The Best Nuts to Eat for Nutrition

Nuts are frequently recommended by health professionals to enjoy in moderation for maximum benefits. Nuts contain the heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats as well as omega-3 fatty acids, L-arginine, fiber, vitamin E, and plant sterols. Nuts also contain antioxidants such as ellagic acid to protect the body's cells from damaging free radicals. Nuts can be great sources of potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, and zinc.
	Walnuts are considered nutritional powerhouses, highest in omega-3 fats and packed with antioxidants. A 1-oz. serving of walnuts is 185 calories, in the mid-range for nuts. Walnuts are heart-healthy as well as anti-inflammatory. They are considered a very good source of manganese and a good source of both copper and tryptophan. The healthy fats in walnuts can quickly oxidize, so keep them stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Walnuts
Almonds are an especially good source of vitamin E as well as fiber, riboflavin, and heart healthy monounsaturated fats. According to George Mateljan in "The World's Healthiest Foods," almonds promote heart health, healthy weight and digestive system health. One ounce of dry roasted unsalted almonds, about 22, contains 169 calories. Almonds sold in the baking section of the grocery store are usually unsalted and are a healthier, less expensive alternative to the roasted and salted almonds in the snack section.
	Almonds
	Peanuts are in fact, legumes and not nuts. This is because they grow underground as opposed to growing on trees like walnuts and almonds. Peanuts are higher in protein than most nuts and good sources of manganese, tryptophan, niacin, folate and copper. Like most nuts, peanuts contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. A 1-oz. serving of dry roasted, unsalted peanuts contains 166 calories. For the best nutritional bet, choose unsalted peanuts that are raw or have been dry roasted. Oil roasted peanuts contribute more calories and often contain less healthy fats.
Peanuts
Despite their buttery texture, cashews have a lower fat content than most nuts. Cashews contain a substantial amount of oleic acid, the same heart healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Cashew nuts are a rich source of copper and magnesium. One of the lower calorie types of nuts, 1 oz. of cashews contains 157 calories.
	Cashews
	Pistachios in particular are especially valuable in lowering cholesterol and helping you get enough healthy fat in your diet. Just a small handful of pistachios offer a healthy dose of fats, antioxidants, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Antioxidants are essential for protecting skin and cells from aging and disease, and are involved with removing toxins from the body. Healthy fats are important for younger-looking skin and keeping the body in balance; getting enough dietary fat can reduce cravings and help suppress the appetite. Some studies suggest that pistachios can help manage high cholesterol levels by keeping arteries healthy. Researchers reported a positive effect on HDL levels in a study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Health Benefits of Pistachios
So next time nix the junk food & reach for a handful of nuts. Not only does eating nuts regularly reduce the risk of heart attacks by up to 50%, it may also have cancer-preventing properties. Here are some healthy nutritional supplements that give you what your body needs:
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Omni 4®, Omnitrition's® original product, contains a delicious blend of orange, papaya, white grape, and aloe juice concentrates that can be added to water or your favorite juice. Omnitrition® uses a specially patented micellization process that enables vitamins and minerals to become water-soluble so your body absorbs what it needs and flushes the rest. Therefore, your body cannot store toxic amounts. Omni 4®, also, contains Coenzyme Q10, which aids in the maintenance of a healthy immune system, may inhibit artery-clogging plaque buildup and potentially fatal blood clots, and is important in playing a part in releasing energy in food. Vitamins are beneficial to our bodies to keep us healthy and provide us with healthy teeth and gums, healthy skin, hair, nails and more.
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	Omnitrition's Smart® is an advanced doctor-designed formulation which combines EDTA with important minerals and natural ingredients (like garlic extract) known to support optimum heart and blood vessel function. Chelation reduces calcium plaques on arterial walls. These atherosclerotic plaques are not limited to arteries nearest the heart. On the contrary they are widespread and can affect blood flow (oxygen delivery) to every cell tissue gland organ and system being served by the over 75000 miles of blood vessels in your body.
Omni Smart®, also known as "liquid drano" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Good for anyone with a heart!

