What every Multivitamin user should know...

Happy Monday!

We're back with more on Nutrition! This week I'm going to share with you a video that has a lot of important information that everyone should know about multivitamins! Unfortunately, they are not all created equally! Some multivitamins out there can even create an overload of toxins in your body!
Although he promotes his own product line, the doctor in this video makes a lot of good points that I agree with, so sit back, relax and be informed! Click here to watch! 

Have a wonderful day full of health and happiness :)

Nutrition 101

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Yesterday I was a guest speaker for two Sports Medicine High school classes! Fun hey? I got to go in and teach them all about nutrition and get them to think about what they are putting into their bodies. I figured that since I’m doing a Nutritional Series on my blog, I would count this “lesson plan” in! I completely forgot to have the teacher take pictures of me teaching....otherwise I would have posted them since everyone loves pictures-next time!

OK Class, Listen up! LOL

Think back to the beginning of time…to the first people would ever lived on this Earth! For simplicity sake, we’re going to call them Adam and Eve J Where do we think that Adam and Eve got all of their nutrients from? The land! They consumed from their surroundings- the plants, the fruits, the vegetables, and the animals. Adam and Eve didn’t have to worry about diseases, illnesses and toxins as much as we do today.

Q: What concerns do we have today that Adam and Eve didn’t have in relation to Nutrition?

-fast foods

-Artificial colors, flavors

-Added sweeteners

-Preservatives

-“Junk” Food

-Nutrient-depleted soil

-Pesticides

The list is long! Can anyone tell me what all of these things have in common? They are all synthesized! Processed! Man-made! Our bodies are meant to eat foods in their natural forms just as Adam and Eve did. These processed foods have a negative effect on our bodies and are lacking in nutrients:

-Contribute to obesity

-Contribute to diseases

-“Toxic” to our bodies

Now, we are going to touch on another big factor that our bodies have to deal with: Oxidative Stress!

According to Netdoctor.com:

What is oxidative stress?

Your body constantly reacts with oxygen as you breathe and your cells produce energy. As a consequence of this activity, highly reactive molecules are produced known as free radicals.

Free radicals interact with other molecules within cells. This can cause oxidative damage to proteins, membranes and genes.

Oxidative damage has been implicated in the cause of many diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer's and has an impact on the body's aging process.

External factors, such as pollution, sunlight and smoking, also trigger the production of free radicals.

Pretty scary, eh? It’s not something we can necessarily avoid! It just happens as we eat, breathe and exist!

So does anyone know what our Doctors and Healthcare professionals will often recommend to us to help counteract this oxidative damage? ANTIOXIDANTS!

Antioxidant Rich foods:

-Berries

-Tomatoes

-Garlic

-Green Tea

-Mangosteen

-Brocolli

So, other than antioxidants, can we think of something else that Doctors and Healthcare professionals recommend to counteract all of the nutrient-depleted foods that we eat? A MULTIVITAMIN!

Did you know that 98% of our Body functions rely on minerals? The scary part is that most of us living in North America are deficient in minerals! No wonder there is so much sickness and disease!

Now, when it comes to Multivitamins, they aren’t all the same! Yes, they should all contain Vitamins and Minerals, but the form of these is very important! Let’s think back to Adam and Eve-How did they get their vitamins and minerals? Did they need to take a multivitamin? Nope!  The foods they ate were in their most natural and pure form, which made it easy for their bodies to digest and absorb all of those nutrients.

Vitamins and Minerals should be plant-sourced (or natural as opposed synthetic). Ok, time for a quick Chemistry lesson! Can anyone tell me the difference between an Ionic mineral and an Elemental/Colloidal  Mineral?

Minerals are not all created equal, in-fact minerals in certain forms can cause trapped minerals to stay in your body. Minerals can be very hard to absorb and be used by your body if they are not sized and structured correctly.

“Ionic” minerals basically mean that the mineral is in its smallest form, or the best form for our bodies to absorb.

