Monday, July 23, 2012

Can Low Vitamin D3 Affect Weight Loss?


It seems that Vitamin D3 deficiency is one of the latest epidemics in our country. A study back from 2000 said that 77% of Americans are D deficient.
In order for our bodies to produce its own Vitamin D, over 40% of our skin needs direct contact with the sunlight at least 20 minutes a day.With doctors telling us to lather up in sunscreen or avoid sun altogether it doesn't surprise me that more and more people are coming up with low vitamin D3.
How Vitamin D affects weight loss
  1. Every single cell in our body needs vitamin D to function properly and yes even those dreaded fat cells.

  2. Tiny little receptors in your brain require D to shut off the hunger and cravings and produce the mood boosting hormone serotonin. And let's face it we all need a little mood boosting when we're watching our waistline.

  3. Vitamin D also helps our bodies absorb other nutrients that are important in the weight loss process. Especially calcium, low calcium causes a huge spike in production of an enzyme called synthase which tells our body to convert calories into fat.

  4. With vitamin D rich nutrients, you could potentially increase your weight loss by as much as 70% by shutting off the fat storing process and turn it into fat burning.
What are the symptoms of low vitamin D?
There doesn't seem to be a cut out pattern, but here are a few of the subtle symptoms;
  1. Fatigue
  2. General muscle pain
  3. Muscle cramps
  4. oint pain
  5. Chronic pain
  6. Weight gain
  7. High blood pressure
  8. Restless sleep
  9. Poor concentration
  10. Headaches
  11. Bladder problems
  12. Constipation or diarrhea
  13. Obesity
If you think you are vitamin D deficient, the best way to get more is through your diet with foods like eggs, cheese, fish oil, cod liver oil, milk, butter, cream. Unfortunately if you're dieting, not some of the best food choices since most of them are high in fat. Of course Vitamin D supplements are available and doctors are saying we may need as much as 2000iu daily. There is a risk of getting too much D, however, so I would recommend asking your doctor for a simple test to determine if you are low or how low you are and he can then recommend how much D you should be taking daily.
I personally am low on vitamin D, which was discovered by accident through other tests I was having. I was shocked since I spend a lot of time outside, even in the winter. Since I've been taking supplements I feel so much better so the test is well worth it if you think it's possible you could be low too.

Friday, July 13, 2012

What Makes GNLD's Liver Plus C So Effective For Health And Wellness?


OVERVIEW

The liver throughout the span of history has been valued as a highly valued as an exceptional food item. It is a rich source of a wide array of trace minerals and essential nutrients. These nutrients provide the body with a rich source of nutrient which prolongs the availability of energy, and as such it is recognized and reputed as an energizer or an anti-fatigue food.
What is Beef Liver?
Beef liver is a dynamic and densely concentrated nutrient that is rich in very high-quality protein, iron, B-complex vitamins (especially B12), plus an array of trace minerals. The natural combined way that these nutrients occur makes liver an excellent source of energy.
GNLD's liver plus c is no different, it isa concentrated source of natural "energizing" nutrients that come from liver, enhanced by the antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
The body's production of energy requires chromium, magnesium and iron, but for healthy nerve functioning the body also needs Vitamin B-12, potassium, copper and selenium all of which are critical.
What is GNLD's Liver plus C
GNLD's Liver Plus C is a unique combination of:
  • South African Beef Liver (100% pure)- South African beef liver is among the highest quality because the cattle are not exposed to antibiotics, hormones or pesticides, through the use of an advanced production process of low temperature vacuum drying are carefully preserved so as to retain its nutrient value.
  • Vitamin C plus Bioflavonoid- protect the liver from oxidation.
  • Defatted to eliminated the presence of cholesterol.
Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not meant to be use a cure to treat, prevent, or cure any disease but a product designed to prolong available energy.
PRECAUTIONS
The product should be:
  • Be stored in a dry, cool place.
  • Not expose to direct sunlight
  • With the safety seal in place
Who should use this Nutritional Supplement?
Recognizing that a healthy functioning liver and nerves are essential for good health then both men and woman can use it as directed without any harmful side effects.
Why use Liver?
It is a good energy boosting food which is a concentrated source of nutrition that is needed to biologically support the generation and endurance of energy delaying or avoiding the occurrence of fatigue.
Why Does GNLD Liver Plus C make Good Sense?
  • It contains a highly concentrated source of anti-fatigue nutrients taken from liver.
  • It contains Vitamin C and bioflavonoids which are not only shields the liver from oxidation but improves nutrients absorption.
  • It eliminates taste and odor through the use of a special protective coating of the tablets.
  • Its ingredients are100% natural
  • It contains no artificial flavors, food coloring or preservative.
  • It is vacuum dried and defatted to prevent it from becoming rancid and to eliminate cholestrol

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

4 Harmful Ingredients to Beware Of


Would you like to eat better and get rid of those harmful ingredients you know aren't good for your health? If you're starting to read labels, this can be tough as they often contain hard-to-pronounce words that you've never heard of. If you can't recognize or pronounce an item on an ingredient list, that is usually a red flag that you shouldn't be eating it. Although there is a long list of ingredients you should avoid when trying to be healthy, we'll get you started with 4 common ingredients that you don't want to see on your nutrition label.
1. BHA
This substance is used as a preservative to prevent rancidity in foods that contain oils. Although it may be beneficial for the shelf-life of these items, it has been shown to cause cancer in small animals. It has not been banned by the FDA yet because more research needs to be done. But the fact that it is known to be a carcinogen is enough reason for it to be on the list of harmful ingredients.
2. Partially Hydrogenated Oil
When this is listed on the ingredient label, it means that there is trans fat in the food even if the nutrition facts indicate "0 g trans fat." The catch with this is that the FDA allows products to claim zero grams of trans fat as long as they have less than half a gram per serving. If you eat several products during the day that have.5 grams of trans fat, you could end up eating well over the amount that you should be.
3. Sodium Nitrite
This is placed in food to inhibit bacteria and maintain the pink color in processed meats. However, they can be unsafe for humans to ingest as they can become carcinogens when they react with other compounds in the body. Certain nutrients can decrease the risk that this will happen, but it is still best to reduce your intake of this harmful ingredient.
4. Food Dye
Food dyes are added to several products, including fruit-flavored candies and sugary cereal. They make the food more attractive to the eye so people are more likely to purchase them. The reality is that certain color dyes have been linked to hyperactivity, cancer and tumors. They are unnatural and should not be consumed by humans anyway, so avoid them as much as possible.
As you can see, most of these unhealthy ingredients are contained in processed foods. If you maintain a diet with mostly plant foods and unprocessed meat and dairy products, you will probably be just fine. Avoid or limit processed foods and make sure to always check the ingredients!