I keep reading about the benefits of flax in just about every magazine I pick up these days. So when Flax USA sent me a sample of their Flax Sprinkles I was more than willing to give it a try.
Flaxseed is one of the richest sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Highly concentrated in fiber, lignan and other vitamins and minerals, Flax Seed is suggested to help reduce cholesterol, fight cancer and control blood glucose levels.
Flax Sprinkles, freshly-milled flax seed in a convenient shaker style container, can be used several ways - on cereal, in pasta, on salads, in smoothies, or even in baking.
FLAX USA, a family-owned business, using a Real Cold Milled™ process, which means fresh, easy to use and longer shelf-stable flax. Visit their Web site at www.flaxusa.com to learn about the benefits of adding flax to your diet, as well as recipes and suggestions for use.
Gaiam, Inc., a lifestyle media company dedicated to helping people lead healthier, more rewarding and sustainable lives, recently announced a new line of The Biggest Loser branded fitness accessories and kits. One of the top-rated shows in NBC’s impressive line-up, The Biggest Loser challenges overweight contestants to lose pounds through comprehensive diet and exercise. Produced in 25 countries and airing in more than 90 countries, the series has become a worldwide sensation. The Biggest Loser fitness accessories will provide fans of the show with key products that can be easily incorporated into daily work out regimes. The fitness accessories have been licensed through an agreement with NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group and Reveille LLC.
“The Biggest Loser is the number one TV fitness brand and inspires people to achieve weight loss they didn’t think was possible,” said Gaiam President of Entertainment and World Wide Distribution, William S. Sondheim. “Gaiam is excited to provide the core products fitness fans need to shed pounds at home, alongside their favorite contestants.”
Gaiam’s dedication to health, wellness and a safe approach to weight loss is aligned with The Biggest Loser’s vision of healthy weight loss. In keeping with the immense popularity of the show, Gaiam’s Biggest Loser fitness accessories will be sold in major retailers like Target, Amazon.com, sporting goods stores and grocery chains like Safeway, Wegmans, and Walgreens.
The Biggest Loser kits are intended for home use, and have been specifically selected to accompany the workouts featured on the show. Each kit comes with an instructional poster guide and a measuring tape so fitness enthusiasts can assess their results at home along with their favorite contestants. The Biggest Loser assortment of product include: the “Core Advantage Stability Ball Kit” with stability ball (available in three sizes) and resistance band to improve flexibility and muscle tone; the “Sculpt and Burn Kit” with weighted water ball (available in two measurements) and jump rope for added cardio workout; “Resistance Cords” (available in two resistances) for cardio and strength training; “Total Body Bands” for total body toning and a fitness mat – a multi-purpose mat perfect for Yoga, Pilates and floor exercises.
We tested the Stability Ball Kit and found that using the ball as part of an abdominal workout can ease the problems often associated with ab exercises, including back and neck strain!
Every time I pick up a magazine I read about the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and how big our portions have gotten. The 100 calorie snack paks that have become so popular are even missing the mark. Sure, they help you control your portion, but they don't teach you how to eat right.
Enter the The Yum Yum Dish (www.yumyumdish.com, $22), a 4 oz. dish that's fun and easy to understand. Place your snack in the bowl, and as long as you don't re-fill the bowl there is no danger of over-snacking. So go ahead, enjoy that ice cream and those Oreo cookies. Yum yum!
Every night Americans across the country ask the same question: "What's for dinner?" Whether you're eating in or out, the book Eat This, Not That, and its optional accompanying weekly e-newsletters offer tips comparing your favorite foods to better choices. You'll find thousands of simple food swaps that can help you in your quest for a thin middle. Each two-page spread focuses on one food category or restaurant. Bright, colorful photographs of the food being debated is accompanied by calorie content and other quick nutrition facts. Find out what options are less than 400 calories and 15 grams of fat at your favorite restaurant. Or which frozen latte is the worst selection at Starbucks. This book will open your eyes to what you have been eating and help you learn to make better choices.
Have you ever heard that you need to eat a portion that is the size of the palm of your hand or a deck of cards? But do you have a hard time figuring out those measurements when it comes time to cook? portionpal® (www.portionpal.com, $17.99) comes in 5 translucent discs to help you control your food intake. The fun, silicone cutting boards help measure the proper size portions of Meat, Chicken, Fish, Sides, and Dessert. And let me tell you. The portion on the Dessert disc is TINY so it really hits home how overboard I was going on my favorite dessert, cookies.
When I heard about Crispy Cat organic candy bars I was skeptical. A candy bar that is healthy and yet tastes good? It hits is mark on both counts. Crispy Cat bars are 70% organic with no preservatives, dairy, gluten or GMO.
When I took my first bite I was afraid it would taste like a protein bar but I was pleasantly surprised that it did not. The dark chocolate coating satisfied my sweet tooth, and the roasted peanut and rice inside didn't taste chalky. With 220 calories, Crispy Cat candy bars are sure to become the favorite of health conscious eaters everywhere.
Check out their web site to purchase them, or use the store locator to find out where they are available in your area.
Stay organized. Period.
Posted by Anga Labels: day planner, health, menstrual cycle, organization, period
Every time I go to my annual physical I scratch my head when I get to the section of the form that asks when was the first and last day of my last menstrual cycle. I have never kept up with that information as I know that I should. Until now.
The bluehealer health diary for women ($12.95, www.bluehealerdiary.com) is a day planner and menstrual calendar together in one convenient book. Not only can you track your own daily activities, but you can also track those of your kids or family, along with your monthly cycle or menopause symptoms. What's more, they also have other versions including a personal health journal and a journal to track feeding times for baby. The health day planner enables users to track a hectic work day along with chronic illness symptoms, thereby making correlations between stress and illness.
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