Nutrition Guide

Not so long ago, on advice from a naturopath, I tried a low GI muesli with almond milk for breakfast. Supposedly healthy right? For the next few hours I felt like I was fighting to stop from drowning. My emotions dived to their darkest depths they had in many years. Had I not been aware of what I was normally like in the morning (when not having cereal for breakfast) I would have been ready to crawl into bed to hide for days, or worse… Thankfully the feeling passed by midday and I was back to my normal self.

When I have cereal for breakfast it makes me depressed. How come the Doctor doesn’t know to tell me that? I haven’t had cereal for breakfast for over 6 years. Not porridge, not low GI muesli, not flakes, biscuits or bubbles. Only 3 generations ago there was no such thing as a breakfast cereal but now most people can’t imagine what you would have for breakfast if you couldn’t have something in a bowl with a white liquid on it.

I am not suggesting that everyone skips cereal for breakfast (although I could probably justify it). The important thing is to find out what works for you. Some people do better starting the day with protein, some with carbohydrates. Try something different for a few days and see if your depression lifts.

You may notice the difference immediately and never want to go back. Make a note to check in with yourself through out the morning. Make an appointment in your calendar or set the alarm on your watch to remind you to see how your doing. Also, ask people who you spend time with in the morning to notice if you seem different as well.

So what can you eat instead of cereal for breakfast? Many cultures around the world do not have cereal for breakfast. Instead they have something to eat that would eat at any other time of the day. For example, left overs from the night before, baked beans, steamed broccoli, tuna salad, tofu and leafy greens, even an omelette that includes vegetables. And no, two pieces of raison toast or a blueberry muffin are not good substitutes. We’re aiming for good protein sources.

What about asking friends for ideas? Do you know anyone from non-western backgrounds? If so, ask them what they have for breakfast - many cultures around the world don’t have breakfast out of a box so there must be answers out there.

But what about the time it takes to prepare something other than cereal for breakfast? For the 9-5 lifestyle, being able to throw something in a bowl put white liquid on it and then bolt out the door saves time in the mornings. My question is: How important is your health to you? Ok I’ll stop preaching from on high. Time is a consideration in the mornings and I imagine that having to come up for something for children as well only adds to the pressure. What about a large pan of scrambled eggs, a saucepan of beans, or a large salad with left over sausages?

What about the additional cost? Cereal is cheap but you get what you pay for. Are you currently paying for depression medication? If you can reduce or eliminate your medication by changing what you eat for breakfast then you will have freed up some money to buy quality food instead.

If you have a protein breakfast, what about calcium from milk? So, the dairy industry has you convinced that you can’t get enough calcium from other sources, eh? If you want to try the experiment of not having cereal for breakfast for a few days, have it for you last meal of the day instead. I know it might feel like your back in college and have nothing else to eat but if you do well with higher protein in the mornings you will probably also do well with higher carbs at night. Try it and see - the kids will love the novelty.

Remember, its about finding out what works for you. We all have different metabolic types that require different ratios of proteins and carbohydrates at different times of the day. By varying our diet and noticing the difference in how we feel we can work out what is just right for each of us.

Rod Sherwin is an EFT Practitioner and runs Tap4Health in Melbourne, Australia. Rod has over 6 years of studying advanced health technologies such as Emotional Freedom Techniques(EFT), Metabolic Typing, and NLP. He has worked with Anthony Robbins in a leadership capacity all over the world and enjoys building the fires that people walk on to transform fear into power. Click here to see a recent television interview with Rod.

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Many health and wellness oriented people today are asking about transfer factor, because these days it is more important
than every to build up the strength of your immune system.
One of the most powerful forces in the realm of transferring and ensuring optimal health, transfer factors have taken their rightful place in the lead of nutritional science.

Broadly speaking, transfer factors are very small molecules which basically transfer immunity information from one entity to another, like between a mother and her child as she is breastfeeding. This is somewhat of an oversimplification of the process, but it will do as an analogy
to help you visualize how it works.

Essentially, the process supports the immune system’s capability for remembering prior invasions, therefore permitting the body to rapidly react to threats of a similiar nature in the present or in the future.
It ultimately educate’s the naive or “ignorant” cells regarding a current or possible threat to the body.

This can greatly improve your immune system’s response time, or at least help to balance it by purposely repressing an over-compensating immune system.

This process can substantially increase your energy level.
This is because Transfer Factor slows down energy drains on your body by considerably increasing the overall effectiveness of your immune system functioning.

As a matter of fact, when it comes to increasing your overall energy levels on a daily basis, your immune system is a major key. An intelligent and quick immune system means less energy drains and thus can help you have more juice for anything in life that you want to achieve.

David Lisonbee figured out that the immune system was really the key to increasing energy and improving your state of health generally.
The bottom line is that when it comes to energy, more is better.

Ryan Joseph is a writer/researcher. For more detail about Transfer Factor Supplements from 4life,
visit http://www.healthyattitudes.com

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In September 2004 Orange County, California published an article
“OC Women are the Healthiest Women in the world.” Location Location. Location. Pretty much is the case for these women. Well not everyone is so fortunate to be raised in or live by a resort town. But no matter where you live you can mimick these important factors.

First and Foremost Vital Secret: is to focus on Exercise. Then of course your multi-daily vitamins, nutritional supplements, pleasure and relaxation. Always walk first, ride your bike second and then if you must thirdly drive your car. It might seem crazy but these women ride their bikes to work to family functions with or without baby in tow. These women are all on sports teams; play volleyball in the sand; softball in the park; rollerblading to lunch. What made this become a reality in California was non other than the “Boardwalk” a 100 mile stretch the pretty much entire coast of the state from Northern to Southern Cal. The Boardwalk is also a favorite spot on the Monopoly Game-Board. Our culture’s game of excitement, and true in fact. What we are seeing across the board, or nation, is a need to help all women reach these awesome health ratings.

If your not so lucky to have a boardwalk, riverwalk or bike trails close by check out the massive new homebuilder locations, communities and websites. These builder’s are going the extra mile and adding or letting The Homeowner’s Association add (vote) on country clubs, swimming pools, running tracks, walk paths, bike trails. They are a growing trend, a very healthy trend. These homebuilder’s actually set aside 5 to 15 acres for this very reason. Everyone needs to get out daily get some sunny Vitamin D (even 5-15 minutes with out sunscreen). It’s time to get your positive endorphins pumpin- they are key to that healthy glow and smile! Exercise is their secret and evey woman should make it a consious effort to go to the lake or recreation areas in your town every week! Play Ball!

Second Vital Secret: Nutrition, is the next biggie, especially in our toxic environments. Multi-vitamins and nutritionals are a number one must to do. It must become a part of your every day life, period. Water. Water. Water. Yes it’s still the best thing for y’all! Our bodies need to replace what the food supply has come up short. Yes organics are helpful, but we all need to take a look at ourselves inside and out. All natural products are the main targets, only target. Vitalize and Energize your body on a daily basis is very key secret to a happy healthy and fullfilling lifestyle.

Third Vital Secret: Pleasure and relaxation is a must! Spoil yourself. Basically invest in yourself. Hit the spa, the tanning salon for a breather. Or just grab a blanket, hit the sand or grass, bring a picnic and most important invite your friends!

Gina Bucci grew up in Newport Beach, California. Check out her website today and feel Awesome Tomorrow! http://www.olivegrapes.usana.com

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