IBS & Diet

IBS & Diet

Digestive issue, and IBS and chron’s are on the rise, and much of it is due to our diet. About 8% of adults get enough fiber in their diet, and only about 1 in 10 in the USA get enough fruits and vegetables per day. IBS – is growing and affects all ages – including children. 45 Million people in the USA suffer, and 2 in 3 are women.

https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/digestive-diseases

 

Our diet is one reason why. Our diet has shifted to a lot more sugar. Today the average person eats 156 lbs. of sugar per year, or almost 1 cup a day. In 1976 we ate only 26 lbs. a year. We don’t add sugar – so it’s hard to believe we eat this much. But it is hidden in food as it acts like a preservative (prevents mold in bread), tastes good and is addictive. 

Sugar feeds the bad bacteria in the gut, leading to more issues with gut health, immune, tiredness, sluggishness, brain fog and more. More inflammation, lack of sleep and the toll that stress takes on our bodies.

 

Our gut is our ‘second brain’ in the body. A gut bacteria imbalance can lead to weight gain, even eating the same foods as a thinner person.

 

Why does sugar trigger IBS symptoms? When you consume sugar your small intestine releases certain enzymes to help digest it. The molecules are then absorbed through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream where it can be used for energy. It is thought that a lack of enzymes needed to digest sugar may trigger symptoms of IBS. Hormones, alterations in gut bacteria, and stress may also play a role in triggering symptoms

 

Fructose is a problematic sugar if you have IBS. You can find forms of fructose in fruit juices, sodas, and packaged sweets. However, even natural forms of fructose in fruit can be problematic. This is especially the case with high fructose fruits, such as apples, grapes, and pears, as well as honey. You don’t have to avoid fruit altogether though. Instead, swap out higher fructose-containing fruits with ones that are known to contain less fructose. Berries, peaches, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits are not as likely to trigger IBS symptoms.

 

Some people with IBS are also sensitive to lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. Your body breaks down milk with the help of lactase enzymes in the small intestine, similar to sucrase enzymes needed to break down sucrose. However, up to 70 percent of adults don’t make enough lactase in the body, and may experience lactose intolerance, as well as subsequent symptoms like bloating and gas. You can help this by using lactose free milk, or buying a supplement called Lactaid – an enzyme to help your body break down lactase.

 

Are there other foods to avoid if you have IBS?

Aside from sugars and sweeteners, there are other foods that can trigger IBS symptoms.

- Beans and lentils 

- Cruciferous veggies, including broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower or dark leafy greens

- Onions

- Garlic

- Gluten

- Chocolate

- Spicy foods

- Fried and processed foods

- Caffeinated foods and beverages

- Alcohol

- Carbonated beverages

 

You can try cutting these foods and beverages from your diet to see if your symptoms improve. But remember that everyone with IBS is different, and restricting certain foods may not be necessary.

https://www.healthline.com/health/ibs-and-sugar

 

What are the signs of an unhealthy gut?

An unhealthy gut can appear as gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea, but it can present itself in many other forms as well. Autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto’s Disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis (MS), where your immune system is attacking different parts of the body, can also be a sign of an unhealthy gut. Brain fog, headaches, poor concentration and memory, fatigue, chronic pain, trouble sleeping and issues with cravings or bad moods are also symptoms and critical indicators of a poor microbiome. And key – if you have a gut bacteria imbalance – you can gain weight even eating the same food as a thin person.

 

Now what impacts gut? Diet.

Too much sugar, stress, lack of sleep and poor diet all impact the gut.

Alcohol consumption was the highest in 50 years due to Covid.

Obesity is now 20% of the population. 10 years ago, obesity was 6%. It’s gone from 6% to 20% in a short period, and carbs, starches, sugar, have everything to do with that."

https://www.ers.usda.gov/covid-19/food-and-consumers/

https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/study-shows-more-americans-are-reaching-for-junk-food-to-combat-covid-19-stress

https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/gut-health/link-between-gut-health-and-obesity

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/7918818/gut-health-and-weight-loss/

 

What To Eat to Boost Gut Health?

Fiber is key. A diet high in fiber and low in fat, sugar, and processed foods is how to help fix a bad gut. There is sugar in crackers, bread, cereal, canned vegetables, frozen vegetables too. That is because sugar makes food taste good, is cheap, is addictive – and is a preservative too.

 

Sugar will feed the bad bacteria. And it is fructose too. a high-fructose diet can alter gut microbiome, leading to gut dysbiosis and microbial metabolite disorder. In one study – researchers found that fructose, high fructose corn syrup, feed bad bacteria. But fruit – even high consumption did not – because the fiber in fruit offset and slowed the fructose impact, and because the phytonutrients in fruit help feed good bacteria. This is why we teach how to read labels – and if you see fructose or sugar in the first 4 ingredients – avoid it.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8912426/#:~:text=Unabsorbed%20fructose%20is%20converted%20by,dysbiosis%20and%20microbial%20metabolite%20disorder.

