For The diet soda drinkers....

http://www.hungryforchange.tv/are-diet-sodas-making-us-fat

Cameron Herold: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs

Hungry For Change - Free Viewing until 03/31

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Free online viewing of this until 03/31/2012 just the trailer is powerful!! If you've been meaning to make some positive changes in your diet and overall health, I suggest you check this out!

If you have food allergies... watch this.

If you or anyone you love has food allergies, please watch this. 

If you would like to learn how to eliminate that allergy permanently... email me at JessicaSharesJuicePlus@gmail.com. You're allergies (food, seasonal and otherwise) are reversible and preventable.

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The Calcium Paradox ~ Why the US is top in calcium intake and osteoporosis

Article from http://maxsenseofself.blogspot.com/2012/02/calcium-paradox-is-that-us-rates-as-one.html

The calcium paradox is that the US rates as one of the highest in both calcium intake and osteoporosis.

Clearly the problem is not that we are not getting enough calcium, but that it is not getting absorbed.

Science has named these factors as the main causes of calcium excretion:

• Smoking
• Air pollution (city living)
• Excess alcohol (one glass of wine can raise the amount of calcium excreted in the urine from the average 5mg up to 25mg)
• Excess sugar and refined carbohydrates
• Excess protein in the diet (mostly from excess meat)
• Excess caffeine (mostly in the form of coffee, soft drinks and caffeine pills. One cup of coffee can raise the excretion of calcium up to 75mg through urine)
• Phosphoric acid (comes mostly from soda) will cause the bones to leach out calcium.
• Stress will cause calcium excretion. In a relaxed state we generally release 5-10mg of calcium in our urine. A momentary stressful moment can cause for up to 75mg to be released.

What does this mean?

This is NOT about never having a glass of wine or never experiencing stress. However if we tend to have a couple of glasses of wine, a couple of coffees, a sugary snack, and we’re a little high-strung, these things add up on a daily basis.

Dairy Products:

For over 35 years research has shown that calcium from dairy products is more poorly absorbed than calcium from leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. While dairy might have other benefits, it is not optimal for calcium absorption. Unfortunately due to the dairy lobbyists, this is not what the general public is taught.

(To read more about calcium and dairy, read the article Truth or Dairy.)

Calcium Supplements:

Most calcium supplements are made form calcium carbonate. This is the calcium found in limestone, chalk, and rocks. It is the same calcium that is mixed in the plaster on our walls. The body can only absorb up to 10% of it.

The Relaxation Response:

Bone density has been proven to increase with mental relaxation.  Most of us function on a low level of stress throughout our entire day.  This low-grade stress is the most commonly linked source of dis-ease.

Healing always begins with relaxing.

Click the link to check out more from Food With a Pulse by Daniel Max/ Max Sense of Self!

Some seriously motivational stuff right here...

This boy's message is simple, yet profound! applicable to all obstacles! Enjoy )

Need some motivation?

The footage isn't what is motivating about this... well, not to me anyway... what IS motivating tho... is that this man is speaking TRUTH. Take a few minutes and a deep breath  and get ready to do whatever it is that you are working toward. The only person standing in your way...  is you.

Do not read this.

Do NOT click this link.

They say that necessity is the mother of innovation...

They say that necessity is the mother of innovation... today this really  rang true. 

     Today I ran out of milk... I realized this AFTER I had brewed a pot of hot, delicious, organic coffee. As I stood there fuming over the idea of drinking it black, I decided to start hunting the cabinets for some creative substitute.

Ok... what will behave like milk in my coffee? 

Mayo? no... right color...WRONG taste.

Flour? ha... yeah.. no.

Yammit bits? (freeze fried sweet potato) .... absolutely not.

Wait... what's this? Vanilla egg white protein powder? I think this is it! 

I poured myself a cup of the steaming liquid and happily dumped a scoop into my cup.

This proved to be quite the disaster. As I stood there attempting to break up what looked like dirty snot filled with dry powder I realized that my genius idea may not be so smart after all. After a couple minutes of exploding slimy powder bombs on my kitchen table, I sadly dumped the whole thing into the kitchen sink.

After a moment it came to me... I wasn't quite sure why but I had a feeling it was because i was trying to mix it in with a hot liquid. Commence attempt #2!

This time I got my protein shaker cup. I filled it with about 1/4 cup of water, added 1 whole scoop of protein and shook it until it was thick and creamy. 

I then poured out the last of the pot of coffee I made and hoped for the best as I mixed my protein milk substitute in slowly while stirring quickly. 

 

SUCCESS! 

What I ended up with was truly thrilling to me... I realized that I can have my morning caffeine AND my morning protein in one hot, delicious beverage!

1 cup of coffee, 160 calories, 4 carbs and 24 grams of protein.... 

