Cholesterol and Diet

 

Cholesterol and Diet

 

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs to build cells and make hormones and vitamin D. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can clog arteries and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Your liver produces most of your cholesterol, and your body gets some from animal-based foods, which can be transported through the blood via carriers called lipoproteins. 

 

Types of cholesterol

LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein): Often called "bad" cholesterol, high levels of LDL can build up in your arteries, leading to plaque that blocks blood flow.

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein): Known as "good" cholesterol, HDL helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream and carries it back to your liver to be excreted.

Diet, Weight, Exercise- all can impact the amount of healthy and not so healthy cholesterol in the body.
Losing weight often can help improve cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and other health concerns.

 

As we have learned more about cholesterol, the amount in our blood and what is considered healthy has changed. Some people worry that it is because by lowering the standard or goal, drug companies can prescribe more medication. That may not be completely true because the amount of cholesterol in our blood has actually decreased since the 1970’s – meaning we are testing it differently and beginning to look at the whole person not just the blood work.

This is similar to the BMI tables. These were created in the 1830’s to help assess body fat before we had tools to measure body mass.  Same with cholesterol tables.
That said – we all should try to protect our heart health – and here are some foods that can help lower cholesterol.

 

A heart-healthy low-cholesterol diet may include foods like:

 

·       Plants with high water content, like spinach and other leafy greens help remove cholesterol from the body. High water content in plants helps with cholesterol by promoting fullness with fewer calories, which displaces less healthy foods. More importantly, water-rich plants are often also high in fiber, and soluble fiber specifically helps lower cholesterol by binding with it in the digestive tract and removing it from the body.

·       High-fiber foods, including beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and a range of vegetables. Fiber helps reduce the impact of sugar and fat in the diet, by helping take it out of the body naturally.

·       Whole grains, such as oats, whole wheat bread, brown rice, and even popcorn also have fiber.

·       Fruits and berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples, contain pectin a different type of fiber that help lower LDL. These are also higher in polyphenols to help fight inflammation too.

·       Nuts such as walnuts and almonds. These provide a few benefits – like fiber, healthy fat that can lower cholesterol. Yes – healthy fats can help fight cholesterol. Then they have plant sterols that help block the absorption of cholesterol.

·       Polyunsaturated fats, like certain vegetable oils. These include canola oil, sunflower seed oil, and olive oil. These can raise the good HDL fats in your body which then help remove excess cholesterol.

·       Eat fatty fish 2-3 times a week. Not only is it replacing meat or proteins, Omega-3s reduce triglycerides in the bloodstream and also protect the heart by helping prevent the onset of abnormal heart rhythms. You can also try MCT oils as they can help boost HDL cholesterol levels.

Just be careful – depending on the brand you may need to get used to the MCT. Some oils at Whole foods have warning that too much too fast can cause diarrhea. That is  why our Ignite is different. We have blend of c8/c10/c12 to make it easy to digest. MCT’s help brain function, support healthy skin, help you feel fuller and help provide energy.

·       Fiber supplements – but not all fiber is created equal. Some fiber like Metamucil may cause gas and discomfort because they are a bulking agent that swells to 30x it’s size. prebiotic fiber can help fight cholesterol by binding to cholesterol in the digestive tract, preventing its absorption, and by being fermented by gut bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These mechanisms increase cholesterol excretion and can help lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. This is why we have prebiotic fiber in our shake, and in Fiber pro. Other companies use gums to thicken a shake and then can list them as a fiber. But they really are just thickeners. The Clinically studied fiber we use has more benefits – from satiety, to mood, to boosting probiotics in the gut up to 40%, and to helping cholesterol.

 

Foods that can make cholesterol worse:

·       Red meat, like beef, pork, and lamb which have saturated fat that can increase LDL.

·       Processed meats like sausage

·       Baked goods and sweets

·       Fried foods

·       Tropical oils such as palm oil and coconut oil

 

Things that we think were bad but are now being shown that was a myth

·       Heavy amounts of butter/cream  For most people, the cholesterol in foods like eggs, butter, and cream doesn't have a significant effect on blood cholesterol because saturated and trans fats are more influential. We also know that real butter has Vitamins: Butter is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K, which are important for immune function, bone growth, and heart health.

