Pure Protein Complete
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Recently, someone very close to me (I'm going to call him Fred for the sake of anonymity) decided to work a little harder on making good lifestyle choices. That's what this life is about, right?....choosing paths and then experiencing the results of the path taken. This guy had taken the easy road for many years, and had chosen to 'swim downstream with the rest of the fish'. He ate what he liked and exercised some... but only when it was convenient. The years went by and his clothes grew tighter and his energy level declined. Something triggered Fred's desire to change so he went to a gym and enrolled in an intensive class. As part of the intensive class, the instructor advised him to use Product X as part of his fitness/ weight loss program.
I ran into Fred, and he explained to me that he had decided to turn his life around and get back into shape. He showed me Product X..... a fairly standard Protein Supplement.... made with ingredients that immediately gave me a red flag... I'm just going to zero in on two: Soy and Sucralose. |
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Soy is especially problematic simply because it is now nearly always genetically modified (GMO).
Additionally, soy protein isolates are manufactured chemically from defatted soybean meal. The meal is boiled with a caustic alkaline solution which removes the fiber. It is then acid washed resulting in isolated proteins. The protein curds are then soaked in alkaline solution (again) and finally spray-dried at high temperatures. The resulting protein type that has been created (a denatured protein) may actually inhibit the digestion of other good proteins you are eating. These molecules have been associated with digestive problems, pancreatitis, and even pancreatic cancer. YIKES!
Sucralose was another warning flag for me. Don't let that name fool you. This is not a non-caloric sweetener that just happens to be sugar without the weight gain. Nope. This stuff is just as bad as all the other artificial sweeteners on your body and your brain. All artificial sweeteners literally eat tiny holes in your noggin. They are THAT bad. Additionally, a recent study in Australia confirmed that artificial sweeteners actually train your body to have an abnormal response to sugar. The study revealed that in as little as two weeks, these sweeteners actually slows down the body's insulin response and begins to abnormally absorb glucose in the gut and concentrate it in the bloodstream. The result of that little GI sleight of hand?..... a significant increased risk of Type II Diabetes!
Lord have mercy.
Well, I explained both of these things to Fred and suggested that he try Young Living's Pure Protein Complete instead. Pure Protein Complete is an ultra clean protein blend from New Zealand and is certified grass-fed, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and chemical-free. It is prepared with a gentle filtering process that does not denature amino acids while retaining bioactivity. Additionally, it has these added perks:
Friend, there are so many products out there that give the appearance of being healthy because the marketing is focusing on those people who want to stay in shape and/or lose weight. While those are both healthy goals, choose your tools wisely..... No sense working towards achieving better health with a 'broken' tool in your toolbox.
Protein Complete is just one more way that you can earn free points (points = free products) by utilizing your Essential Rewards when you make your Young Living purchases. If you are not already utilizing ER to order your Young Living loot, you are seriously missing out on being blessed. Message me or your nearest leader for more details.
Soy is especially problematic simply because it is now nearly always genetically modified (GMO).
Additionally, soy protein isolates are manufactured chemically from defatted soybean meal. The meal is boiled with a caustic alkaline solution which removes the fiber. It is then acid washed resulting in isolated proteins. The protein curds are then soaked in alkaline solution (again) and finally spray-dried at high temperatures. The resulting protein type that has been created (a denatured protein) may actually inhibit the digestion of other good proteins you are eating. These molecules have been associated with digestive problems, pancreatitis, and even pancreatic cancer. YIKES!
Sucralose was another warning flag for me. Don't let that name fool you. This is not a non-caloric sweetener that just happens to be sugar without the weight gain. Nope. This stuff is just as bad as all the other artificial sweeteners on your body and your brain. All artificial sweeteners literally eat tiny holes in your noggin. They are THAT bad. Additionally, a recent study in Australia confirmed that artificial sweeteners actually train your body to have an abnormal response to sugar. The study revealed that in as little as two weeks, these sweeteners actually slows down the body's insulin response and begins to abnormally absorb glucose in the gut and concentrate it in the bloodstream. The result of that little GI sleight of hand?..... a significant increased risk of Type II Diabetes!
