Monday, June 21, 2010

This week in Health and Wellness

Protein with Shaklee



Protein is an absolutely essential part of a healthy diet. It supports the immune system, promotes heart health, is responsible for building muscle, can help maintain normal cholesterol levels, and promotes both prostate and breast tissues health.

Shaklee's line of Energizing Soy Protein is made from the highest quality non-GMO plant-based protein available. With 14 grams of soy protein per serving, Energizing Soy Protein is a complete protein that contains all nine essential amino acids necessary for optimum health. These essential amino acids cannot be manufactured by the body, and so must be obtained from nutritional supplements and consumed.

For those who are looking to lose or control their weight, Shaklee Cinch is another great protein option. Specifically formulated with leucine to help you keep the muscle you have while burning off fat, you can be sure you'll stay full until your next meal. With Shaklee Cinch, 24 grams of protein will keep you feeling full and satisfied – something essential for losing or maintaining weight in a healthy, happy manner.



Shaklee Dish Soap: How it Compares






When it comes to washing the dishes, you want something that will be effective, easy to use, gentle on the earth as well as your hands, and most importantly, will leave your dishes sparkling clean in a short amount of time.

When tested against other name brand "green" dish soaps, Shaklee Dish Wash Concentrate performed twice as well at eliminating grease. Of course, there is the fact that Shaklee comes in a concentrated formula so you can eliminate packaging waste at the same time that you're purchasing and using an eco-friendly cleaner! You actually use less of Shaklee Dish Wash Concentrate to get the job done than other comparable (in terms of safety and earth-friendly ingredients) dish soaps.

It smells fresh, it gets dishes clean, cuts grease more effectively than the competition, and is more efficient in both usage and packaging. I think we've found a winner! Shaklee Dish Soap Concentrate is one way that you can feel good about doing the dishes, and perhaps even find the task more enjoyable


Are You Really Hungry




While it might seem a simple rule to eat when hungry and stop before becoming overfull, many people end up picking up their fork when they are not hungry. Why? There are many potential causes, including:

Force of habit. If you have a schedule that you normally eat on, then you may find yourself feeling hungry at specific times of the day, regardless of whether or not you have eaten or not.

— Smells and colors can trick the brain into believing it is hungry when the body has no need for actual nourishment.

— Are you feeling emotionally hungry for something or unsatisfied in some way? Could it be you are eating to satisfy something you can't actually get from food?

— Certain types of food can actually suppress emotions – sugar has been found to suppress grief and salt has been found to suppress fear. If you're eating a lot of one of those two, it might be time to take a look at what you're not doing while you are busy eating.