 

https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/11/11/Study-Fructose-syrup-disrupts-gut-microbiome-but-fruit-can-undo-negative-effects#

 

Foods that help – prebiotic, probiotic, high fiber foods, and healthy fats like avocado, butter, olive oil, nuts, fish – help.

Prebiotics: apples, artichokes, asparagus, bananas, barley, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cacao, flaxseed, garlic, leeks, lentils, oats, onions, raw honey, and whole wheat. Probiotics: kefir (milk- or water-based), kimchi, kombucha (learn how to make kombucha at home), miso, pickles, raw/unfiltered apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut, tempeh, and yogurt (dairy or nondairy).

 

 

 

Jump To Health Products:

Every single product in Jump To Health can have a beneficial impact on gut health, immune health, heart health, mood, brain health, and weight.

 

We have the most clinically studied ingredients in our products – more than other companies, even the largest ones. For example, in our shake – we have 5 patented and clinically studied nutrients. And these studies show these ingredients help you feel fuller longer, help burn fat, help build muscle, help boost good gut bacteria or probiotics, and help control blood sugar too. No one has better protein. And no one uses our sweetener nor added nutrients. 

 

1. Fiber Pro- a key to a healthy gut. Fiber Pro has many testimonials from people that claim, including me. Fiber Pro has 2 clinically studied prebiotic fibers -shown to boost healthy probiotics in the gut + 40%. That is 40%. Far more than a probiotic. This is because to work a probiotic need to survive the stomach acid, get past the small intestine, and get to the large intestine to work. Think of a 5-gallon bucket and dropping ½ a capsule in it. Can it help? Yes. Will it boost probiotics up to 40%? Not like Fiber Pro, no.

 

There are over 100 studies in humans on these fibers we use – and they are shown to balance those hunger hormones. The clinicals show we work on all 4 hunger hormones – ghrelin which signals when you are hungry, leptin that signals when you are full, and Metabolic disorders and insulin resistance – all caused by hormones in the gut that can slow weight loss. And it is $23 for a month supply. That is cheaper than many brands you see at the store, or online. Most fiber products are like Metamucil – they fill you up, but do not boost probiotics or gut health like Jump.

Learn about Fiber Pro https://www.fluid.app/s/2042e9

 

2. Core and VPro shakes - Both shakes have this prebiotic fiber in them. We should bet 25-30 grams per day – yet only 8% of us do. That means 92% of us do not’ get enough fiber. By having a shake blended with fruit, a Fiber Pro in coffee in the morning, and in PowerOx in the afternoon – not only will you be getting ¾ of the fiber you need – you will balance leptin and lose weight. Go to 2 shakes a day and you will lose faster. And this is key – you will be improving your gut health, heart health, muscles, gaining muscles, boosting immune health. There are more health benefits to the Core whey shake, and VPro plant shake than just protein. 

 

Compare it – Premier Protein – costs more -and does not offer similar benefits. Ensure, Boost – nope. We have compared to hundreds of shakes and no one offers more health benefits. Let alone gut health benefits. Most of them don’t have any fiber, let alone a clinically studied one.

 

This is why our shake works better – more nutrients for gut health, muscles, and minerals.

It is more effective than other shakes. And it has a Tri-Active protein blend – higher quality protein, higher quality results. And it tastes like birthday cake. Not gritty or bitter – but amazing.

 

The shakes both have a clinically studied digestive enzyme – shown to boost digestion, and absorption of protein in lean muscle. Our shakes work better, because of this patented enzyme. The Core also has AstraGin – will help digestion, and also protein absorption, and also mineral absorption. All day- from the foods you eat. 

 Learn about Core and V pro Protein https://www.fluid.app/s/aa95ed

Fat Burning, Blood Sugar Control, Natural Sweetener– Isomaltulose is our sweetener. It has been clinically studied and shown to help Type I and Type II diabetics manage blood sugar, shown to give athletes sustained energy and better performance, and shown to have fat burning properties too. Derived from sugar beet, it is natural and processed in a way to not spike insulin. Other companies use fructose (which too much can spike fatty liver disease), or they use crystalline fructose – a form of concentrated, high-fructose corn syrup! The others don’t use what Jump To Health uses, because it is expensive. Ours is more than 30x more expensive than sugar or fructose. We use it because our mission is “health first.”

 

Taste – the shake tastes great, like cake, because of the quality of ingredients. No gritty, cardboard, flavorless shakes here! 

 

Cost – save money on groceries, or eating out! A shake with milk is about $2.50 a serving. A sandwich eaten out is about $8 – so if you eat two shakes a week as a meal replacement for lunch instead of eating out - your shakes would be paid for (with enough to spare for additional meals to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner throughout the month). Not to mention you will be getting better nutrition, protein, fiber, enzymes, prebiotics and more! And we dare you to compare to other brands – we cost less because our mission is health.

