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FreeLife Science Update

By Rick Handel, Chief Product Officer

Did you know that our Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Haru Amagase is a celebrity? To scientists around the world, he's a true superstar! In this month's column, I'd like to share with you a press release about Dr. Haru's latest triumph, namely his presentations on our latest TAIslim research at an important obesity conference.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Amagase for bringing our research to the attention of leading scientists around the world. Hip, hip...Haru!

Rick

FreeLife International Presents Results of Successful Clinical Studies at Annual Obesity Society Meeting

FreeLife International® recently presented the significant results of several human clinical studies on TAIslim™, its proprietary triple patent pending liquid weight loss supplement, at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society. This important conference, held in Washington, DC, brought together the world's leading players in the field of obesity – from basic and clinical researchers and clinicians to educators, advocates, policy shapers, and practitioners.

At the conference, FreeLife's Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Haru Amagase presented research on the impact of TAIslim on weight management. He discussed TAIslim's unique mode of action and the significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences observed in several controlled human clinical studies. TAIslim was also found to cause significant improvements over placebo in blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, and total body fat content. The formula was developed after weight loss benefits were noted in clinical studies on two other FreeLife supplements – GoChi® and Chi3 Energy™, both of which are based on the Asian goji berry (Lycium barbarum).

FreeLife's findings on TAIslim will be published in the respected journal Obesity. "These results are very interesting and promising," remarked Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, noted obesity research expert and Assistant Professor at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital and New York Obesity Research Center at Columbia University. She added, "The rise in energy expenditure (i.e., fat burning) with these goji-based products is interesting and suggests a mechanism by which they can assist in weight management."

"Lycium barbarum is a very interesting herb," stated Dr. Norman R. Farnsworth, world-renowned Professor of Pharmacognosy (study of plant-based medicines) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. "Clinical studies have shown multiple health benefits for humans, especially for general well-being, for immune-modulation, and for its antioxidant effects. The medicinal properties of Lycium barbarum in traditional Asian medicine correlate well with recent scientific studies. It appears that the active compounds in Lycium barbarum are polysaccharides (LBP) on which the TAIslim product is standardized."

FreeLife® is the first company to perfect a difficult and demanding proprietary process and create the most highly standardized form of the goji berry available in the world today. According to FreeLife's Dr. Amagase, "TAIslim is the only product on the market that combines standardized goji LBP with a proprietary blend of synergistic natural ingredients, and we believe that our research demonstrates great promise for those seeking safe, effective and sustainable weight control. We are honored to have the opportunity to share our significant study results with the best and brightest experts and scientists in obesity research."

With three patents pending, the TAIslim formula is a result of FreeLife's continuing commitment to cutting-edge science and human clinical research. No other weight loss product can approach TAIslim's exclusive formula, scientific innovation, or clinically demonstrated efficacy.

© 2009 FreeLife International

Keep your Eye on the prize! by Keith Layton

Weight loss has never been easy, nor will it ever be easy. That doesn't mean it can be done though. People use to think going to the moon was impossible, but they don't say that anymore. Because we have done it, NASA kept the eye on the prize and did it! Edison failed hundreds of times trying to make the electric light bulb, people thought he was crazy, said it was impossible, but they don't say that any more. Edison kept his eye on the prize! They are thousands of stories like this through history where what seemed impossible, is now possible.

When you keep your eye on the prize you will get what your looking for! Think of it as a test the universe is giving you. Asking you how bad do you want what your looking for? Are you willing to endure the heartache and set backs that come with every dream? If you are then the prize is already yours! When that day comes, and you get what you were looking for, you can appreciate the value of that prize even more, because of the set-backs, and heartaches you have endured.

Weight loss is a goal, that many people work at day after day, and day after day you will see results, or see another setback, its heartbreaking I know. I have been struggling with it myself all my life. For most people they will lose weight, but later gain it back and then some, maybe its the universe punishing us for quitting, or taking our eyes off the prize. Everybody knows
The basic rule in weight loss,
Calories input - Calories output = Weight loss/or Weight gain.

Pretty simply right, but what works? What might work for one, might not work for another. but here are some ideas that could help you, some might be new ideas for you, but these ideas have been around for years so I cant take any credit for this, I can only share what I have learned.

Tip #1,

Drink lots of water, your body is made up 70% water, it just makes sense to keep your water intake up. Water does help fill you up when you sit down to eat anything, and helps your body stay in balance, as you will loss the water in your body everyday from sweating, fighting off any illness you might be going thorough, and maintain your core body temp(much like a radiator in a car).

Tip #2,

Write down what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat. This not only helps you keep track of what you have already eaten earlier in the day, seeing your intake written down in black and white can help you mentally to see that your on-track, or not on track in reaching your goals.

Tip #3,

Write down your goals, when you write down your goals it has a way of telling the world, and the universe that this is important to you, and your willing to do what you have to do, to see it through. It helps you to keep your eye on the prize. Make goals that are realistic, and achievable for you.

Tip #4,

Find a support network, many people who have problems to overcome weather it be weight loss, drug, or alcohol additions. Having other people walk with you can be very helpful, and even fun. Little contest between you and your partners can be the motivation you need to get you across the finish line. (TOPS, Weight watchers, Jenny Craig, etc.)

Tip #5,

There are hundreds of products, and programs you can find to help you reach you goals. Choose one that has a proven track record, that you can follow without any major changes in your current lifestyle. If some program, or product causes you change what your doing by causing more chaos your not likely to stick to it for very long. Of course change is needed, to change the direction in which your going. Otherwise as Einstein was said "The definitions of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results".
So make some changes that you can live with, and more importantly changes you can stick too.
For me I am doing TAIslim, from the FreeLife cooperation. It taste like a tea, you drink it with water 10-15 min before your meals, and you lose weight. It's clinical tested, and proven to do just that. You can get your 3 patent pending TAIslim from http://www.keithlayton.taislim.com/. Its working for me, and it can and will work for you. It even has a 60 day money back guarantee.

Tip #6,

Find your why. Why do you want to lose weight, how will your life be different when you lose weight? What new things will you do when you lose your weight? What will feel like on the inside when you lose your weight? How will others look at you when you reach your goals?