Holiday Eating Tips

I don't know about you, but to me, Christmas means cookies & candy & eating lots of food at parties. So how do you keep from overdoing it? My first tip is: if you don't have it in your home, then you are much less likely to eat it. But what do you do at a party?
Eat before you go. Don't go hungry. Of course, eat something healthy. Go to the gym before going. This will kick up your metabolism so your body is burning the calories & continues for awhile after exercising. Walk around & decide what you are going to have before indulging. Try to stick to the healthier items. Walk around taking your time eating & visiting will give your body a chance to tell you when it is full. Watch out for the calories in drinks! Think about eggnog & alcoholic beverages. Eat dessert, but don't go overboard. Avoid the gelled cranberry sauce. It is pure sugar. Don't fall for the pressure from friends, family, or your mother. Don't beat yourself up, if you splurged too much. It is only one day. Get back on track & go to the gym the next day.
Look what else helps:
Omnitrition's Charge® is an appetite suppressant!
Omnitrim Extra Enhancer® helps stop food cravings!
OmniTrim Chito® helps block calories from fat!
Phaso Trim® helps block calories from carbs!
Thermo Herbal Tea® & Thermo Java® are fat burning drinks!

Take action! Add more tomatoes to your diet!

That's right! Any kind of tomato, whether canned, in sauce, juice, raw, even ketchup, makes a big difference to your health! One of the best benefits you will get from consuming tomatoes is lycopene, an antioxidant that helps in the fight against cancer cell formation, as well as other types of health problems & diseases.
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Tomatoes are, also, a superfood. Here is why: Eating 7 or more servings a week cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease by 30%, which could be from the lycopene or Vitamin C, potassium, & fiber. Men lowered their risk of prostate cancer by 24 to 36%. Studies suggest tomatoes reduce the risk of osteoporosis & asthma & may improve circulation & reduce inflammation. Those who were prediabetic had lycopene levels 6% lower than those of healthy people & newly diagnosed diabetics had 17% less.
To get the full vitamin C impact: serve tomatoes raw, like in a salad, because heat destroys vitamin C. However, cooking tomatoes in oil will give you the maximum lycopene benefit, because oils helps with lycopene absorption. So have your salad or drink some low-sodium tomato juice!

Which has more vitamin C: a cup of broccoli or an orange?

Did you know that one cup of broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange? And a medium red pepper has even more vitamin C than an orange or broccoli!
Get the answer and learn more about the benefits of this vitamin.  What Is It? Vitamin C (a.k.a. ascorbic acid) is one of many water-soluble vitamins. Because our bodies don’t store water-solubles well, you should make vitamin C-rich foods part of your everyday diet to get a steady supply. You may also spot “ascorbic acid” in the ingredients on some packaged foods — it’s sometimes added to foods to help them maintain freshness and color.
Why Is It Good for You? Vitamin C forms collagen, a fibrous material that makes our body’s connective tissue and keeps skin, hair and nails vibrant and strong. This vitamin also increases your body’s absorption of iron. If you need to get more iron, try mixing vitamin C-rich foods with iron-rich foods to make sure you get the best of both.
Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant to decrease inflammation and prevent damage to your body’s cells. Ever spritz cut-up apples or avocados with lemon juice to keep them fresh? It’s the same damage-fighting vitamin C in citrus juice that helps slow your apples’ browning.
You can easily get your vitamin C from whole foods, but many people take supplements, which are safe in small amounts. Anything over 1,000 milligrams can cause stomach upset and possibly kidney stones, so don’t overdo it.
Where Can I Find It? To answer my question, a single cup of broccoli has more vitamin C than a medium orange, and a medium red pepper has more than twice what the orange has! Eat any of the following foods, and you’ll be able to get the recommended 60 milligrams every day.