·       Short- and medium-chain fatty acids: These fats are quickly absorbed for energy and have been shown to have anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects.

·       Butyrate: This fatty acid may support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and help with weight control.

·       Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA): Found in higher amounts in butter from grass-fed cows, CLA may have anti-cancer and anti-obesity effects.

·       Eggs – contain cholesterol and for years we were told they were bad for us. This is no longer true. We know eggs contain choline and Omega’s which we know are good for brain and heart health. The real issue was when eating eggs, most people consume them with bacon and other foods that are not as healthy.

·       And for Triglycerides – avoid sugar!
When you eat too much sugar, your liver makes more LDL while lowering the amount of HDL in your body. The extra calories from a sugary diet also leads to more of something called triglycerides, a type of blood fat that plays a role in your cholesterol health.

https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/high-cholesterol/cholesterol-and-sugar

 

So yes -all food in moderation but be afraid of margarine, not butter. Margarine is full of bad fats.

 

Supplements to add:
1. Berberine - May reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol and triglycerides.

(we now have this in Gluco Support too).

2. Fish Oil – supports healthy triglycerides – and no one gets enough. We have Dr. Seidman’s Vital Omega- which is molecurlaly distilled to remove heavy metals, and is combined with black cumin seed oil, flax oil, pumpkin seed oil for a more potent formula than others – 4x more potent.

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/dae5c7

3. Green tea extract. One of the most studied nutrients. You can add this (get more than what we have in PowerOx).

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/0b1ad1

4. Niacin – there are some that cause flushing, but it can lower cholesterol.

5. Red Yeast Rice – can lower cholesterol. It may also help blood pressure.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-red-yeast-rice/art-20363074

 

 

Jump To Health:

1. Fiber Pro- a prebiotic fiber. While fiber in general is good for health, heart health and cholesterol, prebiotic fibers help and also have more health benefits including lowering cholesterol.

The two fibers we use have been clinically studied – each individually and also combined and shown to help digestive health, cholesterol, regularity, mood and more.

Info -  https://www.fluid.app/s/2042e9

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318593#Other-potential-benefits

https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2016/09/27/Inulin-health-benefits-extend-to-cholesterol-reduction-Meta-analysis

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26959004/

https://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/ingredients/fibersol-2

2. Gluco Support – this helps block the absorption of sugars, fats, and carbs – so the impact of white bread on the heart is less, and the fats in common foods are taken out. Plus with the berberine in it to help cholesterol, and cinnamon and chromium to help keep blood sugar stable – your heart, blood vessels, and blood sugar will love you

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/89709c

3. Healthy Fat – Like Ignite. MCT oils have been shown to have many health benefits, including weight loss, cholesterol, and heart health. We use a clinically studied blend of MCT’s, that are easy to digest and taste good. Plus the decaf green coffee bean extract and Irvingia can help too, along with burning fat and curbing hunger.

Info -  https://www.fluid.app/s/8403cc

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mct-oil-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6115836/

https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12986-018-0267-x

 

https://www.nutraingredients-latam.com/Article/2019/11/20/Meta-analysis-supports-green-coffee-bean-extract-for-cholesterol-improvements#:~:text=Overall%2C%20the%20meta%2Danalysis%20found,average%20of%202.63%20mg%2FdL.

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31748178/

 

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1252/irvingia-gabonensis#:~:text=Irvingia%20gabonensis%20seeds%20might%20lower,increase%20the%20breakdown%20of%20fats.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1168905/

 

 

4. V Pro or Core shake – both have a full serving of prebiotic fiber, and are a lean, highly absorbed protein.

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/aa95ed

https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/new-study-finds-plant-protein-fiber-nuts-lower-cholesterol-and-improve-blood

https://www.tciheart.com/HealthLibrary/Content.aspx?DocID=ART-20045192#:~:text=Whey%20protein%2C%20which%20is%20found,stores%20and%20some%20grocery%20stores.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-whey-protein#:~:text=Whey%20Protein%20May%20Have%20Beneficial,%E2%80%9D)%20cholesterol%20(%2017%20).