Tip #7,

Make sure your losing weight for the right reason, are do you doing this to prove something to somebody else, or are doing this for YOU? Weight loss just to please somebody else is a waste of time. Love or friendship based only of your outside appearance, is distended to fail, and cause even more resentment among those people who try this. Do it for yourself, and only for yourself.

Lastly remember, it took a long time for you to get where you are now, it will take a while for you to get back to where you what to be. Measure your success, or failure on your past efforts, forget about what others have done, or nor have done. You are your own person, weight yourself today, take your measurements, and then ask your self how much can I lose this week? Everybody can lose something, even its just 1 lb a week. There are 52 weeks in a year so after a year you can be down at least 52 lbs if you need to lose that much.

TAIslim results are in!

FreeLife International Presents Results of Successful Clinical Studies at Annual Obesity Society Meeting

PHOENIX, AZ – October 28, 2009 – FreeLife International recently presented the significant results of several human clinical studies on TAIslim™, its proprietary triple-patent pending liquid weight loss supplement, at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society. This important conference, held in Washington, DC, brought together the world’s leading players in the field of obesity - from basic and clinical researchers and clinicians to educators, advocates, policy shapers and practitioners.

At the conference, FreeLife’s Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Haru Amagase presented research on the impact of TAIslim on weight management. He discussed TAIslim’s unique mode of action and the significant reductions in body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist and hip circumferences observed in several controlled human clinical studies. TAIslim was also found to cause significant improvements over placebo in blood pressure, fasting glucose levels and total body fat content. The formula was developed after weight loss benefits were noted in clinical studies on two other FreeLife supplements – GoChi® and Chi3 Energy, both of which are based on the Asian goji berry (Lycium barbarum).

FreeLife’s findings on TAIslim will be published in the respected journal Obesity. “These results are very interesting and promising,” remarked Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, noted obesity research expert and Assistant Professor at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital and New York Obesity Research Center at Columbia University. She added, “The rise in energy expenditure (i.e., fat burning) with these goji-based products is interesting and suggests a mechanism by which they can assist in weight management.”

“Lycium barbarum is a very interesting herb,” stated Dr. Norman R. Farnsworth, world-renowned Professor of Pharmacognosy (study of plant-based medicines) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “Clinical studies have shown multiple health benefits for humans, especially for general well-being, for immune-modulation and for its antioxidant effects. The medicinal properties of Lycium barbarum in traditional Asian medicine correlate well with recent scientific studies. It appears that the active compounds in Lycium barbarum are polysaccharides (LBP) on which the TAIslim product is standardized.”

FreeLife is the first company to perfect a difficult and demanding proprietary process and create the most highly standardized form of the goji berry available in the world today. According to FreeLife’s Dr. Amagase, “TAIslim is the only product on the market that combines standardized goji LBP with a proprietary blend of synergistic natural ingredients, and we believe that our research demonstrates great promise for those seeking safe, effective and sustainable weight control. We are honored to have the opportunity to share our significant study results with the best and brightest experts and scientists in obesity research.”

The TAIslim formula is a result of FreeLife’s continuing commitment to cutting edge science and human clinical research. With three patents pending, no other weight loss product can approach TAIslim’s exclusive formula, scientific innovation, or clinically demonstrated efficacy.

About Norman R. Farnsworth, Ph.D.
Dr. Norman Farnsworth has been a pioneer in the development of collaborative research efforts in Pharmacognosy throughout his career. His original research publications number over 500 and have established him as a botanicals expert in both the national and international communities. He has been a member of the World Health Organization Expert Advisory Panel on Traditional Medicine since 1979, and also serves as the Director of the UIC/NIH (National Institutes of Health) Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research. Dr. Farnsworth serves as a Research Professor of Pharmacognosy, Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Program for Collaborative Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).

About Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Ph.D.
Dr. St-Onge is Assistant Professor at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, and New York Obesity Research Center, Columbia University. Dr. St-Onge is an expert in obesity research and her main research interests include the study of functional foods for body weight control and cardiovascular disease prevention. She examines the effects of various whole foods or food components on energy balance, thermogenesis and appetite/food intake, as well as on metabolic risk factors, such as lipids, insulin, and glucose. She uses indirect calorimetry to assess energy expenditure and magnetic resonance imaging, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, and computed tomography to examine the ultimate effects of various dietary interventions on body composition. Dr. St-Onge is also interested in the effects of foods on brain responses to food stimuli, using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. St-Onge has won numerous awards and has publications with co-authored several book chapters.

About Haru Amagase, Ph.D.
With a rich history in the nutraceutical industry, Dr. Haru Amagase has more than 27 years of experience in Research and Development, has published more than 35 scientific papers, and holds 13 patents.

About FreeLife International
Founded in 1995, FreeLife International is a financially solid, Inc. 500 Direct Sales company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Operating in 26 countries, FreeLife’s leading products are GoChi®, Himalayan Goji® Juice, TAIslim™, and the newly introduced jiaogulan tonic, Jule of the Orient™. FreeLife’s mission is “to serve each other by promoting good health, well-being and the opportunity for an abundant life.” This statement is used to guide company decisions every day – starting with the Co-Founders and emanating to all employees at the corporate offices and the sales representatives in the field. For more information, visit FreeLife.com.

what soft drinks do to your body

What Soft Drinks are Doing to Your Body

By Dr. Maoshing Ni

- Posted on Fri, Oct 30, 2009, 12:29 pm PDT

Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevity
by Dr. Maoshing Ni a Yahoo! Health Expert for Alternative Medicine

Soda, pop, cola, soft drink — whatever you call it, it is one of the worst beverages that you could be drinking for your health. As the debate for whether to put a tax on the sale of soft drinks continues, you should know how they affect your body so that you can make an informed choice on your own.

Soft drinks are hard on your health
Soft drinks contain little to no vitamins or other essential nutrients. However, it is what they do contain that is the problem: caffeine, carbonation, simple sugars — or worse, sugar substitutes — and often food additives such as artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives.

A lot of research has found that consumption of soft drinks in high quantity, especially by children, is responsible for many health problems that include tooth decay, nutritional depletion, obesity, type-2 diabetes, and heart disease.

Why the sugar in soft drinks isn’t so sweet
Most soft drinks contain a high amount of simple sugars. The USDA recommendation of sugar consumption for a 2,000-calorie diet is a daily allotment of 10 teaspoons of added sugars. Many soft drinks contain more than this amount!