HAPPY MORNING!!!

Transcending the Borders to Optimum Health

From http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtNRHo_AMfM&feature=relmfu

TEDxOrangeCoast - Lindsey Duncan - Transcending the Borders to Optimum Health 

Once of my favorite TED Talks! 

 

I used to think it was a lost cause...

I used to think that there is no way I could make any difference in the world... I used to be bitter and angry because I felt helpless against the things that I knew were wrong. Then... I realized.... it's not about changing the world as a whole.... it's about helping to educate one person at a time. Thank you for giving me that opportunity :)

Take 20 minutes to watch this... It may not change your life.... but it may adjust how you look at it.

Here is my earnest attempt at educating today. Will you be the one person I was able to reach?

How Great are You?

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us"  
~Marianne Williamson

                     

       Take an honest assessment today. Do you feel fulfilled in your life and the things you have accomplished? Most will answer this question no. Here's the real question... do you think you deserve to be fulfilled? If they are honest with themselves, most will also answer this question with a no. Really consider it for a minute.... do you truly believe that you deserve to have it all? Why or why not? Your failed attempts at success may not have come from a fear of failure (as most believe) but instead, a fear of success. 

      Today, write down 2 or 3 sentences on why you feel you deserve to be successful. If you can not come up with any, consider where this mentality (family, boss etc.) came from. Often when we realize the source of our negative thoughts, we are immediately able to see the opposing positive side.

Here's a video I always found intensely inspiring. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Curb the fried food craving!

CLICK HERE ===> Healthy Jalapeno Poppers?!? No way! .... yes way.

Craving spicy cheesy goodness but not willing to throw away all the hard work you put in today??? GOOD FOR YOU! Here's a "pretty darn close" alternative to the classic bar food... Jalapeno poppers!

The  Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6 

Amount Per Serving

·         Calories: 43.2

·         Total Fat: 1.0 g

·         Cholesterol: 3.2 mg

·         Sodium: 152.2 mg

·         Total Carbs: 5.5 g

·         Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g

·         Protein: 3.3 g

The recipe:

·          

     Filling

o    Breakstone's 2%, low sodium cottage cheese, 0.5 cup

o    Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp

o    Scallions, raw, 1 tbsp chopped

o    Garlic, 1 clove

o    Salt, pepper and other spices to taste

·         Breading

o    1 egg yolk

o    .25 cup Bread crumbs

·         Jalapeno Peppers, 6 peppers

o    Slice in half length wise

o    Empty seeds

The method:

Measure the cottage and Parmesan cheese, press the garlic (or mince), chop the scallions finely and mix it all together in a bowl. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and get rid of all the seeds and white areas (that's where most of the hotness is - leave some seeds if you want them to burn your face off)

Stuff the peppers with the mixture. Coat the stuffed peppers in egg yolk then dip them in the bread crumbs. Place breaded peppers on a foil lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about 25 mins or until the peppers are soft and the breading is crispy.

TIP: Use this same stuffing to make stuffed mushrooms, spread on a whole grain bagel or as a spread on sandwiches!

Check out this great article from the CDC! "How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight"

Having a hard time trying to fit 7-13 servings of fruits and veggies every day?!

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How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight

Fruits and vegetables are part of a well-balanced and healthy eating plan. There are many different ways to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Using more fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and lean meats, nuts, and beans is a safe and healthy one. Helping control your weight is not the only benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.

To lose weight, you must eat fewer calories than your body uses.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you have to eat less food. You can create lower-calorie versions of some of your favorite dishes by substituting low-calorie fruits and vegetables in place of higher-calorie ingredients. The water and fiber in fruits and vegetables will add volume to your dishes, so you can eat the same amount of food with fewer calories. Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.

Here are some simple ways to cut calories and eat fruits and vegetables throughout your day:

Breakfast: Start the Day Right

• Substitute some spinach, onions, or mushrooms for one of the eggs or half of the cheese in your morning omelet. The vegetables will add volume and flavor to the dish with fewer calories than the egg or cheese.
• Cut back on the amount of cereal in your bowl to make room for some cut-up bananas, peaches, or strawberries. You can still eat a full bowl, but with fewer calories.

Lighten Up Your Lunch

• Substitute vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, or onions for 2 ounces of the cheese and 2 ounces of the meat in your sandwich, wrap, or burrito. The new version will fill you up with fewer calories than the original.
• Add a cup of chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, beans, or red peppers, in place of 2 ounces of the meat or 1 cup of noodles in your favorite broth-based soup. The vegetables will help fill you up, so you won't miss those extra calories.