 

3. PowerOx – immune support and gut health. PowerOx has vitamin C which feeds good gut bacteria, an immune boosting prebiotic fiber, and it has polyphenols that feed the good bacteria in the gut. Combine it with Fiber Pro and clinical studies show you will eat less as it balances hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin. In our beta group average weight loss was 8 pounds using just PowerOx once a day, and Fiber Pro twice a day. https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-018-0426-y

Learn about Power Ox https://www.fluid.app/s/0b1ad1 

4. Fruit & Veg Power -We know fruits and veggies are good for us – and studies show the phytonutrients in them can help fight fat. People with higher weekly intakes of chlorophyll, carotenoid, and anthocyanin had better body composition in comparison to those who consumed less. These are in our fruit & vegetable power. These also support good gut health too.

https://academic.oup.com/cdn/article/3/Supplement_1/nzz044.P08-047-19/5606379

 

Learn about Fruit and Vegtable Power https://www.fluid.app/s/942f1a

We offer a full range of phytonutrients – that help our cells detox. We have spirulina and chlorella to help with heavy metals, and these also support good gut health. We know most people do not eat enough fruits and veg, and if you are following keto or low carb – you need to try these. Also look at the Indole 3 carbinol – it is being studied for helping fight or prevent cancers or other cellular disorders. They help the body fight inflammation – in our cells, and then everywhere. 

  

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What are the health benefits of 5-HTP?

Some people believe that taking 5-HTP can benefit certain aspects of health, including mental health, sleep quality, and weight loss.

L-5 hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a natural chemical in the body that people can also take as a nutritional supplement. The compound is a natural precursor to a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which helps produce “feel-good” chemicals in the brain and body.

However, there is little significant research to prove that L-5 hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) can offer such benefits.

See article below https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324025

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Anxiety, ADHD and Diet

Anxiety, ADHD and Diet

 

The brain and gut are interrelated and the balance of our gut can definitely impact our mood, anxiety, PTSD and more.

 

Anxiety is pretty common – about 18% of the population has anxiety at any given time. It can result in Heart racing, trouble sleeping, trouble concentrating. It is also interlinked with depression. Almost ½ of people diagnosed with depression have anxiety. Though they are different disorders, the treatment for them is often the same.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326354.php#anemia

 

Nutrition and exercise can help. Studies show that exercise is also very important and there’s lots of evidence that regular exercise boosts mood, especially if you’re able to exercise outdoors in a green environment. Even a walk in the park or a stroll by the river is thought to be helpful.

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/expert-answers/coping-with-anxiety/faq-20057987#:~:text=In%20some%20people%2C%20certain%20foods,overall%20physical%20and%20mental%20health.

 

Mmost doctors only know how to treat with medications. They are not nutritionists, and they don’t have the time, nor do they get paid by insurance, for teaching what to eat to help improve health beyond the general guidelines. Lynette went to multiple doctors, and not one offered nutrition advice. And several medications later – some made the symptoms worse.

 

So how and why can nutrition help those feel better if they have anxiety and/or depression?

The gut and brain are connected through the gut-brain axis, which sends signals between the two via the vagusnerve. This communication can be disrupted by imbalances in the gut microbiota or bacteria, which may lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. For example, irritation in the gastrointestinal (GI) system can trigger mood changes by sending signals to the central nervous system. This can cause the brain to go on high alert, similar to how an anxious mind can cause an upset stomach.

 

Johns Hopkins Medicine there is that changing the gut microbiome can help with anxiety. For example, scientists have shown that transplanting gut microbes from people without anxiety into those with anxiety can help reduce symptoms in the short term. Probiotic supplements may also help, as one study found that they improved depression and sleep quality in students with mild anxiety and depression

 

Much of our poor diet is due to how much sugar and carbs we now eat. Sugar works in the brain like cocaine – and creates a happy rush, followed by a fall. So we crave more, eat more. It then feeds the bad bacteria in our gut, altering our serotonin, our gut brain axis, and our mood. A viscious cycle.

 

Harvard Medicine had an article recently on this too. 

Pay attention to your gut-brain connection – it may contribute to your anxiety and digestion problems.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection

 

Now why did the Shake and Control help so fast? 

A few reasons.

1. Protein in the morning – the Mayo clinic recommends a protein breakfast to help anxiety because it gives you energy and helps keep your blood sugar in balance. This can help with mood.

The Jump To Health protein shakes provide easier to digest protein than other brands, and higher quality too. Then we add in the Aminogen and make it even easier to digest and absorb. Then the prebiotic fiber in the shake has been clinically shown to boost probiotics by up to 40%. 

