How to Get Your Plate in Shape

March is National Nutrition Month!
1.  Make half of your plate fruits & vegetables.
Eat colorful fruits & vegetables.  Keep cut veggies on hand for snacks.  Eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice.  Add grated veggies to lasagna or pasta sauce.  Liven up coleslaw, rice or quinoa with chopped fruits.  I like making my chili with lots of vegetables including:  onions, garlic, tomatoes, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, dark red kidney beans, sweet potatoes, & mushrooms.  When eating out, make your side a healthy vegetable(not french fries or other fried potatoes or fried vegetables) & your dessert a fruit.
2.  Eat whole grain cereal & bread.
Have whole grain snacks like popcorn, just watch the salt & butter.  Phrases like "multi-grain", "stone-ground", "cracked wheat", or "seven grain" do not guarantee a whole grain.  Look for words like "whole wheat", "brown rice", or "whole oats" to ensure a whole grain product.
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3.  Eat a variety of protein-rich foods.
Increase your intake of plant proteins as they are high in fiber, low in saturated fat, cholesterol-free, & loaded with antioxidants. Plant proteins include: Dried beans & peas Hummus Edamame Tofu Nuts & nut butters Seeds
4.  Switch to fat-free or low-fat dairy.
Choose milk & yogurt more than cheese for less sodium & more calcium.  Use fruited yogurt with caution, as it contains more added sugar & extra calories.  I like eating plain yogurt with fresh fruit.
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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Do you take care of yourself & get screened?
Colorectal cancer is common & lethal, but your risk can be significantly reduced by what you do. More than 150,000 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2011. About 50,000 people died from the disease, making it the second-most common cause of cancer death. The number of people getting colorectal cancer & the number dying from it is decreasing, because of screening.
There are a number of factors that affect your risk, such as your age & your family history. The majority of colon cancers occur after the age of 50, & those with a first-degree relative with a colorectal cancer history have double the risk of developing the disease themselves. But there are other risks you have control over. A diet rich in vegetables, an active lifestyle & maintaining a healthy weight significantly reduces your risk, while a high-fat diet, obesity & a sedentary lifestyle increases your risk.
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We know that screening for colorectal cancer is very effective in reducing cancer deaths. There are several ways to get screened, including x-rays & checking the stool for blood each year. A colonoscopy is an evaluation of the colon with a scope while sedated. It is the most recommended method by many national societies, because it not only can detect cancer & polyps that grow to become cancer, but can also remove the polyps.
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	Omnitrition's Thermo Herbal Tea® is more than a weight loss product. We like to call it a "Health Tonic". It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches.
	Phytonutrients® are nutrients derived from plants that have been shown to be necessary for sustaining life. Also called phytochemicals, phytonutrients are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, & fiber to promote good health. These phytochemicals have been found to have properties to aid in disease prevention. 4 of the leading causes of death in the Western countries include: cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, & hypertension. Phytochemicals are associated with the prevention &/or treatment of these diseases. They are involved in preventing cell damage, preventing cancer cell replication, & decreasing cholesterol.
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Tips to Fight Fibromyalgia Fatigue & Boost Energy

