program and would be for someone who wants to jump start their health and weight loss or someone that wants to lose a large amount of weight on a more accelerated pace.

I hope you all have a wonderful month! Let me know if you have any questions for me.



Heidi

Nutrition and Wellness Coach