Please join me and my friends at Del Monte as we launch the Body by Bananas initiative in an effort to empower as many people as possible with all the tools necessary to Eat Healthy and Live Healthy!!!
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Research has found an association between increased selenium levels and reduced bladder cancer (one of the most common worldwide) risk !
Selenium is a great antioxidant and is found in many foods including nuts and meats. One of the best sources is Brazil nuts!!!
I’m excited to announce my newest wellness endeavor: I’m going cruising aboard the Jillian Michaels Ultimate Wellness Cruise! Sailing from Miami to the Caribbean October 21st through the 25th, this will be a wellness vacation that will help with the transformation into the new you.
In addition to leading group workouts onboard, I will doing intense and fun beach workouts. While onboard, you’ll be able to gain knowledge from other health and wellness experts, including Dr. Katja Van Herle, Jo Ann McKarus, Paige Padgett, and fitness instructors Jeanette Jenkins, Steve Lee, Basheerah Ahmad, Madelene Karlsson, and Heidi Rhoades. Oh, and Jillian will also be there?
With all of the encouragement and expertise on board, you’ll have the tools you need to transform, while on a vacation that will change your life. Join me as I embark on this amazing journey with picturesque destinations, a healthy nightlife, the greatest wellness experts in the field, and the opportunity to take charge of your own life!!!
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Johnny G’s done it again!!! Krankcycle is the brainchild of Spinning founder Johnny G and it’s picking up momentum (pun intended) across the country!
It’s a great cardiovascular and upper body workout!!! Don’t be surprised by how difficult it feels at first. The fact that your arms are closer to your heart makes it a tougher cardio workout…
Give it a try!!!
Studies have found that the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects of berries is beneficial in protecting the brain against age related disease / decline!!!
Not that I need a reason because I love berries but, It’s nice to know the food you consume has a very positive effect on your health…
Eat Healthy! Live Healthy! Get ready for some really exciting things to come from the world leader in fresh produce, Del Monte!!!
Videos, recipes, chances to win $$$!!! Go to www.fruits.com to find out more…
Ok, if you think this looks life threatening, try not moving at all!!! New research shows that even light or moderate exercise can substantially reduce your risk of early death!!!
Walk, ride a bike, do something! Although more physical activity is better, the benefits of even minimal amounts of exercise are still greater than none at all!!!
Inflammation and free radicals accelerate the aging process! And are primary factors in age related diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers, Alzheimer’s etc… Inflammation and free radicals increase with consumption of “dead foods” nutrient deficient foods!!!
Eat live, organic foods from the earth and you will not only slow the aging process but prevent many age related diseases and live with greater energy and vigor!!!
Go Live!!!
Here’s more great reasons to get your zzzz’s! Research shows that staying up late, (upsetting the body’s internal clock) might come with serious consequences for lipid metabolism!!! This is associated to your circadian rhythm being thrown off which results in high triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood), a risk factor for heart disease!!!
So it’s not just about getting your 7-8 hours of sleep but also when you get them that counts!!!
L-arginine is an amino acid with many heart health benefits including health blood pressure!!! L-arginine is known to help with endothelial health for vascular function which leads to cardiovascular health.
L-arginine can be found in walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, among many others…
A cruciferous-rich diet has shown a reduced risk of many cancers!!! Cruciferous vegetables are also rich in antioxidants that help protect your body’s cells from damage…
In specific, broccoli is a great source of calcium, potassium, folate, vitamin A, C and fiber, they’re loaded with phytonutrients — a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
