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Keeping Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 17: Riverbend Ranch Beef Sticks

I believe in a high protein diet with healthy snacks and I’ve found one in these beef sticks. Riverbend Ranch® Beef Sticks are crafted from premium, ranch-raised U.S. beef with no added sugar and 10g of protein to deliver the bold, natural flavor I want to fuel my day.

Riverbend Ranch Beef Sticks make the perfect protein-packed snack, whether I’m hitting the trails, tackling my busy schedule, or just needing a quick bite to keep hunger at bay. There are never ever any hormones or antibiotics in these sticks.

The nice thing is at $9.95 for six sticks or $1.65 each, they are more affordable than Chomps at Costco.

Are You “Under Muscled”?

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Muscle mass peaks in our 30s and then starts a long, slow decline. Muscle loss, also called Sarcopenia, affects more than 45% of older Americans, especially women.

The good news: No matter your age, you can take steps to maximize your strength. Resistance training is key, but equally important, is eating adequate amounts of protein. If we don’t eat enough protein, we’re missing half of the equation.

As we age, the goal is to consume protein from food at a faster rate than our body is breaking it down. When you add in resistance training, this will help maintain muscle mass. But how much protein should we consume?

The National Academy of Science recommend a minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. That’s about 0.36 grams of protein multiplied by your weight in pounds. That means a person who weighs 150 pounds should consume at least 54 grams of protein a day.

But many experts say more is optimal. As we age, protein needs to increase—and if you are exercising a lot—which is the way to build new muscle — you may benefit from even more. Some sports medicine experts recommend 115 grams of protein for a 150 pound person.

Staying Merry & Bright

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Day 14: Sustain Electrolytes

Because my family runs at supersonic speed. Between holiday activities, shopping, the gym, and sports, we sweat a lot. I know that staying hydrated during physical activity is crucial.

When we body sweat, we actually lose more than just water; electrolytes are also lost. Electrolytes are essential minerals. Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Keeping well-hydrated improves my sleep quality, cognition, and mood, but is especially important to sustain physical activity especially during the holidays. We can’t let Santa down!

Packed with essential vitamins, like Vitamins C and E antioxidant support that helps prevent sore muscles, and Vitamin B12 and Riboflavin for energy and cellular support.

No artificial colors.

$12.99 for twenty packets which amounts to $0.64 per 16 ounce bottle.

Keeping Your Holidays Merry and Bright

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Day 10: Proflex Protein

Did you know that not all protein powders are built the same?
That’s why I choose to rebuild and recover with high-performance Proflex Pro whey protein shakes. Just because it’s the holiday season doesn’t mean my workout time goes away, I still need to keep my muscles strong and healthy so I can carry all those packages and lug all of the decorations from the attic.

I love that this vanilla shake mix packs 30 grams of protein and 6.5 grams of BCAAs in each serving for superior muscle tissue growth and faster recovery. It also comes in chocolate. I like to drink one as a snack on busy days especially after my workouts since it offers maximum recovery and muscle building.

$32.00 – $35.79

A Word About Garlic

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Garlic has been a staple in natural medicine for thousands of years, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. Gravediggers in 18th century France crushed it in wine to fight off the plague.

Also soldiers were given garlic during both WWI and WWII to prevent gangrene. It was used as an antiseptic, applying to wounds because they thought it prevented infection.

Lab results show that garlic contains compounds that help kill cancerous cells. The Iowa Women’s Health Study researched 41,000 middle-aged women who consumed garlic regularly. The result? They were found to have a 35% lower risk of colon cancer than their counterparts who did not consume garlic.

There are several studies that connect consuming raw garlic to a reduced risk of some specific cancers:

  • Eating it twice/week appeared to lower odds of liver cancer
  • Eating it more than twice/week appeared to lower the risk of lung cancer
  • Eating it once/week was associated with lower odds of esophageal cancer in smokers and drinkers

TIPS:

  • A garlic press can be one of your best friends in the kitchen. Savvy chefs just use the side of a knife with pressure.
  • Roast garlic with your veggies in the oven to saturate them with avor.
  • Add crushed garlic to salad dressing and sauces.
  • One surprise use for garlic: combine with honey and vinegar to make a healthy tonic

Making Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 9: Vitality for Life Vigor FT

Time weighs heavily on men’s vitality. Beginning as early as age 30, men’s testosterone levels naturally begin to decline. With those steady declines come a host of side effects that can negatively affect men’s overall quality of life. Because the toxins we are all exposed to daily are lowering our testosterone levels…yes, women need it too.

