Monday, January 12, 2015

5 Crucial Nutrients for Vegetarians


A vegetarian or vegan diet can be a healthy lifestyle, but it takes is a little planning to eat a variety of foods to meet your dietary needs.
Unfortunately, even the most carefully planned plant-based diet may lack key nutrients. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian, a recent convert or somewhere in between, make sure you’re getting key nutrients by including these foods on your grocery list.
sup·ple·ment something that completes or enhances something else when added to it. A dietary supplement is intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities. 
The “superfood” craze has exploded throughout the health world in the last few years. Focusing on calorie-sparse and nutrient-dense options, superfoods provide antioxidants and essential nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own. They help our bodies avoid illness and aging while supporting our daily health. You don’t want to miss out on these amazingly beneficial foods. Read on to find out why!
What are superfoods?
The term “superfood” remains very broad. One definition states: “a food that is considered to be beneficial to your health and that may even help some medical conditions.” Some foods commonly included are berries, nuts and dark green vegetables. Nutritionists may differ on what is and is not a superfood, but the many superfood candidates put forth offer an array of beneficial foods to choose from.  
What makes LunaRich® the first epigenetic superfood?
LunaRich from Reliv is the first nutritional ingredient of its kind shown to promote optimal health at the epigenetic level. LunaRich delivers the most concentrated form of bioactive lunasin available. Lunasin is a naturally occurring soy peptide and the key to many of soy’s documented benefits, including cholesterol management, inflammation reduction, improved immunity, antioxidant effects and overall cellular health. LunaRich offers you the unique opportunity to take control of your own health — and is available exclusively from Reliv.
How can I add more superfoods to my diet?
It’s simple. With so many options to choose from, your next trip to the grocery store can become a fun game of pick-and-choose with new and exciting superfoods. Since the superfood category is so broad, finding some you like and incorporating them into your diet can be a fun process that the whole family can enjoy. Be adventurous by adding superfoods to your classic recipes for a nutritious twist on some of your favorite meals.
Reliv can help. Reliv formulates its products using the most advanced ingredients, including a wide range of superfoods. And with the epigenetic science behind LunaRich, Reliv literally takes superfoods to a whole new level.
Soy Protein
Every cell in the human body needs protein. It is also necessary for building and repairing tissue. Vegetarian protein sources are often low in saturated fat and high in fiber, so eat up!
As far as superfoods go, soy is one of the leading names on the list. Part of the legume family, soybeans are unique due to a complete protein profile and additional nutrients that maximize health benefits. The entire body can benefit from soy consumption. Examples include a reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels and decreased risk of osteoporosis. 
On Your Grocery List: beans, nuts, nut butters, peas, tofu, veggie burgers, soy nuts 
Calcium
This mineral is necessary for muscle contraction, blood vessel constriction, and hormone and enzyme secretion. A Purdue University study suggests plant sources alone may not fulfill your calcium needs. If you don’t consume dairy, you may need a dietary supplement.
On Your Grocery List:  fortified cereal and orange juice, collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, bok choy 
Iron
Dietary iron is needed for the creation of neurotransmitters and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. The human body doesn’t absorb plant-based (non-heme) iron as efficiently as animal-based (heme) iron, so vegetarians could be at risk for deficiency.
On Your Grocery List: spinach, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, molasses, whole-wheat bread, peas, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, asparagus, strawberries
Vitamin B-12
This important vitamin, which contributes to a healthy nervous system and the creation of red blood cells and DNA, is available primarily in animal products. It’s essential for vegetarians — especially those who avoid dairy and eggs — to take a dietary supplement containing B-12.
On Your Grocery List: fortified cereals and veggie burgers, nutritional supplements like Reliv Now®.
Zinc
The function of over 300 enzymes in the human body and immune system health rely on zinc. Like iron, vegetarian sources of zinc are not as easily absorbed by the body, so make sure your dietary supplement contains zinc.
On Your Grocery List: white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, fortified cereal, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds
A Note from Dr. Carl: Superfoods for a Super You
Superfoods provide our bodies with unmatched nutrition that can change the way we look at food all together. They offer a unique opportunity to feed our bodies exactly what they need to thrive.