Tips to Fight Fibromyalgia Fatigue & Boost Energy From Real Age:
1. Listen to Your Body When living with fibromyalgia, pain is likely the symptom that grabs & holds your attention the most. But fatigue can be just as insistent, and to make matters worse, it can intensify your pain & make it harder to cope. The good news is that you can break or at least minimize this cycle by taking practical steps every day to fight fatigue & elevate your energy. The first step: Listen to your body. When you learn to recognize the earliest stages of exhaustion, you can still do something about it before it lays you out flat.
2. How Exercise Helps When you're often tired, it's very tempting to sleep until noon & spend evenings on the couch. But the research is clear on the folly of this. Although it's important that people with fibromyalgia get extra rest, take more breaks, and avoid overdoing it with exercise, completely eliminating physical activity can be just as bad for your symptoms. So try to move some every day. First, check with your doctor on smart exercise choices. But even something small, like a 10-minute walk every day, can be helpful. You can gradually increase the amount as your doctor recommends.
3. Keep Your Schedule Simple You're no doubt aware of how excessive stress can trigger or exacerbate your fatigue. In fact, some research suggests that the onset of fibromyalgia could be triggered by a severely stressful event, such as a divorce, a job loss, or the death of a loved one. So priority one for you should be learning to say no. Not overcommitting is one of the best ways to keep yourself from feeling stressed. Use a day planner, and limit the number of things you schedule in a single day or week.
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4. Pace Yourself Do you always push to the end, even though you're starting to feel it? Then it's time to learn how to pace yourself. Don't trust yourself to stop before you get tired. Plan projects in chunks right from the start. Break up laundry duties into 2 days. When you exercise, consider three short sessions instead of one longer one. Schedule a sitting break for yourself when you run errands. Above all, resist the temptation to take advantage of your "good" days. Aim to accomplish the same number of tasks on good days as you do on bad days.
5.  Develop the Art of Napping Naps can't make up for a chronic lack of nighttime sleep, a common problem for people with fibromyalgia, but a quick nap or midday rest can go a long way in minimizing fibromyalgia fatigue. So give yourself permission. Consider it essential. Even just a 10-minute power nap may recharge your batteries. And if you're tossing and turning at night, talk with your doctor about steps you can take to sleep more soundly.
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6.  Eat for More Energy Eating a healthful diet is important for everyone, but when you are living with fibromyalgia, it's critical. A nutritious, well-balanced diet that includes complex, fiber-rich carbohydrates can help keep your energy levels steady so you don't suffer from low blood sugar -- a condition that can make you even more tired. Aim to include lots of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet, as well as whole grains, lean protein sources, and healthful fats. And certain supplements, such as vitamin B12, D-ribose, and coenzyme Q10 may be helpful, too. Talk with your doctor about any supplements you are considering taking.
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7.  Stay Positive It's not unusual to feel frustrated, anxious, or a little depressed when coping with the daily pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia. Feeling down sometimes is normal. But staying down is not. And what's worse, it will only make the pain and fatigue feel worse. To foster a more positive attitude, start by accepting fibromyalgia as a fact of your life and focus on the things you can control. More importantly, recognize that there are tools you can use to control your symptoms and counter the emotional impact, as well. Explore some feel-good therapies such as positive visualization & self-talk, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or meditation, whatever you need to do to foster a positive mindset.
8. Ask for Help When your fatigue simply won't fade, no matter how many energizing remedies you've tried, it may be time to ask for help. Remember, there is no shame in seeking the support of family, friends, & colleagues when the going gets tough. Let go of your misconception that asking for help is a sign of weakness. In fact, it's a sign of strength, because you've recognized the power of a helping hand in managing your condition. So consider asking a friend to run a must-do errand, or your spouse to cook dinner for a couple of nights, or your kids to help a bit more with the housework. It may be just enough to help you rejuvenate your energy stores.

