Why Wait for Thanksgiving to Have a Feast?

Most Americans do not eat well. I've seen overwhelming evidence of that. People are not getting the nutrients their bodies need to function properly. As a result, sickness is everywhere, and obesity is a serious issue. I have tactfully asked many people why they don't cook at home, or why they don't buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The overwhelming response I recieve is, "I don't have time." Who does? I know I am extremely busy, and so is the rest of America.

So how do I fit in nutrition that is absolutely essential? Well, I spent lots of time researching pills, juices, and other health supplements. I was trying to find a lifestyle friendly product that was 100% natural, whole food, non-pasteurized, packed with nutrients, and tasted great. This was a true challenge. Many products had a few of the right components, but didn't have the variety of nutrients I needed.

After searching, a man named Brett Rademacher introduced me to a product called "The Feast". The first thing I did was read the ingredients, and it had everything I was looking for. This whole food supplement included:

-30 antioxidant rich fruit and berries- Acai, Goji, Mangosteen, and more
-30 powerful greens and vegetables- Barley grass, Carrot, & Oat grass
-11 nutrient dense seeds, nuts and sprouts- Flax seed, Oat bran, & Almond
-83+ active enzymes and fulvic minerals- Amylase, Lactase, Lipase
-22 strains of resilient living probiotics- Lacobacillus acidophilus, and much more

There was not only a huge variety of nutrients, but it tasted great. Because this was a powder and not a juice, it was not pasteurized and had no preservatives (these are typical components of other bottled juices.)

As someone who is very passionate about health and wellness, I believe this is a wonderful product. If you want to find out more about The Feast, visit www.jewelsofhealth.biz or listen to a 2 minute audio: http://media.uriinternational.com/audio/feastsizzle.wma

Thanks for reading!

Julie Anne Osterhus
Marketing Specialist
Uri International
www.jewelsofhealth.biz

Eat a lot and lose weight?

Eat a lot, lose weight! Sound too good to be true? Well, it depends on how you interpret this little phrase. Does this mean that you can eat whatever you want whenever you want? Obviously not- we know that's not true. However, this does mean that small meals more often is healthy and beneficial to your waistline.

I found a very interesting article about this subject:
http://www.shapefit.com/lose-weight-eat-more.html

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Julie Anne Osterhus
Marketing Specialist
Uri International
www.jewelsofhealth.biz

A Tomato a Day

Everyone has heard the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" However, you'd be surprised to find that if you had to choose a tomato over an apple, the tomato might be a better choice. Now, I'm not here to discuss the argument whether a tomato is a fruit rather than a vegetable. I'll let someone else battle that one out.



Research is constantly being done about the positive effects of tomatoes. Even after being cooked, they retain most of their nutrients. In fact, lycopene- the main nutrient in tomatoes increases by 2.5% when they are cooked. This is rare among fruits and vegetables and is a wonderful aspect tomatoes.

This component in tomatoes- lycopene is responsible for the tomato's red color. It is a very strong antioxidant that helps protect against disease and maintains good health for cells and tissues.

According to the scientists at Ohio State University, five servings or tomatoes weekly in any form (canned, raw, sauces, soups, etc.) can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer by 50%. The large amount of lycopene fights against these diseases by creating healthy defence cells.

I'm going to share with you one of my favorite tomato recepies. The vinegrette used is my own original creation, and it tastes great when mixed with tomatoes and fresh basil.

Tomato Basil Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Prep time- 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
- 2-3 Roma tomatoes
- Fresh basil

Wedge tomatoes and put in medium sized bowl.
Wash a handful of basil and chop .
Stir into the tomatoes.
Add the vinegrette dressing (recepie below).
Chill and serve.

Vinaigrette Dressing

INGREDIENTS:
- ¾ cup oil
- ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp. mustard
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp raw sugar
- 1 tsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 large Tbsp. raw onion
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. thyme

Mix together. Enjoy!

Julie Anne Osterhus
Marketing Specialist
Uri International
www.jewelsofhealth.biz