Just why is too much sugar so unhealthy? Well, to start, let's talk about what happens to you as sugar enters your body. When you drink sodas that are packed with simple sugars, the pancreas is called upon to produce and release insulin, a hormone that empties the sugar in your blood stream into all the tissues and cells for usage. The result of overindulging in simple sugar is raised insulin levels. Raised blood insulin levels beyond the norm can lead to depression of the immune system, which in turn weakens your ability to fight disease.

Something else to consider is that most of the excess sugar ends up being stored as fat in your body, which results in weight gain and elevates risk for heart disease and cancer. One study found that when subjects were given refined sugar, their white blood cell count decreased significantly for several hours afterwards. Another study discovered that rats fed a high-sugar diet had a substantially elevated rate of breast cancer when compared to rats on a regular diet.

The health effects of diet soda
You may come to the conclusion that diet or sugar-free soda is a better choice. However, one study discovered that drinking one or more soft drinks a day — and it didn’t matter whether it was diet or regular — led to a 30% greater chance of weight gain around the belly.

Diet soda is filled with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, or saccharin. These artificial sweeteners pose a threat to your health. Saccharin, for instance, has been found to be carcinogenic, and studies have found that it produced bladder cancer in rats.

Aspartame, commonly known as nutrasweet, is a chemical that stimulates the brain to think the food is sweet. It breaks down into acpartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol at a temperature of 86 degrees. (Remember, your stomach is somewhere around 98 degrees.) An article put out by the University of Texas found that aspartame has been linked to obesity. The process of stimulating the brain causes more cravings for sweets and leads to carbohydrate loading.

Carbonation depletes calcium
Beverages with bubbles contain phosphoric acid, which can severely deplete the blood calcium levels; calcium is a key component of the bone matrix. With less concentration of calcium over a long time, it can lower deposition rates so that bone mass and density suffer. This means that drinking sodas and carbonated water increases your risk of osteoporosis.

Add in the caffeine usually present in soft drinks, and you are in for even more trouble. Caffeine can deplete the body’s calcium, in addition to stimulating your central nervous system and contributing to stress, a racing mind, and insomnia.

Skip the soda and go for:

• Fresh water
Water is a vital beverage for good health. Each and every cell needs water to perform its essential functions. Since studies show that tap water is filled with contaminants, antibiotics, and a number of other unhealthy substances, consider investing in a quality carbon-based filter for your tap water.

On the go? Try using a stainless steel thermos or glass bottle, filled with filtered water. Enhance the flavor of your water with a refreshing infusion of basil, mint leaves, and a drop of honey.

• Fruit Juice
If you are a juice drinker, try watering down your juice to cut back on the sugar content. Buy a jar of organic 100% juice, especially cranberry, acai, pomegranate, and then dilute three parts filtered water to one part juice. You will get a subtle sweet taste and the benefit of antioxidants. After a couple of weeks, you will no longer miss the sweetness of sugary concentrated juices.

• Tea
Tea gently lifts your energy and has numerous health benefits. Black, green, white, and oolong teas all contain antioxidant polyphenols. In fact, tea ranks as high or higher than many fruits and vegetables on the ORAC scale, the score that measures antioxidant potential of plant-based foods.

Herbal tea does not have the same antioxidant properties, though it is still a great beverage choice with other health benefits, such as inducing calming and relaxing effects.

If tea doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, try adding cinnamon or a little honey, which has important health benefits that refined sugar lacks.

I hope you find the ways and means to avoid soft drinks. I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

--Dr. Mao

A safe healthy way to stay healthy is to drink Gochi, TAIslim, and Jule of the orient everyday available from www.keithlayton.freelife.com

$500.00 weight loss contest

$500.00 weight loss contest

Like many people out there who are hurting for money, and need a little extra to get them through the month. I find myself trying to find ways to help others.

Zig Ziglar once said "you can have everything you want in life, when you help enough other people get what they want in life". I say this because I am need of money like everyone else, it has also been said "To be successful find a need and fill it" .

Well a need I see is for people to lose weight, as it stands now the CDC says 8 out 10 American are over weight, $60 Billion dollars are spent on health and wellness products every year. It's safe to say we have a need here.

So what work's to address this problem, well for me its been TAIslim, a product of the FreeLife Corp. it has 3 patents pending, and even comes with a 90 day product guarantee. So you can do this risk free!

Since I have started using TAIslim daily, I have dropped 43 lbs, and lost 23 inches, my friend Mark lost 12 lbs in his 1st month alone, and it has been working in everybody I have gotten started on the TAIslim. So does it work YES!

Ok next step is how can i make money, and help you make money to meet your needs? Well I have found the by referring just 3 people to do what we are doing the company will pay you a $100.00 just as a thk you present, you can also earn a % of their business, and your customers business.

As your business grows, and it will because of the need for this TAIslim. So does your paycheck, I have put money back in my pocket every single month since I got started, my friend Mark made over $2,000.00 in his first month, and his daughter made over $700.00 in her first month. While I was at the convention in Sept I met other in the business making $5,000.00 plus a month, one couple told me they made over a $1.3 million last year. I am reading every month about other's who are make $3 to $15 thousand just in bonuses.

So if you were to ask me is the money there, even in these hard times, again I will have to say YES!

What about getting started, and what about support? To get started you only need $40.00, and support how about 3 websites the company gives you, along with all the training you could want, and need. You have me, my friend Mark, Dr. Rick, and Garth and Amy Romrell (Garth and Amy are the leaders of the fastest growing organization in FreeLife) so you now have a all star team to support you in your journey to finical success.

go to www.keithlayton.taislim.com to start and call me anytime you need to answer any questions 509-370-4952

Now lets get into the $500.00 weight loss contest. I am on a journey to lose over a 100lbs between now and next Oct 2010, at 2.5lbs per week, or 10lbs per month I will get there even before Sept 30th 2010. So here is the contest who ever loses more than I do by the end of Sept 30 2010, will have a chance to win the $500.00. in the case of more than 1 person beating my weight lose the one who has lost the most will win the money.