1 medium orange = 70 mg 1 cup chopped pineapple = 79 mg 1 cup broccoli = 81 mg 1 cup strawberries = 98 mg 1 medium red pepper = 152 mg I get my vitamin C & the rest of my vitamins from Omnitrition's Omni4® liquid vitamins. It comes with 122mg vitamin C, but you can't overdose. Omnitrition® uses a specially patented micellization process that enables vitamins and minerals to become water-soluble so your body absorbs what it needs and flushes the rest. Therefore, your body cannot store toxic amounts. It gives me a healthy start every day!

What Can You Do About High Cholesterol?

1. It isn't just those who are overweight that get high cholesterol. How much cholesterol you produce is mostly genetic. 75% of the cholesterol in your body is produced in the liver & other cells.
 

2. Both good(HDL) & bad(LDL) cholesterol are important, because HDL clears LDL from your blood. Omni Smart® is Omnitrition's® oral chelator.  It roto-rooters your blood vessels from plaque.

3. Eating 2 apples a day lowers your overall cholesterol by 14% & lowers LDL by 23%.

4. What else can you do to help? Increase your physical activity, quit smoking, & lose at least 10% of your body weight can increase your HDL by 20-30%.  Take Omni 'Drops'® & drop all the weight you want.  I lost 35# in 6 weeks.  It is fast & easy.

5. Did you know babies that are breast fed ingest 6x the amount of cholesterol than the average adult? Early exposure to cholesterol may improve the bodies ability to metabolize cholesterol later in life.

I don't know about you, but I would much rather take nutritional supplements & exercise than take medication, that have side effects, for cholesterol. My side effects have been feeling great! Many were able to quit taking medication for cholesterol & high blood pressure by taking Omni Smart®, as well as, losing weight on the Omni 'Drops'®.

Do the Holidays Stress You Out?

Getting ready for the Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays can be a very stressful time. That is why I try to stay in the best health I possibly can by taking nutritional supplements to help keep me happy & healthy, as well as, give me energy to keep up. This is what I take:
	America's best liquid vitamin, Omni 4®, is Omnitrition's® original product. The Physicians Desk Reference states that 96-98% of liquid vitamins are absorbed by the body versus 10-20% of conventional pill vitamins. his orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels.
	Omnitrition's Charge® Gives you Energy to Face the Day!  "Energy & Good Attitude" in a bottle  Positive Happy Feelings  Mental Focus & Concentration  Natural Appetite Suppressant   Who needs more energy?...almost anyone!  Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration.
	OmniWoman Balance cream® supports a normal, healthy attitude during PMS & is also supportive to women during & after menopause. OmniWoman Balance cream® helps relieve the symptoms of PMS & menopause, such as:  Headaches, Fluid Retention, Fatigue, Joint Aches & Pains/Backaches, Abdominal Cramps, Weight Gain, Mood swings including irritability, tension, anxiety & depression, Heart Pounding or Palpitations, Constipation, Forgetfulness, Hot Flashes/Night Sweats/Skin Flashing, Decreased Libido, Irregular Menstrual Periods, & Insomnia.

5 Steps to Reversing Diabetes

A staggering 350 million people around the world have diabetes with the U.S. being among the worst! That means more heart attacks, more strokes, & a shorter life expectancy. The advice is simple, but sometimes hard to follow. Eat right & exercise more. What do the experts suggest?
1. Have a salad When you are eating high-carb foods, make sure you eat a salad. Also, best to have dressing with vinegar in it. Consuming 1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar can lower your blood sugar by as much as 42%.	There are many different kinds of vinegar including: apple cider, distilled white, white & red wine, rice, balsamic, sherry, malt, cane, & coconut. Each comes in different amounts of carbs or sugars. When following the Omni Drops® diet, one must adhere to the correct kinds allowed. Otherwise, you might gain weight or your weight loss might not set properly. Apple cider is one of the best for this diet plan. Must check bottle labels for amount of grams of sugar. You want the lowest amount. Any vinegar made from grapes, such as white & red wine vinegars, are not allowed. Also, rice & balsamic vinegars have too many sugars as well. Using Omni Drops® is a fast easy way to lose weight.
2. Cook your pasta right Saute your pasta in extra-virgin olive oil, and throw in some vegetables while you are at it. This method will help keep your blood sugar steady.
3. Get up & move Too much sitting makes your blood sugar rise. Try to move at least 30 to 45 minutes a day.			Let OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® help balance your sugars.
4. Getting enough sleep If you don't get at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night, your risk of developing diabetes, or making it worse(if you already have it), rises by 37 to 88%. Keep your bedroom as dark as possible to sleep longer & better.		Omnitrition's Nite Lite® helps me get my best night's sleep.
5. Exchange nuts for potatoes Potatoes make your blood sugar rise & over the years will most likely make you gain weight. Nuts, though may be high in fat, will help you lose pounds. Just eat a handful of nuts instead of chips or fries. Almonds, pistachios, & peanuts have been shown to keep blood sugar even.			Phaso Trim® is Omnitrition's natural carb blocker.  It blocks many of the calories from eating carbohydrates.

