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Shaklee Distributor in Dallas discusses protein and muscle loss.

Shaklee Distributor in Dallas discusses protein and muscle loss.

Protein has power
It’s imperative for the growth, maintenance and repair of all body tissues. It’s also essential for making enzymes – catalysts to all life processes, and hormones -important chemical messengers that circulate through your bloodstream and target specific cells, where they generate a wide range of biological responses. It also helps your body maintain electrolyte balance and fluid levels, provides a source of energy, and helps your body fight off disease. These are the powers of protein!
These powers are made possible by consuming adequate amounts of dietary protein from a variety of lean meats, fish, and poultry, as well as soy and milk, which supply the body with amino acids, the basic building blocks from which the body can make its own body proteins.

Age-Related Muscle Loss: After about age 40, most adults lose anywhere between 0.5% and 1% of their skeletal muscle mass each year. This gradual loss may go unnoticed because it might be masked by an increase in body fat that happens at this time. However, this chronic muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is estimated to affect about 30% of people over age 60 and may affect more than 50% of those over age 80. Insufficient protein intake can contribute to  muscle loss and research findings suggest that protein intakes modestly above the present recommended dietary allowance of 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight will enhance muscle mass in adults who regularly perform resistance exercise.

Protein intake in older adults also appears to have a more beneficial effect when consumed within an hour or so of resistance exercise. Emerging research also suggests that protein may minimize sarcopenia. Findings in older adults suggest that increasing leucine, an amino acid in protein, intake may help restore the protein synthesis response to
protein-containing meals, which has been shown to diminish with age.

Protein intake is difficult because we are often avoiding proteins because of the high fat content in many protein sources.  One way to get more protein into your diet is to use a high quality protein supplement.  But beware of the market-there are many brands out there and they are not all they are cracked up to be.  One brand that uses only non-genetically modified protein sources.  That brand is Shaklee.  Try their energizing soy protein or their meal replacement protein Cinch.  You won’t be disappointed.

Dallas Health Helpers is a Shaklee Distributor in Dallas.  We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all and we advocate the use of safe alternatives.  One should avoid use of drugs and drastic programs that can cause problems now and in the future.  For more information go to our web site at http://HealthHelpers.MyShaklee.com or call 214 770 9596.  Be well, Stay well.

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Shaklee Distributor in Dallas looks at micronutrients in popular diets.

Shaklee Distributor in Dallas looks at micronutrients in popular diets.

With two thirds of Americans overweight, it is no wonder that there is a proliferation of diet plans to combat the problem.  Some diets have pitfalls built into them, so we should examine them closely before going on a plan.  One such pitfall is the lack of adequate micronutrients-those vitamins and minerals.   Many diets focus on calorie count, fat counts or protein levels.

Results from the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, CA, have shown this inadequate intake in four popular diet plans.

In the study, micronutrient intake was compared between overweight or obese women who were randomly assigned to 4 popular diets that varied primarily in macronutrient distribution-carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

The diets used were Atkins, Zone, LEARN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, Nutrition), and Ornish. Nutrient intakes were compared between groups at 8 weeks and within groups for 8-week changes in risk of micronutrient inadequacy.

Results: What was found was that differences were observed between groups for all macronutrients and for many micronutrients. Energy intake decreased from baseline in all 4 groups but was similar between groups. At 8 weeks, a significant proportion of individuals in all groups indicated a risk of inadequacy of micronutrients.

Conclusion: Anyone going on a weight-loss diet plan should pay attention to the overall quality of the diet, including the adequacy of micronutrient intakes.

Take a look at a complete, well balanced weight reduction program that focuses on all areas of health while getting the body composition (fat and muscle content) in the right levels.
The program I recommend is Shaklee’s Inch Loss plan called Cinch.

Dallas Health Helpers is a Shaklee Distributor in Dallas.   We are dedicated to the health and well-being of all and we advocate the use of safe alternatives.  One should avoid use of drugs and drastic programs that can cause problems now and in the future.   For more information go to our web site at http://HealthHelpers.MyShaklee.com or call 214.770.9596.  Be well, Stay well.

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Shaklee Distributor in Dallas suggests going meatless on Mondays.

Shaklee Distributor in Dallas suggests going meatless on Mondays.

Meatless Monday.  It has a nice sound to it, right? Going vegetarian one night a week can be good for your body and it can save you money.

First of all, going meatless is not a license to eat outrageously.  The plan is to designate one night a week to things like fresh produce and whole grains. It doesn’t have to be Monday, but we think Monday is a great day to go light.  It starts your week off on a healthy foot, setting you up to be more conscious of how you eat the rest of the week.

Meat is a great source of protein. But many cuts—especially red meat—are often high in saturated fat and calories.  Plus, it’s probably one of the most expensive item on your grocery list.  Eliminating it once a week gives your wallet a break.  And putting together a balanced vegetarian meal will encourage you to discover new ingredients you might otherwise ignore.

Here are some tips:

–Bulk up on the whole grains, which give you lots of nutrients and fiber.  Try brown rice or quinoa topped with stir-fried vegetables or whole-wheat pasta with tomato sauce and baby spinach.

–Add beans! What a great source of protein they are! Scatter garbanzo beans over couscous with some wilted greens (like spinach or kale), a squeeze of lemon, and some feta cheese.  Make vegetarian burritos with black beans and grilled onions and peppers.

–Embrace the egg. Eggs are inexpensive and they make any vegetarian meal heartier.  Add a fried egg on top of that brown rice with vegetables we talked about above for a perfectly well-rounded meal.  Make an omelet with lots of fresh vegetables and a few chunks of goat cheese.  Use egg whites or egg substitute to reduce the fat and/or calorie content of your omelet.

-Shake it up! Using protein shakes is also a great way to go meatless and still get the nutrition you need.  I often make a Cinch shake and pour it over cereal for an evening meal that is low fat, low calorie, high fiber and vegetarian.  It is quick and simple, keeps me satisfied for the evening and I am not headed back to the kitchen for a snack later on.

Dallas Health Helpers, Shaklee Distributor in Dallas is about being healthy without drugs or synthetics. Call 214.871.9596 or email us to learn more about vitality and health.