 

5 , Superfood POwer – there is a lot of evidence that polyphenols from fruits, veg, tea can help support healthy cholesterol.

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/f4fdaf

https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/135/10/2291/4669864

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820045/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12033827/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220303383

 

6. KeTonic – this helps your body make more ketones, burn more fat. But we also have in this one a way to aid mineral absorption, plus minerals, plus BHB which can support healthy cholesterol.

Info - https://www.fluid.app/s/c39657

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26498829/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5404327/

 

 

Additional Reading

https://medlineplus.gov/howtolowercholesterolwithdiet.html

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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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Do You Drink Enough Water? The Importance of Hydration

by Audrey Sommerfeld | Founder & CEO

August 2024

Are you drinking enough water? It's more likely than not that you're part of the 74% who are dehydrated, impacting everything from your appetite to your skin's elasticity. Understanding the critical role water plays in our health is the first step towards improving our hydration habits.

 

Misinterpreting Our Body's Signals: Thirst vs. Hunger

 

A surprising 36% of people confuse thirst for hunger, leading to overeating. When you feel an unexpected pang of hunger, try drinking a glass of water first — it might just be your body signaling for hydration, not food.

 

The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Drinking Water

 

Drinking water does more than just quench your thirst. It:

 

1. Flushes toxins from your system, aiding in detoxification.
2. Supports digestion by helping break down food and absorb nutrients effectively.
3. Enhances skin health, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by maintaining skin hydration.
4. Improves mood and memory functions, as dehydration can affect your brain's performance and mood.
5. Encourages weight loss by increasing satiety and boosting your metabolism.

Hydrated Skin Equals Youthful Skin

 

People who drink plenty of water are less likely to show signs of aging like scars, wrinkles, and fine lines. Water's effect on maintaining skin elasticity is profound, offering a simple yet effective anti-aging strategy.

Start Your Day on the Right Note: Hydrate Immediately

 

Drinking water right after waking up has numerous benefits. Your brain tissue is 75% water, and starting your day hydrated ensures your brain operates at full capacity, preventing fatigue and mood swings.

Scientific Insights on Water's Effect on Metabolism and Calorie Intake

 

Drinking water can significantly impact your metabolic rate and daily calorie consumption. For instance, one study showed that drinking water before meals could reduce subsequent calorie intake by 13%. Another found that increasing daily water intake could boost metabolism by up to 30%, lasting around 60 minutes and potentially burning an extra 17,000 calories annually, equating to around 5 pounds of fat loss.

Water and Cognitive Performance

 

Even mild dehydration can impair alertness, concentration, short-term memory, and physical performance. Keeping hydrated is essential not just for your physical health but for your mental well-being too.

Integrating Water Into Your Daily Routine

 

To effectively integrate more water into your day:

 

1. Morning: Start with a glass of water before your coffee or tea.
2. Mid-Morning: Follow up with water, perhaps with a supplement like Control or PowerOx for added benefits.
3. Lunch: Drink water to aid digestion and satiety.
4. Afternoon: A mid-afternoon PowerOx Tea with Fiber Pro can curb hunger, helping you eat less at dinner.
5. Flavor Your Water: If you need more excitement in your water, try adding natural flavors like lemon, lime, grapefruit, or mint.

 

By making these changes, you not only enhance your health but also contribute to a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Remember, the simplest change — increasing your water intake — can have profound effects on your overall well-being. Drink up and transform your health, one sip at a time.

Power OX https://www.fluid.app/s/0b1ad1

CONTROL https://www.fluid.app/s/e79bee

FIBER PRO https://www.fluid.app/s/2042e9

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Bacteria Imbalance Can Lead to Weight Gain

Weight Loss Collections Series

Bacteria Imbalance

Can Lead to Weight Gain

by Audrey Sommerfeld | Founder & CEO

February 2024

The ‘gut brain axis’ is an important part of nutrition and science. 