This helps balance the gut and that helps balance the gut brain connection.

Not only has prebiotic fiber been studied for helping with gut health, but depression too.

Prebiotics feed "friendly" bacteria in the gut, and research has shown that people with certain digestive disorders have a higher risk of anxiety and depression. In fact, eight out of nine clinical trials that treated patients with prebiotics or probiotics found that mood improved significantly, with a decrease in anxiety and depressive symptoms

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10490379/#:~:text=Of%20the%20nine%20clinical%20trials,in%20anxiety%20and%20depressive%20symptoms.

 

SO let your food be thy medicine and thy medicine be food is real.

What is also interesting in the clinical reviews - Depletion of serotonin contributes to depression, as it is important in mood regulation. Since 95% of our serotonin is made in the gut – this is another reason to focus on gut health. All of JTH products – all of them – have a benefit for gut health.

The hormone serotonin Serotonin​is a mood stabiliser, and impacts wellbeing and happiness.

Foods that boost serotonin include - apples, barley, berries, citrus fruits, chicory root, and jersualem artichoke, and butter helps with butyrate and then foods that help with tryptophan – including spirulina, milk, cheese, eggs, salmon, sunflower seeds, onion. 

The shake, fiber pro have the prebiotic benefits of chicory root, Jerusalem artichoke in it. 

The spirulina and other nutrients that boost serotonin are also in our Fruit Power and Veg Power capsules. 

 

Now interestingly – I talk a lot about the Aminogen in our shake – that it is there to help us digest the protein and absorb it into lean muscle. But there are other health benefits too – including helping serotonin and mood.

https://www.neuroscienceinc.com/news/2023/understanding-digestive-enzymes-and-supporting-healthy-digestion

Proteolytic enzymes or Aminogen are digestive enzymes that break down proteins into amino acids. These amino acids help the body build muscle and neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.

So the shake helped fast because it helped keep blood sugar stable, boosted probiotics in the gut for better balance, and helped boost serotonin too.

 

Then Control. Why is control so powerful in helping people feel happier?

Per medical news – one ingredient in the Control is 5HTP. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a naturally occurring amino acid, and is the precursor for neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transmit a nerve impulse across neuronal gaps that are called synapses. These neurotransmitters include serotonin and melatonin.https://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/The-Relationship-Between-Serotonin-and-5-HTP.aspx

5-HTP helps raise serotonin levels in the brain. Since serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation.

 

https://www.news-medical.net/life-sciences/The-Relationship-Between-Serotonin-and-5-HTP.aspx

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0003986162900620

 

Now that is not the only ingredient that can help support healthy mood.

In addition to 5HTP, which converts to serotonin, we also have Dl-Phenylalanine. This is also a natural amino acid. DL-phenylalanine can increase serotonin activity, which could help with pain relief and depression in patients taking opiates for chronic pain. It is also known for its antidepressant properties, because it may increase norepinephrine levels, which can help with depression and attention issues.

 

In addition Control has 75 mg of caffeine. 

Per WebMd –Research into coffee and depression has found that people tend to experience less severe symptoms when they drink coffee.

 

Now in high doses caffeine can make anxiety worse. But at low levels – which is what we have in Control - In low doses, caffeine may help depression,” per the Journal of the American Medical Association. The reason is because caffeine “stimulates dopamine, which is a chemical in your brain that plays a role in pleasure motivation and learning.”

 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-about-coffee-and-depression 

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-impact-caffeine

The caffeine source we use is from Guarana. This is a tropical fruit that is known for boosting happy feelings, help reduce fatigue, boost brain health, and protect the heart.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/guarana-benefits

One study looked at the effects of different doses of guarana on mood and learning. Participants received either no guarana, 37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg or 300 mg.

 

People who received either 37.5 mg or 75 mg of guarana achieved the highest test scores. Since low doses of guarana provide low doses of caffeine, it’s believed that other compounds in guarana aside from caffeine may be partially responsible.

And guarana has a lot of good safety data too. It has antioxidants and many health benefits including helping with eye health as we age, fighting cellular issues, boosting gut health. 

 

Then green tea extract – one of the most studied ingredients of all time – has neurochemical and behavioral benefits because it too increases dopamine and serotonin.

hhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23625424/#:~:text=An%20increase%20in%20dopamine%20and,serotonin%20and%2For%20dopamine%20metabolism.

 

Last but not least in Control is Garcinia. It too has been well studied and shown. In one study it was shown to help anxiety, sociability, and dopamine production. Dopamine is another hormone that is involved in brain function, pleasure, memory and attention, focus. Back to the gut again – about 50% of dopamine is produced in the gut

 

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-021-04902-z

 

So Control boosts mood, a little energy, and boosts gut health too. It is great when dieting as it can help lessen cravings and help you stay on track. Or it can help those who want to get a boost of good mood.

