Top Anti-aging Foods!

Borrowed from RealAge Tip:
Top Antiaging Foods from Around the World By Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD
From Costa Rica: Beans! People of Costa Rica are 4 times more likely than most North Americans to live past age 90! One reason may be dishes like gallo pinto, a tasty mix of black beans & rice flavored with onion, red peppers, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, and a salsa lizano(a condiment a little like Worcestershire sauce). Their big breakfasts usually begin with beans. But don't limit yourself, because this dish is great at any meal.
From Nova Scotia: Wild Blueberries! Nova Scotia is home to Canada's highest percentages of centenarians! One reason may be polyphenol-packed wild blueberries produced by the millions of tons on this island.
From France: Wine! In this country, local red wine is king. Moderate drinking (1 glass for women, up to 2 for men) with a meal a day seems to help explain low rates of heart disease despite eating cheese. The French tie the Italians IN Western Europe's longest-living people. Wine's magic seems to come from: ethanol, which boosts levels of healthy HDL cholesterol; resveratrol, which new research suggests can mimic the life-extending effects of cutting calories; and polyphenols, which rev up the body's own cell-protecting antioxidants.
SHIELD® is Omnitrition®'s Very Own 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?
PhytoNutrients® are Omnitrition's® Stress Buster! 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.   Common Phytonutrients include: Carotenoids Coumarins Flavonoids Indoles Lignans Isoflavones(including Genistein & Daidzen) Organosulfurs Phytosterols or Phytohormones
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OMNITRIM CHITO® is Omnitrition®'s Own Unique Fat Blocker! Works well with Omni Smart®!  Blocks many of the fat calories you eat. Lowers cholesterol Raises HDL(good cholesterol) Acts as antacid/helps with acid reflux Speeds wound healing Has anti-bacterial properties-beneficial in healing ulcers Prevents plaque around teeth Aids in lowering blood sugar levels- both Type I & II diabetics Helps reduce blood pressure Relieves arthritic pain Aids the digestive system- irritable bowel, Crohn's disease & constipation
From Greece: More Veggies & Less Meat! Some Greeks have already celebrated their 90th birthdays! Their longevity secret? The famed Mediterranean diet. Death rates were lowest for those who ate the most fruit, vegetables, beans, & olive oil. The occasional glass of wine helped, too. So did fish, seafood, whole grains, & dairy products. Those who ate red meat just a few times a month lived longer than those who indulged more frequently.  Eating lots of vegetables accounted for 16% of the youth-power of Mediterranean eating.
OMNI 4® is America's Best Liquid Vitamin! 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. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 3. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 4. 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 ®!
From Japan: Tofu! On the Japanese island of Okinawa, it may be why residents age gracefully to 100+ more often than anywhere else on earth! Researchers credit this mild-tasting soy curd's low fat content & high levels of good-for-you saponins & isoflavones. Put tofu instead of chicken or pork in a stir-fry, or use soy crumbles in place of ground meat in a hearty spaghetti sauce. Marinate first to heighten flavor; it tastes great with ginger, garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce.
Thermo Herbal Tea® is my favorite anti-aging drink from Omnitrition®! 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. 3. 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.

Mango, Mango, Mango!

Who loves Mango?  You know I do!
Can Mango help minimize weight gain?  Scientists at the Dole Nutrition Research Lab seem to think so.  They found that mango worked magic, dramatically blocking many effects of a high-fat diet.
Why might this be? The credit may go partly to mango phytochemicals, speculated to help enhance fat burning. Also, one cup of mango contains 80% of daily vitamin C, higher levels of which have been found to boost the body's ability to metabolize fat. Of course, weight management isn't the only reason to munch on mangos: mangos can help prostate health as well. Added Bonus: Tropical fruit like mangos may help minimize mercury absorption.
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.
OMNITRIM CHITO®, Omnitrition®'s Own Unique Fat Blocker Blocks many of the fat calories you eat! Chito® has the unique ability to attach itself to the lipids or fats in your stomach before they are digested.
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Tricks for Healthy, Glowing Skin

