Grace’s Blog

The USDA Dietary Guidelines 2010 are just out (Yes, I know its 2011, but these are US government guidelines).

And the Food Guide Pyramid is officially dead! In the future it will only be available to nutrition
educators.

The problem was almost nobody followed the Food Guide Pyramid plan. No more than 5% of Americans actually ate that way on a regular basis.

Less than 50% of what we ate in 2003 were sit down meals at home – the kind you might eat off of a plate.

The unfortunate truth is that more of the foods we eat at home are eaten out of a bag or box rather than from a plate.  However, not all is lost! If you are serious about improving your diet the new USDA web site (www.ChooseMyPlate.gov) is a great resource.

And if you are really, really serious about your health, using nutritional supplements is a must!

Here are six reasons to supplement your diet.

**We are nutritionally under-educated.  Even though most Americans can choose from a great abundance and variety of foods, lack of knowledge in selecting and preparing foods is a major cause of poor diets.

**Americans eat for taste, not nutrition.  Food habits are deeply established on memory, taste and other factors not related to nutrition.

**The price of poor dieting is high.  More and more of Americans are trying to look slim and trim, but 68% are overweight or obese. Obesity now costs over $270 Billion a year.

**Modern living affects the need for nutrients. We have little time to plan good meals and even less time to eat.

**Nutritional needs are as individual as fingerprints.  Many changing factors determine our need for certain nutrients: age, gender, occupation and environment are but a few.

Stop gambling with your health.  Your body is talking to you.  Learn what it is saying by reviewing your wellness profile HERE.

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What price would you pay for good health?  This is my friend’s story.

I met Donna 37 years ago when we were both introduced to Shaklee through a mutual friend.  We became very good friends through the years.  She became a Shaklee Business Leader and enjoyed what Shaklee offered.  When her then son-in-law started a business, she began helping him and her Shaklee business suffered, until she finally gave it up.

When Shaklee introduced Vivix just over a year ago, I encouraged Donna to give it a try. I told her all the things it would do. She would laugh and tell me, “Yeah, that’s what everyone says.”  This is her story:

I was living a stress filled life 12 years ago and didn’t realize I was falling apart.  I wasn’t using my Shaklee Supplements and taking care of myself.

Five years ago this October 2009, I had a heart attack after learning of the death of my granddaughter.  I was told by my doctor if I hadn’t been fairly healthy, I would not have survived. 

Not long after the heart attack, I had a hysterectomy.  When my friend Grace called to tell me about Vivix, I was very skeptical.  Finally after several months of her telling me how good it was and it was anti-aging, that got my attention.  I finally agreed to try it in Feb. of 2009. I decided I would give it 3 months.  I also decided to do the whole Rx for a Healthier Life program, which is Vivix, Vitalizer, NutriFeron and Cinch shakes.

I started noticing a difference within a couple of weeks. Before Rx for a Healthier Life, these are the problems I was experiencing:  I had bursitis in my hip, restless leg syndrome, dry eyes, dry skin, blood in my urine, constipation, nose bleeds and no energy.  I was depressed, sad, non-thinking and weak.  I wouldn’t hear what was being said around me. I had brown spots on my face.

Since starting on the Rx for a Healthier Life, these symptoms are gone. The spots on my face are fading and are really light.   I have more strength and the weakness is gone.  I have more confidence and more energy. I don’t hurt getting up and down, even after working an 8 hour shift at Walmart.  My psychologist noticed drastic improvement in my mental health.  I was on drugs for depression, heart health and pain.  I don’t use them or need them anymore. 

Instead of trying it for 3 months, I have become a lifer.  I will not give up my Shaklee Supplements again.  Just as we feed our body everyday, we need supplements everyday.  One meal a week will not suffice. Neither will eating the supplements once in a while suffice.  Nutrients are used up continually.  I am so thankful I made the decision to use Shaklee again.

Donna G.….Tucson, AZ.

I too, am thankful Donna started using the products again.  I think she would pay any price to be healthy. She is a dear friend.  Helping her is a joy.

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My Mother passed away September 1, 2008 at the age of 89.  She lived a long life and was a wise woman in many ways.

When Mother would visit her doctor he would sometimes say something like this, “Because of your age, you should be on this drug.”

My mother would read the side effects and say, “Why would anyone want to take this?  I’ll go home and take some more of my good supplements.”  And she would.

My Dad will soon turn 96.  He lives at home and does not take prescription drugs.

I recently came in contact with GWEN OLSEN, a courageous woman. Click on her name to get to her web site and watch her videos.

She has granted me permission to post her information.  I appreciate her willingness to come forward to tell her story and allow me to share it. 

It has long been my belief that as a country we are over-drugged, over-fed and under nourished.

 Think of a vehicle.  What does it run on?  Most likely it is gas or diesel.

What would happen if someone put milk, water or juice into the fuel tank?

There would be one big mess and the vehicle would not function at all!

What about your body?

Your body was made to run on water and nutritious foods.  When foreign matter is put into it, how long and how well do you think it will run?

 Amazingly, our bodies are very resilient.  They are very forgiving to the abuse inflicted on them.  But eventually they will break down and stop functioning.

How much better off would they be if they were treated as a fine piece of machinery instead of being taken for granted?

Have you watched or read the ads for the drugs on the market?  Have you listened to the side effects?  The cures sound worse than the disease!

 The person that lives within the body is the person responsible for its health.  Only one body is issued to each person. 

Yes, there are times when drugs are necessary and even essential, but for the rest of your life??

Get educated, take responsibility for the health of your body.  Make your life count.  Help those you love.

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