 Testosterone levels have an impact in nearly every aspect of men’s lives—including energy levels, strength, endurance, lean body mass, libido, arousal, and more. These natural ingredients were carefully selected for their proven abilities to help testosterone levels.
In short, he’ll feel stronger, more energized and more confident.
Guess who’s getting this in his stocking this Christmas?

$29.99

Keeping the Holidays Merry & Bright

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Day 8: Vitality for Life Collagen Boost

I mix it in with my coffee, smoothie, protein drink, or any drink to give my beverage and my hectic day a boost!

Stress, rushing around, lack of sleep and holiday plans can take a toll on your skin and body. Because beauty begins at the cellar level and not all collagen is created equal, I add Collagen Boost to my busy routine.
Collagen Boost helps reduce the appearance of my fine lines and wrinkles by visibly improving skin elasticity and tone. It even helps decrease the appearance of cellulite. The added ceramides provide improved skin hydration and support for healthy skin barrier function.
Collagen’s critical impact on multiple systems of your body makes it an essential building block of healthy bones, joints, and skin. It’s formulated to support my body’s collagen production to help me look and feel young.
It is a powerful daily collagen drink supplement that’s been proven to boost my body’s collagen production, helping me look and feel young!

$39.89


Are You A Diet Soda Drinker?

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Many people justify drinking diet soda because the sugar has been removed, thinking it’s a healthier option.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 20% of Americans drink diet soda on a regular basis.

But did you know that it is still considered an ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD? It’s because of the manufacturing process and ingredients like additives and artificial sweeteners.

So what? Well, research links ultra-processed foods to an acceleration in biological again and a 10% increase in mortality risk. In fact, one study reported a link between ultra processed food consumption and 32 negative health issues, including asthma, high blood pressure, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, sleep disorders, anxiety and Crohn’s disease.

But get this: In another study, 90% of the women who switched to water reached remission for their Type II Diabetes. 

  1. Study participants were randomly grouped to either one group that continued to drink diet soda five times per week after their lunch, and another group that substituted their usual diet soda with water.
  2. During the study, participants were also provided with a six-month weight loss intervention, followed by a 12-month weight maintenance program.
  3. At the 18 month follow-up, researchers found that participants in the water group experienced a much larger average weight loss when compared to the diet soda group.

Additionally, 90% of study participants in the water group reached type 2 diabetes remission, compared to only 45% in the diet soda group.

Might be worth the switch!

Can I Slow Down The Aging Process?

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Yes, you can.

Telomeres are the protective caps, located at the ends of chromosomes. They play a critical role when it comes to healthy aging.

But what can we do to extend those telomeres?

  • One study found that daily vitamin D supplemen-tation helps to minimize the shortening of telomeres, which happens as people get older, and thus may protect against diseases tied to age and biological aging.
  • The data suggested that vitamin D’s effects on a cellular level would be equal to a three-year decrease in aging.

Always request your Vitamin D labs so you can keep an eye on this important marker.
Your goal?
Always over 50 and ideally over 60 and beyond!

Making Holidays Merry and Bright

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Day 3: Healthy Simply Fit Baking Mixes

I like a lot of protein in my house and I need quick, healthy meals—breakfast included.
I use this mix for pancakes and waffles. Think Kodiak Cakes, but better. Simply Fit baking mixes offer 15 grams of protein, are gluten free, sugar free and have become a family favorite. I even make them ahead and freeze them for an even quicker breakfast when I’m in a hurry. I warm up the frozen Pancakes for one minute in the microwave and I pop the waffles in the toaster add a little butter and /or syrup and a healthy breakfast is ready to get me through my holiday errands,

By the way, Simply Fit also makes Muffin mixes and Double Chocolate Brownie mix too.
$17.99 for 23.5 ounce bag.