For those who are gluten intolerant I have something for you. USANA’s RESET Gluten-Free Transform Kit†
contains over a month’s supply of everything needed to help transform
your body for a healthier, happier you. Following the 5-Day Jumpstart
Phase of USANA’s RESET™ weight-management program, the Transform Phase
will help you achieve your goal weight. All foods included in this kit
are made with a gluten-free, low-glycemic formula, designed to deliver
sustained energy and control hunger, giving your body what it needs to
lose weight. This program will not only help you shed pounds, it will
help you make positive changes to your overall lifestyle and keep weight
off for good.* I also have the delicious vegan Go Nuts n Berries bars from USANA if chocolate or peanut butter is not your thing that comes separately.
How To Order
I offering a discount for a limited time only. The Summer Slimdown 30 Day Challenge begins in July! Write me here about how you can participate or order your Gluten Free Transformation kit by going to my website. Look under Diet & Energy here
Go Nuts N Berries
Health Basics
Helps control hunger and the stress of dieting
Boosts metabolism and helps with energy
Provides gluten-free, balanced nutrition and all you need for weight-loss success
Contains low-glycemic ingredients to control carbohydrate cravings
One of the healthiest and most balanced weight-loss programs in the market
RESET Gluten-Free Transform Kit Includes
USANA® Essentials™ Green
Rev3 Energy Surge Pack (28pk)
Nutrimeal, Chocolate Whey (3)
Nutrimeal, French Vanilla (3)
Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bars (1 box)
Chocolate Fusion Nutrition Bars (1 box)
You may also want to try the Vegan Go Nuts N Berries bar. It's delicious and packed with Omega 3's! Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cranberries, raisins and more good stuff held together with brown rice syrup. GMO free.
†For
our customers sensitive to gluten: No gluten-containing ingredients are
used in this pack. However, USANA Foods are produced in a facility that
manufactures other products that do use wheat. *It
is suggested that you take these products to your physician and secure
his or her advice if you intend to change your diet, begin an exercise
program, are pregnant or lactating, have allergies, are taking
medications, or are under the care of a physician. The components of the
USANA Gluten-Free RESET Transform Kit are FOODS, not DRUGS. As
with any health or fitness program, a sensible eating plan and regular
exercise are required in order to achieve long-term weight loss results.
Results will var
Digestive Health and Skin Care with Dr. Susan Kleiner
On Wednesday February 21, 2013 I was privy to a webinar hosted by USANA Health Sciences that featured a talk on Digestive Health and Skin Care by Dr. Susan Kleiner who has an impressive set of initials next to her name. She holds a Phd, is a Registered Dietician, Fellow of International Sports Science, a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and CNS. This a person who loves what they do and works as a consultant with Olympic and elite athletes to help them get and stay on track in their nutritional and performance needs. She is a Silver Director with Usana Health Sciences.
In a metaphor I have not been able to shirk for days, Dr. Kleiner began her illustrative talk explaining that digestion for the human being actually begins in the mouth and continues via "one long tube". She made a strong case that humans are essentially one long tube encased by the skin which acts as a passage way from the outside environment to the inner one. While it was a bit odd thinking of myself in that way, there was no denying that my awareness of my own gastro intestinal digestive tract became heightend this past week. Science can certainly be good for a kind of detachment from identification with the body in the way it picks systems apart.
Complexity of Absorption
There are at least 9 different enzymes manufactured by the body to digest our foods which can be divided into carbs, proteins, fats, dairy and nucleic acids. The sites of release for these enzymes are the mouth, the small intestine and the stomach. Some of these enzymes like lactase are released upon demand. In other words, your body will manufacture enzymes as needed which can explain when introducing a new food into your system why it can feel uncomfortable at first. A period of adjustment is needed to let the "manufacturing plant" know they need to get on the ball and supply that specific enzyme designed to break down a particular food. The majority of digestion is
accomplished before food enters the duodenum or at least should if you have spent an adequate amount of time chewing your food properly. While "wolfing" down your food down may occur from time to time, it's important to remember that we are not wolves thus we need to chew our food well so as not to suffer from indigestion.
The Landscape of the Body
Looking at these photographs was similar to looking at an internal version of the the Grand Canyon I visited a few years ago. It is indeed a complex landscape with it's own version of jagged terrain. The lumen or the intestinal wall is not flat and is made up of
innumerable villi and micro villi. It looks something like peaks and
valleys with a textured surface with microscopic and subscopic
hairs. The food you eat passes along and through all this surface area
of the gasto intestinal tract that is exposed to the outside environment
via the mouth and the skin. It's easy to see why eating adequate
amounts of fiber, fruits and vegetables is so very important as food can
easily get left behind to lodge and rot in any of this expansive surface!
