Live Happier and Healthier Herbally with Herbal Vitamins

April 17, 2013 by

Learn how herbal products can help you live a happier,
healthier life the natural way…
Herbal products have become extremely popular in recent
years. There are herbal supplements, herbal vitamins, herbal weight loss pills,
and even herbal Viagra. Most herbs are geared toward better health and improved
stamina without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications;
however, herbal products should still be used with caution. Let’s take a look
at some of the most popular herbal products and see what each has to offer.
Herbal Weight Loss Products
Probably one of the most popular uses for herbal products is
to enhance weight loss. There are natural appetite suppressors such as Hoodia
and its equivalent extracts, fat burners, nutritional supplements, carb
blockers, laxatives, and other products that can help enhance weight loss if
used correctly. Herbal appetite suppressors can help keep your appetite to a
minimum throughout the day, thus, causing you to eat less than usual.
Nutritional supplements can be taken to replenish your body of much-needed vitamins.
Fat burners can enhance your metabolism and cause it to burn more fat. Tim
Ferriss recommends a natural stack called PAGG. It stands for Policosanol,
Alpha Lipoic Acid, Green Tea Extract, and Garlic. You can buy them all here on
my website or at any www.cvs.com or www.amazon.com. Taking 3 of these (AGG) before each meal, and then the Polycosonal
at night, has your fat cells commit suicide, thus when you go off of your diet,
you would have to create all new cells again vs. if you don’t use the stack,
your fat cells would simply shrink instead of disappear, and this is why most
people gain all the weight back and then some, when they go off of their diet.
Herbal weight loss products are not meant to replace food or
to assist you in starving yourself to lose weight. Instead, they help you
control your portions at each meal and resist the urge to snack in between
meals. Your weight loss rewards can be even greater if you use herbal
supplements along with healthy food choices. I sometimes drink Athletic Greens
between meals for a low calorie/high nutrition filler between meals.
Herbal Energy Vitamins for Mind and Body
You may also benefit physically and mentally by taking herbal
energy vitamins. These help stimulate mind and body to improve your physical
strength and mental state. Some ingredients used in energy herbs include
extracts such as Avena Sativa, Guarana Seed, Panax Ginseng, and many others.
These types of herbal products enable you to exercise more and be more active
while also clearing and sharpening your mind. Again, Athletic Greens gives you
natural energy without the caffeine. It feels like the same energy you would
get from drinking a fresh juice from your juicer, without the mess or the cost
of all of those organic veggies. Because it is made of high-quality, organic
super-foods, your body absorbs all the nutrients, giving you tons of instant energy.
Herbal Vitamins for Men and Women

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A Healthy Breakfast: Not An Impossible Mission

February 5, 2013 by
It’s a trite but true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For most of us, it’s been about 12 hours since our last meal and our bodies need a good refueling. Yet, statistics show that as
many at 50% of us don’t eat breakfast.
We’re too busy. We don’t like breakfast foods. We’re not hungry. We’re trying to lose weight (which is actually counter active by the way). Sad to say, none of those reasons are valid. There are many
healthy breakfasts that can either be bought or made that are fast and even portable, which leads me to…
 
A Healthy Breakfast: Not An Impossible Mission!

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 There’s no law that says you have to eat breakfast foods for breakfast. You legitimately might not feel hungry in the morning, particularly if you aren’t accustomed to eating breakfast. But you should eat something, even if you make a fairly light choice, like fruit and yogurt. Trying to lose weight is the worst excuse of all. Study after study shows that people who skip breakfast end up eating more the rest of the day than people who eat a solid
breakfast every morning.
So how do you get the magical mix of the right nutrients that will give you energy and send you healthfully into your day?
It’s not that hard, really. Spend a little bit of time thinking about what you like and then plan some healthy breakfasts. Here are
some ideas to get you started:
* If you need something portable, the ever-popular smoothieis a good choice. Be careful when you purchase a smoothie at a shop, however, as some can have as many as 600 calories. You can purchase a good blender or smoothie maker to have at home and whip up your own smoothie in less time than
it takes to stop at a smoothie store, and you’ll know exactly what’s in it. I usually add either spinach or kale to get more greens in my diet. I always also add Athletic Greens as a nutritional supplement for the ultimate health insurance!
* Although 4 hour body recommends the slow carb diet options, which are quick and easy, sometimes you can plan ahead for a grab and go option. Something like this would be to make some breakfast burritos and keep them in the freezer. You can use regular or whole-wheat tortillas, scrambled eggs (either whole, all whites, a mix, or an egg product), some veggies like peppers and onions, and turkey bacon or soy sausage. These freeze beautifully. Pull one out, and while you’re pouring your green tea, it can be heating in the microwave. Add a banana or apple for on-the-go dining.
* Cereal is an okay breakfast, as long as it’s not the only thing you eat. Consider adding some banana or blueberries on top, or fixing it with soy or almond milk for a healthy dairy addition. Otherwise, cows milk is  okay, as long as it’s organic and states that it is free of hormones. I also like to add chia seeds, ground flax, coconut and cinnamon for sustainability, more health benefits and to speed up my metabolism.
* If you don’t like breakfast, consider making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole sprouted grain bread. Grab a banana or apple on the way out the door. Have some leftover vegetarian pizza from dinner? That’s better than nothing for breakfast, though you will want to add a glass of milk or some fruit to round it out.
* Trying to lose weight?
Breakfast might be the easiest meal to fill up without using a lot of calories
or fat. Have oatmeal with creamy rice milk, or a high-fiber cold cereal with hazelnut milk. Consider a
homemade version of a fast-food sandwich. You can bake up some eggs in a muffin tin, add a slice of
Canadian bacon and put the two into a toasted, whole grain, English muffin with some sharp, white cheddar and spinach for a 220-calorie, filling breakfast full of nutrients. I make 12 at a time and freeze the rest. They warm up quickly in a microwave or 40 min in the oven while I take my shower and get ready for the day. I use the directions here: Healthy Egg McMuffins. Drink your Athletic Greens before you eat this and you’re guarenteed  to have amazing energy and start your day of right!
 
What do you normally have for breakfast?
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