 

Now what do we eat that can help or hurt our happy mood?

 

The average American diet has gotten bigger, and heavier on grains, and lower quality fats.

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/12/13/whats-on-your-table-how-americas-diet-has-changed-over-the-decades/

 

Your brain is about 2/3 fat – and it needs fat to thrive. It also needs antioxidants found in fruits and nuts , tea, and other products. Foods that can impact the brain and your mood include:

 

-​Nuts – high in fat, and fiber- especially macadamia nuts, almonds

-​Omega fats – like those in our shake – flax, sunflower, or fish oils. These all support a healthy brain. Everyone should take an Omega – you really cannot get enough. And guess what – we have a super powerful and unique one coming July 1!

-​Low sugar. Sugar is so bad for the brain. Watch how much sugar you are eating. You will see it in everything. 

-​Caffeine – a lot of studies are showing that caffeine in coffee or tea can help support a healthy brain and mood, and fight alzheimers and parkinsons, even memory loss.

- protein- our body is comprised of protein – our skin, hair, muscles, nails- all need protein to thrive. We need to get adequate protein.

-​Hydration – most adults are dehydrated – 74%. This slows metabolism and affects our brain too. So be sure to drink lots of water, and tea to help the brain. Especially green tea.

-​Fiber – there are so many studies right now on the emerging area of our second brain in our body – our “gut’. You can google it. Your gut is where 94% of your serotonin resides. So if you have a bad gut bacteria imbalance – you will not sleep as well, you can be crabbier. We use a special fiber in our Fiber Pro. Studies have been done on it that show that it helped school children do better on tests than those who don’t take it. It really is a great product.

 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-strategies-to-ease-anxiety-201604139441

 

Foods to Avoid:

Fast food is cheap, convenient, and tastes good (most of the time). However, researchers believe there’s a linkTrusted Source between depression and levels of inflammation in the body, and inflammation is exacerbated by ingredients commonly found in large quantities in fast food dishes, like artificial trans fats, refined carbs, sodium, and sugar.

 

One large study found that people who eat fast food regularly are at a 40% greater risk of developing depression, and researchers suggest that the high amounts of trans fats in fast food products were a primary contributing factor. Meanwhile, other researchers discovered that people who frequently eat fast food were less resilient to depressive symptoms.

https://psychcentral.com/depression/foods-that-cause-depression#alcohol

So for fast meal – have a shake instead. It takes less than a minute to mix up a smoothie, a minute to make a microwave or bundt cake. And 15 minutes to make 5-6 protein bagels using our shake mix. 

Make some pancakes with our shake mix and freeze. There are many ways to get healthy meals, fast. Also take a look at our New You in 22 program – the meals and sides are easy to make and food the whole family can enjoy – and they are low sugar, low glycemic and good for brain health and mood. 

Many people enjoy a glass or two of wine to lift their mood, and it’s hardly surprising — alcohol encourages the release of serotonin (aka the “happy chemical”) in our brain.

 

However, for those with depression, drinking alcohol could have the opposite effect, as studies suggestTrustedSource higher intake may lead to increased symptoms. This is sometimes called “alcohol-induced depressive disorder,” which occurs only shortly after you drink alcohol

 

Simple or refined carbs – white rice, pasta, white bread – these turn to sugar in the body and impact mood and gut health, feeding a bacteria imbalance. enty of research supports the link between unrefined grains and depression. For example, one in women postmenopausesaw that those who ate refined grains had a greater risk of new-onset depression. If you want to eat these – take a GlucoSupport before the meal to help lower they glycemic load, lower the absorption and calories too.

We’ve long been warned of the dangers of eating too much salt, particularly around the negative effects on blood pressure and cardiovascular health. But it also impacts inflammation in the body, and has a negative impact on the gut microbiome, which impacts the brain too. Today the average adult in the USA is eating 4000 mg of sodium a day – when we should get 1500-2000mg. So when shopping, look for low sodium or no sodium added foods. And stay hydrated. We know that the average person is dehydrated – drink more to help flush hidden sodium out. 

 

Sugar- Some research indicates a link between sugar intake and depression. Sugar increases inflammation and hormone imbalance, both of which are linked to mood, feeds the bad bacteria in the gut, and has a potential impact on the growth and development of brain cells. 

influence on neurotransmitters in the brain

Aspartame and artificial sweeteners - in one people who consumed a diet high in aspartame experienced more depression and irritable mood. Researchers suggest this may be because the ingredient impacts the balance of chemicals in the brain (such as the “pleasure” chemicals serotonin and dopamine) and increases levels of cortisol, the “stress” hormone. This ingredient is in a lot of diet sodas.

 

Eat more fruits, veg, protein, especially at breakfast. Eat healthy fats for brain health. Plenty of fiber and water for gut health. Avoid sugar, watch the alcohol, and salt and sugar and aspartame.