Health is Not Simply the Absense of Sickness

Health is not simply the absense of sickness.-Hannah Green
Choice: The first step toward improved health is making consistent healthy choices, which turn into habits & ultimately lead to lifestyle improvement.
	I made a healthy choice, when I decided to change my weight & overall health. Omnitrition®'s nutritional supplements helped me to make that change. I am so thankful for the difference it made for me!
Rest: Getting a good night's rest is so important! The Harvard Women’s Health Watch suggests 6 reasons to get enough sleep: 1. Learning & memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory through a process called memory consolidation. In studies, people who’d slept after learning a task did better on tests later. 2. Metabolism and weight: Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process & store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite. 3. Safety: Sleep debt contributes to a greater tendency to fall asleep during the daytime. These lapses may cause falls and mistakes such as medical errors, air traffic mishaps, & road accidents. 4. Mood: Sleep loss may result in irritability, impatience, inability to concentrate, & moodiness. Too little sleep can also leave you too tired to do the things you like to do. 5. Cardiovascular health: Serious sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels, & irregular heartbeat. 6. Disease: Sleep deprivation alters immune function, including the activity of the body’s killer cells. Keeping up with sleep may also help fight cancer.
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Environment: We were made for a garden, but we live in a jungle. Environment is the space outside of us that affects what happens inside of us.
	Phytonutrients® are nutrients derived from plants that have been shown to be necessary for sustaining life. Also called phytochemicals, phytonutrients are natural bioactive compounds found in fruits & vegetables that work together with vitamins, minerals, & fiber to promote good health. These phytochemicals have been found to have properties to aid in disease prevention. 4 of the leading causes of death in the Western countries include: cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, & hypertension. Phytochemicals are associated with the prevention &/or treatment of these diseases. They are involved in preventing cell damage, preventing cancer cell replication, & decreasing cholesterol. Get Omnitrition®'s Stress Buster!
Activity: Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness & overall health & wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles & the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment. Frequent & regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the "diseases of affluence" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes & obesity. It also improves mental health, helps prevent depression, helps to promote or maintain positive self esteem, & can even augment an individual's sex appeal or body image, which is also found to be linked with higher levels of self esteem. Childhood obesity is a growing global concern & physical exercise may help decrease some of the effects of childhood & adult obesity. Health care providers often call exercise the "miracle" or "wonder" drug, alluding to the wide variety of proven benefits that it provides.
	Omni Sport® has a strong amino acid base that aids in muscle recovery, stamina, & endurance while at the same time helping to build lean muscle mass.
Interpersonal: Positive relationships contribute to good health, while toxic relationships can destroy it. Seek to give & receive unconditional love.
Outlook: Outlook not only colors your perspective on life, but research suggests attitude can influence your health & even impact the progression of disease.
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Nutrition: Food is the fuel that drives your whole system. Eat for energy, Eat for mental clarity, eat for longevity. After all, your health is worth it!
	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. 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. Everyone should be on Omni4®!
	We like to call Omnitrition's Remind® "Brain in a Bottle", because it helps with mental focus, concentration, & clarity of thought. The Choline in Remind® is a B vitamin that must be supplemented. We do not get enough of it in our daily diets. Choline helps with verbal memory & can reverse the early stages of memory loss & senility.
	Omnitrition's Thermo Herbal Tea® is more than a weight loss product. We like to call it a "Health Tonic". It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches.

10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem. 2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet. 3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. 4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. 5. You 're using your cell phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving". 6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice. 7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space." 9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy. 10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.
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Living to 100?

At first I did not want to live to 100, because I felt that quality of life would be poor. Now, I think with nutritional supplements, I can enjoy life more! Omnitrition® has nutritional supplements that are anti-aging!
	Omnitrition's Thermo Herbal Tea® is more than a weight loss product. We like to call it a "Health Tonic". It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity, enhances the activity of the immune system, reduces heart disease, improves sleep & helps to prevent cancer, arterial disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease & helps treat Lupus. 5. Tyrosine is a mood elevator, suppresses appetite, reduces body fat, aids in the function of the adrenal, thyroid & pituitary glands. It, also, helps with stress reduction, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, allergies & headaches. Also, comes in Thermo Java®, Omnitrition®'s coffee drink.
	This 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. Everyone should be on Omni4®!
	Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. B vitamins are also natural anti-inflammatories, so they are helpful for people who suffer from many kinds of muscle or joint aches & pains. In addition, Omnitrition's Charge® has Phenylalanine, a natural pain killer. For those who want to lose weight, it also contains an amazing appetite suppressant, Garcinia Cambogia. Omni4® & Charge® work together, like a marriage, giving your body exactly what it needs.
	Omnitrition's Remind® is formulated to provide a healthy amount of Choline to support optimal memory. Choline and the rest of Remind's® ingredients, including vitamins & minerals, is what the brain uses to make the primary neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is involved with verbal function, the ability to write, read & verbal memory. A good example of what happens when the cholinergic system in the brain fails is what you see in Alzheimer's disease. It, also, has pyroglutamic acid to support memory & communication between both lobes of the brain and DMAE, which helps maintain mental focus & clarity of thought.