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Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Public Service Announcement from Our Friends at Bio Trust Nutrition
Hi it's Shawn Wells, head of Research and Development here at BioTrust,
and today I’m going to reveal to you the exciting details of a
breakthrough “super nutrient” so powerful it’s been shown to help
struggling men and women lose fat at least TWICE as fast… and up to SIX times as fast!
Yes, you read that right, up to SIX times faster fatloss.
Even better, for one last day, we're making it EASIER than ever to get your hands on this "fat loss wonder nutrient" with HUGE discounts and 3 additional FREE gifts (valued at more than $100) -- all while helping you lose flab faster than ever before!
Can you guess what this blockbuster fat-burning nutrient is?
Believe it or not, it’s protein, but not just any protein… it’s a rare, special protein that can only be extracted from very specific foods, and I’ll be sharing exactly what it is and how you can get it today in the article below.
But first, let’s dive into the latest research on just how powerful protein can be when it comes to shrinking your waist and radically changing your body. For decades, athletes, figure models, actors and actresses, and those in the know have used protein-based meal plans to help them get into top shape. And now, science has uncovered why and how it works.
Have a look:
In a recent randomized trial, a group of German researchers, led by Dr. Marion Flechtner-Mors, found that folks consuming a high-protein diet lost over 200% as much weight as the standard-protein group despite consuming the exact same amount of calories. That’s more than TWICE the weightloss while eating the same number of calories!
In another UCLA study, researchers found that study participants consuming a high-protein diet for 12 weeks lost 77% more weight and dropped more than TWICE as much body fat than the standard protein group.
And in yet another study, overweight women consuming a high-protein diet lost THREE times more weight and over SIX times more fat than the standard-protein group despite sticking to the same amount of reduced calories yet again.
Merely substituting specialized protein calories for fat and carbohydrate calories resulted in more than SIX times the body fat loss… all without sacrificing a SINGLE CALORIE!
Now you may be curious:
Exactly how does protein create these mind-blowing improvements in body composition and accelerate weight loss… results no other nutrient on earth can deliver?
It turns out that there are several unique qualities found within protein, assuming you consume enough of it. One of those factors is called the thermic effect of feeding (TEF), or what we refer to as the thermogenic burn.
Thermogenic burn refers to the number of calories required to metabolize nutrients. When you eat carbohydrates, about 15% of the calories you consume are required to metabolize carb nutrients. That means if you eat 100 calories of bread, or fruit, or pasta, your body will use about 15 calories of energy to metabolize the food. Fat is much lower on the thermal burn scale: only 5 calories per 100 are needed to metabolize fat nutrients. That’s why high-fat, high-carb diets are a bad combination that can very easily lead to obesity.
Protein, on the other hand, is on its own metabolic planet! Protein demands up to a staggering 35 calories for every 100 calories ingested to be metabolized! That’s more than DOUBLE the calorie-burning power of carbs, and SEVEN TIMES the power of fat!
To put this in perspective, let’s say you eat 1000 calories of protein one day. Well, it really only “costs you” 650 calories because your body burns 350 calories after eating protein by cranking up your calorie-burning furnace.
This means when you eat protein you get loads of “free calories!” that only help your fat burning efforts!
But the key is the type of protein, and as research further validates, not just any protein will do…not by a long shot. Stay tuned as I’ll be revealing the exact type of protein that you need to consume for maximum results shortly.
The question now is: “How much protein do you NEED each day to achieve all of these mind-blowing benefits?”
Well, athletes figured this out long before medical research was able to verify it. For decades, men and women who depended on keeping lower levels of body fat and more lean muscle would consume at least 1 gram of quality protein per pound of body weight. This works out to be about 35% of your daily caloric intake, the exact percentage validated by a recent breakthrough study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
But what does that mean in the real world… In order to get the amount of protein required, eating even high-quality protein foods, a 150-lb female would have to chow down on:
25 hard-boiled eggs…
18 glasses of milk…
Just over a pound of chicken breast…
1.3 pounds of ground beef… OR
10 cans of tuna…
... I believe you get the picture! And it’s even worse for a male who would require even more protein!
Having said that, it’s no wonder most people struggle to get 35% of their calories from protein. And even if they mix and match these foods, the sheer amount of overall calories would make it extremely difficult to get lean and healthy at the same time. In fact, many times people often GAIN weight when trying to increase their protein intake because they accidentally begin consuming too many calories while also exposing themselves to numerous “toxic”, fat-adding nutrients that I’ll go over in just a moment.
One more very important piece to this puzzle is when you should consume your protein. There are definite advantages to taking protein in after exercise, or mid-day to prevent late afternoon or evening food cravings.
However, research shows that the OPTIMAL time to consume protein… and a lot of it… is first thing in the morning. This is perhaps one of the key factors behind your past weight loss struggles: you were probably getting far too little protein to kickstart your fat-burning metabolism in the morning.
In a recent Tel Aviv University study, participants who consumed a protein shake containing 49 grams of protein first thing in the morning lost 145% more weight than a group consuming a normal amount of protein at breakfast.
And as fantastic as that sounds, there’s more: BOTH GROUPS ate the exact same number of calories… again!
Just note the amount consumed: roughly 50 grams. To give you perspective, that would require you to consume NINE EGGS! I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. In fact, it sounds extremely unappetizing and nearly impossible for most.
And it’s more than just “how much protein” you need—it’s the specific type of protein that’s even more important.
Does the protein source contain the full spectrum of amino acids? Or is it inferior, “incomplete” protein?
Is it healthy? Or is it loaded with hormones, artificial chemicals, and other toxins that can actually counteract your fat-burning efforts?
Will it be easily digested and absorbed? Or will it cause you the burden of digestive distress every time you reach for it?
Fact is, most store-bought protein sources fail miserably when asked these questions, leaving them a far cry from ideal when it comes to delivering you the fat-burning results you deserve.
As an example, traditional chickens that are not cage-free are given hormones in captivity that leak into your body when you eat chicken breast or eggs, even the whites – hormones that can wreak total havoc on YOUR hormones. And without your hormonal system working properly, you’ll find it impossible to burn fat.
What about fish? While it’s often thought to be one of the healthiest protein sources, many fish are riddled with high levels of mercury and other toxic metals that can do a number on your memory and overall health.