What to eat: Have soy milk over your cereal. Having soy supports skin health by supplying high-quality protein needed for building & maintaining collagen, says Aaron Tabor, M.D. Soy isoflavones may also act as antioxidants to protect collagen from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can also damage DNA, create age spots and wrinkles, and depress the immune system, increasing the risk of skin cancer. Good sources of soy isoflavones include soy milk and tofu. Have grilled salmon brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with toasted, crushed walnuts. This gives you a skin-healthy dose of poly- and monounsaturated fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, which studies suggest may affect the amount of sun and aging damage your skin experiences. By extension, make sure olive oil is the primary source of fat in your cooking each and every day, and try to have salmon twice a week or more. Cook with garlic every day. Garlic has shown to dramatically inhibited the growth of cancerous skin cells.
	Omnifit Vanilla Shake® is a delicious, creamy soy protein meal replacement shake that can help you cut calories. Replace 2 meals a day with a shake and eat a sensible, healthy meal for dinner. If you want or need to gain weight, drink a shake between meals. Body builders take protein powders to develop muscles. Weight lifters take extra protein to help them get stronger. People who are underweight take protein to gain weight. Proteins are used in the production of skin, hair, muscles & bones. Also, protein is used to manufacture hormones, enzymes, cellular messengers, & immune system components. Without adequate protein, the body does not have the ability to put cells, tissues & organs together.
	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?
What to drink: Drink tea throughout the day. Tea is a great source of antioxidants, molecules that fight the free-radical damage caused by sun exposure & cigarette smoking. One study found that the more tea people drank (particularly tea with lemon) the less likely they were to develop squamous cell skin cancer. Stop with one glass of wine or one alcoholic drink. Overdoing it enlarges the blood vessels near the surface of your facial skin.
	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.
Add to your daily diet: Have a high-potency multivitamin every day. Many nutrients are vital to healthy skin, including vitamins C, A, and B. Take rose hips every morning to help build collagen. Rich in vitamin C, rose hips can help keep skin smooth & youthful.
	OMNI 4® is America's Best Liquid Vitamin! Vitamins are beneficial to our bodies to keep us healthy and provide us with healthy teeth and gums, healthy skin, hair, nails and more. 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 3. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 4. 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.
What to do outdoors: Don't use scented lotions & perfumes if you are planning a day in the sun. Scented products can lead to blotchy skin when exposed to the sun. Go for a run, ride your bike, or work out in the garden. Sweating is nature's way of eliminating toxic chemicals that can build up under skin. Plus, regular exercise maintains healthy circulation and blood flow throughout your body, including your skin. If you're exercising outdoors, though, remember to wear a sunscreen on your face that protects against UVA and UVB rays, or a moisturizer with sunscreen protection. For extra protection, apply a cream containing vitamin C to your face over your sunblock. The cream helps prevent facial skin damage, dehydration, & wrinkles. Or try creams containing vitamin E or beta-carotene.
The correct way to moisturize: Switch moisturizers every time the seasons change. Your skin needs more moisture in the winter than in the summer. Select a moisturizer that contains skin-repairing humectants. Humectants attract water when applied to your skin & improve its hydration. Good ones include glycerin, propylene glycol, and urea. Also, look for skin products that contain alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), compounds that help reduce wrinkles and improve dry skin, acne, and age spots. AHAs, which naturally occur in grapes, apples, citrus, and sour milk (think buttermilk or yogurt), work by speeding up the turnover of old skin cells, making skin look younger. Moisturizers aren't just for women. Men need skin care just as much as women. To prevent wrinkles and skin cancer, use a moisturizer containing a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 daily. Also use a gentle exfoliant weekly and a nighttime moisturizer that contains alpha-hydroxy acids to encourage skin regeneration.
A model's tip for toner: Add a teaspoon of grapeseed oil to your toner. The oil acts as an anti-aging serum by helping your skin cells repair and rejuvenate themselves. Tone your skin with a sage, peppermint, and witch hazel combination. Sage helps to control oil, peppermint creates a cool tingle, and witch hazel helps restore the skin's protective layer. Combine 4 ounces of witch hazel with 1 teaspoon each of sage & peppermint leaves & steep for 1 to 3 days before applying to your skin.
A BETTER way to take a shower: Long, hot showers strip skin of its moisture & wash away protective oils. Try to limit showers to 10 minutes & keep the water cool. Switch from a deodorant soap to one with added fat, like Dove, Oilatum, or Neutrogena. Deodorant soaps can be drying, whereas added-fat soaps leave an oily film on your skin. And use a loofah daily to keep ingrown hairs and scaly skin under control.
*Avoid these 3 skin destroyers: Smoking, tanning salons, and sunbathing. Most doctors agree that all 3 will age your skin prematurely.