What Is the New Fruit That Is Great For Bones?

Have you heard? Guess what is the new fruit that is good for your bones? It seems they serve a benefit that was unrecognized before. Yes, that is right, prunes! They are good for your bones! Unbelievable! But in fact, according to nutrition researcher Bahram H. Arjmandi, RD at Florida State University, midlife women who ate 10 prunes per day for a year slowed their bone loss substantially. If 10 sounds like a lot, then 3 is ok. Arjmandi says even 3 daily prunes can make a difference. Since women can lose up to 20% of bone mass in the 7 years after menopause, he has learned through decades of study that prunes are the most bone-friendly fruit.
I am all for natural fixes, myself. That is why I drink Omnitrition's Thermo Herbal Tea®, which increases bone density. Tastes great, too!  It has so many other good qualities including:
Includes highly beneficial effects of DHEA(Research indicates that DHEA has been shown to improve or stabilize signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus.) Anti-aging Decreases body fat Increases muscle tone Increases bone density Promotes well-being & decreases pain Increases sexual function & pleasure Enhances activity of the immune system Improves memory Helps increase life span Improves quality of sleep Helps prevent cancer, arterial disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and helps treat Lupus.

10 Ways To Help Reduce Your Cancer Risk

1. Increase your fiber Not only does fiber keep you regular, but studies also suggest that it may decrease your risk for developing prostate and colon cancer. High fiber foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 2. Decrease dietary fat Particularly saturated fats. These fats are found in foods such as butter, high fat dairy, fatty meats, sausages and gravies. Total dietary fat should make up no more than 30% of your total calories. 3. Exercise Reducing your cancer risk does not stop at the dinner table. As we age, we tend to lose lean tissue. The loss of lean body mass and an increase in body fat contributes to increased risk for cancer, heart disease and diabetes, so it's important to make exercise a part of your weekly routine. 4. Eat more Tomatoes Tomatoes are high in lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Men with high lycopene intakes have decreased risk for prostate cancer. Other high lycopene foods include watermelon and papaya. 5. Meatless Meals Try a meatless meal once a week. Choosing meatless meals is a good way to make sure plants are a big part of your diet and a great way to save money on groceries. 6. Eat More Fish Increasing the amount of cold-water fish in your diet can decrease your risk for a number of diseases. The omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish, such as salmon, can help decrease inflammation in the body. Another good source of omega-3 fats is flax seed meal. 7. Serve more selenium Studies indicate that people who have lower levels of selenium in their diets have increased risk of cancer. Two Brazil nuts will give you all the selenium you need. 8. Have pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc. Like selenium, zinc in a mineral that we use as an antioxidant. Zinc is required for normal prostate function and also helps protect your vision. 9. Don't Overeat! Overeating puts stress on the body. When we take in more calories that we expend, this causes weight gain. Excess body weight increases risk for prostate and colon cancers as well as heart disease and diabetes. 10. Learn to relax The physiological effects of stress can be detrimental. Stress contributes to the development of many chronic diseases. So, find what works for you, but take the time to relax, kick back and enjoy life!   Let Immune Defense® give your body the support it needs for a healthy immune system. Formulated with Omni-Glucan, Omnitrition's® blend of extracts from 10 Oriental mushrooms, including Maitake, Reichi, & Shiitake(All organically-grown in aseptic conditions & environmentally controlled to ensure they are germ-free & of the highest purity & potency), Immune Defense® is our family's insurance policy. The combination of 7 vitamins & minerals, including selenium, along with its herbal ingredients allows Immune Defense® to help support the immune system. Beneficial for people with suppressed immune systems due to cancer, long term illnesses, AIDS, etc. Check with your doctor, but Immune Defense® can be used during Chemotherapy & radiation treatments, to help protect the good cells in your body & to boost your immune system Shield® is Omnitrition's® innovatively produced antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer, heart disease, as well as, other diseases.  Do You Have Your Shield Up?   * "Energy & Good Attitude" in a bottle *  Positive Happy Feelings *  Natural Appetite Suppressant Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration.