So, as far as multivitamins go, they should be formulated with only natural and plant sourced minerals that are IONIC! The easier the multivitamin is for our body to absorb, the better! This is also why I often recommend a liquid supplement as opposed to a solid pill form.

So class, what have we learned? What can we do to make sure we are getting the proper nutrients are bodies need and thrive on?

-Less or NO fast food

-less processed foods

-organic foods as much as possible (food it its natural state)

-daily multivitamin (preferably with plant-sourced and ionic minerals)

-eat antioxidant rich foods

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Ok, moving onto the fun stuff! Since this is a Sports Medicine Class, let’s talk about Sports Drinks! What are some Sports Drinks out there?

We drink sports drinks when we are playing sports or being physically active or working out. So, since our bodies are working hard, expending energy and sweating, what are some things that sports drinks should have?

-Electrolytes (to replace and rehydrate as we sweat)

-Amino Acids (support recovery by protein building)

-Carbohydrates (for added energy while active)

This is where we pass out a few different types of sports drinks, teach them to read the nutritional label and figure out which ones have the three components listed above, along with all of the “all-natural” factors we talked about in the lesson (no preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners). Obviously, they will soon discover that most Sports drinks out there are pretty nasty because of what’s been added into them! Then I can happily say the line of products I promote has an all-natural hydrating drink mix that has all of the necessary requirements for a healthy lifestyle including the essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!! 

I’d love some feedback on my lesson plan! Especially if there are any teachers out there! 

Have a wonderful day full of happiness and health!

Nutrition and Weight Loss

So happy to start out my Nutritional Series with a bang! I believe I’m starting with a topic that is on all of our minds…..healthy weight loss!  Please continue reading to see what has worked for a lot of people!

  In today’s fast paced society, maintaining a consistent exercise routine is difficult for some….especially those of us with little ones!  For this reason, I have recommended a nutritional program to a number of individuals looking for a healthy and gradual way to lose weight.

One of the main ingredients that aids in weight loss in this particular program is the organic decaffeinated green tea. Please note that I said “decaffeinated”! I’m not much of a caffeine drinker so I was pleased about that as many of you may be as well. I’m also not much of a tea drinker, so I was pleased to find it in a liquid supplemental product that also includes all of the needed vitamins, essential minerals and antioxidants we need in a day. Check out below to see what it is about this miraculous green tea that helps us shed a few extra pounds:

1) Green tea revs up your metabolism

A study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a metabolism 'boost').

The researchers also concluded that that over a 24-hour period, green tea extract increases the metabolic rate by 4%. These effects are probably due to the high concentrations of catechin polyphenols found in green tea. These work to help intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis (the rate at which your body burns calories).

2) Green tea inhibits fat absorption and helps glucose regulation

Experts tell us that the catechins in green tea help to inhibit the movement of glucose into fat cells. Green tea may also act as al glucose regulator. It helps to slow the rise in blood sugar after a meal. This prevents high insulin spikes (lots of insulin promotes fat storage) and the subsequent fat storage.

3) Green tea may help reduce appetite

Scientists at the University of Chicago found that green tea caused rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight. Rats injected with a green tea extract lost their appetites and consumed up to 60 percent less food after seven days of daily injections. This may have something to do with the blood sugar regulating effects of green tea.

If you have any further questions or want to sample the product mentioned, please feel free to leave a comment! If you would rather keep your questions confidential, please submit a question to my “Ask the Nurse” site listed above in my “Other Website” links. Stay tuned for more on health and nutrition! Have a wonderful day full of happiness and health!

Happy Birthday to me!

How did I celebrate my birthday you ask?
Daniel and I shared a double booth in the Business Expo this past weekend! It was SO MUCH FUN! It was fun to work side-by-side with Daniel and watch him "in action" talking to people interested in investing with us! We both had a TON of interest and got to meet so many fun people! I've already signed a few people up and haven't even gone though half of the list yet! It is truly the "Health Revolution" as they call it. The other exhibitors were great and we plan to keep in touch with many of them! It was really fun to get so much interest and meet other business-minded people.