By supporting good "gut health" your achieve good gut balance so you can lose the weight that holds you back. 

If you are not ‘fit’ on the inside you won’t feel good or look as good on the outside.

Most of us spend our days trying to look good on the outside. We focus on our clothes, shoes, hair – all things on the outside. 

But it’s the inside that counts. If you are not ‘fit’ on the inside you won’t feel good or look as good on the outside.

 

 

Featuring Jump to Health Core™ and V-Pro™ Shakes for Optimal Gut Health

 

3 Types of Protein build lean muscle better and curb hunger.

1. Core™: Uses Whey Concentrate, Whey Isolateand Whey hydrolysate (most don’t use all three/only concentrate).

 

1. V-Pro™: Uses Non-GMO Pea Hydrolysate,Pea Isolate, and Pumpkin Seed Protein (most use simple pea protein).
   
2. This shake is considered non allergenic.
   

These rate the highest on the PDCAAS scores for Protein Digestion/amino acids, which are used by Ministry’s of Health globally to verify if a product meets meal replacement standards. We meet the strict standards of Health Canada. Many brands use milk protein, milk protein concentrate, or simple whey and do not contain a full serving of fiber.

 

 

Bonus features of Health Core™ and V-Pro™ Shakes that support good gut-health.

1. Digestive Enzymes make proteins more efficient, and better absorbed (at cellular level) and digested. 
   
2. 
   
3. Clinically Studied Prebiotic Fiber boosts mood, digestive health, memory and more.
   
4. 
   
5. Proprietary Sweetener and Flavor System helps diabetics manage blood sugar, helps athletes have sustained energy, helps burn fat too. Tastes great! (Derived from sugar beets/not artificial)

 

Key Benefits of Core™ and V-Pro™ Shakes

1. Control Hunger 
2. Build Lean Muscle 
3. Burn Fat 
4. No Insulin spikes 
5. Blood Sugar Control 
6. Sustained Energy 
7. Gut Health 
8. Immune Health 
9. Brain Health & Healthy Fat 
10. Heart Health 
11. Gluten Free, 
12. Lactose Free 
13. VPro is considered non-allergenic/hypoallergenic 
14. No artificial sweeteners, or flavor, or fillers 
15. Better Price 
16. Better Flavor 
17. Better Results

There are a lot of shakes on the market

yet none compare to Jump to Health’s

Core™ Meal Replacement Shake Mix or

Jump V-Pro™ Plant-Based Protein Drink Mixes.

 

1. Tri-Active Protein Blend– both the Core™ and V-Pro™ Plant shakes have a proprietary Tri-Active protein blend. This is important as they each enter the blood stream at different rates to build lean muscle better. 

Core™ uses whey hydrolysate (the most pure and absorbable), whey isolate, and whey concentrate. 

 

V-Pro™ has pea hydrolysate, pea isolate, and pumpkin seed protein. Others don’t offer all three of these…or use only concentrate. With these different amino acid profiles you get higher-quality protein to improve your health (muscle, heart, and more).

 

2. Clinically studied digestive enzymes – help you absorb and use more protein into your lean muscle. Loss of muscle starts at age 30, and is the #1 reason people enter nursing homes. Lean muscle helps you move, breath, even blink. When you protect your muscles, you protect your health. 

 

Did you know one-pound of lean muscle is the size of a small tangerine? 1 pound of fat is the size of an orange? This is not the case of ‘Less is more’…at a good balance of 12 grams of protein per serving in our shakes, 

 

We bring higher quality and better absorption than those offering higher grams of lower-quality proteins. All are not equal. Consider that you would need at least 35 gr-50 gr of other brands protein sources to get the same benefit as Jump.

 

3. Clinically Studied Prebiotic Fiber – a full serving of fiber too! Most companies don’t include fiber, or count their thickeners as a fiber source. 