Lord have mercy.
Well, I explained both of these things to Fred and suggested that he try Young Living's Pure Protein Complete instead. Pure Protein Complete is an ultra clean protein blend from New Zealand and is certified grass-fed, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and chemical-free. It is prepared with a gentle filtering process that does not denature amino acids while retaining bioactivity. Additionally, it has these added perks:
- A 5 protein blend: whey, goat whey, pea protein, egg white protein, and organic hemp seed protein (*contains egg and milk derived ingredients)
- Includes a full range of amino acids (20+)
- Beneficial elevATP (ancient peat and apple extract).... supports ATP production, the energy currency of the body... vitally important to body and brain function
- Includes a digestive enzyme complex which also includes the supportive probiotic, Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Provides 25 grams of protein per serving
- Organic evaporated cane juice and stevia as natural sweeteners
- Loaded with B vitamins, Calcium, and Zinc
- Available in Vanilla Spice (my fave!) or Chocolate
- Additionally flavored with organic nutmeg, orange, and Luo han guo fruit extract
- 2 scoops + 8oz of water or your choice of rice, almond, coconut or other milk = delicious meal replacement
- We love to add a few drops of orange oil to our shake for that dreamsicle flavor. Yum!!!
Friend, there are so many products out there that give the appearance of being healthy because the marketing is focusing on those people who want to stay in shape and/or lose weight. While those are both healthy goals, choose your tools wisely..... No sense working towards achieving better health with a 'broken' tool in your toolbox.
Protein Complete is just one more way that you can earn free points (points = free products) by utilizing your Essential Rewards when you make your Young Living purchases. If you are not already utilizing ER to order your Young Living loot, you are seriously missing out on being blessed. Message me or your nearest leader for more details.
What's up with Wheat? Einkorn Explained
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Once again, I get the feeling that the FDA may not be truly invested in our best interests. Glyphosate (the active ingredient of the agri-company Monsanto's Roundup) is currently the subject of massive litigation. Why? It has now been linked as a causative agent to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The World Health Organization's cancer agency has declared glyphosate a probable carcinogen, and many countries have banned the actual chemical. (The United States is not one of them). Basic crackers and cereals have now been found to contain a this chemical. It is fair to say, that most, if not all, non organic wheat products now bear a decent herbicide load. Heaven help us. Ya'll, I cannot emphasize this enough.... our country is in a (lack of) clean food crisis.
I encourage you to buy organic whenever you can. There are reasonably priced organic food available, even at places like Sam's and Costco. |
There is another piece of the grain puzzle tho, and that is gluten. The modernized wheat has been nicknamed 'Franken-wheat' by those who have been following this trend. It is a genetically irradiated monster that bears almost no resemblance to its distant relative, Einkorn wheat. Did you know that the gluten content of ONE SLICE of bread in modern wheat is equivalent to the gluten content of an entire loaf of Einkorn Wheat bread?
Our bodies have not adapted as fast as wheat has changed, and we simply cannot digest this amount of gluten. I truly believe that the combination of glyphosate + modern wheat is largely responsible for the massive uptick in cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac, Gluten sensitivity, and many auto Immune disorders (not to mention the probable cancer connection I mentioned earlier).
