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Plant Protein, Amino Acids, Macronutrients & Antioxidants…what does it all mean?

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    *How do we use food as medicine so we can fuel the body, heal and repair?
    Basic Weight management Strategies and Lifestyle Strategies
    1-Adequate ATP
    2-Nutrient Density-Organic Foods. **A MUST!!!**
    3-Balance-60-80% Alkalizing (pH Balance)
    4-Moderation-Limited Refined Sugar
    5-Calorie Control=Calorie Restriction
    6-Variety= Seasonal Eating VS Emotional Eating
    Refer to www.healthywithjodi.com for my Sweet 16 Eating Healthy Guidelines and how to achieve balance.

    Muscle building with Plant Protein
    *How do you support a body on a plant based diet without eating meat?
    Earth is the ultimate prism. Every green plant captures a different wavelength of light and energy from the sun. A collection of juices from sea plants, field grasses and garden vegetables will alkalize your body, build up your blood, and cleanse your cells.

    What is a Carbohydrate? Fruit, vegetable, starch, grain, pasta
    What is a Protein? Animal meat, dairy
    What is a Fat? Nut, seed or oil

    How Much do we need daily? Age/Gender/Health History
    Carbs: Weight loss must be under 50g a day, aim for no more than 30g of carbs at a meal and 8g of sugars within those carbs. Think higher fiber foods.
    Protein: 1g per 1kg body weight (think about half your body weight)
    Fat: 25-30% daily calories can come from the pure sources of healthy fats.

    ***Ratios are different for everyone and Should be evaluated by a Certified Health Professional or Holistic Professional based on your health history.***

    What are Amino Acids? What do they do?
    Assists with the stabilization or recovery of muscle strength, endurance, and volume
    Helps keep body tissues firm
    Helps minimize body fat
    May support a weight loss regimen
    Aid in normalizing protein synthesis

    If the essential amino acids are not present in the daily diet the body will break down existing proteins in order to supply the body with the missing amino acids.

    Essential Amino Acids:
    Cannot be produced in our body and thus must be consumed in our diets. The essential amino acids humans cannot synthesize are:
    Phenylalanine, valine, threonine, tryptophan, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, and histidine. (Arginine is mostly required in young children and not as important as adults)

    Non-Essential Amino Acids: These can be synthesized by the body.
    Proteins drive ALL functions of the various organs of the human body.
    Alanine (from pyruvic acid)
    Arginine (from glutamic acid)
    Asparagine (from aspartic acid)
    Aspartic Acid (from oxaloacetic acid)
    Cysteine
    Glutamic Acid (from oxoglutaric acid)
    Glutamine (from glutamic acid)
    Glycine (from serine and threonine)
    Proline (from glutamic acid)
    Serine (from glucose)
    Tyrosine (from phenylalanine)

    If you fail to obtain even just one out of the essential amino acids, your body’s proteins so not complete and the body is forced to steal from bones and elsewhere to create metabolic processes in your body. Also, unlike fats and carbohydrates, your body does not store excess supplies of amino acids for later use – you need a regular supply of them everyday.

    Foods with amino acids include animal and vegetable sources. Most of the animal sources such as meat, eggs and milk are considered to be “complete protein sources” meaning that these contain all the essential amino acids that your body needs.
    Vegetables are also good amino acid food sources but most of them do not usually contain all essential aminos.

    Amino Acid Deficiency and Supplementation
    Many people who are sick, fatigued, or trying weight loss programs, vegetarians or Vegans consume insufficient amounts of protein. Thus, supplementation of amino acids has been increasingly necessary. B6 and B12 are the most common of deficiencies when not consuming animal protein.

    Non Meat Forms of Amino Acids: Think SEA LIFE!
    *How can I combat muscle fatigue or just plain being tired all the time?
    More GREEN foods create energy in the body! How do plants grow? They need sun, water, rest, minerals and vitamins, and time.

    Antioxidant Rich foods: EAT FROM THE RAINBOW!
    RED: Lycopene
    YELLOW/ORANGE: Beta Carotene & Beta Crytoxanthin
    BLUE/PURPLE: Anthocyanins
    GREEN: Chlorophyll

    GREEN FOOD BASICS:
    *Green foods have a high content of chlorophyll due to porphyrin rings.
    * Chlorophyll and heme units of red blood cells are virtually identical except the center molecule
    * Chlorophyll-magnesium
    * Heme-Iron
    * Heme units are the building blocks for red blood cells
    * Therefore, all green foods help the body to create new blood.