And as you’ve probably guessed, traditional beef is perhaps the worst of the group as virtually all grocery store beef is GMO grain-fed, instead of grass-fed as nature intended.
Then there’s plant-based proteins like soy and tofu. Not only does soy fall woefully short on protein “quality”, but soy is a known inhibitor of thyroid function. When your thyroid is suppressed, weight loss is severely compromised.
Knowing all this, you could choose to avoid soy while opting only for 100% organic eggs, chicken, fish and beef, but this can be both inconvenient and downright expensive. And again, the volume of food you’d need to consume of these particular protein sources each day—especially if solely relying on them to achieve the “magic” 1 gram per pound daily intake we went over previously—is impractical and borderline impossible for most.
Now, of course, I do recommend the organic versions of these foods (with the exception of soy) as part of a well-balanced fat-burning diet. That said, it’s important to realize that in order to gain all the benefits that protein has to offer, you must adhere to these 3 Fat-burning Protein Commandments:
1. You must take in 50 grams of protein first thing in the morning. You’ve seen how challenging that can be using typical protein foods, so we need a better solution…
2. You must consume at least 1 gram of protein for every pound of bodyweight. Again, the challenge is the sheer quantity of food you would have to consume. Plus, the time and inconvenience of all that cooking makes this unattractive…
3. You must avoid high levels of denatured dietary fat, toxins, hormones, antibiotics, heavy metals, and other pollutants found in most store-bought protein foods. Unfortunately, this is only possible in the context of an extremely expensive all-organic diet.
As you’ve probably surmised by now, the best option for greater weight loss, convenience, ease, and overall health, is to select a high-quality protein shake in the form of an easy-to-mix powder.
But here’s something you may not know... The vast majority of protein supplements on the market are full of extremely cheap, denatured protein and a host of other toxic ingredients that can actually SLOW your progress instead of speeding it along. Even worse, the protein industry is riddled with scams – shady practices that you will be downright shocked to learn as they are literally criminal…
Fact is, if you are currently taking a protein supplement, or even if you’re thinking about using one—which you should be as it is the only true, practical solution to achieving an optimal fat-burning protein intake—you’re going to want to pay very close attention to everything I’m about to share.
First, let’s talk about whey protein. Chances are great that if you’ve consumed a protein shake in the past, you’ve consumed whey protein. However, most whey protein has a “dark side” that isn’t nearly as popular for whey-only product manufacturers and retailers to talk about.
Whey, when taken alone, is difficult to absorb. In fact, research shows that for every 40 grams of whey ingested, you are likely to excrete over half, since whey has a very narrow digestion window. On top of that, whey alone spikes your insulin levels, which is devastating to weight loss and your overall health.
Another protein option is soy, which is known to interfere with thyroid production as we’ve already covered, not to mention that 94% of soy grown in the United States is from GMO, or Genetically Modified Organisms.
So let’s say you find a protein blend of whey and the slower acting milk protein, casein. That’s a good start… just beware of the synthetic growth hormones, rBGH and rBST, found in most commercially farmed cows that can lead to premature aging, greater fat storage, and mood disruptions.
Now, if you’re wondering if a particular protein product is rBGH- and rBST-free, here’s a simple way to know:
If the label doesn’t say rBGH-and rBST-free, it’s NOT!
Other proteins have tons of hidden sugars or artificial sweeteners. Often times manufacturers will hide what is essentially pure table sugar with names like dextrose, sucrose, and maltodextrin, among many others. These sugars spike insulin and blood sugar, and prime your body to store excess fat.
And the dangers of artificial sweeteners? That would take an entire video to cover in detail, but I’ll just put it to you this way: if you value your health, avoid them like the plague. Research has connected multiple artificial sweeteners to the reduction of critical antioxidants within the body and certain artificial sweeteners can even kill off the healthy probiotics in your gut, leading to a host of digestive and immune issues.
Now, before I give you the ideal solution to all of these problems, along with the exact meal plan I recommend for consistent, enjoyable and FAST weight loss, I must tell you about something criminal. Something that’s currently under investigation by the government via a class action lawsuit.
It’s called nitrogen spiking. And unfortunately, it’s an all-too-common, extremely deceptive practice in the protein supplement industry. Independent testing with multiple brand-name proteins revealed that many protein supplements are using added ingredients to spike their protein test results when in fact the actual amount of protein contained in the product is far less than advertised. This means a protein powder label may say it contains 20 grams of protein, but it really only contains 10 grams! In the end, the manufacturer laughs all the way to the bank as they rob you of both your money and your results.
Another huge scam in the supplement industry is so-called time-released proteins. While a TRUE time-released protein is an absolute godsend to increase absorption and stave off hunger for hours, many protein supplements will simply add the more expensive, slower-acting proteins in micro amounts as “window dressing”. This label loophole allows them to make an exotic time-released claim when in reality it’s just a tub of cheap protein… and of course that will not serve you in the least.
And if all of that wasn’t enough, we have to talk about taste. I can tell you first-hand as a protein connoisseur, it is RARE to find a protein formulation that tastes great… even if it’s loaded with sugar! They usually taste like chalk, or something your doctor makes you drink before surgery. Terrible!
If there’s one FACT about weight loss you can take to the bank, it’s this: if it doesn’t taste good, you’ll never stick to it. That’s why you absolutely MUST DEMAND a protein supplement that bypasses all the problems I just covered, while still tasting like a delicious desert you love and crave.
Fortunately for you, I was determined to find a solution. One with second-to-none quality, taste, digestibility and absorption, and totally free from any of these toxins or inferior proteins.
And as they say, if you want something done right… do it yourself!
You see, in addition to being a nationally published nutrition author and fitness personality, I’m also the co-founder of America’s leading premium supplement company, BioTrust Nutrition. And as such, I had our very own elite protein powder developed with the help of our amazing team of world class dietitians and medical doctors.
The end result? BioTrust® Low Carb™—a true, honest, and delicious premium blend of exotic proteins that solves ALL of the previously mentioned problems, and then some.
For starters, it's the best-tasting protein on the planet, period. If you're going to be drinking protein “milkshakes” daily, you want to make sure you're using a brand that you truly enjoy and look forward to.
This stuff is like dessert... literally.
