What's in That Protein Shake? Healthy Sugars and Why You Need Them

 

 There is a gross misconception about sugars that have been vilified in the media.While it's true that what I like to call industrial sugars are damaging, the naturally occurring ones found in fruits,vegetables and grains are accompanied by a whole host of nutrients. Like anything dealing with the human body and the planet, a deeper look that goes beyond a sound bite is critical to getting the full picture. During a Let's Go Outside! fitness and fun class I co- lead this weekend, a guest had a question and wanted to know if the Dutch Chocolate Nutrimeal protein shake I was distributing "had sugar" in it. What the guest really wanted to know really was I offering something detrimental to everyone's health. The fact is your body and brain require sugars to function. The brain needs it and without it will cease to function properly. Some healthy sugars that you can use around the house are Raw Honey, Amasake, Organic Sugar grown without pesticides or chemicals, Black Strap Molasses, Stevia and Xylitol. As for unhealthy sugars four words: Stay Away from Soda! For young mother's Bernando LaPallo points out that applesauce one of the first foods you give your baby should be unsweetend to avoid setting up your child for diabetes. Add a little ground cinnamon that has a natural sweet taste to it if you like. Adding table sugar to it impedes the ability to enjoy the natural sweetness of the apple, hooks the baby on unhealthy sugars making it be hard for them to eat whole foods later on.

Clearing Up Sugar Confusion  

Oscar Puig, CN  has this to say about the topic:

"Sugars are found in whole foods in the form of simple glucose, fructose and galactose such as those found in dietary carbohydrates like vegetables, fruits and grains. These are classified has monosaccharides. They are easy to digest and fast to get to our blood stream. They are packed with nutrients and beneficial fiber because they come from whole foods. However, our food industry has created non-nourishing natural and artificial sweeteners that can be damaging to the body. The best examples of this would be processed sucrose and high fructose corn syrup (“natural” sweeteners) and sucralose and aspartame (artificial sweeteners). Although naturally-derived, sucrose and high fructose corn syrup present in most processed foods can increase the probability of impaired liver function and fat deposits (fatty liver)..." This article by Puig is very helpful and you can read More here
Getting back to the protein shake in question Dutch Chocolate Nutrimeal contains 17 grams of sugar derived from fructose or fruits. Here is the ingredient list. And one last point the way you will lose weight fastest and sanely is to watch your caloric intake. Nutrimeal is one way you can make sure you are getting all your body requires with only a 240 to 250 calories provided you use water only to make your shake. When you start adding milk and the like you double your caloric intake. Most today are consuming 3000 to 3500 calories per day when it is better to be around 2000 calories per day on average. This unfortunate trend is reflected in the skyrocketing epidemic of diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even cancers North Americans are experiencing in all age brackets. Adding plenty of fiber to your daily regime will also help you feel fuller while keeping your colon clean.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 scoops (60 g)

Servings per Container 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories

230

Calories from Fat

70 % Daily Value*

Total Fat

7g

11%

Saturated Fat 1g

5%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

400mg

17%

Potassium

590mg

17%

Total Carbohydrate

32g

11%

Dietary Fiber 8g

32%

Soluble Fiber 3g

Insoluble Fiber 5g

Sugars 17g

Protein

15g

30%

Vitamin A

15%

•

Vitamin C

25%

Calcium

25%

•

Iron

20%

Vitamin D

35%

•

Vitamin E

20%

Thiamin

30%

•

Riboflavin

35%

Niacin

20%

•

Vitamin B6

30%

Folate

20%

•

Vitamin B12

10%

Phosphorus

40%

•

Iodine

30%

Magnesium

25%

•

Zinc

20%

Copper

20%

•

Manganese

20%

Molybdenum

25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Calories:

2,000

2,500

Total fat

Less than

65g

80g

Sat. fat

Less than

20g

25g

Cholesterol

Less than

300mg

300mg

Sodium

Less than

2,400mg

2,400mg

Potassium

3,500mg

3,500mg

Total Carbohydrate

300g

375g

Dietary Fiber

25g

30g

Protein

50g

65g

Calories per gram: Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Ingredients:

Protein Blend [Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Isolate,

Rice Protein Concentrate], Fructose, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Soy

Fiber, Oat Fiber, Gum Arabic, Cane Fiber, Oligofructose, Potassium Phosphate, Prune

Powder (Prune, Calcium Stearate), Tricalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Citrate, Sodium

Caseinate (a milk derivative), Cellulose Gum, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Soy Lecithin,

Tocopherols (to protect flavor), Silicon Dioxide, Wheat Bran, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Zinc

Gluconate, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Niacinamide (Niacin), Potassium

Iodide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Molybdenum Citrate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Manganese

Citrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid, Copper Gluconate,

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Ferrous Fumarate, Thiamin

Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1).

Contains: soybean, milk, wheat.

Produced on equipment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, sesame, and shellfish.

Schedule of May June Wellness Events with The Living Connection

There are quite a number of fabulous events  we are hosting almost every week beginning Saturday May 4th in McCarren Park through June 6th in Manhattan. Here is a handy schedule for you to keep track of it all.

Saturday, May 4th Let's go Outside! Fitness and Fun in McCarren Park 10:30AM

10:30 am to 12:15 Meetup at Human @ Ease 31 Nassau Ave
Join Intensati instructor Elina LeClaire and Ekayani for some fun cardio with positive affirmations.  Perfect for those ready to lose weight or just get moving. Free. Do Bring water, wear sweats,  bring a warm dry tee shirt to change into.  Take G to Nassau and walk less than two blocks to Human at Ease gym. We'll be out front.

  Saturdays  May 11th, 18th , & 25th  Let's Go Outside Returns! Fitness and Fun in McCarren  Park with Elina LeClaire & Ekayani  Meetup 10:30AM Human @ Ease 31 Nassau Avenue

We'll in front of Human@Ease 31 Nassau Avenue as usual

Smiles all around. We had a wonderful turnout for our first class meetup so we are returning every Saturday in May! There's nothing like  doing cardio outside on a gorgeous spring day near a blossoming tree with happy people. One person commented that McCarren Park "was a workout mecca".  Elina LeClaire guides us through IntenSati leaving us feeling great in mind and body.  Ekayani shares practical knowledge on food as fuel and tips to get the most from your workout to keep you on track, Samples of healthy snacks. Tell your friends. FREE! Wear casual workout attire, workout shoes. Bring water to drink! No yoga mats necessary. Done by 12:15 After class check out the farmers market or head to Urban Rustic for real local food and veggie juices. Yum!

  Sunday May 19 Sleepinar at Unity Church How To Get Better Rest 2:30PM

Join Karina Yanku Healing Arts and Ekayani Chamberlin at Unity Church 70 West 36 Street in Manhattan.  You'll learn Self Massage Techniques for Restorative Sleep, Anti Aging tips for younger skin,  and How To make your home environment sleep friendly!   2:30 to 4pm  $20

 

 

 

Sunday May 26 Nublu Yoga on the Dance Floor with Ekayani & The Tom Glide Space MIDNIGHT

 Decidedly for night owls enjoy late night sounds of bhakti meditation while dancing to the funky goddess of house music at Nublu's late night Sundays for Butch series.
 $10  67 Avenue C (between 4 & 5th streets)  
Special screening on Butch @ 9PM

 Tuesday, June 4 Enjoy a Fresh Pressed Juice at Master Juice with Centenarian Bernando LaPallo

The 112 years young Bernando LaPallo will be talking about the secrets to his longevity at his NYC   Book Preview Lecture and Juice Tasting at Sanctuary Guest Suites with Master Juice providing a complimentary juice to guests. 196a Stanton Street NYC 7PM   $25 Limited Tickets at Eventbrite

Thursday June 6 - Party Like it's 1924, '34 or '44! 