Dinner

• Add in 1 cup of chopped vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes, squash, onions, or peppers, while removing 1 cup of the rice or pasta in your favorite dish. The dish with the vegetables will be just as satisfying but have fewer calories than the same amount of the original version.
• Take a good look at your dinner plate. Vegetables, fruit, and whole grains should take up the largest portion of your plate. If they do not, replace some of the meat, cheese, white pasta, or rice with legumes, steamed broccoli, asparagus, greens, or another favorite vegetable. This will reduce the total calories in your meal without reducing the amount of food you eat. BUT remember to use a normal- or small-size plate — not a platter. The total number of calories that you eat counts, even if a good proportion of them come from fruits and vegetables.

Smart Snacks

• Most healthy eating plans allow for one or two small snacks a day. Choosing most fruits and vegetables will allow you to eat a snack with only 100 calories.

About 100 Calories or Less

• a medium-size apple (72 calories)
• a medium-size banana (105 calories)
• 1 cup steamed green beans (44 calories)
• 1 cup blueberries (83 calories)
• 1 cup grapes (100 calories)
• 1 cup carrots (45 calories), broccoli (30 calories), or bell peppers (30 calories) with 2 tbsp. hummus (46 calories)

Instead of a high-calorie snack from a vending machine, bring some cut-up vegetables or fruit from home. One snack-sized bag of corn chips (1 ounce) has the same number of calories as a small apple, 1 cup of whole strawberries, AND 1 cup of carrots with 1/4 cup of low-calorie dip. Substitute one or two of these options for the chips, and you will have a satisfying snack with fewer calories.

Remember: Substitution is the key.
It's true that fruits and vegetables are lower in calories than many other foods, but they do contain some calories. If you start eating fruits and vegetables in addition to what you usually eat, you are adding calories and may gain weight. The key is substitution. Eat fruits and vegetables instead of some other higher-calorie food.

More Tips for Making Fruits and Vegetables Part of Your  Weight Management Plan

Eat fruits and vegetables the way nature provided—or with fat-free or low-fat cooking techniques.
Try steaming your vegetables, using low-calorie or low-fat dressings, and using herbs and spices to add flavor. Some cooking techniques, such as breading
and frying, or using high-fat dressings or sauces will greatly increase the calories and fat in the dish. And eat your fruit raw to enjoy its natural sweetness.
Canned or frozen fruits and vegetables are good options when fresh produce is not available.
However, be careful to choose those without added sugar, syrup, cream sauces, or other ingredients that will add calories.
Choose whole fruit over fruit drinks and juices. Fruit juices have lost fiber from the fruit.
It is better to eat the whole fruit because it contains the added fiber that helps you feel full. One 6-ounce serving of orange juice has 85 calories, compared to just 65 calories in a medium orange.
Whole fruit gives you a bigger size snack than the same fruit dried—for the same number of calories.
A small box of raisins (1/4 cup) is about 100 calories. For the same number of calories, you can eat 1 cup of grapes.

Related Resources

Check out these Web sites for more information about how fruits and vegetables
can help you manage your weight:
FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
US Department of Agriculture, Center for Nutrition Policy and Practice


Having a hard time trying to fit 7-13 servings of fruits and veggies every day?!
Check out my Juice Plus+ Page for a solution with 14 years of clinical research to back it up!!

CLICK HERE ===> How to bridge the gap between what you ARE eating and what your body WISHES it was eating!

Need some encouragement today? This is about as good as it gets :)

Amy Purdy talks about the power of imagination. She explains how our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but by the choices we make. Imagination allows us to break down borders, to move beyond our circumstances, to create and constantly progress.

Amy Purdy has been through hardships that most of us will never face -- or can even fathom. But what makes her story so incredible is not that fact that she lived a "normal" childhood and spent her high school years as a passionate artist and snowboarder, then traumatically lost both her legs at age 19, but how she has persevered, taking implausible challenges and rising above them.

Today, Amy is an athlete; currently the top ranked adaptive female snowboarder in the world. Amy also spends a good amount of time helping others; specifically those with physical challenges get involved with snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding and other action sports through the organization she co-founded Adaptive Action Sports. Challenging herself while making a positive impact on the world is a true testament to Amy's spirit.

The moral of this story? 

It is likely that your excuse... is invalid. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. 

How will you react today? 

WELCOME!

Hello everyone!

First I'd like to say thank you for visiting my new blog!

My name is Jessica "Coach Stylz" Cohen. I am the founder and CEO of Breaking New Grounds, a professional wellness coaching firm. I am also the Head Coach for Mass Attack Roller Derby in the south shore of Massachusetts and proud distributor of Juice Plus+!

I've created this blog to have a central outlet to share all of the amazing nutrition, fitness and general wellness info I come across every day.

I hope you enjoy my contributions and welcome any feedback, suggestions or questions you may have!

Enjoy!