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
This is why the purity, potency, and disintegration of any supplement (or food
item for that matter) is so very important. Kleiner pointed out that
NSF certification, WADA approval and peer reviewed published research
papers within the scientific community are critical tools the consumer
can use to make sure what you are putting in your body is up to elite
athlete standards. It serves as a bar to measure against the run of the
mill products that do not pass muster. It was interesting to note that USANA supplements dissolve in water as opposed to vinegar within 35 minutes. This reflects the reality that the average person's digestive system is so weak in terms of acidic production that it is required that supplements be highly bio available.
So What Does This Have to Healthy With Skin? It's Probiotics
Dr. Kleiner pointed out that we don't want to be absorbing contaminants
but with so many of us living in urban areas what can be done? Probiotics work together with our immune system and probiotic cells are most heavily concentrated in the gut. They provide anti fungal, anti viral and anti bacterial protection, forming a physical barrier to hinder the invasion of yeasts and bacteria. Probiotic cells also share their genes with our digestive tract as they have a symbiotic relationship. Eating probiotic foods such as kimchee, pickled products, whole probiotic yoghurts help keep the healthy bacteria in balance. According to Kleiner, the two strains of cultures found in USANA probiotics have proven to be the most efficacious in study after study. So while it may look impressive to have several cultures in a probiotic, this doesn't mean that they are actually doing you much good. Inuline is important and found in Fibergy plus. Flax seeds are a good source of inuline and she recommends 1 to 2 tablespoons daily.
For Dr. Kleiner using USANA's Probiotic is a "non - negotiable" item for her patients and recommends it be taken every other day. It can be taken in water or in food although the temperature of the food should not be hot to preserve the beneficial properties of the strains. Grueling travel, hotel stays, variances in food quality and water can make a person uncomfortable and not feeling their best while on the road. The probiotics boosts the bodies ability to not only digest but keep a healthy balance of "bad" and "good" probiotics in the GI tract. If a person is experiencing bloating or gas the Digestive Enzyme is recommended. If fiber is an issue the Fibergy Plus is an excellent product because it provides the bulk the body needs in the form of insoluble fiber, and choline, a B vitamin essential as a neuro - transmitter. Every time you move or have a thought, choline or the lack of it, plays a role. Although I am not an egg eater myself, Dr. Kleiner pointed out that the idea that egg yolks contribute to high cholesterol is a fallacy and that as a nation we suffer from a choline deficiency by - 50%. This is an interesting observation given the increased statistics for Alzheimers and the amont of egg yolks dumped down the drain. Soy lecithin is another way to get adequate amounts of choline in the diet to insure that your noggin and motor skills function optimally. Choline also helps move nutrients into the cells and toxins or waste matter out.
MyHealthpak Beauty Edition and Sense Skin Care
In conclusion, Dr. Kleiner recommends Usana's MyHealthpak Beauty Edition and the Sense Skin care line for strong hair, nails, vision and healthy skin. The MyHealthpak Beauty Edition contains;
- Procosa a non- animal based version of chondontrin which is an anti -
inflammatory and important for skin health
- CoQ 100 important for maintaining metabolic function as we age
- Visionex for healthy eyes - the highest concentration of lutein is in the eye Adequate amounts help prevent macular degeneration and
loss of vision
- Proflavanol C 200- A hybrid formula patented by USANA that provides the cells with optimal bioflavanoids and C for the skin which has many demands placed upon it and has a high cell turnover.
- The topical nutrition that Sense skin care provides in the form of DSR
technology, Regenisomes, Proflavanol - T, Proteo - C help repair the skin.
The packaging is designed to not attract bacteria that can turn into
inflammation or acne. Tips: Be sure to eat High Fiber foods daily such as carrots,winter
squash, dates, tomatoes, romaine, Bibb or Boston lettuce, whole grains
and cereals, fresh fruit with skin on it like apples, pears, fruit juices with the pulp, cabbage, yams and sweet potatoes. Feeding your skin with foods rich in anti oxidants such
as almonds, dark chocolate, tomatoes, and rich in omega 3
fatty acids are a must. And don't forget the pickles!