 

We use a prebiotic fiber clinically shown to help mood, memory, boost probiotics, support digestive health, and more. 

 

Other shakes don’t use a full serving of fiber, or a full serving of prebiotic fiber – we do. Bacteria imbalance can lead to weight gain and other health concerns. The ‘gut brain axis’ is an important part of nutrition and science – and all of our products support good gut health. 

 

Prebiotic fiber can be hard to get in diet alone (it’s found in raw asparagus, lots of cooked onion, garlic, chicory root, and bananas). We have the equivalent of the prebiotics that would be found in 1.3 pounds of bananas – in one serving!

 

4. 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”. The FDA is considering allowing us to remove it from the label as a sugar since it does not spike insulin.

 

5. Taste – our shakes taste great, like birthday cake, because of the quality of ingredients. No gritty, cardboard, flavorless shakes here! 

 

6. 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’ll 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.

 

CORE SHAKE https://www.fluid.app/s/738079

 V-PRO SHAKE https://www.fluid.app/s/add32f

Formulator Credits: 

 

Formulated by Dr. Steve Witherly, a globally recognized expert in human nutrition with over 30 years of experience creating food and beverages for some of the largest food companies and brands in the world. 

 

He is an author of “Why Humans Like Junk Food”, (iUniverse 2007) and appeared on National Geographic specials “EAT: The Story of Food” (October 2014), among several other achievements. 

 

He constantly researches the best ingredients, to see how they work in the body to support good health. In fact, a significant portion of his career was in the development of weight loss/weight management and sports nutrition products – and is considered one of the leading experts in the formulation of these categories and products. 

 

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Kidney health, heart, health, and diet

Kidney Health, Heart Health, and Diet

 

February is heart health month – but we can’t talk about the heart without also talking about the kidney.

 

Your heart and kidneys are two important organs in your body. They work together to keep you healthy. When one is affected, the other is too. In other words, your heart can affect the health of your kidneys, and your kidneys can affect the health of your heart.

Healthy kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. They balance salts and minerals in your blood. They also help control blood pressure, make red blood cells, and keep bones strong.

 

The heart pumps blood filled with oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body to work properly and stay alive. Blood pumped by the heart also picks up carbon dioxide and waste products so that your body can get rid of them. To move blood to each part of your body, your heart relies on your blood vessels. Together, the heart, blood and blood vessels make up a system called “the cardiovascular system

The heart is a muscle that pumps blood filled with oxygen to all parts of your body. This job keeps every cell, organ, and system alive within your body. 

 

The kidneys clean the blood, removing waste products and extra water. Without the kidneys, your blood would have too much waste and water. The heart would be working too hard or would not function at all without the help of your kidneys.

 

The heart pumps blood filled with oxygen through all parts of your body, including the kidneys. Without the heart, your kidneys would not have the oxygen-filled blood needed to do its many important jobs.

The kidneys remove waste from the blood and return the cleaned blood back to the body. Each minute about one litre of blood – one-fifth of all the blood pumped by the heart – enters the kidneys through the renal arteries. After the blood is cleaned, it flows back into the body through the renal veins.

 

Your kidneys:

 

Clean your blood of waste products and extra water

Help control blood pressure

Keep bones healthy and strong

Help make red blood cells

Keep the balance of minerals in your blood (like sodium, phosphorous, and potassium)

 

Kidney Disease – growing at an alarming rate.

Kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate. It currently affects more than 1 in 7 — or 15% — of American adults, with people of color at greater risk for kidney failure.

In the US - 37 million people have kidney disease. 

About 807,000 Americans are living with kidney failure. 

More than 562,000 Americans are on dialysis 

More than 245,000 Americans are living with a kidney transplant

9 out of 10 people with kidney disease are unaware they have it, and half of those with severely reduced kidney function (but not yet on dialysis) do not know they have kidney disease. About 1 in 3 adults with diabetes may have kidney disease. Diabetes is the top cause of kidney failure, causing nearly half (45%) of new cases. 

 

1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have kidney disease. High blood pressure is the second most common cause of kidney failure, causing 28% of new cases.