 

Nutrition recommendations:

1. Add a magnesium supplement. We have magnesium in KeTonic, and adding more may be good – so look for a magnesium supplement at your pharmacy or grocery store.

Keytonic https://www.fluid.app/s/c39657

2. Add the Fruit & Veg capsules – anti inflammatory and also very good for the gut.

Fruit & Veg capsules https://www.fluid.app/s/942f1a

3. Add Fiber Pro for the gut brain axis https://www.fluid.app/s/2042e9

4. Ignite for the healthy MCT for the brain and gut https://www.fluid.app/s/8403cc

6. Vital Omega - 4x more potent omega.

https://www.fluid.app/s/829a78

7. Control – for mood boosting and energy and our shake. 

https://www.fluid.app/s/3243b5 

 

 

Our New You In 22 program is good because it is healthy fats, no sugar, and it detoxes. 

The PowerOx tea is good because it has Rhodiola, as does the Control. The control may be good as it boosts brain and mood more with 5HTP and Gaba. Releaf may help with the anxiety and it is powerful anti inflammatory. 

 

Fruit, Veg

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cnf/2010/00000006/00000001/art00003

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955286317306332

http://geetaraibhu.org/admin/FileUpload/Publication/11%20A%20novel%20formulation%20of%20veggies%20with%20potent%20anti-migraine%20activity.pdf

 

Fiber Pro

https://www.truehealthinitiative.org/news2019/why-prebiotics-are-the-most-important-nutrient-to-boost-your-mood-and-prevent-anxiety-and-depression/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4410136/

 

Control

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/integrative-mental-health-care/201810/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp-anxiety

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324025.php

 

Tea or Excelerade or KeTonic – Rhodiola

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/rhodiola-rosea

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4297663/

 

Magnesium

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-dosage

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23950577

 

Omega

https://nccih.nih.gov/research/results/spotlight/072811.htm

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/fish-oil-supplements/faq-20058143

 

New You In 22 Diet

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5357645/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/diagnosis-diet/201706/ketogenic-diets-psychiatric-disorders-new-review

https://medium.com/the-mission/low-carb-diets-can-eliminate-your-anxiety-and-boost-your-productivity-79d14416b8ae

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Diabetes, Blood Sugar, and Gluco Support

Diabetes, Blood Sugar, and Gluco Support

 

Diabetes is a growing global epidemic. Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health challenges, with the number of adults living with diabetes having more than tripled over the past 20 years. And it is expected to double again, and fast.

By 2050 - almost 1 in 2 people around the world will be diabetic.

https://time.com/6289524/diabetes-worldwide-prediction-2050/?fbclid=IwAR20PKJ42rS4IULVM-0bxcflFiUi_JimWzmhDF2Arhljul0UbxzbJAvMkyY

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, accounting for about 96% of cases. It occurs when the body’s cells stop responding properly to insulin, which can lead to chronic high blood-sugar levels that leave patients vulnerable to heart, kidney, eye, and nerve damage. 

Diabetes shortens lives. Every 7 seconds, someone dies due to diabetes (lets be silent for 7 seconds). 7 seconds. Someone lost a loved one. A brother, a sister, a father, a mother, a friend. 

 

Kids:

And it is not just adults. Kids are getting diabetes at an increasingly faster rate. 

The number of people under age 20 living with type 1 diabetes increased by 45%, and the number living with type 2 diabetes grew by 95%. And that was from 2001 to 2017. 

An article just came out saying that it is expected kids diabetes can increase 600% by 2050 if we don’t do something. 

 

If our blood sugar is low, we can feel weak and tired. If it is too high, it could be diabetes or early onset of diabetes with many health impacts. 

 

What we eat matters. Protein, and dietary fiber can help you keep your normal blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Some studies suggest that a protein snack before bedtime may help blood sugar levels have less of a spike in the morning. So, a piece of string cheese, a hard-boiledegg, a half shake in water, a slice of lunchmeat – all these may be a snack to help control blood sugar. But again – if you are diabetic talk with your doctor.

 

Part of the problem is how much sugar is in everything we eat.

 

Here are some foods that contain far more sugar than a donut.

- Low Fat yogurt- can be like eating 3-4 donuts.

- Bottled Smoothies- those green drinks can add up to 15 teaspoons or more of added sugar.

- Low fat peanut butter. When the cut the fat, they added sugar – its almost 1/3 sugar.

- BBQ sauce – a serving of ribs has about 4 Tbsp. sauce – sounds like not a lot, but that is 

 more sugar than a candy bar.

-- Sushi rice – you think sushi is low fat, protein, and good for you. Sushi rice has sugar – so 

 when you eat a roll – you could be eating 6 tsp sugar from the rice, plus more sugar in the  

 sauce. 