So since I'm super busy following up with all of the people who were interested in the products and Business opportunity, this post will be short and sweet! Check out the pics below! 

 Notice how Daniel's "half" of the double booth is probably more like a quarter of the size? LOL What can I say? I had more marketing materials!!

 Me and Diane rocking it up at the Expo. Great Birthday even though I was "working"! This is my kind of job!

 My "half"! Notice the little cocktail table for the sampling...I had a lot of compliments on that idea :)

Do you see the resemblance between the real me and the cartoon me in my banner? Teehee!

Good times were had by all! And just for fun, I'll fill ya in on what Taeya has been up to these days....all it takes is a picture!

That's my girl!!


Have a wonderful day full of health and happiness :) Stay tuned for the giveaway! Once things slow down a bit I'll get on it and get that organized!!

Free Admission to the Expo this Weekend!

Hi All!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Monday! Just as promised, check out the image above for the details on the Expo Daniel and I are in this weekend. It even tells you how to get FREE ADMISSION into the expo. Yay for freebies!

As I mentioned before, I will be promoting a line of products that I have researched and truly believe that everyone should use! The product line is called VEMMA. The name is actually an acronym for its ingredients:

V-Vitamins
E-Essential
M-Minerals
M-Mangosteen
A-Aloe Vera

Basically all of the Vemma products are a complete liquid nutritional supplement (or in simple terms, an all-natural liquid multivitamin with super powerful antioxidants with many other healing components). The coolest part about them is that there are different products for different purposes! To check out more about the products, check out my Vemma Website

Stay tuned for the upcoming GIVEAWAY! Look at me go all out on freebies today :) Isn't life exciting? 

This poem is a perfect fit for what my last post was all about! Enjoy!

The Comfort Zone

I used to have a comfort zone... where I knew I could not fail...

The same four walls and busy work.... were really more like jail...

I longed so much to do the things...I'd never done before... 

But, I stayed inside my comfort Zone... and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter...that I wasn't doing much...

I said I didn't care for things...like diamonds... cars.... and such.

I claimed to be so busy... with the things inside my zone

but, deep inside... I longed...for some victory of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by... just watching others win.

I held my breath... and stepped outside... to let the change begin...

I took a step.... and with a strength, I'd never felt before....

I kissed my comfort Zone good bye.... and closed and locked the door.

If you are in a comfort Zone... afraid to venture out.....

Remember that all winners, at one time were filled with doubt.

A step or two, and words of praise, can make your dreams come true....

so, greet your future with a smile... Success is there for you.

Author Unknown

Time flies when you're having fun!

Hello again!
First off, I have to tell you all how proud I am that I was able to figure out how to post another entry on this blog!! Yeah me!!
As some of you may know, our fifth anniversary is tomorrow! Time flies when you're having fun! I can't believe it's already been five years! Ever since Daniel and I were dating, we always had big dreams of working for ourselves and becoming financially free (where our passive income would cover all of our expenses... which means we are free to spend as much time with our family as we want). It's so fun to be able to reflect back on our five years and realize that we are making good progress toward accomplishing our big dreams. We've purchased over 13 rental properties personally, we own a successful investment corporation together, and each own our own businesses as sole proprietors. We know we are "outside the box" kind of people! That's what makes us US! It's so fun :)
We had a great time celebrating our anniversary in Banff, went snowboarding, got a crazy goggle tan, spent the next day in the spa....life is good!
These next couple of weeks are going to be busy as usual for us! Daniel may be headed to Chicago on business to check out some revenue properties there. I'm going to be busy getting ready for our booth in the Business Expo coming up on May 14th (my birthday). Daniel will be representing our Investment Property Corporation, and I will be promoting a nutritional supplement that I have researched and often recommend to people as a great way to stay nutritionally balanced in today's fast paced society. Check out more info on the products I promote here.

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Stay tuned for more information on the Expo details! Have a wonderful day full of happiness and health! !