Now in order for me to know who is with me in this contest I will need you to go to the website, and sign up as a customer, or as a rep (being a rep, as I have decided is what I am doing, allows you the chance to make even more money by referring other to what we are doing, again that cost is only $40.00)

By doing this, the web site will let me know who my customers are, and who are my reps that signed up under me, to make some money. Lastly you will have to get to get your starting weight to me, a signed letter from your health care provider will validate your starting weight, and when Sept rolls around I will need your ending weight again a letter from your health care provider will work. as this is how I am recording my weight loss. By Oct 10th, 2010 I should have all the results tallied and we will see if I have to give away any money. Good luck to you all.

www.keithlayton.taislim.com

FreeLife a company that just works for US!

Well here are my thoughts we all know that the FreeLife products work, TAIslim has been work-in in me since day one (I had another week of another weight loss), I have set my own personal goal of a 100 lb loss by June or July, that's just 10 lbs a month. You all know that is a goal that be attained, why not join me, together we can be a weight loss buddy for each other. I have stated my goal publicly, so now I have to go after it. I will be a new man next summer, and that's a promise.

But here is my thought, in this FreeLife business (the makers of TAIslim, Gochi, and now Jule of the Orient) I have had the good fortune to meet some of the movers, and shakers in this business. One couple I met has made over a Million Dollars last year alone, others are making $50,000.00 a month, some are at $5,000.00 a month, and others are just making an extra $300-500 a month.
All of which are great, especially when you know that most bankruptcy can be avoided with as little as just an extra $300-500 a month. Hard to believe that amount could be the difference for most families.
So I was asking myself, why are some people are able to make so much money, and others can only dream about that. Do they have any special talent? Are they just luckier than the rest of us? I realize the answer is no to both questions, there far to many other people out their with more education, more experience, and what they have.

The difference here is that these people who are making all this money is that they just talked to more people than we have.

We all have the ability to talk to others, the beauty of the FreeLife business is the comp plan that rewards us for telling others about how great the company is, and how great the product are. TAIslim alone has 3 patents on it, Yes, it's that good! Gochi, has been helping people improve their health ever since it was introduced to the world. and now we have Jule of the Orient which holds more promise, and more health benefits than anything that has been introduced before. No other company or product avail can even come close to Jule of the Orient. in my opinion. All the products even come with a 90-day product guarantee.
So with cutting edge products, that are exclusive to FreeLife, a comp plan that pays to 10 generations deep, and all the bonuses that avail to us, how can anybody lose?

So if you are like me, and want a chance to live the dream you have always wanted, go the the website, and join me. http://keithlayton.taislim.com Enroll with a company that will treat you right, and honor all your efforts, and hard work. Make the kind of money that will set you free from the fear of living just month-to-month, or paycheck-to-paycheck. You deserve better than that, and so does your family.

I have already decided for myself, I am going to the $5,000.00- $10,000.00 a month. Want to join me? There is plenty of money to be earned, the health and wellness business is a
$550 billion a year business. Want some? come get some!

One last question, How will your life change, and What lives will you change, when you are making as much as you want and deserve?

Keith Layton
1708 E. Heroy
Spokane Wa. 99207
ph (509) 370-4952 cell
ph (509) 474-9515 home

......Keith Layton
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Foods that speed up your metabolism

Facts on Foods That Speed Up Metabolism

By Lynn Harris

Revving Your Engine

Metabolism is a process that breaks down carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food you eat to make the energy your body needs to build and maintain itself. Proper nutrition keeps your body functioning well, but the right foods can also speed up your metabolism. The amount of calories you eat, your genes and the amount of calories that you burn while eating and exercising determine your metabolism. The body breaks down carbohydrates, then fats and finally proteins. The food that you eat makes up 5 to 10 percent of your metabolic rate.

Stocking Your Cupboard

Foods that speed up your metabolism are vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, fish, healthy fats and whole grains. Look for these vegetables when shopping: spinach, broccoli, carrots, asparagus, cabbage, beet roots, assorted beans and dark, leafy vegetables. Any type of fresh fruit is good for you, but try eating blueberries, melons, apples, citrus fruits and tomatoes. Skinless poultry and eggs are excellent sources of protein. The omega 3 fatty acids in fish boost your metabolism by burning up to 400 calories a day. The enzymes in your body that burn fat increase while those that store fat decrease. If you are not a fish eater, take omega 3 capsules that contain a minimum of 300 milligrams total of EPA and DHA. Eat healthy fats like nuts and peanut butter. Whole grains found in brown rice, cereal, barley and oats speed up your metabolism as well. Consume foods with B vitamins, magnesium and fiber to increase your metabolism.

Too Much of a Good Thing

Portion control is still important. Just because these foods are good for you doesn't mean that you can go overboard. Eat several small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. A good habit to start is reading the Nutrition Facts Labels on food containers. These labels tell what a single serving size is and the nutrients found in that serving.

Losing While You Eat

Know the caloric content of the foods that you eat. Nutrition Facts Labels tell the number of calories in a serving also. There are negative calorie foods that burn more calories during digestion than the foods contain themselves. For most people, a healthy number of calories per day is between 2,200 and 2,800 depending on their sex and size.

Balance It Out

Eating the right foods to speed up your metabolism and supplement your diet by incorporating other good habits. Drink plenty of water during the day. Six to eight glasses is a good goal. Exercise at least three times a week. Use free weights to help stimulate your metabolism by building muscle tone.

To get healthy, and to stay healthy drink Gochi juice, TAIslim, or Jule of the Orient everyday, available here www.keithlayton.freelife.com

The American Tragedy

The American Tragedy:

We have become the most over weight, over medicated, unhealthiest people in the entire world and now our nation’s economy has affected the emotional, physical and financial well being of millions of Americans.

Americans are the Most over Weight People in the World:

2009: U.S. Census Bureau: 306 million people in America.

2008: U.S. Centers for Disease Control: 65% of Americans are over weight or obese. Out of 306 million people, 174 million adults are over weight and 25 million children and teens are over weight or obese. Americans are not starving to death they are eating themselves to death. Obesity is now the #1 cause of death in America.

Americans are the #1 Most Medicated People in the World:

2004: Americans spent $1.9 trillion on health care. Imagine what it is now!

2007: The World Health Organization ranked the U.S. among the lowest of the unhealthiest country in the world even among under developed countries.

2008: American drug companies spent $83.6 million in advertising.

2008: Americans spent $230 billion on pharmaceutical drugs.