- Tea – that fast food sweet tea is like eating 2 ½ snicker bars.

- Whole grain bagel – like eating 1 ½ donuts. 

- Salad dressing – especially fat free. Check it out – the first ingredient is typically sugar. 

- Sweetened almond milk – 13 gr sugar, 1 gr protein, no fiber. It’s like drinking pure sugar water.

 

Even cigarettes have a ½ teaspoon of sugar. And watch out for other fiber drinks – one in the store I found had 5 gr fiber, and 16 gr sugar.

 

So, we need to be careful on what we eat.

https://www.eatthis.com/surprising-foods-with-sugar/

 

 

What I found surprising is how much sugar is in bread today vs. when our parents and grandparents ate bread. 

Martin’s Potato bread has more sugar than a twizzler, and only 1 gr fiber to offset the sugar.

Dave’s Killer Raisin Bread – 2 slices is like eating a PayDay candy bar.

Cheesecake factory bread – yum – because it is 8 gr sugar, 3 gr fiber. 

And interesting – Subway Bread – Ireland’s court said it is not bread. the court ruled that the bread served at Subway, the US chain that hawks giant sandwiches in 110 countries and territories, could not in fact be defined as bread because of its high sugar content.

 

Why is there sugar in our bread? It acts as a preservative. It helps prevent mold growth. And it tastes good so we keep eating it. No wonder you eat bread at a restaurant before a meal – it spikes your blood sugar so you get hungrier and order more food. 

 

Even fast food has added sugar.

Taco Bell – grilled stuffed burrito – 6 gr sugar

Five Guys cheeseburger – 8.5 gr sugar – that’s like a Butterfinger Candy Bar.

Shake Shack Smoke Burger – 11 gr sugar. That is 44% of the amount you should eat daily.

McDonalds’ Grilled Chicken – 11 gr. – Like eating M&M’s.

Arby’s Kings Hawaiian Fish sandwich – 19 gr sugar. That’s like eating a Hershey’s Cookies n Cream candy bar.

And whew – the Subway Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki foot long – 32 gr sugar. That’s’ the same as a Chick Fila sweet tea. Wow. 

https://www.businessinsider.com/sugar-in-fast-food-2016-1#mcdonalds-artisan-grilled-chicken-sandwich-5

 

Sugar increases blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol. Sugar feeds cancer.

 

In 1900 we ate an average 4 pounds per person per year. It was expensive and hard to get. In 1970 we ate 26 pounds on average per person each year. We were eating less than 1/8 of a cup of sugar a day – or about 2 Tablespoons a day. 

Today it is 156 pounds per person, almost 8 oz. a day- because it is in the foods we eat like we just talked about. We went from 2 Tablespoons a day, to 1 cup or 16 Tablespoons, or 48 teaspoons a day.

Take out a teaspoon. Seriously. Go to your sugar cannister and count out 48 teaspoons. And then you will know why our health is so bad. Why diabetes is skyrocketing, heart disease is the #1 killer, and cancer is in younger and younger people. Sugar is addictive. It acts like cocaine in the brain. Makes you wired then tired. Disrupts hormones and gut health.

It’s back to the Food Industry and how they try to find ways to make us get addicted to eating their products so they make more money. That is why Dr. Steve wrote his book on Why Humans Like Junk Food. He explains how snacks like Cheetos are designed to kind of melt, so your brain does not think it is eating. Then the sugar and salt get you eating more. 

Canned vegetables too – sugar and salt are used as preservatives. So read the food label and try to cut back on sugar. Follow one of our meal plans. Add Fiber Pro to your diet. When we get the right amount of fiber, proteinand healthy carbs -it is amazing what changes you can see and feel.

 

So what can you do? Exercise and diet can help.

Exercise helps the body to lower blood glucose. When your muscles contract during activity, it stimulates another mechanism that is completely separate of insulin. This mechanism allows your cells to take up glucose and use it for energy whether insulin is available or not. So that is how exercise helps.

 

Nutrition can help because foods like protein help takelonger to digest and can help keep blood sugar in the normal range. It is best to get protein in each snack or meal. There are even some studies that show if you are diabetic – to have a small protein bite or snack before bed so that you wake up with better blood sugar and fewer spikes. 

 

In addition to protein – it is fiber. But sadly only 8 out of 100 people get enough fiber. Imagine a room full of 100 people. Are you getting enough? 

 

- Fiber, and especially Prebiotic fiber can help you feel fuller, boost your immune and digestive health, boost mood, and help you eat less through the day. Increasing prebiotic intake helps promote specific types of beneficial bacteria to help rebalance your gut. These good bacteria then help to lower inflammation, improve management of blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, and promote more significant weight loss. Prebiotics are found in raw asparagus, cooked onions, garlic, chicory root, bananas. This is why we include a full serving of prebiotic fiber in our shakes and Fiber Pro.