Kidney disease is one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. It kills more people each year than breast or prostate cancer.

 

Heart 

Your heart is about the size of 2 fists, and weighs 10 oz. It beats 100,000 times a day. There are 60,00 miles of blood vessels – enough to go around the earth twice. A woman’s heart on average beats 8x faster than a mans. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S.

 

How can I keep my heart and kidneys healthy?

These tips can help keep your kidney and heart health on track. You should always speak with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle.

 

Regular physical activity

Lose weight, if you need to

Eat less fat

Keep your blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood fats under control

Stop smoking

Reduce stress

A good way to keep the heart and kidney connection in mind is to remember, what is good for your kidneys is good for your heart. Keeping up the health of your heart is good for the health of your kidneys.

 

Lowering blood sugar is key to a healthy heart and kidney. Too much sugar in the diet can increase blood pressure, and triglycerides, and increase bad cholesterol.

Too much sugar in the diet can impact fatty liver disease. 

It also causes inflammation.

So the key is to try to avoid added sugar, especially fructose. Our livers were designed to process 4-6 pounds of fructose per year. Fructose is found in fruits and vegetables, and the fiber in those, and water content – 85% of fruit is water – it helps offset the impact on the liver. But today we are eating almost 60 pounds of fructose – so it is no wonder we are seeing fatty liver disease in kids now, and growing kidney issues in adults, and heart disease and diabetes growing.

 

What damages the kidney and heart?

Diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are the two leading causes of kidney disease. High blood sugar levels in uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidney’s blood vessels, leaving them unable do their job properly.

 

With ½ of the population having high blood pressure, ½ being prediabetic and more getting diabetes – we can see we need to do something.

 

What helps?

Foods to Avoid:

1. Sodium. Today we eat 40-50% more sodium than we should. The average Adult is eating almost 4,000 mg per day – far above the now recommended 1500-2000 mg. This impacts heart and kidneys.

So much of our food has salt in it – to preserve it and add flavor. But there are low sodium soups, vegetables you can buy and more companies offer low sodium versions. Once you lower your sodium – you’ll be amazed at how awful salty food will now taste. My husband and I rarely put salt in anything we cook. So when we eat out or try food at Costco – wham- all I taste is salt. And feel awful and drink a lot of water after.

 

2. Sugar – impacts your blood pressure. We eat a cup of sugar a day hidden in foods. This is why we created Gluco Support -to help slow the impact of sugar and carbs on the body. Simply take 1 capsule before 1-2 meals – and not only will you feel better, you can lose weight just with this one little product.

It also has berberine – called Natures’ Ozempic – for curbing hunger and gymnema which makes sugar less appealing.

 

3. Watch your protein intake. Many people think protein is good so more is better. But it is not. You can only absorb 25-30 grams in one meal. The rest gets stored as fat – and you also tax yourkidneys.

So have a shake for breakfast, a snack with protein like string cheese or an egg with a healthy carb like fruit or veg, have a sensible lunch or another shake, and a sensible dinner and you’ll lose weight, lower blood pressure, and protect kidney health.

 

4. Watch alcohol intake – the body thinks of it as poison and make the kidneys work harder to filter it out.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-to-avoid-with-kidney-disease#foods-to-avoid

 

Foods that help healthy kidneys, cholesterol and heart health:

Are generally foods we should all eat more of. The average person gets 1 serving of fruit per day, and only 1 oz. of lettuce. 

1. Dark leafy greens- kale, spinach, romaine, all have vitamin K – good for blood and kidneys, and fiber for heart health. 

2. Berries – low glcyemic, packed with antioxidants and fiber.

3. Cranberrries – low sugar cranberry juice protects the bladder from infection, which can spread to the kidney.

4. Polyphenols – in fruits, veg, olive oil – help prevent inflammation. This is why we recommend the Fruit Power and Veg Power capsules. They are the most potent fruit/veg supplement – 40% more nutrients than the brand you see on TV for almost ½ the price. They help kidneys, gut, brain, cells, a lot.