Reliv makes it simple — offering you and your family the best nutrition available for optimal health. Our LunaRich formulas put you in control of your own health like never before. And the LunaRich Super Pack gives you the perfect place to start. With a four-month supply of Reliv Now® and LunaRich X™, the Super Pack makes seeing results almost unavoidable. And instant savings of 25% or more on the Super Pack makes it a healthy choice for your wallet too.
Don’t settle for feeling “fine.” Go from you to Super You with Reliv.
To your health,
Dr. Carl W. Hastings
Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer
Note:  Reliv NOW is vegetarian and vegan. This powerhouse nutritional supplement take the guesswork out of good nutrition. Every Reliv product is precisely formulated to deliver optimal levels of the essential vitamins, minerals, protein and phytonutrients necessary to support overall wellbeing. And that can mean a longer, healthier life. 
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Try a can of Reliv NOW and feel the difference:

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  • Available in Sachet Box of 10 for P640
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Filipino Scientist Busts the Myth of Soy

Dr. Alfredo F Galvez on the safety of Soy..

This is for people and medical professionals out there who are still misled by negative publicity perpetuated by anti-soy proponents and who are not aware of recent human studies debunking the myth that soy is not safe. If you still believe that soy is not safe, please provide us with your own human clinical studies to prove your assertions.

Soy Supplements

Studies continue to illustrate the many benefits of soy. Whether you’re looking to reduce cholesterol, minimize menopausal symptoms, or protect against health problems, soy is a simple, effective way to take control of your health. And with Reliv’s advanced soy-based products, harnessing the power of soy has never been easier!

Soy isoflavones are true multi-taskers, tackling everything from promoting heart health and alleviating menopausal hot flashes to increasing bone density and lowering the risk of prostate, colon and breast cancers. In addition, protein-rich soy foods may help you lose weight and fat when substituted for other sources of protein.

Soy Safety
Despite study after study proving soy's benefits and the overwhelming support of the scientific community, myths about soy persist. Learn the truth about soy. Perhaps the most common myth is that soy isn’t safe for breast cancer patients and survivors. View the video above to learn from renowned research scientist Dr. Alfredo Galvez why this myth is exactly that: a myth.


LunaRich and Lunasin
Recent studies show lunasin — a naturally occurring peptide — is the nutritional “magic” behind many of soy’s remarkable health benefits, including cholesterol management. LunaRich®, a breakthrough nutritional ingredient exclusive to Reliv, delivers more bioactive lunasin than any other source available today. Discover LunaRich.

Heart Health
Researchers have found that soy-based diets reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. In 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a health claim about soy protein and heart disease based on soy’s cholesterol-lowering effects. The claim states that “25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

American Heart Association Recognizes Lunasin’s Heart Health Benefits 

Lunasin, the key ingredient in Reliv’s unaRich® soy powder, and its ability to support cardiovascular health have been recognized by the American Heart Association!Circulation, the official journal of the AHA, has published a study abstract demonstrating lunasin’s heart health benefits. 
(Read it now..)

Weight Loss
Growing evidence shows that soy protein shakes may be among the best alternatives for losing weight. Soy is naturally low in calories and carbohydrates. Researchers at Iowa State University, however, discovered two additional properties of soy that boost weight loss beyond simply cutting calories. The Iowa State study showed that consuming soy protein rich in isoflavones decreases fat deposition (storage) while increasing muscle mass. This is especially important since lean muscle tissue burns up to 17 times more calories than the same amount of fat tissue, even at rest.


University of Missouri animal study points to support for weight loss, heart health and metabolic wellness

“While this was a small animal study and only a preliminary step in demonstrating the efficacy of this supplement regimen, the dramatic results are remarkable,” said Dr. Alfredo Galvez, Chief Scientific Advisor at SL Technology Inc, a Reliv subsidiary. “Most exciting of all is that there currently exist no effective treatments for improving key biomarkers measured in the study, namely circulating free fatty acids and the hormones leptin and adiponectin.”


Women’s Health
In postmenopausal women, the phytoestrogens in soy may slow bone loss. In addition, many soy foods are high in calcium and contain magnesium and boron, which work together with calcium for better bone health. Studies also show that soy may help reduce cancer risk — including breast cancer risk in premenopausal women.

Men’s Health
Researchers at Northwestern University have found that a new, nontoxic drug made from soy’s isoflavone genistein could prevent cancer cells in the prostate from spreading to the rest of the body. So far, the cancer therapy drug has worked in preclinical animal studies and now shows benefits in humans with prostate cancer.

 Learn more about soy and your health.

