When Splenda first hit the market about 9 years ago, everyone (except maybe the other sugar and sugar substitute manufacturers) was thrilled. Zero calories! Six hundred times as sweet as sugar! WOOHOO! But sadly as time passes the detriments of using this Spokane super supplement are coming to light.

Duke University scientists just published research demonstrating health detriments of the guilt-free sweetness: Besides contributing to obesity, it damages “good” intestinal bacteria and inhibits the absorption of prescription drugs.

How can this Spokane super supplement lead to weight gain?!?

Some scientists think that artificial sweeteners mess with the way your body reads sweet tastes, so when you do eat something with real sugar, it’s harder to limit your intake. Another idea is that artificial sweeteners don’t raise the body temperature the way real sweets do, and a lowered temp leads to overeating and make it harder to burn calories.

Now for the proverbial grain of salt: this study was funded by the Sugar Association, which obviously sees Splenda as a Spokane super supplement competitor.

In 2004, the Sugar Association sued Splenda’s manufacturer on charges of misleading advertising, forcing a slogan change from “Made like sugar, so it tastes like sugar” to “It’s made from sugar. It tastes like sugar. But it’s not sugar.” Turns out, while a sugar molecule is used in the process of making Splenda, no sugar (sucrose) actually remains at the end of the process.

So it seems like the makers of Splenda may have something to hide, but its competitors obviously have something to gain if they can drag this Spokane super supplement through the dirt.

What can I do to combat all of the external forces that can lead to weight gain?

Burn more calories! Get off the couch and on your feet. Start working out. Your best bet would be to work with a Spokane personal fitness expert such as Zach Hunt with Physzique Personal Training. Zach can specialize your workout and diet plan to best meet your needs and ultimate goal. You will get in the best shape of your life!

Most Americans have a calcium deficiency. Calcium is the mineral most critical to achieving and maintaining strong, healthy bones and minimizing bone loss later in life, and milk and other dairy products are often promoted as the preferred source. But many people dislike milk and other diary products, but some are also vegan or lactose intolerant. So what Spokane super foods can help you get enough calcium?

What Spokane super food can I eat to get more calcium?

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the calcium absorption from most foods, including dairy products and grains, is about the same. However, calcium may be more poorly absorbed from foods high in oxalic acid (spinach, sweet potatoes, and beans) or phytic acid (unleavened bread, raw beans, seeds, and nuts). These acids bind with calcium and prevent its absorption, but they don’t prevent the absorption of calcium from other foods eaten at the same time. There are many plant-based sources that are well absorbed, such as soybeans , soynuts, bok choy, broccoli, collards, Chinese cabbage, kale (see recipe below for a simple, calcium rich recipe), mustard greens, and okra.

You can also take calcium supplements to ensure that you’re getting the recommended daily amount, but don’t exceed 2,500 milligrams per day from both food and Spokane super supplements. Excess intake can increase risk for some health problems like kidney stones.

How does getting enough calcium in Spokane super foods help keep me healthy?

Getting enough calcium in your diet through your food or Spokane super supplements helps keep your bones healthy. Without strong, healthy bones, you won’t be able to exercise. If you can’t exercise the you will very likely gain weight. So make sure to get enough calcium and also contact Zach Hunt with Physzique personal fitness to keep your body in shape and your diet balanced!

Winter Vegetable Hash

INGREDIENTS

• tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small acorn squash, diced
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped kale
• 4 sprigs fresh sage

DIRECTIONS

1. Place oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and mix in potatoes, mushrooms, pepper, squash, and shallot. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
2. Mix kale and sage into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until kale is wilted. Serve and enjoy!

Food today just isn’t what it was 50 years ago. Even the soil we plant in isn’t what it was 50 years ago. Fast food is entirely too convenient and many of us grew up eating fast food way more than we should have. So how are we supposed to get all the vitamins and minerals that we need to live a healthy life when it isn’t so simple anymore? Unless you have the time and space to grown your own garden, Spokane super supplements are a decent replacement. You just have to know what to look for in a meal replacement shake, snack, or even a drink.

What Spokane super supplement should I drink to reach my health goals?

First and foremost: water! But since that is pretty much a given, you do have other options. Keep sports drinks limited to when you are working out or playing hard for more than an hour. To add flavor to your liquid intake, try green tea. Scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. In 1994 the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of an epidemiological study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol.

What can green tea do for me as a Spokane Super Supplement?

Green tea is also high in the antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). Links are being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the “French Paradox.” For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in fat, the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking and a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent are smokers. And new evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters. In November, 1999, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo.

Green tea has numerous other health benefits as well. It acts as an antiviral agent. It contains fluoride, a mineral that helps prevents cavities and strengthens tooth enamel. A cup a day can help reduce plaque formation and bacterial infections in the mouth. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, maintains a healthy, active metabolism and circulatory system just to name a few.

Where can I find green tea as a Spokane super supplement?

You kind find green tea in any Spokane supermarket in tea bags or already made bottled tea, but true tea aficionados suggest that you get loose leaf tea and brew it fresh. Fresh brewed green tea is the best way to ingest all of its benefits and you can also control the amount of sugar or other sweeteners that are in your tea. And green tea can come in many forms and flavors when you chose to purchase loose leaf tea.

Now that you are eating and drinking your way to health, make sure to contact Zach Hunt with Physzique Personal Fitness to get started on building the best body you have ever had!