Beyond that, I want you to really rest easy, because BioTrust Low Carb is gluten-free, soy-free, and made with natural ingredients. That means it contains no artificial additives, colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners... at all. Instead, it's naturally sweetened with all-natural stevia extract and a naturally sweet form of fiber called inulin that adds a sizable 4 grams of fiber per 24 grams of protein.
BioTrust Low Carb is Certified Hormone-Free, sourced from cows not treated with dangerous growth hormones like rBGH and rBST (not the case for the vast majority of all other protein products).
On top of that, it's a true time-released blend of 4 different fast- and slow-acting proteins that provide your body with quality nutrition for up to 8 hours, without the insulin-spike associated with whey-protein-only products.
In fact, we transparently SHOW you on the label that our time-released protein blend is a true, equal-parts blend of four of the highest quality fast- and slow-acting milk proteins, including exotic Micellar Casein, the cream of the crop of all proteins.
And of course there is NO SOY in our formulation, or any other subpar source of protein. And you’ll be thrilled to know that there are absolutely NO GMOs in BioTrust Low Carb.
Sure, it costs us a LOT more to produce BioTrust Low Carb than these other low-quality, imposter products (including many of the popular brands that you see online and at your local vitamin or grocery store), but we’d rather deliver to you a true, honest protein blend that WORKS than to deceptively pad our profit margins at the expense of loyal customers like you.
Lastly, and perhaps one of the coolest aspects of BioTrust Low Carb, is its use of a new breakthrough natural enzyme blend called ProHydrolase® that has been shown to more than DOUBLE protein absorption over other products.
Beyond that, ProHydrolase® completely eliminates the bloating and gas that many complain of with whey protein supplements. Instead, BioTrust Low Carb is about as easy on your GI tract as a glass of water!
And lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention once again that it tastes absolutely amazing. In fact, BioTrust Low Carb has been rated as the #1 protein for taste and quality by Fitness Professionals World-Wide, and we literally have thousands of rave reviews from customers just like you!
At this point, most readers will be extremely excited to discover how they can get their hands on the premium and delicious BioTrust Low Carb Protein Shakes… but you may be concerned that a premium product this good is going to be extremely expensive. After all, you almost always get what you pay for in life.
Well, you will be thrilled to discover that fat-burning BioTrust Low Carb is very affordable. In fact, our best price on BioTrust Low Carb is less than $2.50 per meal. Hard to believe, isn’t it? After all, you can’t even buy a fattening dollar menu meal consisting of unappetizing mystery meat, soggy fries, and a sugary soda for that low, low price.
Now let me ask you: would you be willing to invest a couple bucks for a simple, effective, and fast fat-burning “super shake” meal to help you rid yourself of all your unwanted belly fat? I bet you would. It’s such a small price to invest in feeling younger, healthier, and lighter—pocket change a day, really.
Beyond that, I will guarantee you this: if you replace high-cost groceries and dining out with 2 delicious, fat-burning BioTrust milkshakes each day, you will undoubtedly, positively, absolutely SAVE a massive amount of money by cutting down on your weekly food expenses.
So in the end, investing in BioTrust Low Carb costs you NOTHING…in fact, it SAVES you money every single day you use it…not to mention the priceless health and waist-slimming benefits you’ll experience.
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To your flat belly results!
Shawn
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Shawn Wells, R.D.
Chief Science Officer, BioTrust Nutrition
Yes, you read that right, up to SIX times faster fatloss.
Even better, for one last day, we're making it EASIER than ever to get your hands on this "fat loss wonder nutrient" with HUGE discounts and 3 additional FREE gifts (valued at more than $100) -- all while helping you lose flab faster than ever before!
Can you guess what this blockbuster fat-burning nutrient is?
Believe it or not, it’s protein, but not just any protein… it’s a rare, special protein that can only be extracted from very specific foods, and I’ll be sharing exactly what it is and how you can get it today in the article below.
But first, let’s dive into the latest research on just how powerful protein can be when it comes to shrinking your waist and radically changing your body. For decades, athletes, figure models, actors and actresses, and those in the know have used protein-based meal plans to help them get into top shape. And now, science has uncovered why and how it works.
Have a look:
In a recent randomized trial, a group of German researchers, led by Dr. Marion Flechtner-Mors, found that folks consuming a high-protein diet lost over 200% as much weight as the standard-protein group despite consuming the exact same amount of calories. That’s more than TWICE the weightloss while eating the same number of calories!
In another UCLA study, researchers found that study participants consuming a high-protein diet for 12 weeks lost 77% more weight and dropped more than TWICE as much body fat than the standard protein group.
And in yet another study, overweight women consuming a high-protein diet lost THREE times more weight and over SIX times more fat than the standard-protein group despite sticking to the same amount of reduced calories yet again.
Merely substituting specialized protein calories for fat and carbohydrate calories resulted in more than SIX times the body fat loss… all without sacrificing a SINGLE CALORIE!
Now you may be curious:
Exactly how does protein create these mind-blowing improvements in body composition and accelerate weight loss… results no other nutrient on earth can deliver?
It turns out that there are several unique qualities found within protein, assuming you consume enough of it. One of those factors is called the thermic effect of feeding (TEF), or what we refer to as the thermogenic burn.
Thermogenic burn refers to the number of calories required to metabolize nutrients. When you eat carbohydrates, about 15% of the calories you consume are required to metabolize carb nutrients. That means if you eat 100 calories of bread, or fruit, or pasta, your body will use about 15 calories of energy to metabolize the food. Fat is much lower on the thermal burn scale: only 5 calories per 100 are needed to metabolize fat nutrients. That’s why high-fat, high-carb diets are a bad combination that can very easily lead to obesity.
Protein, on the other hand, is on its own metabolic planet! Protein demands up to a staggering 35 calories for every 100 calories ingested to be metabolized! That’s more than DOUBLE the calorie-burning power of carbs, and SEVEN TIMES the power of fat!
To put this in perspective, let’s say you eat 1000 calories of protein one day. Well, it really only “costs you” 650 calories because your body burns 350 calories after eating protein by cranking up your calorie-burning furnace.
This means when you eat protein you get loads of “free calories!” that only help your fat burning efforts!
But the key is the type of protein, and as research further validates, not just any protein will do…not by a long shot. Stay tuned as I’ll be revealing the exact type of protein that you need to consume for maximum results shortly.
The question now is: “How much protein do you NEED each day to achieve all of these mind-blowing benefits?”
