I am so excited about all of the new things happening at Totally Fit this fall! We will be offering one or two new classes on Saturdays for those who are looking for an additional day to work out ... details to be finalized in the next couple of weeks.
I have been looking for nutrition products that are healthy for you and are not full of chemicals. I have finally found what I think is a perfect fit with what I believe we should be putting into our bodies. Arbonne products are certified vegan, gluten free, dairy free and they also use non-GMO products.
The protein shakes are delicious; in addition to the above benefits, they have a low glycemic index.
The Energy Fizz Sticks will provide you with energy without the highs and lows of coffee. They are only 13 calories and made with vitamins and botanicals.
One of my favorites is Digestion Plus, which helps support gastrointestinal health.
The Herbal Detox Tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea with 9 botanicals that support liver and kidney health.
There is a 7 Day Body Cleanse that can help to GENTLY flush toxins from the body.
There are many other products available to support a healthy body.
Also available with the products is a 30 Days to Healthy Living and Beyond Program. In order for your body to function optimally, we first need to get rid of all the toxins that are stored in it. This is a wonderful program that will help you on your journey to healthier living and weight loss, if that is your goal. I have had success with this program, as have a number of other people.
I know quite a few of you have gone to our nutrition happy hours recently and have decided to try the products. I look forward to seeing everyone’s success. This is just one more step that I am taking to provide you with the best services and products out there.
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How to Incorporate Fresh Vegetables into Your Diet
I always look forward to this time of year because I am able to get fresh vegetables from the garden. The trick is to get variety because we all tend to eat the same thing every week.
Dark green vegetables like broccoli, dark green leafy lettuce, spinach, collard greens and kale are excellent sources of potassium, vitamin A and C. They are also good sources of calcium and iron.
The red and orange vegetables (sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes, red peppers and squash) are easy to incorporate because they tend to be sweeter, therefore more appealing. These veggies are great sources of potassium, vitamins A and C, and are natural carbohydrates.1
Next you have the beans and peas; these are high in fiber, which helps with proper bowel function. Fiber helps to reduce constipation and diverticulosis. Try some of these: black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, white beans, split peas.
Then you have your starchy vegetables (potatoes, water chestnuts, green peas and green lima beans, for instance), which have a higher sugar content but still provide you with essential vitamins.
Don’t forget about bean sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers, mushrooms and onions. These are also great sources of vitamins and fiber.
Choosing just a few from all the groups can provide you with a nice balance of nutrients to help you fight against heart disease, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes. Eating vegetables high in potassium may help to lower blood pressure, help to reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and decrease bone loss. Besides being good for you, vegetables have less calories than many other foods and will keep you full longer.