Reliv and Soy
Soy is the foundation of several Reliv nutrition shakes. Yet it’s important to recognize that soy is just one important part of a total package. Soy supplements alone offer an array of benefits ranging from menopause relief to disease prevention and weight loss. But it’s the additional ingredients that work synergistically to make soy such a powerhouse in Reliv products. In the Reliv Philippine market, Reliv formulas containing soy protein include:





Source: 
  • https://reliv.com/soy-supplements
  • http://blog.reliv.com/nutrition/science-health/study-shows-potential-health-benefits-of-reliv-now-lunarich-x/
Here are the two publications and their links reporting the recent clinical studies on the effect of soy and breast cancer risk:

1. Wu, A.H., et al., Epidemiology of soy exposures and breast cancer risk. Br J Cancer, 2008. 98(1): p. 9-14.
Link: http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/98/7/459.full


2. Trock, B.J., L. Hilakivi-Clarke, and R. Clarke, Meta-analysis of soy intake and breast cancer risk. J Natl Cancer Inst, 2006. 98(7): p. 459-71.
Link: http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v98/n1/full/6604145a.html

Here is the review paper on soy and breast cancer with Dr. Helferich as co-author

3. Hilakivi-Clarke, L., J.E. Andrade, and W. Helferich, Is soy consumption good or bad for the breast? J Nutr, 2010. 140(12): p. 2326S-2334S.
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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Increasing Your Breast Milk Supply




Here is a common breastfeeding question asked by moms: 

How can I increase my breast milk supply? 




Milk production does not depend upon milk being removed from the breast. After those first few days, it is necessary for milk to be regularly removed from the breast (via baby or pump) to continue milk production. The breasts will begin to shut down milk production within several days if milk is not regularly and effectively removed.

"The antibiotics and hormones in most cow's milk can be passed to your baby and might be harmful. For that reason
I recommend a fortified non-dairy soy beverage, naturally low in fat and totally devoid of lactose, that will fill all of the vitamin D and other nutrition requirements normally met by fortified milk."
- Dr.John Wilson, M.D.

Breastfeeding mothers need extra energy and nutrients for making breast milk.

Many vitamins and minerals in your diet transfer into the breast milk. That’s why eating well is important to provide the right nutrition for you and your baby.
  • "My friend used one of the products sold by Reliv during her pregnancy like half way through and said it helped her milk supply immensely for her milk production."  - Belladiana, 2/17/2013
  • "I am a mom of 3  so I know how life can be demanding/busy but FUN. I definitely know Reliv products and I have used this nutrition as my prenatal. When I was breastfeeding, I made sure I was always taking my Reliv shake everyday.  I have no need to use other vitamins for me and my baby since Reliv is already complete and balanced nutrition.  Results were great and I know my baby is getting the nutrition, as well. It is a good feeling when I go to my doctor for wellness visits, he would say, "keep up the good work!"  - M.

Meet our friend Erika from Cebu. She is a nursing student, and a new mom. She was breast feeding her baby until her lactation slowed down. Upon sharing this concern with us, we recommended the Reliv NOW nutrition (available in can or sachet). Within a week of taking the product, her breast milk started to produced more. Needless to say, both mother and child are very happy. Her son also takes Reliv NOW for Kids to help boost his immune system and over all well being.

What makes Reliv great for lactating mothers? It is soy based, complete and balanced nutrition.

About Soy Protein
Soy protein is a type of plant protein that many people use both as an alternative to meat and for its various health benefits. Soy protein comes in the form of soybeans, soy products such as tofu and soy protein powders which can be added to foods or beverages. Per a 2003 review of soy protein in the “Journal of Perinatal Education,” soy protein is the only plant source of all eight essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and the essential types are those that are not produced naturally in our bodies. 

In addition, soy protein sources are also often high in other beneficial nutrients for nursing mothers, such as calcium, iron and fiber.

Guidelines for Breast-feeding Moms

Most breast-feeding women can benefit from soy protein and need not worry about safety. Per the University of Michigan, while protein supplements are not always necessary, there is little harm in using them if you can burn all of the extra protein you ingest. You can integrate soy protein into your diet, however, without resorting to supplements. Try some edamame as an afternoon snack, or switch your cow’s milk for a glass of the soy variety. In addition to boosting your protein intake, soy is heart-friendly and may even play a role in cancer prevention.

Read more about Reliv NOW:
https://reliv.com/p/reliv-now

What about a vegetarian diet and breast-feeding?

If you follow a vegetarian diet, you likely already know the importance of choosing foods that'll give you the nutrients you need. This is especially important during breast-feeding. Supplementing with Reliv NOW takes care of your needs.