Jazz Age Birthday Party with Author & Living Legend  Bernando LaPallo & The Champagne Riot!

Jazz Age is all the Rage right now in New York so come party with someone who has been there and done that! Meet Bernando in person while enjoying some hot jazz and cool chicks. Jazz Age attire encouraged. The Slipper Room 167 Orchard Street NYC $20 7:30 Doors 8PM Show

Let's Go Outside! Fitness & Fun May 4th McCarren Park

The track at McCarren Park with the Pool to the right

Let's Go Outside - Fitness and Fun in McCarren Park!

It's been a long hard winter with storm after storm and we could all use a life affirming boost during Spring! Join me and instructor Elina LeClaire who will lead us in Intensati®, a nifty mind, body, spirit workout that will get your blood pumping and mood elevated Saturday, May 4th at 10:30AM in McCarren Park! I took a class with Elina at my neighborhood training gym Human @ Ease and really enjoyed myself. Although I may be coming late to the party, I wanted to share this with you because her approach offers a new twist on the same old workout. Why is Intensati®  different? Studies are showing that shouting positive affirmations to yourself (and anyone else within earshot!) while working out leaves you coming back for more. The idea here is to replace the old negative tapes running on repeat in your head with better thoughts. If you are what you eat, you do what you think!  As part of the event, yours truly is going to offer some insights into the easy ways you can take care of your heart and the right fuel to give your body AFTER a work out.  Losing weight may not be what you think! And of course we will have snacks - healthy snacks courtesy of Usana Health Sciences the Nutritional Supplement company that is NSF and ConsumerLabs approved. Afterwards enjoy the McCarren Park Farmers Market overseen by GrowNYC or join me at Urban Rustic our local farm to table deli eatery.

Where Meet us at Human at Ease located at 31 Nassau Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn 11222

Once the group is assembled we''ll walk together two blocks to the track!
What to Bring: Bring water, wear sneakers and dress in your sweats. If you are prone to sweating bringing a dry tee shirt to change into post workout. 

We'll meet here Human @ Ease

How to Get There: Take the G to Nassau. If you are taking the L transfer at Lorimer 1 stop to Nassau. Take Nassau exit. Walk on Nassau towards McCarren Park two blocks. We'll be out front.
Start Time: 10:30AM Yes you can do it!

End Time: 12:15PM See that wasn't so bad was it?

Cost: FREE You can't beat free!

  


Elina LeClaire has a passion for health & wellness, inspirational events, and coaching

people to discover and pursue their dreams.  For over a decade, she has helped challenge, inspire and equip more than 10,000 people through her company Dream Careers.  Since 2010 Elina  has been practicing Intensati® a practice she loves to share as it  has taken her to the next level in pursuing her own dreams. She teaches Wednesdays and Sundays at Human @ Ease in Greenpoint. You will leave class feeling stronger, uplifted and inspired. Elina is enthusiastic about leading you through a transformational workout of mind, body and spirit that will empower you to live a life you love.

Ekayani Chamberlin is a wellness and lifestyle coach based in Greenpoint. She offers True Health Assessments helping clients focus on long term health goals in the areas of weight management, nutrition, sleep and glowing skin.She radiates health and vitality at age 50 and is motivated to assist others in feeling the same way based on the principles optimal nutrition, diet and attitude. She comes from a long line of healers and doctors most notably Bernando LaPallo who is 112 years young, currently working on his second book. Take the True Health Assessment  here

Intensati® is a revolutionary workout developed by Patricia Moreno. Its a fusion of high-energy aerobics, martial arts, yoga, and strength conditioning. Combining spoken affirmations with simple choreography, IntenSati provides a heart-pumping, exhilarating workout that builds physical, mental, and spiritual muscle. It is fitness at the highest efficiency and empowerment.