Well, athletes figured this out long before medical research was able to verify it. For decades, men and women who depended on keeping lower levels of body fat and more lean muscle would consume at least 1 gram of quality protein per pound of body weight. This works out to be about 35% of your daily caloric intake, the exact percentage validated by a recent breakthrough study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
But what does that mean in the real world… In order to get the amount of protein required, eating even high-quality protein foods, a 150-lb female would have to chow down on:
25 hard-boiled eggs…
18 glasses of milk…
Just over a pound of chicken breast…
1.3 pounds of ground beef… OR
10 cans of tuna…
... I believe you get the picture! And it’s even worse for a male who would require even more protein!
Having said that, it’s no wonder most people struggle to get 35% of their calories from protein. And even if they mix and match these foods, the sheer amount of overall calories would make it extremely difficult to get lean and healthy at the same time. In fact, many times people often GAIN weight when trying to increase their protein intake because they accidentally begin consuming too many calories while also exposing themselves to numerous “toxic”, fat-adding nutrients that I’ll go over in just a moment.
One more very important piece to this puzzle is when you should consume your protein. There are definite advantages to taking protein in after exercise, or mid-day to prevent late afternoon or evening food cravings.
However, research shows that the OPTIMAL time to consume protein… and a lot of it… is first thing in the morning. This is perhaps one of the key factors behind your past weight loss struggles: you were probably getting far too little protein to kickstart your fat-burning metabolism in the morning.
In a recent Tel Aviv University study, participants who consumed a protein shake containing 49 grams of protein first thing in the morning lost 145% more weight than a group consuming a normal amount of protein at breakfast.
And as fantastic as that sounds, there’s more: BOTH GROUPS ate the exact same number of calories… again!
Just note the amount consumed: roughly 50 grams. To give you perspective, that would require you to consume NINE EGGS! I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. In fact, it sounds extremely unappetizing and nearly impossible for most.
And it’s more than just “how much protein” you need—it’s the specific type of protein that’s even more important.
Does the protein source contain the full spectrum of amino acids? Or is it inferior, “incomplete” protein?
Is it healthy? Or is it loaded with hormones, artificial chemicals, and other toxins that can actually counteract your fat-burning efforts?
Will it be easily digested and absorbed? Or will it cause you the burden of digestive distress every time you reach for it?
Fact is, most store-bought protein sources fail miserably when asked these questions, leaving them a far cry from ideal when it comes to delivering you the fat-burning results you deserve.
As an example, traditional chickens that are not cage-free are given hormones in captivity that leak into your body when you eat chicken breast or eggs, even the whites – hormones that can wreak total havoc on YOUR hormones. And without your hormonal system working properly, you’ll find it impossible to burn fat.
What about fish? While it’s often thought to be one of the healthiest protein sources, many fish are riddled with high levels of mercury and other toxic metals that can do a number on your memory and overall health.
And as you’ve probably guessed, traditional beef is perhaps the worst of the group as virtually all grocery store beef is GMO grain-fed, instead of grass-fed as nature intended.
Then there’s plant-based proteins like soy and tofu. Not only does soy fall woefully short on protein “quality”, but soy is a known inhibitor of thyroid function. When your thyroid is suppressed, weight loss is severely compromised.
Knowing all this, you could choose to avoid soy while opting only for 100% organic eggs, chicken, fish and beef, but this can be both inconvenient and downright expensive. And again, the volume of food you’d need to consume of these particular protein sources each day—especially if solely relying on them to achieve the “magic” 1 gram per pound daily intake we went over previously—is impractical and borderline impossible for most.
Now, of course, I do recommend the organic versions of these foods (with the exception of soy) as part of a well-balanced fat-burning diet. That said, it’s important to realize that in order to gain all the benefits that protein has to offer, you must adhere to these 3 Fat-burning Protein Commandments:
1. You must take in 50 grams of protein first thing in the morning. You’ve seen how challenging that can be using typical protein foods, so we need a better solution…
2. You must consume at least 1 gram of protein for every pound of bodyweight. Again, the challenge is the sheer quantity of food you would have to consume. Plus, the time and inconvenience of all that cooking makes this unattractive…
3. You must avoid high levels of denatured dietary fat, toxins, hormones, antibiotics, heavy metals, and other pollutants found in most store-bought protein foods. Unfortunately, this is only possible in the context of an extremely expensive all-organic diet.
As you’ve probably surmised by now, the best option for greater weight loss, convenience, ease, and overall health, is to select a high-quality protein shake in the form of an easy-to-mix powder.
But here’s something you may not know... The vast majority of protein supplements on the market are full of extremely cheap, denatured protein and a host of other toxic ingredients that can actually SLOW your progress instead of speeding it along. Even worse, the protein industry is riddled with scams – shady practices that you will be downright shocked to learn as they are literally criminal…
Fact is, if you are currently taking a protein supplement, or even if you’re thinking about using one—which you should be as it is the only true, practical solution to achieving an optimal fat-burning protein intake—you’re going to want to pay very close attention to everything I’m about to share.
First, let’s talk about whey protein. Chances are great that if you’ve consumed a protein shake in the past, you’ve consumed whey protein. However, most whey protein has a “dark side” that isn’t nearly as popular for whey-only product manufacturers and retailers to talk about.
Whey, when taken alone, is difficult to absorb. In fact, research shows that for every 40 grams of whey ingested, you are likely to excrete over half, since whey has a very narrow digestion window. On top of that, whey alone spikes your insulin levels, which is devastating to weight loss and your overall health.
Another protein option is soy, which is known to interfere with thyroid production as we’ve already covered, not to mention that 94% of soy grown in the United States is from GMO, or Genetically Modified Organisms.
So let’s say you find a protein blend of whey and the slower acting milk protein, casein. That’s a good start… just beware of the synthetic growth hormones, rBGH and rBST, found in most commercially farmed cows that can lead to premature aging, greater fat storage, and mood disruptions.
Now, if you’re wondering if a particular protein product is rBGH- and rBST-free, here’s a simple way to know:
If the label doesn’t say rBGH-and rBST-free, it’s NOT!
Other proteins have tons of hidden sugars or artificial sweeteners. Often times manufacturers will hide what is essentially pure table sugar with names like dextrose, sucrose, and maltodextrin, among many others. These sugars spike insulin and blood sugar, and prime your body to store excess fat.