Americans are Fast Food Junkies,

Soda-pop-aholics and Sugar Addicts:

2008: Americans spent $134 billion on fast food.

2009: Americans will spend $84 billion on soda pop and energy drinks.

The Coca Cola Company alone spends $60 million a year to promote drinking Coke at over 2000 boys and girls clubs in America. There is so much soda pop consumed in the state of New York that the state wants to pass “The Soda Pop Tax Bill” to tax soda pop 18%. This would significantly raise state revenues.

2008: Americans consumed 10 million tons of sugar which is equivalent to 120 pounds of sugar per person a year or 20 teaspoons a day.

　

　

　

　

Has your life been affected by our

country’s economy?

All across the country some of the largest U.S. corporations, companies and small businesses have shut their doors. Thousands and thousands of Americans have lost their jobs, used up their savings and have no income.

What’s your current financial situation like?

Donald Trump gave this advice on Oprah after a young man in the audience asked him this question. “Mr. Trump is there any way a person just starting out can create a secondary income but has very little money to invest.”

“Absolutely, the best investment is to invest in yourself. If I had to do it all over again this is exactly what I would do. I would start looking today and find a well established network marketing company with a small start-up cost and a product that everyone needed and get involved. Write down your financial goals, commit yourself and rollup your sleeves and go to work. Network marketing is the fastest way to create a secondary income. There are more millionaires created in network marketing than in any other industry in America today.”

John Paul Getty said this about creating personal wealth “If a person can find a consumable product that everyone needs and a business that grows while he is asleep he has created wealth beyond measure.”

Americans have never been so depressed, out of energy, over-weight and out of money and yet last year we spent $550 billion on diet, energy and weight-loss products!

Americans are desperate!

*They want to feel better as soon as possible,

*They want to have more energy as soon as possible

*They want to lose weight as soon as possible.

Our society wants something that tastes good, they want something that is easy to take and they want something that works fast! Or in other words “they want it now” and they are willing to pay for it!

Here’s something to think about:

What if, through nutritional science: a company really did develop something that would fight depression, elevate your moods, increase your energy, curb your appetite, eliminate your cravings for sweets and it would also burn belly fat? And all you would have to do is drink 2oz. five minutes before breakfast and 2oz. five minutes before lunch.

And if this was really happening? How big would this be?

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6 Essential Flat-Belly Foods

By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Fri, Jun 19, 2009, 12:57 pm PDT

Eat This, Not That
by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition

More By This Expert

• 6 Essential Flat-Belly Foods
• The Best Fast-Food Meals Under 500 Calories
• The Truth About Energy Drinks

It's summertime—are you in swimsuit shape?

Even if you've spent the past months dieting yourself into fit form, a few poor food choices each week can quickly add up to a juggernaut of jiggle well before Labor Day. Don't believe us? Consider the caloric damage of typical summer activities—weekly backyard BBQs provide pounds of juicy burgers topped with gobs of high-calorie condiments; ice cream dates offer options of double and triple scoops, smothered in sugar-packed and fat-blasted toppings; and seasonal drink choices (the kind you add umbrellas to and sip from faux-coconuts) guarantee you'll wash it all down with hundreds of extra calories. Not exactly flat-belly fare.

That's why Eat This, Not That! has developed this list of six essential summer foods. The more of these bulge-battlers you eat, the better your chances of keeping those abs flat throughout this skin-baring season.

QUINOA

Per ¼ cup:
170 calories
2.5 g fat
7 g protein
3 g fiber

For starters, anytime you choose a whole-grain product over one made from nutrient-stripped white flour, you wage war against belly fat. Penn State researchers found that dieters who ate whole-grains lost twice as much belly fat as those who stuck to white-flour products—even though they'd consumed the same number of calories. What's more, quinoa contains twice the belly-filling protein as regular cereal grains, fewer glucose-raising carbohydrates, and even a handful of healthy fats. So start your day off with a cup of cooked quinoa combined with a ½ cup of milk and ½ cup of blueberries—microwave for 60 seconds, and you have a delicious (and slimming) alternative to your traditional oatmeal. Bob's Red Mill Organic Quinoa won "Best Grain" in Men's Health's Best Foods Awards 2009.

GREEN TEA

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Catechins, the powerful antioxidants found in green tea, are known to increase metabolism. A study by Japanese researchers found that participants who consumed 690 milligrams of catechins from green tea daily had significantly lower body mass indexes and smaller waist measurements than those in a control group. It's safe to say that green tea is one of the best beverages for your health—a stark contrast to any of these 20 unhealthiest drinks in America. Avoid those belt-buckling drinks at all costs.

KEFIR

Per cup:
174 calories
2 g fat
14 g protein
3 g fiber

Think of kefir as drinkable yogurt, or an extra-thick, protein-packed smoothie. In either case, this delicious dairy product is a belly-blasting essential. Beyond the satiety-inducing protein, the probiotics in kefir may also speed weight loss. British scientists found that these active organisms boosted the breakdown of fat molecules in mice, preventing the rodents from gaining weight. The researchers still need to prove the finding in humans, but there's no danger in downing probiotic-packed products. We like Lifeway Lowfat Blueberry Kefir—it contains L. casei, the same probiotic used in the study.

AVOCADO

Per avocado:
322 calories
29 g fat (4 g saturated, 20 g monounsaturated)
13 g fiber
4 g protein

Never fear this full-fat Mediterranean-diet staple: It's teeming with healthy monounsaturated fats (also found in olive oil), which have been linked to lowered LDL cholesterol levels and weight loss. In fact, a recent longitudinal study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the healthy-fat Mediterranean diet was more effective than a diet that avoided fats altogether—so go ahead and indulge!

EGGS

Per 1 large scrambled egg:
102 calories
7 g fat (2 g saturated)
7 g protein

A British study found that people who increased the percentage of protein-based calories in their diet burned 71 more calories a day (that's 7.4 pounds a year!). Jumpstart your metabolism as soon as you wake up with a protein-rich breakfast of scrambled eggs. (Go to eatthis.com for other great no-diet weight-loss secrets.)

GRAPEFRUIT

Per grapefruit:
104 calories
4 g fiber
2 g protein

A grapefruit a day in addition to your regular meals can speed weight loss. The fruit's acidity slows digestion, meaning it takes longer to move through your system, and you'll end up feeling fuller, and more satisfied, for longer. And the vitamin C-packed grapefruit works to lower cholesterol and decrease risk of stroke, heart disease, and some types of cancer

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How bad is that Cola?

Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems

HealthDay

By HealthDay - Wed May 27, 8:49 PM PDT

- WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking too much cola can increase the risk of a muscle problem called hypokalemia, experts warn.

In people with hypokalemia, a drop in blood potassium levels results in problems with vital muscle functions. Symptoms can range from mild weakness to serious paralysis, say Greek researchers who conducted a review of people who drank between two to nine liters of cola a day.

Two of the patients were pregnant women who were admitted to hospital with low potassium levels. One was a 21-year-old woman who drank up to three liters of cola a day and complained of fatigue, appetite loss and persistent vomiting. An electrocardiogram revealed she had a heart blockage, and blood tests showed she had low potassium levels, the researchers explained in a news release.

The second pregnant patient, who'd consumed up to seven liters of cola a day for 10 months, had low potassium levels and was suffering from increasing muscular weakness, the researchers noted.

Both patients made a rapid and full recovery after they stopped drinking cola and took oral or intravenous potassium. The case studies are described in the June issue of the International Journal of Clinical Practice.

"We are consuming more soft drinks than ever before, and a number of health issues have already been identified including tooth problems, bone de-mineralization and the development of metabolic syndrome and diabetes," and there's increasing evidence that excessive cola consumption leads to hypokalemia, Dr. Moses Elisaf, of the University of Ioannina, said in the news release.

Elisaf said the three most common ingredients in cola -- glucose, fructose and caffeine -- can contribute to hypokalemia.

"The individual role of each of these ingredients in the pathophysiology of cola-induced hypokalemia has not been determined and may vary in different patients," Elisaf said. "However, in most of the cases we looked at for our review, caffeine intoxication was thought to play the most important role. This has been borne out by case studies that focus on other products that contain high levels of caffeine but no glucose or fructose."

However, "caffeine-free cola products can also cause hypokalemia because the fructose they contain can cause diarrhea," Elisaf said.

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The Dangers of EXCESS Abdominal FAT

Hello,

Below is an article contributed by Mike Geary, a fitness
expert and (for full disclosure) a friend of mine for about
a year now.

Mike is unique in the fitness industry, I would call his
work a combination of Joe Mercola on diet, Al Sears on
cardio, and, "one of a kind" in terms of how to use resistance
exercises to burn fat.

I hope you enjoy his article and consider what he has to offer.

The Hidden Dangers of Your Excess Abdominal Fat - It's More
Serious Than a Vanity Issue!
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified
Personal Trainer

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day
and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that
most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is
simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible,
and makes them self conscious about showing off their
body.

However, what most people don't realize is that excess
abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also
a to your health. Scientific research
has clearly demonstrated that although it is unhealthy in
general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is
also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.

There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal
area. The first type that covers up your abs from being
visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly
beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles

The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area
is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen
beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral
fat also plays a role in giving certain men that "beer
belly" appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively
but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on
it.

Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal
area are serious health risk factors but science has shown
that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous
than subcutaneous fat. Both of them greatly increase the
risk your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.

Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous
is that it apparently releases more inflammatory molecules
into your body on a consistent basis.

If you care about the quality of your life and your loved
ones, reducing your abdominal fat should be one of your TOP
priorities! There's just no way around it. Besides, a
side-effect of finally getting rid of all of that excessive
ugly abdominal fat is that your stomach will flatten out,
and if you lose enough stomach fat, you will be able to
visibly see those sexy that everyone wants.

So what gets rid of extra abdominal fat? Is there actually
a REAL solution beyond all of the gimmicks and hype that
you see in ads and on commercials for "miracle" fat loss
products?

The first thing you must understand is that there is
absolutely NO quick fix solution. There are no pills or
supplements of any sort that will help you lose your
abdominal fat faster. Also, none of the gimmicky ab
rockers, rollers, or ab belts will help get rid of
abdominal fat either. You can't spot reduce your stomach
fat by using any of these worthless contraptions. It simply
doesn't work that way.

The ONLY solution to consistently lose your abdominal fat
and keep it off for good is to combine a sound nutritious
diet full of unprocessed natural foods with a properly
designed strategic exercise program that stimulates the
necessary hormonal and metabolic response within your body.
Both your food intake as well as your training program are
important if you are to get this right.

I've actually even seen a particular study that divided
thousands of participants into a diet-only group and an
exercise/diet group. While both groups in this study made
good progress, the diet-only group lost significantly LESS
abdominal fat than the diet & exercise combined group.

Now the important thing to realize is that just any old
exercise program will not necessarily do the trick. The
majority of people that attempt getting into a good
are NOT working out effectively enough to
really stimulate the loss of stubborn abdominal fat. I see
this everyday at the gym.

Most people will do your typical boring ineffective cardio
routines, throw in a little outdated body-part style weight
training, and pump away with some crunches and
and think that they are doing something useful for reducing
their abdominal fat. Then they become frustrated after weeks
or months of no results and wonder where they went wrong.

Well, the good news is that I've spent over a decade
researching this topic, analyzing the science, and applying
it "in the trenches" with myself as well as thousands of my
clients from all over the world to see what works to really
stimulate abdominal fat loss.



Keep in mind that the point of this whole program is NOT
(that is only a very small portion of it).
The main point of this program is showing you the
absolute most effective strategies for losing your stubborn
abdominal fat, so you can get rid of that dangerous health
risk, as well as get a flatter more defined midsection.

If you follow the guidelines, you WILL lose your belly fat
that has been plaguing you for years. This is not
guesswork... it is a proven system that works time and time
again for all of my clients on every corner of the globe
that actually apply the information I teach. If you apply
it, the results will come. It's really that simple.

The only reason most people fail in their fitness goals is
that they have good intentions at first to adopt a new
lifestyle, yet after a few weeks or months, they abandon
their good intentions and slip right back into their old
bad habits that gave them the excess body fat in the first
place.

I want to help you succeed in finally getting rid of that
extra abdominal fat that is not only UGLY, but also
DANGEROUS.

Don't waste another day allowing that nasty abdominal fat
to kill your confidence as well as contribute to your risk
for MAJOR diseases.