Choose foods rich in iron, protein and calcium 

During breast-feeding, make an extra effort to ensure that your diet includes plenty of these nutrients.

Good sources of iron include dried beans and peas, lentils, enriched cereals, whole-grain products, dark leafy green vegetables, and dried fruit. To help your body absorb iron, eat iron-rich foods in combination with foods high in vitamin C, such as strawberries, citrus fruits, sweet bell peppers or tomatoes.

For protein, consider eggs and dairy products or plant sources, such as soy products and meat substitutes, legumes, lentils, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Good sources of calcium include dairy products and dark green vegetables. Other options include calcium-enriched and -fortified products, such as juices, cereals, soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu.

Consider Reliv supplements.



Your health care provider will likely recommend that you take a daily vitamin B-12 supplement and, in some cases, a vitamin D supplement.

Vitamin B-12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, so it can be difficult to get enough in some vegetarian diets. Vitamin B-12 is essential for your baby's brain development.

Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones.


HOW TO ORDER RELIV:

HOW TO ORDER RELIV

1. Choose your product

Essential Nutrition:

Reliv Now® with LunaRich®


Your health is worth more than a bulk multivitamin pill. You deserve Reliv Now. Made with LunaRich, Reliv's epigenetic superfood, and loaded with vitamins, minerals and super-powered antioxidants, Reliv Now is built on the latest findings in nutrition science. Its uniquely effective formula delivers a balanced array of the most advanced ingredients to give your body what it needs to thrive. Why settle for ‘fine’ when you can feel ‘great!’? Get your health up to speed with Reliv Now.

This product sells for P3100 retail (membership price: P2480). A can of Reliv NOW should last you a month when taken 2X a day. 

Also available in sachets. 1 box contains 10 sachets. Retails for P640 (membership price is P512). Great for traveling, or when at work. A box of 10 should last you 5 days when taken 2X a day.


2. Make the payment
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Once payment is confirmed, products will be shipped immediately. It takes 2-3 working days for delivery. Depending on where you are, sometimes, it gets delivered on the same day.

If you live near Makati, you may visit our main sales office:


Should you decide to purchase the product at our sales office, please remember to use mention my name.

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Foods and drinks to avoid while breast-feeding.

Certain foods and drinks deserve caution while you're breast-feeding. For example:

Alcohol
There's no level of alcohol in breast milk that's considered safe for a baby.

If you choose to drink alcohol, avoid breast-feeding until the alcohol has completely cleared your breast milk. This typically takes two to three hours for 12 ounces (340 grams) of 5 percent beer, 5 ounces (142 grams) of 11 percent wine or 1.5 ounces (43 grams) of 40 percent liquor, depending on your body weight.

If you skip a feeding, pumping and dumping breast milk can help you maintain your milk supply. However, pumping and dumping doesn't speed the elimination of alcohol from your body.

Caffeine
Avoid drinking more than 2 to 3 cups (16 to 24 ounces) of caffeinated drinks a day. Remember, caffeine in your breast milk might agitate your baby or interfere with your baby's sleep.

Fish
Seafood can be a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Most seafood contains mercury, however. Exposure to excessive amounts of mercury through breast milk can pose a risk to a baby's developing nervous system.

To limit your baby's exposure to mercury while breast-feeding, choose seafood that's low in mercury, such as shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna and catfish. Avoid seafood that's high in mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.

If you eat fish from local waters, pay attention to local fish advisories. If advice isn't available, limit fish from local waters to 6 ounces (170 grams) a week and don't eat other fish that week.

Could my diet cause my baby to have an allergic reaction?


Certain foods or drinks in your diet could cause your baby to become irritable or have an allergic reaction.

If your baby becomes fussy or develops a rash, diarrhea or congestion soon after nursing, consult your baby's doctor. These signs could indicate a food allergy.

If you suspect that something in your diet might be making your baby a little fussier than usual, avoid the food or drink for up to a week to see if it makes a difference in your baby's behavior. Consider eliminating dairy products or other allergenic foods or ingredients, such as:

  • Cow's milk
  • Eggs
  • Peanuts
  • Tree nuts
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Fish

Some breast-feeding women say that avoiding spicy or gassy foods, such as onions or cabbage, can help — but this hasn't been proved through research. Also, you might try eliminating or reducing the amount of caffeine in your diet.

For help determining links between your diet and your baby's behavior, you might keep a food diary. List everything you eat and drink, along with notes about how your baby seems to react — if at all.