And the dangers of artificial sweeteners? That would take an entire video to cover in detail, but I’ll just put it to you this way: if you value your health, avoid them like the plague. Research has connected multiple artificial sweeteners to the reduction of critical antioxidants within the body and certain artificial sweeteners can even kill off the healthy probiotics in your gut, leading to a host of digestive and immune issues.
Now, before I give you the ideal solution to all of these problems, along with the exact meal plan I recommend for consistent, enjoyable and FAST weight loss, I must tell you about something criminal. Something that’s currently under investigation by the government via a class action lawsuit.
It’s called nitrogen spiking. And unfortunately, it’s an all-too-common, extremely deceptive practice in the protein supplement industry. Independent testing with multiple brand-name proteins revealed that many protein supplements are using added ingredients to spike their protein test results when in fact the actual amount of protein contained in the product is far less than advertised. This means a protein powder label may say it contains 20 grams of protein, but it really only contains 10 grams! In the end, the manufacturer laughs all the way to the bank as they rob you of both your money and your results.
Another huge scam in the supplement industry is so-called time-released proteins. While a TRUE time-released protein is an absolute godsend to increase absorption and stave off hunger for hours, many protein supplements will simply add the more expensive, slower-acting proteins in micro amounts as “window dressing”. This label loophole allows them to make an exotic time-released claim when in reality it’s just a tub of cheap protein… and of course that will not serve you in the least.
And if all of that wasn’t enough, we have to talk about taste. I can tell you first-hand as a protein connoisseur, it is RARE to find a protein formulation that tastes great… even if it’s loaded with sugar! They usually taste like chalk, or something your doctor makes you drink before surgery. Terrible!
If there’s one FACT about weight loss you can take to the bank, it’s this: if it doesn’t taste good, you’ll never stick to it. That’s why you absolutely MUST DEMAND a protein supplement that bypasses all the problems I just covered, while still tasting like a delicious desert you love and crave.
Fortunately for you, I was determined to find a solution. One with second-to-none quality, taste, digestibility and absorption, and totally free from any of these toxins or inferior proteins.
And as they say, if you want something done right… do it yourself!
You see, in addition to being a nationally published nutrition author and fitness personality, I’m also the co-founder of America’s leading premium supplement company, BioTrust Nutrition. And as such, I had our very own elite protein powder developed with the help of our amazing team of world class dietitians and medical doctors.
The end result? BioTrust® Low Carb™—a true, honest, and delicious premium blend of exotic proteins that solves ALL of the previously mentioned problems, and then some.
For starters, it's the best-tasting protein on the planet, period. If you're going to be drinking protein “milkshakes” daily, you want to make sure you're using a brand that you truly enjoy and look forward to.
This stuff is like dessert... literally.
Beyond that, I want you to really rest easy, because BioTrust Low Carb is gluten-free, soy-free, and made with natural ingredients. That means it contains no artificial additives, colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners... at all. Instead, it's naturally sweetened with all-natural stevia extract and a naturally sweet form of fiber called inulin that adds a sizable 4 grams of fiber per 24 grams of protein.
BioTrust Low Carb is Certified Hormone-Free, sourced from cows not treated with dangerous growth hormones like rBGH and rBST (not the case for the vast majority of all other protein products).
On top of that, it's a true time-released blend of 4 different fast- and slow-acting proteins that provide your body with quality nutrition for up to 8 hours, without the insulin-spike associated with whey-protein-only products.
In fact, we transparently SHOW you on the label that our time-released protein blend is a true, equal-parts blend of four of the highest quality fast- and slow-acting milk proteins, including exotic Micellar Casein, the cream of the crop of all proteins.
And of course there is NO SOY in our formulation, or any other subpar source of protein. And you’ll be thrilled to know that there are absolutely NO GMOs in BioTrust Low Carb.
Sure, it costs us a LOT more to produce BioTrust Low Carb than these other low-quality, imposter products (including many of the popular brands that you see online and at your local vitamin or grocery store), but we’d rather deliver to you a true, honest protein blend that WORKS than to deceptively pad our profit margins at the expense of loyal customers like you.
Lastly, and perhaps one of the coolest aspects of BioTrust Low Carb, is its use of a new breakthrough natural enzyme blend called ProHydrolase® that has been shown to more than DOUBLE protein absorption over other products.
Beyond that, ProHydrolase® completely eliminates the bloating and gas that many complain of with whey protein supplements. Instead, BioTrust Low Carb is about as easy on your GI tract as a glass of water!
And lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention once again that it tastes absolutely amazing. In fact, BioTrust Low Carb has been rated as the #1 protein for taste and quality by Fitness Professionals World-Wide, and we literally have thousands of rave reviews from customers just like you!
At this point, most readers will be extremely excited to discover how they can get their hands on the premium and delicious BioTrust Low Carb Protein Shakes… but you may be concerned that a premium product this good is going to be extremely expensive. After all, you almost always get what you pay for in life.
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Now let me ask you: would you be willing to invest a couple bucks for a simple, effective, and fast fat-burning “super shake” meal to help you rid yourself of all your unwanted belly fat? I bet you would. It’s such a small price to invest in feeling younger, healthier, and lighter—pocket change a day, really.
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10 Foods That Eliminate Belly Fat!!
It seems like even the fittest people around are trying to find ways to find ways to combat belly fat. Even people who sport washboard abs are in a never-ending battle with potential flab, and if they miss a beat in the kitchen, they soon start to see how vulnerable they are to belly fat. So, take heart, mortals. Everyone needs to mind their middle of course, the reason for eliminating belly fat include fitting into a bikini and enjoying a speedier 5k race time due to trim middle. There are even more pressing reasons that you need to trim your tummy. You carry some pretty precious cargo in your abdominal region, such as your heart, lungs and digestive system.
As fat builds in that area, it can cause inflammation in your vital organ that can lead to heart disease, diabetes and diabetes-related conditions, high blood pressure and possibly cancer, notes Dr. Mehmet Oz.
The popular saying that "Abs are made in the kitchen" is definitely true, so take a look at 10 foods that eliminate belly fat, so you can start your own food fight against fat.
1. Oils. Different oils offer you different health benefits. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) holds some basic antibacterial properties while flaxseed and walnut oils provide omega-3 fatty acids. If you want to add more vitamin E into your diet, try canola, sesame seed, sunflower seed or safflower.