5. Cruciferous veg – cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower – these are in the Fruit Power, and Veg power – have phytochemicals – which can help protect kidneys.

6. Omegas – from fish, or supplements – can help blood triglycerides and blood pressure – which in turn can impact kidneys.

How Jump To Health Can Help.

1. Fruit Power, Veg Power – get the anti-inflammation benefits and boost gut health too. You can feel this in as little as 3 days.

Vegetable power and fruit power https://www.fluid.app/s/942f1a

2. Fiber Pro – a recent study in PubMed shows that gut health can improve kidney function – from prebiotics and probiotics. These can help reduce inflammation, improve kidney function and retard progression of CKD by restoring the symbiosis of gut microflora in patients with CKD. A randomised trial found synbiotics decreased serum PCS without reducing serum IS in non-dialysis CKD

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6067341/#:~:text=Recently%2C%20probiotics%2C%20prebiotics%20or%20synbiotics,IS%20in%20non%2Ddialysis%20CKD.

 

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

In the Journal of Renal Nutrition – another article talks to prebiotic fiber – and how it can help slow progression of those with CKD.

https://www.jrnjournal.org/article/S1051-2276(14)00260-X/fulltext#:~:text=Fiber%20and%20prebiotics%3A%20mechanisms%20and%20health%20benefits.&text=Better%20known%20as%20fiber%2C%20prebiotics,probiotics%20to%20benefit%20the%20host.

And another article in National Library of Medicine - Emerging evidence suggests that diet, particularly one that is rich in dietary fiber, especially prebiotic fiber, may prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated complications in people with established CKD.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8825222/

 

Now Fiber Pro is not gritty, not gassy – has no added sugar like those other fiber powders or drinks

You can add it to morning coffee, or any food or beverage and boost gut health, balance hunger hormones, help heart and cholesterol and support kidney health too. For a lot less $ - and no other brand has the 2 clinically studied prebiotic fiber.

 

3. Jump To Health Core (whey) or VPro (plant) shakes. A lot of people think of protein shakes as being for losing weight or building lean muscle. The JTH shake is unique in that it is a health drink – that boosts gut health, supports kidney health, mood, brain, focus, immune and a lot more.

It is an easy to digest protein – in the right amount – so your kidneys don’t have to work so hard.

It also has a full serving of a clinically studied prebiotic fiber, and digestive enzymes.

 

Core and V Pro Protein https://www.fluid.app/s/aa95ed

4. Gluco Support – help control your blood sugar, and lower the glycemic index of foods. 

1 small capsule before 1 meal – and you can help reduce weight, cravings, and control blood sugar which can impact your heart and your kidneys.

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

We have other products that can help too – but these would be the key ones. Plus we provide free meal plans, recipes to help you change your lifestyle – one day or even one meal at a time. Start slow with Gluco Support or Fiber Pro. Add the Fruit & Veg. Get tested – see if you see improvements. Add a shake – that tastes like birthday cake and is natural. You’ll save $ vs. other brands and save on groceries too. 

So if you are worried about kidney health – then take the jump to better health – with Jump To Health. 

https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/heart-and-kidney-connection

Kidney Stones

Kidney disease, kidney stones are becoming more prominent.

Kidney stones are common and are on the rise. About 11 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States have kidney stones at least once during their lifetime. We spend over $2bn in health care in the US on kidney stones each year. And they are painful. My husband has had them and it is awful to see the pain it can cause. 

 

There are different types of stones – with the about 2/3 being calcium based. Yet it is not calcium that causes them. Low calcium diet and low urine volume can lead to more kidney stones. The best proven method of stone prevention is to increase the amount of urine that you make. By the simple process of urinary dilution, crystals are unable to collect within the kidney and pass in the urine without forming a stone.

So drink more water. With 75% of us dehydrated – we can all drink more.

Also check for metabolic health issues. Metabolic disorders – If a condition or disorder prevents the body from properly breaking down food, it can lead to high levels of oxalate and cystine in the urine, which leads to stone formation.

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