Young Living stands in the gap for us at every turn. They see a need, and then they work to fill that need. Years ago, YL founder Gary Young began researching Einkorn wheat, and worked to bring it back as a viable alternative for modern wheat to his Young Living family. I personally love Einkorn wheat products. They have a nutty rich & filling flavor that is not found in modern wheat. If you are completely gluten intolerant, YL also carries a gluten free pancake mix alternative:
If you have struggled with gluten sensitivity, or frankly, any digestive issues in your health walk, you understand the value of eating uncompromised food and removing toxins from your life..... (including the glycosphates). Choices you make at the table can literally change your life. For those who think they have not yet had digestive issues, remember..... once your gut is compromised, it opens up a Pandora's Box of body dysfunctions. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, autoimmune disorders, headaches, brain fog, acne, eczema...... the list goes on and on. Although I do not technically have gut issues, I watch what I eat very closely because I am one of the 1 in 5 who has an autoimmune disorder. I manage mine (interstitial cystitis) simply with diet, and adequate hydration. If you click on the IC link, you'll find that the normal treatment of this condition is neither fun nor pretty. I can easily set my bladder on fire by making consecutive bad choices. I have calmed my bladder situation down considerably by making conscious choices as to what I will expose my body to, and have very few residual IC issues..... UNLESS I 'fall off the wagon' and start making bad choices. The choice is mine to make, and I choose to be healthy instead of allowing my autoimmune disorder define my life.
If you've not utilized Essential Rewards, this is yet another way to clean up your personal world, and get rewarded for doing so..... free products, points to utilize for MORE free products, and discounted shipping. It honestly doesn't get any better than this! And, the longer you are on ER, the better the program gets! And hey....... we gotta eat anyway, so if you normally buy flour, pancake mix, granola, or pasta, simply ditch the questionable stuff and add this to your monthly subscription box! Easy peasy!
Enjoy your day! ..... I'm off to eat a bowl of Einkorn Granola!
Our bodies have not adapted as fast as wheat has changed, and we simply cannot digest this amount of gluten. I truly believe that the combination of glyphosate + modern wheat is largely responsible for the massive uptick in cases of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac, Gluten sensitivity, and many auto Immune disorders (not to mention the probable cancer connection I mentioned earlier).
Young Living stands in the gap for us at every turn. They see a need, and then they work to fill that need. Years ago, YL founder Gary Young began researching Einkorn wheat, and worked to bring it back as a viable alternative for modern wheat to his Young Living family. I personally love Einkorn wheat products. They have a nutty rich & filling flavor that is not found in modern wheat. If you are completely gluten intolerant, YL also carries a gluten free pancake mix alternative:
- Einkorn Rotini Pasta (#5750)
- Einkorn Flour (#5043)
- Einkorn Pancake & Waffle Mix (#5300)
- Einkorn Spaghetti (#5301)
- Gary's Gluten free Pancake and Waffle Mix (#5298)
- Einkorn Granola (#19501)
If you have struggled with gluten sensitivity, or frankly, any digestive issues in your health walk, you understand the value of eating uncompromised food and removing toxins from your life..... (including the glycosphates). Choices you make at the table can literally change your life. For those who think they have not yet had digestive issues, remember..... once your gut is compromised, it opens up a Pandora's Box of body dysfunctions. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, autoimmune disorders, headaches, brain fog, acne, eczema...... the list goes on and on. Although I do not technically have gut issues, I watch what I eat very closely because I am one of the 1 in 5 who has an autoimmune disorder. I manage mine (interstitial cystitis) simply with diet, and adequate hydration. If you click on the IC link, you'll find that the normal treatment of this condition is neither fun nor pretty. I can easily set my bladder on fire by making consecutive bad choices. I have calmed my bladder situation down considerably by making conscious choices as to what I will expose my body to, and have very few residual IC issues..... UNLESS I 'fall off the wagon' and start making bad choices. The choice is mine to make, and I choose to be healthy instead of allowing my autoimmune disorder define my life.
If you've not utilized Essential Rewards, this is yet another way to clean up your personal world, and get rewarded for doing so..... free products, points to utilize for MORE free products, and discounted shipping. It honestly doesn't get any better than this! And, the longer you are on ER, the better the program gets! And hey....... we gotta eat anyway, so if you normally buy flour, pancake mix, granola, or pasta, simply ditch the questionable stuff and add this to your monthly subscription box! Easy peasy!
Enjoy your day! ..... I'm off to eat a bowl of Einkorn Granola!