2. Nuts and Seeds. Thanks to their high fiber and protein content also their healthy mono saturated fat(MUFA).
3. Avocados. Their MUFAs involved help you feel satisfied due to collective fiber, fat and protein content.
4. Watermelon. This refreshing summer fruit contains 82 percent water, so you are not only enjoying a fat free extremely low calorie snake but you are also helping hydrate your body.
5. Dark Chocolate. Contains flavanols and proanthocyanins, which both help increase your good or HDL cholesterol level. This health food can help regulate blood sugar and control insulin levels.
6. Salmon. The omega-3 fatty acids help you fight belly fat.
7. Beans. Low-calorie and fat free, beans have high protein and fiber content as well as slow burning and healthy carbohydrates.
8. Apples. Plenty of fiber and water, apples help you feel full and give you plenty of nutrients to boot.
9. Broccoli. High in fiber and protein, broccoli aids digestion and helps you feel full.
10. Water. helps your body stay hydrated so you don't fall into the trap where you confuse thirst for hunger.
Friday, December 30, 2016
2017 Have You Tried the Elimination Diet
Happy New Years to all what a wonderful time to be alive, most people have loose weight and work out more as their top New Years Resolution. And as many of these go down in the dark primodial detritus of lost hopes dreams and ambitions, i propose to you a new solution. 2017 have you tried the elimination diet, i picked up this editorial from Onit fitness and simply thought it would be a great find to share with my Shapin America loyalist.
please read, implement and enjoy...
elimination diet to find your own path to getting healthy and lean for 2017.
“What should I be eating?” It’s a question even an educated fitness-seeker like you probably still asks from time to time. With all the conflicting information out there about nutrition, it’s hard to know which foods are good for you and which are doing harm. The answer is that “healthy” food is highly individual. Your friend might do well on dairy, but even a cup of yogurt sends you running to the bathroom. Maybe your brother can eat a loaf of bread and stay energized, but one slice makes you sleepy. The truth is, only your body can decide what it needs to run optimally. And a sure fire way to be sure it reaches a decision is to follow an elimination diet.
Long used to reveal food hypersensitivities and intolerances—without having to order a costly blood test—elimination diets remove all potential allergens and irritants from your menu so that your gut can heal. Then you begin to slowly reintroduce one suspicious food at a time and see how your body responds to it. Follow this guide to setting up an elimination diet, and discover once and for all what you should be eating for health and performance.
What to Cut
A reaction to food due to an allergen is called a hypersensitivity, and it can manifest in many ways. You can suffer gastrointestinal distress (bloating, gas, or stomach pain), joint pain, brain fog, or fatigue—all signs that your immune system is fighting to keep what it perceives as a threatening foreign body at bay. (There’s also anaphylactic shock, an extreme reaction that can send you to the hospital.) Most of these hypersensitivities will come from foods containing gluten, dairy, or sugar.
Gluten
Gluten
This is the protein portion of wheat and wheat-related foods that often proves difficult for people to digest. Gluten-containing foods include most major grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, oats (unless they’re certified gluten-free), and beer.
Furthermore, personal care products like shampoo, lotions, makeups, and toothpaste have been known to have some gluten and can be problematic to come in contact with even if you’re not ingesting them. Finally, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and some kinds of gum can pack a gluten punch, so beware.
Dairy
Dairy
When milk is heated for pasteurization, proteins can aggregate to form new, larger protein-like structures that cause an allergic response. In the case of lactose intolerance, it’s not an allergy (hypersensitivity) but an actual intolerance, usually as a result of genetics. We’re all born with the ability to produce lactase, the enzyme that breaks down the lactose in milk. But as we grow out of infancy and stop drinking breast milk, we produce less of it. In fact, only about 30% of people descended from northern Europe contain the gene that allows them to produce sufficient lactase, so it’s highly probable that dairy foods will be problematic for you.
Dairy includes milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, spreads (sour cream, cream cheese, etc.), and butter. Unfortunately, cutting out dairy means cutting out the nutritious calcium that is so abundant in it. You should make sure to eat other foods that are calcium-rich to see that you still get enough. These include bok choy, sardines, and black-strap molasses (make sure it’s gluten-free), and fortified, unsweetened rice milk
Sugar
Sugar
Is it really necessary to explain why this needs to go too? That sweet, sticky, deliciousness is, unfortunately, the bane of human health. For one thing, it’s already in every processed food, so you’ve likely had an ocean of it throughout your lifetime already, and for another, it interferes with immune function, increases inflammation, and promotes insulin resistance. It’s time to give it a rest. Get rid of condiments (like ketchup and barbecue sauce), candy, honey, and syrup, as well as any processed foods you’ve been indulging in. Note that sugar is not healthy for anyone, and should therefore not be added back to the diet later on. This doesn’t mean you can’t have it at all, but you must avoid it going forward, and don’t let it back in any form until after you’ve tested a wide range of foods.
How To Diet
When you’re ready to begin the diet, tell your friends and family and try to gain their support. We won’t sugarcoat it (literally): this diet is bland, at least until you begin adding foods back in. You need people around you who will be supportive and not lead you down the path of temptation. Nevertheless, you don’t have to starve yourself. Meat, fish, vegetables, oils, herbal teas, and natural sweeteners (such as stevia) are all permitted.
Cut the gluten, dairy, and sugar foods out for at least two weeks—six weeks is ideal. Then add one food back and eat it by itself. Stick with that one additional food for three days straight and see how you feel. If you get gassy, bloated, fatigued, foggy, or you notice any difference in bowel movements or have any aches or pains; that food is not for you. If you feel fine, you can add another food back in. Keep going until you figure out what your healthy diet is.
The Elimination Diet Shopping List
The Elimination Diet Shopping List
Protein
● Wild Caught Salmon
● Wild or farmed Tilapia
● Organic, pasture-raised Eggs
● Lean Ground Turkey
● Organic, hormone/antibiotic-free, chicken
● Ground Beef
● Ground Bison
● Grass Fed/Finished Steaks
● Pork Chops
● Venison or Other Wild Game Meats
Complex Carbohydrates
● Sweet potato
● Squash
● Yams
Vegetables
At least 2 cups per day from the cruciferous family (aids in detoxification)
● Artichokes
● Beets
● Bok choy
● Broccoli
● Brussels Sprouts
● Cabbage
● Carrots
● Cauliflower
● Celery
● Cucumbers
● Garlic
● Kale
● Kohlrabi
● Leeks
● Lettuce
● Mustard greens
● Onions
● Parsley
● Radishes
● Shallots
● Spinach
● Turnips
● Water chestnuts
● Watercress
● Zucchini.