I hope you found Mike's article informative and give his
program a try. In the industry, he is definitely known as
one of the, "good guys".

Regards,

Michael Lovitch
Co Founder
The Hypnosis Network

P.S. I have a lot of friends who swear by Mike's methods (both
male and female). He has clients as young as 18, and as mature
as 70. You can read more about Mike's program at:

The Hypnosis Network
307 West 7th St
Fort Worth
Texas 76102
United States



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Thyroid and your metabolism

If your metabolism seems to be stuck in first
gear it may be a direct result of your thyroid not
functioning properly and you may not even know it.


Today it is estimated that over 24 million Americans
unknowingly suffer with some type of thyroid condition.
If you suffer from any of these conditions; you are tired
all the time (even after getting sleep), you are unable
to lose weight (even with diet and exercise), you are cold
all the time (even in warm weather), rapid weight gain,
memory loss, bad PMS, hot flashes, depression, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, insomnia, joint aches, dry itchy
skin, brittle fingernails, loss of sex drive...

...just to name a few!

If you have any of these conditions I promise you this
email is worth the read...

But what if my doctor says my TSH levels are fine. (I hear
this all the time!)

The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone or TSH Test is the most
common test used in diagnosis of hypothyroidism. This is
the test your doctor will most likely do. Unfortunately it
can show a proper reading and your thyroid may still not
work properly.

This test should not...

Let me repeat...

This test SHOULD NOT be the only test used to diagnose the
state of your thyroid.

What should you do?

Check you temperature!

That’s right...

When you hear the phrase "Take your temperature", you
usually associate it with being sick and looking for a
fever. It also plays an import role in your metabolic
health!

Here is the best 30-second test you can do.

Many recommend the best tool to diagnose
hypothyroidism is by keeping a basal body temperature
chart. The basal body temperature is your temperature when
you wake up in the morning.


Your oral temperature should be 98.0 in the morning before
rising. The oral temperature for the rest of day is 98.6 to
99 (from 8 am to 11 am). Hypothyroid patients can have below
normal temperature values by 1-3 degrees.

Try taking your temp. in the morning (even before you go to
the bathroom) for the next 3 days and come up with an
average.

What if my temp is low? Does that mean my thyroid is not
working?

It is very possible it may not be working properly.

What Other Tests Should I Do?

Here are other tests to consider. They do carry a cost
however if you are able to find a Doctor or Naturopath and
have insurance they may pick up the tab for them. Doing all
of them would be wonderful however before you even begin
them I would make sure to read up on the 30 Second
Self-Test I provided. Feel free to copy these and bring
them to your doctor to discuss.

24 HOUR CORTISOL SALIVA TEST: An at-home test to evaluate
your circadian cortisol levels at key times during a 24
hour period.

AB (Antithyroglobulin): Measures the level of the antibody
protein antithyroglobulin in order to discern the presence
of Hashimoto’s disease.

B-12 lab test: Measures an essential vitamin, B12, which
can be low in hypothyroid patients due to low stomach
acid.

DHEA: Measures the mother of all steroid & sex hormones.
Usually measured in conjunction with the 24 hour adrenal
cortisol saliva test. See above.

FERRITIN: Measures your levels of storage iron, which can
be chronically low in hypothyroid patients.

FREE T3 LAB TEST: T3 is the active thyroid hormone. Free in
front of the T3 means you are measuring what is available
and unbound.


FREE T4 LAB TEST: T4 is the thyroid storage hormone. Free
in front of the T4 means you are measuring what is
available and unbound.

THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODY (TPO): Measures the thyroid
antibody TPO, which will be above the normal level in the
presence of Hashimoto’s disease.

TIBC (Total iron binding capacity): measures whether a
protein called transferrin, produced by the liver, has the
ability to carry iron in the blood.

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4 super nutrients that fight fat

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• by Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, PREVENTION, on Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:54am PDT

The news about all the amazing ways eating—NOT dieting—can improve your health, help you lose weight and give you all-day energy just keeps getting better and better. In fact, new research shows that certain nutrients found in loads of foods are powerful factors when it comes to balancing blood sugar and encouraging weight loss. Here are four that can have a powerful effect on your weight, your energy level and your long-term health.

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1. CALCIUM

Scientists aren’t sure how calcium burns body fat—some believe it reduces the fat-producing effects of a steroid hormone called calcitriol. What we do know is that it works: Researchers at the University of Tennessee found that obese people who went on a low-calorie diet that contained three daily servings of calcium rich dairy lost 70% more weight and 64% more body fat than those who ate just one serving of dairy a day.

WHAT TO EAT:

Fat-free milk and low-fat dairy, spinach, kale, broccoli, and white beans

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2. VITAMIN D

A landmark study from Tufts–New England Medical Center showed that low levels of vitamin D raise a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 46%. Researchers believe vitamin D quells cellular inflammation that contributes to diabetes. Plus, your body needs D to absorb calcium—and together, they can help fight diabetes: According to the Nurses’ Health Study, an ongoing investigation of more than 83,000 women, those who consumed more than 1,200 mg of calcium and more than 800 IU of vitamin D a day were 33% less likely to have developed diabetes than those taking in less of both nutrients.

WHAT TO EAT:

Salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, fortified whole grain cereal, fortified fat-free milk, and Swiss cheese

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3. OMEGA-3s

New science published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that women who ate a balanced diet including omega-3s lost 1 1⁄2 more pounds of torso fat than women on the same exact diet but minus the omega-3s. These healthy fats slow the rate of digestion, which makes you feel fuller longer, so you eat fewer calories throughout the day.

WHAT TO EAT:

Tofu, enriched eggs, shrimp, salmon, tuna, walnuts, flax, and flaxseed oil

Delicious Meals That Boost Your Energy and Fight Fat

4. FIBER

Foods high in fiber are nutrient-rich, filling, and low in calories—a combination that makes them weight loss wonders. According to a study done at the University of Minnesota, people who stuck to higher-fiber diets lost 2 to 3 pounds more per month than those who followed lower-fiber diets. Fiber triggers hormones that control appetite, which also helps with weight loss. Plus, both soluble and insoluble fiber help control blood sugar: The soluble type dissolves in water and forms a thick gel during digestion, which can interfere with and slow down carbohydrate and glucose absorption in the intestines, explains Quinn. Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water. It stays solid and moves quickly through the digestive tract, so intestines have less time to absorb carbohydrates, and blood sugar levels stay even.