    Protein Collagen Pancakes

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      Protein Collagen Pancakes
      Gluten Free, Dairy free
      Happily serves 2-3

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      2 Free Range Pasture raised eggs
      1 egg white
      1/8 Cup melted Coconut oil
      1/4Cup Coconut flour
      2 scoops Bone Broth Protein Powder
      Dash cinnamon
      1/8 tsp Himalayan sea salt

      Liquid Bone broth or water to thin (I only needed about a TBSP)
      Stevia if desired sweeter

      Whisk eggs and oil together thoroughly.
      Stir in coconut flour, protein powder and Himalayan sea salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes
      Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
      Once hot, drop batter into cast iron skillet, cook until bubbles form on one side, flip and repeat.
      Serve Hot

      Herb Vs. Spices

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        Herb Vs. Spices
        The difference between the two is where they are obtained from a plant.

        Herbs come from the leafy and green part of the plant.
        Spices are parts of the plant other than the leafy bit such as the root, stem, bulb, bark or seeds.

        We often hear the term “herbs and spices”. As any amateur chef knows, herbs and spices are vital ingredients in many dishes. They add flavor, aroma, color, texture and even nutrients.

        Both spices and herbs are parts of plants (fresh or dried) that are used to enhance the flavor of foods. They’ve also been known to preserve foods, cure illness and enhance cosmetics.

        Herbs are usually grown in more temperate areas than spices and have great medicinal value and are also used in the preparation of cosmetic products.

        Spices are usually dried before being used to season foods. Unlike herbs, they are grown in more tropical countries. They’ve also been known to preserve foods and some have medicinal value, such as turmeric with its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal properties.

        Despite the above clarification, according to the American Spice Trade Association, spices are defined as “any dried plant product used primarily for seasoning purposes”. This really broadens the definition of spices, allowing it to include herbs, dehydrated veggies, spice blends and spice seeds.

        Here are a few example of herbs and spices, along with their reported nutritional/health benefits.

        Spice Nutrition
        Cinnamon
        Lowers blood sugar levels, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides especially in people with type 2 diabetes

        Ginger
        Can stop nausea and may also relieve heartburn

        Cloves
        Have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiseptic properties; they are known for relieving flatulence and can actually help promote good digestion as well as metabolism

        Chili
        Contains capsaicin which puts the heat in chilies, may lower the risk of skin and colon cancers, shown to suppress appetite and boost metabolism

        Mustard seeds
        Contain phytonutrient compounds that protect against cancers of the gastrointestinal tract; believed to reduce the severity of asthma

        Herb Nutrition
        Basil
        Rich in Vitamin A and K. Assists with combatting bowel inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis

        Oregano
        Assists with inflammation

        Mint
        Helps with digestion and asthma

        Parsley
        Protects against rheumatoid arthritis, antioxidant-rich, fights cancer, high in vitamin C and iron.

        Thyme
        Contains the oil, thymol, especially helpful for chest and respiratory problems, also acts as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

        Old Label vs. New labeling on food-FDA Announement

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          Old vs New Label – What’s Different?
          While much of the new label’s look isn’t drastically different from the old label, the information and layout have been revamped. According to the FDA’s announcement, the most notable differences between the old and new label include:
          * Increasing the type size for “Calories,” “servings per container,” and the “Serving size” declaration, and bolding the number of calories and the “Serving size” declaration to highlight this information.
          * Requiring manufacturers to declare the actual amount, in addition to percent Daily Value of vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium. (They can voluntarily declare the gram amount for other vitamins and minerals.)
          * Changing the footnote to better explain what percent Daily Value means. It will read: “*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.”
          * Adding the “Added Sugars” declaration directly beneath the listing for “Total Sugars.”
          * Removing “Calories from Fat” because research shows the type of fat is more important than the amount.
          * Serving sizes must be based on amounts of foods and beverages that people are actually eating, not what they should be eating.

          Image source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
          Now that you have a better understanding of the new label, let’s discuss some labeling strategies you can use to meet these label requirements without causing major disruptions to your business.
          Label Tips for Manufacturers
          Updating your labels can be a pain but with some planning, it can be a much easier process. Below are some suggestions to help you get started on your path to FDA label compliance:
          * Mask old info with cover-up labels: Also known as “block out labels,” this unique label material allows you the ability to completely cover up the old Nutrition Facts while continuing to use the last of your label inventory.
          * Embrace a new label look: Updating labels with the new Nutrition Facts can be the perfect opportunity to evaluate your current label design and try something new or make improvements.

          Garlic Tahini Dressing

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            Garlic Tahini Sauce
            Vegan, Gluten Free
            Happily Serves 2

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            1/4 Cup hummus or tahini
            2-4 TBSP lime or lemon juice
            2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
            3/4 – 1 tsp dried dill (or about 2-3 tsp fresh)
            3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
            Water or unsweetened nut milk to thin
            Sea salt to taste
            Optional: Red Pepper Flakes

            Whisk together. May have to use water to thin out if dressing sits in fridge for more than a few hours.