The Benefits of Vinegar

Did you know that vinegar has great health benefits? 1.Reduces arthritis pain! Just one teaspoon each of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of water is an old folk cure that some people still swear by. 2.Helps diabetes by keeping blood sugar more balanced. As little as 2 tablespoons of vinegar with a meal can stop after-meal sugar spikes and improve insulin sensitivity! According to recent academic studies, vinegar slows the rise of blood sugar levels after you have eaten a meal, & when taken at bedtime lowers morning blood sugar levels. 3.Vinegar can shrink belly fat, too?! A Japanese study reveals that mixing 1 or 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a daily drink for 12 weeks significantly lowers abdominal fat!
Vinegar can be made from any fruit, or from any material containing sugar.  Vinegar is a fermented and acidic liquid used in a variety of recipes. There are many variations of vinegar, such as white, rice and apple cider. Most types of vinegar are fat-free and low in sodium and calories. Vinegar is also devoid of vitamins but contains minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Vinegar contains carbohydrates and sugar, so consumption should be moderated by those watching their sugar intake. 1. Calories One cup of distilled vinegar contains about 30 calories. Red wine and cider vinegar have approximately 50 calories per cup, while balsamic vinegar contains over 200 calories per cup. 2. Sugar A cup of white vinegar contains approximately 12 grams of sugar. Balsamic vinegar has about 50 grams of sugar per cup. 3. Potassium Most types of vinegar contain a small amount of potassium. A cup of distilled vinegar contains 36 milligrams of potassium. A cup of apple cider vinegar contains 175 milligrams of potassium. 4. Sodium Vinegar has almost no sodium content, which makes it a popular staple in sodium-free diets. A cup of white vinegar contains less than three milligrams of sodium. 5. Magnesium One cup of distilled white vinegar contains about 53 milligrams of magnesium, which is 13 percent of the daily recommended value.
Apple Cider vinegar as well as many other types of vinegar are widely used for their culinary and medicinal benefits. When made with care, most types of vinegar contain a host of healthful antioxidant compounds and nutrients derived from the fruit, grain, or sugar from which they are produced. Each vinegar type has its own taste characteristics which go well with certain kinds of food found in various regions. Herbs, spices and fruits can be infused in the milder ones to produce herbal vinegars or flavored vinegars with greatly enhanced tastes which you can tailor make for your cooking needs.
There are many different kinds of vinegar including: apple cider, distilled white, white & red wine, rice, balsamic, sherry, malt, cane, & coconut. Each comes in different amounts of carbs or sugars. When following the Omni Drops® diet, one must adhere to the correct kinds allowed. Otherwise, you might gain weight or your weight loss might not set properly. Apple cider is one of the best for this diet plan. Must check bottle labels for amount of grams of sugar. You want the lowest amount. Any vinegar made from grapes, such as white & red wine vinegars, are not allowed. Also, rice & balsamic vinegars have too many sugars as well. Using Omni Drops® is a fast easy way to lose weight.

It is Flu Shot Season!