If removing a certain food or drink from your diet has no impact on your baby's fussiness, add it back to your diet and consider other possible culprits instead. If you're concerned about your baby's behavior, consult your baby's doctor.

Remember, there's no need to go on a special diet while you're breast-feeding. Simply focus on making healthy choices — and you and your baby will reap the rewards.

Commonly asked questions

Can I drink alcohol?

The safest option is to avoid drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. This is particularly important in the first month after delivery while breastfeeding is being established*.

Alcohol readily passes into breast milk and changes its smell which may reduce the amount your baby drinks at the next feed. The level of alcohol in your breast milk be similar to the level of alcohol in your blood.

If you choose to drink alcohol, limit intake to no more than 2 standard drinks daily and drink after a breastfeed. On average, it takes over 3 hours for alcohol to be cleared from breast milk after 2 standard drinks.A standard drink is 100mls of wine, 30mls of spirits, 285mls beer or 60mls sherry or port. Many wine glasses hold the equivalent of 2 or more standard drinks.

* Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol (NHMRC 2009)

How much tea and coffee can I drink?

Caffeine also passes into breastmilk. Limit to less than 4 cups of tea, instant coffee or cola drinks each day and drink after a breastfeed. Brewed or strong coffee and energy drinks have higher levels of caffeine. Caffeine free drinks are a good alternative.

Can I smoke while breastfeeding?

Smoking can affect the nutrient content of breastmilk and reduce supply. It is best to avoid smoking while breastfeeding.

Will exercise affect my milk supply?

Regular exercise is important for good health and should not affect your milk supply. Too much exercise may alter your milk supply if you are not getting enough rest or drinking enough fluid. Choose an activity that you enjoy and are able to combine with your busy day looking after a new baby. Walking is probably the easiest exercise and something you can do with your baby.

How much water should I drink while breastfeeding?

Drinking more water won’t produce more milk. However, it is important to keep up your fluid intake. Aim for at least 9 cups of fluid daily. A good way to ensure an adequate fluid intake is to have a drink each time you breastfeed and at each meal and snack. Keep a glass or bottle of water close to where you feed your baby.

Resources:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/breastfeeding-nutrition/art-20046912?pg=2


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Thursday, January 1, 2015

Membership Drive 2015

For a healthier year in 2015, let's start with the right kind of nutrition - the one that has












epigenetic mechanism of action.


  • Let's find out what Reliv is all about, and ask ourselves 
  • Why do we need to supplement, and
  • Why Reliv ?

What sets Reliv Nutrition apart from the other nutritional products?


What are the benefits of LUNASIN found in LunaRich X capsules?


HOW TO ORDER RELIV, AND WHAT DISCOUNTS CAN I GET ?

Option 1 - Preferred Customer
  • One-time registration of P1,000.00
  • Save 20% discount on all products
  • FREE shipping
  • NO minimum purchase
  • NO monthly quota
  • Upgradable to Distributorship
Option 2 - Preferred Customer 25

  • Same as Option 1
  • Save 25% discount
  • Must have monthly autoship





Option 3 - Independent Distributor 

  • One-time registration of P3500.00        
  • Geared for business opportunity
  • Receive distributor kit with products
  • Save 20-40% discount on all products
  • FREE shipping
  • NO minimum purchase
  • NO monthly quota

NOTE: The promo stated in this blog is only available through the distributorship of 
Maria van Olphen. Other distributors may not offer the same promo.



RELIV PRODUCT SELECTION IN THE PHILIPPINES



To review each product for ingredients and reviews, just click on the product name: 
  • LunaRich X - protects the cells, turns on the good genes, and turn off the bad genes
  • Reliv NOW - complete and balanced nutrition for adults
  • Reliv NOW for Kids - children's nutrition
  • FibRestore - digestive health, weight loss, cardiovascular health
  • Innergize - sports and performance drink
  • ArthAffect - for joint health, anti-inflammatory
  • ReversAge - turn back the clock of time and feel/look young again
We can suggest and recommend the right product for you. Whether it's for prevention, weight loss, children issues, stamina, energy, skin health, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood sugar management, better vision, better sleep,.. RELIV CAN HELP !!!

Click here for more Reliv testimonials. Real people with Real results.


NOTE: 

Should you decide to order directly from the main sales office, make sure you use my 

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To download the applicaion form, please email me.

To read more stories and testimonies about Reliv and its benefits, go to: FB page: Advanced Nutrition for Practical People




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2. BDO or BPI bank deposit
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