Happy Mushroom Month!

	The health benefits of mushrooms include:
1. Helps Cholesterol Levels: Mushrooms provide you with lean proteins with no cholesterol or fats and very low carbohydrates. The fiber & enzymes in them, also, help lower cholesterol levels. In addition, the high lean protein content in mushrooms helps burn cholesterol when they are digested.
	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! Heart attack & stroke are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product using it preventatively. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure.
2. Breast Cancer & Prostrate Cancer: Mushrooms are very effective in preventing cancer of breast & prostrate due to presence of Beta-Glucans & Linoleic Acid, which have anti carcinogenic effects. Linoleic acid is particularly helpful in suppressing effects of estrogen. This estrogen is the prime reason for breast cancer in women after menopause. The Beta-Glucans inhibit growth of cancerous cells in prostrate cancer. Selenium in mushrooms is very effective in inhibiting cancerous cells, as well.
	Omnitrition's Thermo Herbal Tea® is more than a weight loss product. We like to call it a "Health Tonic".  It contains: Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 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.
	SHIELD® is Omnitrition®'s Very Own 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.
	PhytoNutrients® is Omnitrition's® Stress Buster! What are PhytoNutrients? 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.
3. Helps Diabetes: Mushrooms can be an ideal low energy diet for diabetics. They have no fats, no cholesterol, very low carbohydrates, high proteins, vitamins and minerals, a lot of water and fiber. They contain natural insulin and enzymes which help with the break down of sugar or starch of the food. Diabetics often suffer from infections, too, & the natural antibiotics in mushrooms can help protect them.
	OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® stabilizes blood sugar levels! OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® contains chromium, which is an essential mineral. Chromium levels decline with age & most adults are deficient. Chromium helps to promote fat loss & lean muscle tension. It reduces the risk of glucose intolerance. Great for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia!
4. Helps Immunity: Ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant in mushrooms is very effective in giving protection from free radicals as well as boosting immunity. Mushrooms contain natural antibiotics, similar to penicillin, which inhibit microbial & other fungal infections. They also help heal ulcers as well as ulcerous wounds. A combination of vitamins A, B-Complex and C, found in mushrooms also strengthens the immune system.
	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 along with its herbal ingredients allows Immune Defense® to help support the immune system.
5. Weight Loss: A totally lean protein diet is ideal for losing fat and building muscle mass. A lot of fats are burned to digest proteins in food, more so when the protein is accompanied by a very low carbohydrate, zero fats and cholesterol and a good amount of fiber. This is what mushrooms offer.
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6. More Benefits: Mushrooms are the only vegetable and the second known source (after cod liver oil) to contain vitamin-D in edible form. They are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, copper,an anti-bacterial, and selenium, which is very good for health of bones, teeth, nails, hair and as an antioxidant. The best source of selenium is animal proteins. So, mushrooms can be the best choice for vegetarians to obtain selenium.
A word of Caution:  Many mushrooms are poisonous, so be careful.  Don’t ever try picking them up from the woods unless you can identify them very well. Do not trust unknown vendors, too. Always trust sealed products from reputed companies or those which you grow yourself under controlled conditions after buying their seeds (called spawns) from a trusted source.