It is flu season & you see "Get your flu shot" signs everywhere. My experience with getting the flu shot has not been good. I always got sick afterward & I know others who have had the same experience. Since taking Omnitrition® nutritional products, I have not gotten sick. I attribute that to taking Omni4 ® on a regular basis, as well as, taking Immune Defense® whenever I feel I am coming down with a cold or flu. No flu shots for me. I even went to Mexico when they were worried about the flu & didn't get sick. I, also, work in a hospital with all kinds of illnesses.

Hurray for Apple Season!

here are over 7,500 varieties of apples worldwide. The United States grows 2,500 apple varieties, but just 100 of them are grown commercially. Six states, Washington, New York, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Virginia, produce the majority of apple types.
Top 5 Popular Apple Varieties in U.S. Red Delicious Golden Delicious Gala Fuji Granny Smith Other Common Types of Apples Braeburn Cortland  Empire Honeycrisp Jonagold Jonathan McIntosh Pink Lady Rome Beauty York
Red Delicious is the most popular variety in U.S. Best eaten raw! When cooked, it disintegrates and loses most of its flavor. Season: Year Round
The proverb "An apple a day keeps the doctor away.", addressing the health effects of the fruit, dates from 19th century Wales. Research suggests that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Compared to many other fruits and vegetables, apples contain relatively low amounts of vitamin C, but are a rich source of other antioxidant compounds. The fiber content, while less than in most other fruits, helps regulate bowel movements and may thus reduce the risk of colon cancer. They may also help with heart disease, weight loss, and controlling cholesterol. The fiber contained in apples reduces cholesterol by preventing reabsorption, and like most fruits and vegetables, they are bulky for their caloric content. This is why I like apples so much. They helped me to lose a lot of weight while on the Omni Drops® diet, too!

Making Your Body Feel Good All Over!

Good health is about how you feel each & every day, being able to do what you want, without fear of pain, fatigue, fading senses, or a failing memory. It is about waking up with abundant energy & a spring in your step. It is about finding a better quality of life, which I have found with Omnitrition®. Omnitrition® has nutritional supplements for most anything & has raised my life to a new & better level!
Starting with Omni4®, a liquid vitamin for anyone ages 0-101. It helps your body run well & stay well. Also, has glucosamine to help your joints.
Charge®, good nutritional energy, that lasts throughout the day without the jitters. It is my get up & go!
Shield®, antioxidants to protect your body from diseases.
Omni Smart®, roto-rooters your blood vessels clearing them of plaque helping blood pressure & cholesterol.
Extra Enhancers®, balances the blood sugars in your body.
Remind®, food for your brain helps your memory & focus.
And all of the best weight loss products you can imagine, from Omni Drops® that are fast & easy, to fat & carb blockers, thermogenic calorie burning products, & meal replacement soy protein shakes. Slim down & get fit!

Prescription Medication & Side Effects!

Medication or Nutritional Supplements?  Which would you rather take?

How many people do you know take pills their doctor prescribes without a care or concern? Trusting in their doctor so much that they don't worry about the side effects? I can tell you I used to take prednisone for my allergies & asthma, which made me hungry & angry, & I had trouble sleeping. My weight blew up & I had no energy. Now, I no longer take any medication for these health issues & I lost 90#! Thanks to Omnitrition®! Their Omni4® liquid vitamins & Thermo Herbal Tea® took care of my asthma & allergies with no side effects. They have all kinds of weight loss products including their newest, Omni HCG Drops®, which works fast & easy. My friend, Trish Holland, was taking medication for rheumatoid arthritis that nearly shut down her liver! Omnitrition® was her ticket to better health, without the side effects.

Is Stress Making You Fat?