WHAT TO EAT:

Whole grain breads and cereals, brown rice, barley, oatmeal and oat bran, apples, pears, citrus fruits, carrots, beans, and artichokes

A Simple Plan to Lose Weight

By Gabrielle Reece - Posted Fri, Mar 06, 2009, 4:26 pm PST

A lot of people send comments to me looking for a simple starting point to losing weight. We all know that it has to do with lifestyle (eating, exercise, and attitude). You can go online and read countless articles on how do that.

Rather than making it too difficult, I thought it would be a fun idea to create an easy program with guidelines anyone can follow. So here is a basic program to help you get started. I realize a lot of you know this information already, but for those of you who really desire to find that beginning, let's go!

And don't forget, you need to have a plan. This means writing down your physical activities, and keeping a food journal.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

- 3 sets of 10-15 squats using your body weight

- 3 sets of 10-15 sit ups on a stability ball

- 3 sets of 10 push ups (go on your knees if you have too)

- 3 sets of side skater lunges, 8 per side

- 3 sets of 10-12 bicep to shoulder press using 2 to 10 pound dumbbells.

Remember only do what feels safe and go as low in each move as you can. Only use the amount of weight and perform the number of reps that reflect your fitness level. It's not a competition.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Get out there and walk, bike, swim or any other activity that you can handle for 20-45 minutes. Do your best to safely break a sweat and if you can only go for 15 minutes, so be it. Just get moving. You can always increase your time as the weeks go on.

Sunday
Today is a rest day. Now if Sunday is a better day to train, then rest on another day. Create a schedule that works for you.

Food
I'm not going to tell you what to eat I'm just going to begin by giving you a few pointers.

• Keep a food journal. That means write down everything you eat and drink during your day. Try to not eat a heavy dinner or eat too late.
• Eat only until you are full (for most of us that is about eating half of the food we already consume). If you need to, just get it off your plate right away.
• Don't wait to eat until you're starving. This leads to overeating.
• Always carry a healthy snack to help you get to the next meal: handful of almonds, some fruit, or even a mini sandwich. No snack foods (chips, candy, fast food, fries, cookies, etc.).
• Only drink water and your beloved coffee without all the other ingredients that turn it into a milkshake. This means no juices or sodas of any kind.
• Choose your one night to have alcohol if you must, and it's better to have wine rather than beer or sugary cocktails (mojitos and martinis with sexy names).
• Don't nuke it! Make your food yourself.
• If you are feeling really motivated, then avoid food made of wheat (pasta, bread, and all baked goods of course). Be mindful that sugar and wheat can really impact your body weight.
• On Sunday, eat what you want. This is not a license to go crazy -- this just means that you can relax, and get that much more fired up for Monday.

The beginning is always the toughest time, but if you are serious about wanting to make a change, this is a really simple way to do that. Lets stop talking about change and begin making it happen today.

Go get 'em and good luck.

Best Anti aging food, the food that gives you the power to lose weight (part 2)

The Age-Defying Power of Six

By Samantha B. Cassetty, M.S., R.D. and Delia Hammock, M.S., R.D

Related Links

Aging Well: Eating Right for Longevity A Frozen Food Guide The Best of the Fad Diets Nutrition News: January 2008 The Anti-Aging Diet

4. Whole Grains

A 2008 review of these diet-friendly foods — which include whole wheat, oats, and brown rice, and the bread, cereal, and other edibles made from them — concluded that a meal plan loaded with whole grains helps you stay slim, thanks, in part, to fiber's role in appetite control. Their low rankings on the glycemic index (a system that rates the effect of different carbohydrates on blood sugar levels) may also play a role.

A raft of research has also shown that whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and gum disease. These benefits are tied to the array of vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals, and again, fiber that work together to promote health. (That's why refined grains, which filter out these nutrients during manufacturing, and add some back later in the process, don't offer the same advantages.)

5. Exercise

It's an anti-aging bonanza: Being active maintains muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and keeps your heart and lungs primed, among other benefits. Now, a recent study has found that running, in particular, promotes a long, independent life. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed a group of runners and non-runners for 21 years and found that elderly runners put off age-related disabilities for 16 years beyond their non-running counterparts. Runners also lived longer: 19 years into the study, only 15 percent of them had died compared with 34 percent of the non-runners. And the active ones were less likely to die from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and neurological conditions. While this study examined running, 30 minutes of more moderate aerobic activity, five days a week, will keep you healthy, according to recently released guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine. What should also be on your fitness agenda: strength training twice a week to maintain muscle and keep your metabolism humming.

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6. Red Wine and Other Drinks

What other diet recommends red wine? Ours does because the ruby beverage's resveratrol is a potent antioxidant, inflammation damper, and artery protector. Plus, animal research suggests that high amounts of resveratrol may counteract cell death in the heart and brain, which could mean this compound has even greater potential to prolong your life. Limit yourself to one five-ounce glass a day; more could be harmful.

If you're not a wine drinker, no worries: Put on the coffeemaker or the kettle instead. Coffee appears to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease, and evidence suggests that java drinkers have a lower chance of dying from heart disease. Some of the benefit may come from caffeine, but coffee also contains chlorogenic acids, antioxidants that might also play a protective role. Drinking tea may lower your risk of heart attacks, strengthen your immune system, protect tooth enamel, and help fight memory loss associated with aging. Choose green, black, white, or oolong — their leaves all come from the camellia sinensis, or tea plant. And their polyphenols (antioxidants), fluoride, and caffeine — which are thought to contribute to these health benefits — are largely missing from herbal brews.

Two Secret Age-Defying Treats

They seem like diet no-no's because of their calorie load, but dark chocolate and a handful (not a canful) of nuts have longevity and weight-loss benefits.

This just in: Nuts give you a surprising diet edge. A recent study found that despite being a high-fat, high-cal food, they don't promote weight gain. The reason: People find nuts filling and after eating them, offset some of the calories by eating less later on. Best of all, up to 20 percent of the calories in nuts don't get absorbed.

Craving something sweet? Dip into dark chocolate. The latest evidence suggests that cocoa flavanols (more predominant in dark chocolate than milky versions) may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks), and boost brain power.