Alternative Treatments for Headaches

Borrowed from Real Age by:  Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and Michael F. Roizen, MD
You don't always have to use headache or pain medication when your head is pounding. Try these alternative remedies to prevent or stop a headache:
Try Acupuncture. Acupuncture is as effective as pain drugs for treating migraines and reducing their frequency and severity, by increasing levels of beta-endorphin, a natural painkilling substance in your body
Or Try Acupressure. If you don't like needles, acupressure may be a good way for you to help headache pain. Simply rub the two points on either side of your vertebrae at the nape of your neck (right below the ridges at the base of your skull). Also, try massaging the webbed area on the top of your left hand, between your thumb and forefinger.
Try Omnitrition®'s Ease Spray®!   Ease® is a topical spray that provides fast, temporary relief from common aches and pains! Heidi Whitehair, Buckley, WA- keeps a bottle handy for when she gets a headache. Just spray a small amount of Ease® onto your fingers & rub it into your temples. The headache will be gone in minutes! If your headache stems from the base of your neck, rub into your neck & shoulders.
Try Sex. Women with migraines who abandoned the "not now, I’ve got a headache" phrase got better pain relief from sex than from their usual migraine remedy. And it worked repeatedly. Iit will work for men, too. Orgasm is associated with the release of a vasodilating gas called nitric oxide.
Take some Ginger. It inhibits inflammation in blood vessels, so take it when your headache first comes on.
Tame the "Shoulds". Change irrational beliefs, those ideas typically prefaced with words such as should, ought, must, or have to, that lead to stress and head pain. Replace them with ideas that use words such as wish, want, like, and desire.
Try Omnitrition's® Stress Buster, PhytoNutrients®! What are PhytoNutrients?  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. Julie Guenther, Buckley, WA- I never go without them. They help keep the stresses of daily life manageable.
I take these nutritional supplements from Omnitrition® every day & rarely get a headache!
Try OMNI 4®, America's Best Liquid Vitamin! This orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
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.

Weight Loss Myths

Borrowed from:  Real Age
Myth 1: Eat five mini meals throughout the day. The initial idea was to eat small, healthy amounts of food every couple of hours to keep blood sugar levels steady and energy high. The trouble is: many people end up eating what amounts to five full meals. "I find that people do much better when they sit down and have three balanced meals a day with two small snacks in between," says nutrition counselor Katherine Tallmadge, MA, RD. "Real meals stave off hunger. If you eat tiny bits throughout the day, you're hungry all the time."
Myth 2: Eat less by using small plates. Studies have shown that large plates lead to more eating because they make portions look smaller, but the small-plates idea only works if there's a limited amount of food to put on the plate. In a recent diet study at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, 10 overweight and 10 normal-weight women were randomly assigned a large or small plate for eating lunch on two different days, then allowed to serve themselves. The ladies ate until they were full, regardless of plate size. "Make what you need, or measure the amount before putting it on a plate, then put things away," recommends Tallmadge, who was not involved in the study. "It's having easy access to food that keeps you eating more."
Do you have food cravings?  This is what helps me:
	Trish Holland, Winter Springs, FL- OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® helps to balance the sugars in my body helping to cut my insulin requirement by more than 30%. Julie Guenthner, Buckley, WA- With Omnitrim Extra Enhancer® I no longer have cravings & want to snack all day! Joanna Smith, Stuart, FL- Extra Enhancer® helps balance my sugar levels, which helps stop my food cravings & energy loss. It has also helped relieve my leg cramps! Heidi Whitehair, Buckley, WA- Uses Extra Enhancers® to help control her hypoglycemia. By taking 1 or 2 capsules before she eats anything with sugar or has a glass of wine, her body does not have an insulin reaction triggering hypoglycemia.
	Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. For those who want to lose weight, it also contains an amazing appetite suppressant!
Myth 3: There's only one right way to diet. "A healthy diet will work because it forces you to organize yourself," Tallmadge says. "You're watching portions, you're following a guide. What needs to be looked at is weight loss over the long term. You can only follow an eating plan like an automaton for so long. It's better to understand the principles of healthy eating." Still, she says, no matter what diet you follow, "adherence is the key."
	Omnitrition® has Easy to Use Great Tasting Products for Incredible Weight Loss!  Helped me to lose 90#, going from size 22 to 4, and keep it off! Including: New Omni Weight Loss Drops®! Who wants to lose up to 1-2 pounds per day? Fast & Easy to Use!