Omega-3's and Heart Health

Omega-3 fatty acid intake has been associated with a reduced risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Supportive, but not conclusive research has led the FDA to approve a health claim on food labels that contain these two types of omega-3 fatty acid: eiscosapentanioc acid (EPA) and docosanexaenoic acid (DHA).

Typical foods are oily fish (salmon, lake trout, tuna and herring). The American Heart Association recommends at least 2 servings per week of oily fish and the use of omega-3 supplements for patients with CHD (1 gram per day). People with high blood triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia) may use 2 to 4 grams per day. Increased bleeding time and decreased platelet count has been shown with use of 4 grams per day. Talk with your primary healthcare provider if you are on medications that interfere with blood clotting.

Some plant foods contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which the body can convert to EPA. These are: flaxseed (most abundant), canola, soybean, English walnuts and wheat germ.

Benefits associated with omega-3 intake include:
•Improves rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, asthma
•Reduces severity of symptoms in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
•Lowers triglycerides
•Raises HDL (good/healthy cholesterol)
•Reduces clotting
•Improves circulation
•Lowers blood pressure
•Reduces severity of Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and bipolar disorder

For more on heart health: http://www.realhelpforweightloss.com/

Bios Life Slim update

Hi everyone! Just wanted to give you an update about Slim. Personally, I've lost another 2 lbs. I have many people on Slim right now and ALL that are using it correctly (twice/day) are losing weight OR inches. For a couple of weeks I didn't lose any weight but I lost inches, then I lost the two lbs. this last week.

Just a note: free counseling by me, Jen Birge, RD, CDE if you buy Slim. www.realhelpforweightloss.com

Thanks, Jen

Weight loss average

Well, so far the average (for the group of people I know personally) weight loss is 1.5 lbs per week. Pretty good....us dietitians like slow gradual weight loss. I don't know how many inches have been lost b/c unfortunately not everyone measured before they started. I'm pleased to hear that everyone has more energy!

Jen

Dietary Fiber

Fiber....good for lowering cholesterol, good for weight loss, good for improving blood sugar levels, good for digestive health. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for dietary fiber is 25-35 grams/day. Americans get an average of 12 grams/day. We are horrible about this. Why? Well, you'll find fiber in carbohydrates (pasta, bread, rice, oats, fruits, vegetables, etc.) that have not been processed or refined. For example, white rice is a refined product. Brown rice is not. Foods with white flour are refined b/c the flour is refined. Foods with whole wheat flour are better b/c they are much less refined. If we got the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables, we'd do much better at getting close to the 25 grams of fiber that is recommended.

Bios Life Slim has 3 grams of fiber per serving so it gives you an extra push towards the 25. You still have to make good food choices.

Later, Jen

Rising Food Costs

With rising food costs, I thought you might be interested in the following website:
http://www.grocerycouponguide.com/articles/organic-coupons-natural-food-coupons/

Please share any websites you know of (or any information) about cutting food costs. I'm especially interested in hearing from those of you that garden. I'll continue to share information as I come across it.

Thanks,

Jen

Slim and Vacation

I went to Yellowstone with my family - it was fun, full of geysers, buffalo, elk and moose (a baby moose too!)

Anyway, I missed taking Slim 3 times in about 9 days and I stayed the same weight. I'm figuring this is good because we drove (and sat) a lot and usually I gain weight on trips unless it is a backpacking trip.

Hope everyone is having a great summer - J

Fat Folds

Ha! Fat folds, don't you love em? No one really feels them but you - the leg rub as you walk or the fold that actually gets in the way when you lean forward. Or how about the fat itch? Call me crazy but fat itches sometimes....or you don't even have to touch the fold, it's there!

Seriously though, that extra fat around the waist is not a good thing. Leads to insulin resistance, some say metabolic syndrome, which can lead to diabetes. Diabetes affects 7% of the US population.......and a child born today has a 50% chance of developing diabetes. That is what scares the heck out of me. Unless we do something quick, gosh - I can't imagine the status of healthcare in 20-30 years.

So, to prevent diabetes - lose weight, exercise (invisible insulin - I'll talk more later about this) and eat right. Eat right (quick summation) = complex carbohydrates, lean protein and heart healthy fats. More about that later too. Feel free to email any questions you might have.

J

My Success

Well, I've been taking Slim about 6 weeks and I've lost 6 lbs and 8 inches. I'm bloated (yay!) so I figure things will look even better in a couple of days. Oh yea, I have PCOS -so weight loss doesn't come so easy (craving carbs and depression does though). So, I'm pleased. Someone told me, you don't even need to lose weight but I feel the fat - you know, the fat folds. It's there, I'm 5'6 and 1/2 (don't forget the 1/2) so I carry it pretty well.

The Food Family

Do we all belong? How many of you know people that only eat food for nourishment (energy)? I know a couple - but really only that. You ask, "what do you feel like eating?" They answer, "I don't care". (they usually have a hollow leg)



The Food Family - to be a member you must:

• Think of food at least 60% of your day


• Eat one meal only to think about the next


• Become disappointed when you don't have anything yummy to eat


• Have a hard time deciding where to eat b/c there are soooo many good restaurants to choose from


• Have dieted at least 20 times


• Would rather die than diet


• Eat for any emotion (bored = food, stressed = food, sad = food)

You get the point. Slim has helped me with my food cravings, has helped me lose weight but most importantly is helping many others do the same. No, it's not the answer to everything but it makes all those hard lifestyle changes so much easier. Weight loss is possible? You realize that and then you start to think about choosing healthier foods, you start exercising because you feel better......all those negative behaviors turn into positive ones and the ball starts rolling.

How Bios Life Slim works

So, the news is out....Slim works by increasing the contents of the intestine by 7x which in turn (over time) lowers leptin levels which causes weight loss. The satiety is amazing so it's nice to know exactly how it works. I've noticed that I'm not inclined to finish my plate AND my snacking and continous thoughts about food have decreased significantly.

Besides weight loss, slim will improve your cholesterol and blood sugars. It's recommended that you weigh and measure before you start taking Slim because results happen quickly. As a dietitian I think it is nice that the emphasis is placed on measurement because sometimes people work real hard and don't see any change in their weight while they can see the width of their waist get smaller. And ask anyone - would you rather go down in your dress/pant size or lose 4 lbs? Most would like to lose the dress/pant size.

Welcome

Hello...I am a Registered Dietitian (call me a foodie) and Certified Diabetes Educator. I have been using and recommending the new Bios Life Slim. So far, I love the results and so do my family, friends and clients that are using it. Anyway, I'm afraid I'm annoyingly enthusiastic about it - but I can't help it. I've helped people lose weight and I know it takes an incredible amount of effort so I appreciate ANYTHING (that's legal and safe, that is) that helps people lose weight. So many become frustrated with slow or no results and give up. So...I continue to be more hopeful about this safe fiber/nutrient drink mix that some are calling magic powder. I live in New Mexico, love it (except for the freakin' wind) and have a wonderful husband and two boys. Ask if you want to know more.