Unconventional Vegetables
● Sea Vegetables
● Kelp noodles
● Kimchi
● Raw Fermented Sauerkraut
Fruits (limit to 1-3 servings per day)
● All berries, especially blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries
● Apples
● Apricots
● Avocadoes
● Berries
● Cherries
● Grapefruit
● Grapes
● Lemons
● Oranges
● Peaches
● Plums
Oils
● Coconut Oil (safe for cooking)
● Extra Virgin Olive Oil (use for salad dressings)
● Grass Fed, Raw Butter or Ghee (safe for cooking)
Herbs/ Spices/ Condiments
● Cinnamon
● Cloves
● Cumin
● Oregano
● Garlic
● Cayenne Pepper
● Sea Salt
● Rosemary
● Sage
● Basil
● Thyme
● Turmeric
● Mustard
● Apple Cider Vinegar
● Olives
● Organic Salsa with no added preservatives
Beverages
● Mineral water
● Spring water
● Herbal teas
● Coconut milk
Organic Coconut Products
● Coconut butter
● Coconut mana
● Coconut cream
● Coconut flakes (unsweetened)
● Coconut yogurt (unsweetened
please read, implement and enjoy...
elimination diet to find your own path to getting healthy and lean for 2017.
“What should I be eating?” It’s a question even an educated fitness-seeker like you probably still asks from time to time. With all the conflicting information out there about nutrition, it’s hard to know which foods are good for you and which are doing harm. The answer is that “healthy” food is highly individual. Your friend might do well on dairy, but even a cup of yogurt sends you running to the bathroom. Maybe your brother can eat a loaf of bread and stay energized, but one slice makes you sleepy. The truth is, only your body can decide what it needs to run optimally. And a sure fire way to be sure it reaches a decision is to follow an elimination diet.
Long used to reveal food hypersensitivities and intolerances—without having to order a costly blood test—elimination diets remove all potential allergens and irritants from your menu so that your gut can heal. Then you begin to slowly reintroduce one suspicious food at a time and see how your body responds to it. Follow this guide to setting up an elimination diet, and discover once and for all what you should be eating for health and performance.
What to Cut
A reaction to food due to an allergen is called a hypersensitivity, and it can manifest in many ways. You can suffer gastrointestinal distress (bloating, gas, or stomach pain), joint pain, brain fog, or fatigue—all signs that your immune system is fighting to keep what it perceives as a threatening foreign body at bay. (There’s also anaphylactic shock, an extreme reaction that can send you to the hospital.) Most of these hypersensitivities will come from foods containing gluten, dairy, or sugar.
Gluten
Gluten
This is the protein portion of wheat and wheat-related foods that often proves difficult for people to digest. Gluten-containing foods include most major grains, such as wheat, barley, rye, oats (unless they’re certified gluten-free), and beer.
Furthermore, personal care products like shampoo, lotions, makeups, and toothpaste have been known to have some gluten and can be problematic to come in contact with even if you’re not ingesting them. Finally, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and some kinds of gum can pack a gluten punch, so beware.
Dairy
Dairy
When milk is heated for pasteurization, proteins can aggregate to form new, larger protein-like structures that cause an allergic response. In the case of lactose intolerance, it’s not an allergy (hypersensitivity) but an actual intolerance, usually as a result of genetics. We’re all born with the ability to produce lactase, the enzyme that breaks down the lactose in milk. But as we grow out of infancy and stop drinking breast milk, we produce less of it. In fact, only about 30% of people descended from northern Europe contain the gene that allows them to produce sufficient lactase, so it’s highly probable that dairy foods will be problematic for you.
Dairy includes milk, cream, yogurt, cheese, spreads (sour cream, cream cheese, etc.), and butter. Unfortunately, cutting out dairy means cutting out the nutritious calcium that is so abundant in it. You should make sure to eat other foods that are calcium-rich to see that you still get enough. These include bok choy, sardines, and black-strap molasses (make sure it’s gluten-free), and fortified, unsweetened rice milk
Sugar
Sugar
Is it really necessary to explain why this needs to go too? That sweet, sticky, deliciousness is, unfortunately, the bane of human health. For one thing, it’s already in every processed food, so you’ve likely had an ocean of it throughout your lifetime already, and for another, it interferes with immune function, increases inflammation, and promotes insulin resistance. It’s time to give it a rest. Get rid of condiments (like ketchup and barbecue sauce), candy, honey, and syrup, as well as any processed foods you’ve been indulging in. Note that sugar is not healthy for anyone, and should therefore not be added back to the diet later on. This doesn’t mean you can’t have it at all, but you must avoid it going forward, and don’t let it back in any form until after you’ve tested a wide range of foods.
How To Diet
When you’re ready to begin the diet, tell your friends and family and try to gain their support. We won’t sugarcoat it (literally): this diet is bland, at least until you begin adding foods back in. You need people around you who will be supportive and not lead you down the path of temptation. Nevertheless, you don’t have to starve yourself. Meat, fish, vegetables, oils, herbal teas, and natural sweeteners (such as stevia) are all permitted.
Cut the gluten, dairy, and sugar foods out for at least two weeks—six weeks is ideal. Then add one food back and eat it by itself. Stick with that one additional food for three days straight and see how you feel. If you get gassy, bloated, fatigued, foggy, or you notice any difference in bowel movements or have any aches or pains; that food is not for you. If you feel fine, you can add another food back in. Keep going until you figure out what your healthy diet is.
The Elimination Diet Shopping List
The Elimination Diet Shopping List
Protein
● Wild Caught Salmon
● Wild or farmed Tilapia
● Organic, pasture-raised Eggs
● Lean Ground Turkey
● Organic, hormone/antibiotic-free, chicken
● Ground Beef
● Ground Bison
● Grass Fed/Finished Steaks
● Pork Chops
● Venison or Other Wild Game Meats
Complex Carbohydrates
● Sweet potato
● Squash
● Yams
Vegetables
At least 2 cups per day from the cruciferous family (aids in detoxification)
● Artichokes
● Beets
● Bok choy
● Broccoli
● Brussels Sprouts
● Cabbage
● Carrots
● Cauliflower
● Celery
● Cucumbers
● Garlic
● Kale
● Kohlrabi
● Leeks
● Lettuce
● Mustard greens
● Onions
● Parsley
● Radishes
● Shallots
● Spinach
● Turnips
● Water chestnuts
● Watercress
● Zucchini.