            Sriracha Aioli

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              Sriracha Aioli
              Vegetarian, Gluten Free

              Happily Serves 3-4

              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

              3/4 Cup Raw Cashews
              5  Garlic cloves, minced
              1/4 Cup water
              1-2 TBSP Avocado oil
              1 tsp Maple syrup
              1 TBSP Lime juice
              Sea salt + black pepper to taste
              1 tsp Sriracha (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
              Pinch each chili powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin

              Optional: 1/2 tsp Nutritional yeast (for a little cheesiness)

              Place cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling hot water.
              Let set, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until very soft, drain thoroughly and Rinse.

              Add cashews to the blender or food processor with fresh garlic, water, 1 Tbsp Avocado oil, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, pepper, Sriracha, and spices.
              (Nutritional yeast is optional.)

              Blend on high until creamy and smooth.

              Add more water if it’s too thick.

              NanOmega3 Pineapple Orange

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                NanOmega3 Pineapple Orange
                BioPharma Scientific.
                $46.65

                HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FORMULA
                1000 IU of Vitamin D
Good Source of Fiber, Pineapple Orange
                SuperFood SOLUTION™. NanOmega3™
Heart, Brain & Vision SuperFoodlifesDHA™.

                HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART
SuperSorb® DELIVERY
                DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
                NET WT. 12.7 OZ (360g)
                More Info:
Omega-3s are essential for fatty acids (EFAs) for supporting:
* heart health
* joint health
* healthy skin
* maintenance of normal blood lipids
* healthy brain function
* healthy eyes (retina)
* immune health
* general health and wellness
                Truly a breakthrough functional food formula, NanOmega3 provides essential fatty acids (EFAs) from both:
-ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, from specially stabilized, organic MeadowPure™ golden flaxseed and
-DHA oil (lifesDHA™ from Martek) derived from plant marine algae, with
-Synergistic vitamins E, D3, folic acid, B6 and B12.

                Supplemental Facts:
SuperSorb® is BioPharma Scientifics registered name for its enhanced delivery systems wherein highly bioavailable forms of micronutrient and microencapsulation are utilized to help maximize nutrient absorption.
                In order to ensure correct usage of BioPharmas high potency formulas, BioPharma sells only through licensed healthcare practitioners.

                Servings Per Container: 30
                SUGGESTED USE:
Mix one [1] scoop (12 g) with 6-8 ounces of cold water, juice or milk to taste. Shake or blend briskly. Enjoy one (1) to two (2) times a day unless otherwise directed by your health professional. Children under 12 take 1/2 serving. NanOmega3 is scientifically formulated to taste great with BioPharmas entire SuperFood Solution™ line. For a wealth of SuperFood Smoothie/Shake recipes, ask your health professional for a copy of The SuperFood Solution™ Users Guide.
                Refrigerate after opening.
                Benefit:
YES:
*Great tasting, instant mixing
*Made with organic flax
*Vegan & non GMO
*Low net carb
*Low peroxide value (pv)
*Fortified with Vitamins D, E, & B
                NO:
*Fishy tastes, smells or toxins
*Fish oil “burps”
*Animal or fish products
*Eggs, dairy, wheat, yeast, soy, gluten
*Artificial flavors, MSG, or glutamate peptides

                Serving Size: 12g (1 scoop)
                Amount Per Serving
Calories …57
Calories from fat …122
Total Fat …2.5g / 4% DV
Saturated Fat …Total Carbohydrate …7g / 2% DV
Dietary Fiber …2.5g / 10% DV
Sugars …1g
Protein …1g
Vitamin D3 …1000 IU / 250% DV
(cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E …30 IU / 100% DV
(d-alpha tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin B6 …1mg / 50% DV
(as pyridoxal-5-phosphate)
Vitamin B9 …2000mcg / 50% DV
(as folic acid)
Vitamin B12 …85.5mcg / 1, 425% DV
(as cyanocobalamin)
Calcium …21mg / 2% DV
Iron …425mcg / 2% DV
Magnesium …22mg / 5% DV
Sodium …5mg / <1% DV
Potassium …36mg / 1% DV
Total Omega-3 …1100mg #
Omega-3/DHA …100mg #
Omega-3/Linolenic Acid …1000mg #
Omega-6 …300mg #
Lignans …50mg #
Turmeric …70mg #
Stevia Leaf Crystals …70mg #
(stevia rebaudiana)
                * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet.
# Daily Value not established.
                OTHER INGREDIENTS: Meadow Pure™ Omega-3 Ultra Golden Flax™ with Marteks DHA oil derived from marine algae, Natural Flavors (plant based), Rice Bran Soluble fiber*, Vitafiber™ (isomalto-oligosaccharides from non-GMO corn and/or potato starch), Rice Malto-dexrin*, Xanthan Gum, Natural Curcumin Color (plant based).
                *Organic ingredients
                IMPORTANT:
Best if stored in cool, dark conditions. After each use close tightly and refrigerate immediately. Contains an oxygen absorbent packet to preserve freshness.
                Pregnant and nursing mothers, anyone taking prescription medications, or prior to any surgical procedures, inform their healthcare practitioner and/or pharmacist before taking this or any other dietary supplement.