 

Healthy fat can help too – avocado, olive oil, dairy, fish and omegas. Fat is needed by the body for providing energy, keeping hair and skin healthy, helping our cells to function properly and for protecting our body and organs. Fat, like protein, digests slowly and does not raise blood sugar. Because it digests slowly, it delays blood sugar, and studies show it can help improve insulin sensitivity. And now we have an Omega that is 4x more powerful than others on the market. 4 x the power to help your heart, your insulin, your gut, your brain, your joints. 

 

We have a lot of this information in our Diabetes Meal Plan – a downloadable book full of information on what foods to eat, along with recipes, and a meal plan so you can lose or maintain weight, eat healthier and better control blood sugar.

 

So, protein, fiber, healthy fats, - foods like protein, our shakes can help you manage blood sugar. The Fiber in our shake and Fiber Pro can help, Ignite can help as it is a healthy fat.

 

To boost your gut health, fight carb bloat, and fight sugar hidden in food – add Gluco Support.

 

Gluco Support 

-​Helps control carbs, sugars, fats and slow the absorption and calories, and bloat

-​Helps reduce glycemic index of carbs and sugars

-​Helps block absorption of calories, sugars, fats, carbs

-​Helps maintain normal blood glucose levels

-​Helps to maintain body’s ability to metabolize nutrients

-​Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism

-​Provides antioxidants and supports good digestive health

-​Fights that bloated feeling when eating carbs

-​Helps maintain blood sugars in the normal range

-​Does not block absorption of beneficial nutrients

-​Supports healthy weight loss when combined with diet and exercise

 

Learn about Gluco Support https://www.fluid.app/s/89709c 

And it has Berberine. This ingredient is in the buzz a lot right now because it can help Berberine can help you lose weight, support healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and can help you manage blood sugar levels.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/berberine-powerful-supplement

Many studies show that berberine can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, and has been shown to help support healthy cholesterol, boost gut health, and fight inflammation.

 

•​decrease insulin resistance, making the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin more effective

•​increase glycolysis, helping your body break down sugars inside cells

•​decrease sugar production in your liver

•​slow the breakdown of carbohydrates in your gut

•​increase the number of beneficial bacteria in your gut

•​anti-inflammatory and fights oxidative stress

•​may help fatty liver concerns

•​helps support healthy cholesterol

 

Gymnema Sylvestre is in the new formula – and it is in there to help fight cravings, and help inhibit sugar absorption. all the sugar hidden in food- this ingredient can help you absorb less, fewer calories, and less spike. It will also help balance sugar cravings.

 

It also has a clinically studied Cinnamon bark extract, thatcan work like insulin to lower blood sugar. It may also help with cholesterol, and fighting inflammation.

 

Studies suggest that cinnamon for diabetes can help block the activity of several digestive enzymes to slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream after a high-carb meal. For this reason, researchers believe that people with type 2 diabetes may experience significant positive effects on blood sugar markers by supplementing with cinnamon extract.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon

https://draxe.com/nutrition/health-benefits-cinnamon/

 

 

We also have white kidney bean extract – which has clinical studies showing it can help slow the absorption of carbs in food. So, you get less impact on the blood sugar, and less bloat too.

One study showed that this nutrient changed the glycemic index – or the impact on blood sugar – of white bread, one of the worst things for blood sugar.

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC27

76021/

In our test market – we had team members lose from 4-12 pounds in 30 days – just by adding these capsules. 

 

We also have Neopuntia, or cactus fiber in this formula. This has been shown slow the absorption of fats – think pepperoni pizza, or French fries, or simply the fat and sugars added to crackers, cookies, and foods to make them more addictive. 

This is why the capsule works not just for weight loss – but also for health. 

All you need to do – take1- 2 capsules before 1-2 meals a day. That’s it. 

So if you need simple meal plans, easy to use products, and reasonable prices.

If you want to eat healthier, and feel better.

If you need easy to use.

If you need better product.

If you need natural.

And if you need all this for about half of what other brands charge -then take a look at Jump To Health, and GlucoSupport.

 

And then add our Core or VPro plant shake to get the optimal amount of protein in a meal along with digestive enzymes and prebiotic fiber.

Learn more about Core or VPro plant shake https://www.fluid.app/s/aa95ed

Add Fiber Pro to your morning coffee to boost prebiotic and probiotics in your gut, help you feel fuller loner, help with cholesterol and blood sugar. Then have it in the afternoon PowerOx tea flavor that is no sugar – and the combo helps balance hunger hormones Leptin and Grehlin.

Learn about Fiber Pro https://www.fluid.app/s/2042e9

Add Control to boost your mood and control blood sugar.

Learn about Control https://www.fluid.app/s/e79bee

There are so many ways we can help you keep your blood sugar, your heart, your gut healthy. 

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