Unconventional Vegetables
● Sea Vegetables
● Kelp noodles
● Kimchi
● Raw Fermented Sauerkraut
Fruits (limit to 1-3 servings per day)
● All berries, especially blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries
● Apples
● Apricots
● Avocadoes
● Berries
● Cherries
● Grapefruit
● Grapes
● Lemons
● Oranges
● Peaches
● Plums
Oils
● Coconut Oil (safe for cooking)
● Extra Virgin Olive Oil (use for salad dressings)
● Grass Fed, Raw Butter or Ghee (safe for cooking)
Herbs/ Spices/ Condiments
● Cinnamon
● Cloves
● Cumin
● Oregano
● Garlic
● Cayenne Pepper
● Sea Salt
● Rosemary
● Sage
● Basil
● Thyme
● Turmeric
● Mustard
● Apple Cider Vinegar
● Olives
● Organic Salsa with no added preservatives
Beverages
● Mineral water
● Spring water
● Herbal teas
● Coconut milk
Organic Coconut Products
● Coconut butter
● Coconut mana
● Coconut cream
● Coconut flakes (unsweetened)
● Coconut yogurt (unsweetened
Monday, October 17, 2016
Age Defying Foods for 2016
One of the great age defying foods of our time is by far Tuna, packed with omega-3 fatty acids to help keep your heart healthy and may provide protection against Alzheimers disease.
Almonds are another wonderful source of age defying satisfaction. If you are looking to slow down the years you can take in almonds by the handful or toss them into your salad and oatmeal, your body will thank you. Almonds are packed full with Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps defend against sun damage, keeps your arteries free from dangerous free-radicals, and protects against heart disease and Diabetes. They are also rich ini omega-6 fatty acids to help with improving the texture of hair and skin.
Leafy Greens, dark leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, and swiss chard are packed with anti-aging nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body craves for younger looking hair and skin. For example Swiss chard is rich in beta-carotene, and antioxidant that is converted to the essential Vitamin A that your body requires for skin growth and cell repair. Leafy greens are also a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for production of collagen, which is necessary for keeping your skin firm and protecting cells from free radical damage.
Dark Chocolate, Yes Yes Yes you can eat chocolate for health reasons. It is important though that you keep in mind it needs to be dark chocolate and not the processed high fructose corn syrup version. Dark Chocolate contains high levels of cocoa flavanols and phytonutrient compounds that provide the beneficial antioxidant effects. When consumed in moderation, the flavonols found in dark chocolate improve the blood flow to the brain, which helps to boost your cognitive function and the phytonutrients keeps your blood pressure low and your arteries flexible.
Beans, particularly black beans, will help to significantly decrease the risk of a heart attack. Black beans are full of anthocyanin, which can improve brain function, White beans are super rich in calcium and protein, both of which help you have strong healthy bones which may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Beans are loaded with healthy fats, magnesium, folate, B Vitamins and fiber.
Avocado, often get a bad rap for being high in fat and calories, but the monounsaturated fats are actually the good fats, they help deliver the good cholesterol your body needs. Avocados are also rich in folate that helps to lower levels of homocysteine, which can interfere with the flow of blood through the blood vessels. There are many properties found d in avocados that make them extra beneficial for the skin, including amino acids and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation, skin aging and to reduce age spots.
Gren Tea is a delicious way to give your anti aging diet an added boost. Green tea has been used by Chinese for over 4000 years for its medicinal properties. It has extremely high levels of catechin, an antioxidant that seeks out and destroys free radicals, which helps to detoxify cancer allergies stroke and arthritis as well as improve the overall function of the immune system. Not only will drinking green tea help to prevent sun damage, but it may also reverse the effects of sun damage.
Sweet Potatoes, which are often confused with yams, are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. This superfood contains antioxidants, to help prevent your skin from aging and beta carotene for bright, healthy eyes. Sweet potatoes also contain glutathione, an antioxidant that may enhance the health of your immune system and boost metabolism as well as protect against Parkinsons, Alzheimers, heart attack, stroke and liver disease. Eating half of a small sweet potato each day may actually decrease the appearance of wrinkles.
Berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, are chock full of anti-aging antioxidants that help prevent a range of diseases from cancer to heart disease. The antioxidants and nutrients found in blueberries fight wrinkles, relieve muscle soreness, maintain memory sharpness and protect your joints from wear and tear, Raspberries help your body eliminate free radicals that may damage your cells and cause premature aging of the skin.
Quinoa, of all the grains, quinoa provides the best source of complete protein. It is rich with potassium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins. Quinoa is an anti-aging powerhouse that helps keep your skin, teeth, hair, nails and bones strong as well as provides protection against high blood pressure, migraines and diabetes. Quinoa is the perfect grain for those who are allergic to gluten, because it is completely gluten-free and can replace rice in any dish.
Flax Seeds are rich in fiber and protein, as well as an amazing amount of Omega-3 acids which help to get rid of age spots and fine lines in your skin. Sprinkle ground flax seed over your yogurt, salads and/or oatmeal to improve your digestive system, reduce high cholesterol and improve skin appearance.
Carrots are spiked with lots of Vitamin A and carotenoids that not only are great for vision but help keep your skin smooth and acne free. Vitamin prevents an overproduction of cells in your skins outer layer, which means there are fewer dead cells to mix sedum that clogs pores, so you have fewer acne breakouts. The carotenoids are fat soluble compounds that help reduce the risk of cancers and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and asthma.
Turmeric add a little spice to your life to help fight inflammation, reduce the risk of Alzheimers and fight certain cancers. Eating foods that are spiced with turmeric will provide anti-inflammatory effects to help alleviate joint pain and reduce acne causing inflammation.
So next time you pass through your local farmers market or grocery store keep in mind that many of the fruits and vegetables you are passing by are packed with anti aging properties that will help keep you healthy from the inside out.
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