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I’m very excited that May is finally here! With the great spring weather upon us many people are looking to get in top shape for the summer season. Often when people start a weight management program, they look to increase their protein and vegetable consumption but also decrease their carb consumption. Most people aren’t aware of the many benefits healthy grains “carbs” are to long term healthy weight management. Equally important to getting your body into peak condition is being aware of how well your digestive system is functioning, how well is it extracting the nutrients from the foods we are eating. One of the important aspects to a healthy functioning digestive system is having a healthy bacteria flora. Yes, we have live bacteria in our gut to help with a whole host of functions including digestion. Prebiotics is a relatively
new area growing in popularity as they have been shown to help the natural bacteria in our system. The information below expands on these topics in greater details providing some valuable insights into healthy grains and how to improve our digestive functioning.
To your health,
Anne Bodak Smith B.S., D.C.
Chief Science Officer
EvolvHealth, LLC
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Organic Grains
Often it’s difficult to get abundant whole organic grains into our diet and the information is sometimes confusing when it comes to consuming carbohydrates. Take a look at this link that specifically discusses how switching to a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates could help to reduce inflammation in overweight and obese people according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition. Click here to learn more.
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Prebiotics
What are they and why do I need them? Many people may have heard of probiotics, the beneficial microorganisms that supports health. The breakdown of the word “Probiotic” translates to “for life”. Prebiotics, on the other hand, serve as food for probiotics, which in turns promotes a healthy flora in our digestive tract. In addition to promoting a healthy gastrointestinal tract and reducing constipation, inulin can stimulate your bone health by enhancing calcium absorption, and lower the risk of atherosclerosis by decreasing blood triglyceride levels. http://www.ias.ac.in/jbiosci/dec2002/703.pdf Chicory root is an herb that has the highest prebiotic fiber content by weight.
Our Wellness Wednesday calls in May will be on May 9 and May 23 where I will be joined by other health professionals for an overview of the new product we are introducing on May 19 at the Evolv Regional Events. I invite you all to listen to these informative calls.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT
U.S./LATAM: 712-338-8186 Pin: 965055#
Canada: 619-399-3099 Pin: 965055#
FDA disclaimer: These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. EvolvHealth products are not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent disease.
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Healthy Skepticism
by Rob DeBoer
As a former college football and baseball player at the University of South Carolina and a 15 year veteran in the personal training and athlete training space, to say I was an industry skeptic was an understatement. In fact, it's my opinion that skepticism should be an inherent trait for any reputable trainer. So when a trusted friend first shared with me the cPRIME technology from EvolvHealth and the potential benefits, not only was I skeptical and close-minded, I was downright demeaning. Despite the non-threatening "try it before you buy it" offer, I was so full of pride (as most of us trainers are) that without even trying the product, my decision had already been made--cPRIME was just another gimmick for gullible people willing to try anything. Well, I have been wearing and sharing the cPRIME technology ever since. My wife won't take it off, my 78 year old father
swears by it, my 15 year old athlete won't compete without it and the stories go on and on.
So why the change of heart? It was actually a change of mind. So often in the health and fitness industry, we become close minded to anything that we don't understand or can't fully explain. The truth is--that approach is really a dis-service to our clientele. That doesn't mean we throw caution into the wind and try anything, but it does mean we should open up our minds and weigh the evidence when it comes to health and wellness products that can add value to people's lives. So what evidence did I weigh with cPRIME as there are many products out there making the same or similar claims? Click read more below to find out.
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May 9th Wellness Call
EvolvHealth's Chief Science Officer Dr. Anne Bodak Smith B.S., D.C. will be joined by other health professionals on the May 9th Wednesday Wellness call for a sneak peak at the Evolv product being launched on May 19th!
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT
U.S.: 712-338-8186 Pin: 965055#
Canada: 619-399-3099 Pin: 965055#
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May 23rd Wellness Call
EvolvHealth's Chief Science Officer Dr. Anne Bodak Smith B.S., D.C. will be joined by other health professionals on the May 23rd Wednesday Wellness call to review all of the exciting information about the Evolv product being launched on May 19th!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
9PM ET, 8PM CT, 7PM MT, 6PM PT
U.S.: 712-338-8186 Pin: 965055#
Canada: 619-399-3099 Pin: 965055#
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These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. EvolvHealth products are not intended to treat, cure, diagnos, or prevent disease.
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