                Bone Broth Protein Pancakes

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                  Bone Broth Protein Pancakes
                  Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy free
                  Happily serves 2-4

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  1/2 Cup Applesauce
                  3–4 Free Range eggs
                  1/4 Cup melted Coconut oil
                  1/2 Cup Coconut flour
                  4 scoops Bone Broth Protein Powder
                  1/8 tsp cinnamon
                  1/8 tsp Himalayan sea salt

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                  BMI, BF%, Waist to Hip Ratio for Males &Females

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                    BMI, BF%, Waist to Hip Ratio, Genders

                    Ever wonder where you “should” be?  Here are some good guidelines for you to follow.  If you are looking to get “healthy”, whatever that means to you, I can help you with your starting measurements and design you an individual program based on your goals.

                    BMI Classification

                    Less than 18.5    Underweight
                    18.5 to 24.9         Normal
                    25 to 29.9            Overweight
                    30 to 34.9            Obese
                    35 to 39.9            Severe Obesity
                    40 to 44.9           Morbid Obesity
                    45 & up                Super Obesity
                    Waist Circumference

                    Increased Risk for Obesity Related Disease
                    Male Greater Than 37 inches
                    Female Greater Than 31.5 inches

                    Substantially Increased Risk for Obesity Related Disease
                    Male Greater Than 40.2 inches
                    Female Greater Than 34.6 inches

                    Extremely High Risk for Obesity Related Disease
                    Male Greater Than 47.2 inches
                    Female Greater Than 43.3 inches
                    Waist to Hip Ratio

                    Classification              Male                          Female

                    Excellent                      Less than                  0.85 Less than 0.75
                    Good                             0.85-0.90                 0.75-0.80
                    Average                        0.90-0.95                 0.80-0.85
                    Overweight                  0.95-1.00                  0.85-.090
                    Obese                            Greater than 1.00   Greater than 0.90
                    Body Fat %
                    Classification                              Male             Female

                    Minimum Essential Fat %       2-4%            10-12%
                    Athletes                                       4-13%           12-20%
                    Fitness                                         13-17%         20-24%
                    Acceptable                                   17-25%        24-31%
                    Obese                                            25% & Up   32% & Up

                    Digestive enzymes are a Must especially if you don’t have a Gall Bladder

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                      Digestive Enzymes
                      Panplex-2 Phase   Integrative Therapeutics
                      60 count $15.20     180 count $43.40

                      Are you functioning without a Gall Bladder?  Have you had it removed or any other parts missing due to surgery? Yes, you can live without them, but it hinders your health.  Each organ has a specific roll, and we MUST supplement to help our bodies do what it should naturally.  Especially as we age, we lose 50% HCL every decade, then lose the ability to make more the next decade of our lives.  This is one reason why it’s harder to loss weight as we get older.  Our body simply can’t do it without help.  This is a picture of a current client who started taking digestive enzymes and in a few short days she began to process the food she was eating.  No more “food babies” as I have heard it referred to as, the bloat and pain become so much less.

                      Panplex 2-Phase is a dual-action formula that provides support for both the gastric and intestinal phases of digestion.† This dual-phase supplement provides support for more complete digestion in both the stomach and intestinal tract. Panplex 2-Phase combines pancreatic enzymes with hydrochloric acid and pepsin for healthy digestion support.† Phase I gastric support includes hydrochloric acid and pepsin.† Phase II intestinal support includes pancreatin and bile salts in a delayed-release matrix designed to protect against deactivation of enzymes by stomach acids.

                      Servings Per Container: 90
                      Take 1 or 2 tablets three times daily with meals, or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
                      Do not chew. Not recommended for use if peptic ulcer, gastritis or heartburn is present.
                      Serving Size: 2 Tablets
                      Amount Per Serving
PHASE I
Betaine HCl … 320mg
Pepsin … 220mg 
(Concentrate)
L-Glutamic Acid HCl … 200mg
                      PHASE II
Pancreatin USP … 168mg    
(6X Concentrate)
Amylase (25, 200 USP units)
Protease (25, 200 USP units)
Lipase (2, 016 USP units)
Ox Bile Extract … 130mg

                      Other Ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, modified cellulose, stearic acid, calcium carbonate, cellulose, cottonseed oil, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.
                      This Product Does Not Contain
-artificial coloring
-artificial flavoring
-corn
-dairy products
-gluten
-preservatives
-salt
-soy
-sugar
                      -yeast-wheat
-this product contains natural ingredients; color variations are normal