Stress may actually be the eating trigger that causes the most trouble. Many of us have high levels of chronic stress, whether it’s from workload, relationship troubles or to-do lists that are too long. Our bodies respond to this stress the way our ancestors’ bodies did: triggering “fight or flight” chemicals in the brain that lead to calorie accumulation and fat storage.
Here are some products that can help with stress & hormones, Omni 4® liquid vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge®, & Omni Woman's Balance Cream®:
Here’s how the cycle of fat spins out of control: When you have chronic stress, your body steps up its production of cortisol and insulin. Your appetite increases, and so do the chances you’ll engage in “hedonistic” eating in the form of high-calorie sweets and fats. That, in turn, makes you store more fat, pumping even more of it as well as inflammatory chemicals into the liver. This creates a resistance to insulin, which makes your pancreas secrete more insulin to compensate. And that makes you hungrier than a muzzled wolf, continuing the cycle of eating because you’re stressed. When you try to combat stress with food, you activate the reward center of your brain. But after that initial feel-good system wears off, you’ll reach again for the same thing that made you feel good, calm and relaxed in the first place: more food. With emotions like stress and anxiety, it’s that much more difficult, neurochemically, to control your eating. Your goal: to keep your feel-good hormones level. That will provide a steady state of satisfaction so that you never experience those huge hormonal highs and lows that make you search for good-for-your-brain, bad-for-your-waist foods. The following tips will help. Foods have different effects on your stomach, your blood and your brain. Here are some that may help your hunger and the brain chemicals that affect it. 1. Turkey contains tryptophan, which increases serotonin, improving your mood and combating depression. It also helps you resist cravings for simple carbs. 2. Fish and walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have long been known as brain boosters and cholesterol clearers. But they’ve also been shown to help with depression in pregnant women. Depression contributes to emotional overeating. And since many of us have low omega-3 intake, eating foods that contain the acids may help lift our spirits and keep us from reaching for a doughnut. 3. Green tea contains catechins, thought to inhibit the breakdown of fats as well as the production of an inflammatory substance that can trigger hunger. One study shows that drinking three glasses of green tea a day can help you reduce body weight and waist circumference by almost five percent in three months. The tea also increases metabolism.
Here is my favorite tea.  It has both black & green tea & more.  I no longer take medication for asthma or allergies.  Helps me lose weight, too.
4. Sleep Yourself Skinny- When your body doesn’t get the seven to nine hours of sleep it needs every night to become rejuvenated, it looks for other ways to compensate for your brain not secreting the normal amounts of feel-good chemicals serotonin and dopamine. How does it typically do this? By craving sugary foods that will give you an immediate release of these chemicals. The lack of sleep throws off your entire system. It can become an even bigger factor as you age. When you get older, the pineal gland in your brain produces less of the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in subsequent cravings for carbohydrates. So make sure you get enough shut-eye. It can help keep you thin.
		Nite Lite® is what I take to help me sleep better at night.  Also, burns calories while I sleep.  What can be better than that?
5. Exercise- The root of a physical activity plan is a minimum of 30 minutes of walking a day, and then telling somebody about it after you’re done (yes, every day, no excuses). You’ll do it not only for the physical effects but also for the positive psychological effects, such as an increase in your self-esteem. Walk for 30 minutes — it’s easy, doable and maintainable. 6. Be Touched- On both a physical and an emotional level, seek out positive interactions with other people. (Remember the chat at the end of your walk.) Evidence shows that increased amounts of oxytocin (known as the “social bonding” hormone) may decrease blood pressure and lower the effects of stress. This raises levels of a substance that helps control your appetite. And research shows you can boost oxytocin levels through an increase in social interaction and touch. Even a massage may help. When you feel the urge to eat, sit and think about your life and what’s driving you to pick up a fork or open the fridge. Would you shove that stuff into a friend’s or a family member’s body? For some, meditation or prayer enhances your power to satisfy the subconscious drive you have. 7. See the Naked Truth- Stand naked in front of the mirror, without sucking in your belly. But we need to realize that healthy weight is where we want to be. If you’re going to eat something that’s bad for you, enjoy it. Savor it. Roll it around in your mouth. We suggest taking a piece of dark, 70 percent cocoa chocolate and meditating — as a healthy stress reliever and as a way to reward yourself with something sweet. It’s a small but effective way of feeling good. Bad foods are okay — once in a while.
Omnitrition's Extra Enhancers® helps with food cravings & balances your sugar levels!