High-pectin Apple Fiber

(From organically grown red delicious apples)

Apple fiber helps to maintain intestinal balance. It cleanses the intestinal tract with its soluble and insoluble fibers. High pectin apple fiber is thought to benefit human health by binding excess artery-clogging cholesterol and removing it from the bowel. It slows down the rate of passage of Greens+^® in the intestines, allowing for better absorption.

Apple pectin helps to raise the acidity in the large intestine, which prevents the “recycling” of potentially harmful bile acids. It also helps to block the absorption of toxic heavy metals and dietary carcinogens that enter the food chain and eventually our systems. Research indicates that polygalaturonic acids found in pectin, have been effective in those at risk of coronary heart disease.

(The following was taken from www.livestrong.com)

Pectin is a type of fiber that is found in all plant cell walls and tissues. While all may contain pectin, the amount and concentration of pectin varies among plants. Apples contain a particularly high amount of pectin, according to dietaryfiberfood.com, and the highly concentrated apple pectin delivers many health benefits. Apple pectin is available in the skin and pulp of fresh apples or as a dietary supplement.

Supplies Soluble Fiber

Soluble fiber is fiber that can disperse or spread in water. For example, if you leave oatmeal, a good source of soluble fiber, in water too long, you will see a gel type substance form in the water. Apple pectin is a rich source of soluble fiber, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of disease. The American Heart Association reports that adding soluble fiber to your diet will reduce your risk of heart disease and can reduce your bad cholesterol levels more than following a low-fat diet alone can. Soluble fiber works to lower cholesterol by reducing the amount of it that is absorbed in the intestines, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Protects Against Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a term that is given to a group of risk factors that contribute to heart disease, stroke and high blood sugar. Risk factors, listed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, are high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, high cholesterol levels and a large waist circumference. Researchers at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, found that when rats with the equivalent of human metabolic syndrome were fed diets that contained apple pectin, they experienced a reduction in blood sugar levels, total cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels and weight. A reduction in one or all of these factors will contribute to a reduction in high blood pressure as well. The study, published in the May 2008 issue of the “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,” calls the difference in the pectin groups cholesterol profile “remarkable” and suggests that apple pectin may one day be considered as a treatment for metabolic syndrome.

Improves Intestinal Environment

A healthy intestinal tract contains both good and bad bacteria, with the optimal situation being where the good bacteria far outnumber the bad. The job of intestinal bacteria is to help us digest food, absorb nutrients and keep viruses and bad bacteria in check. The March 19, 2010, issue of “Anaerobe” reports a study in which subjects’ bacterial content in fecal matter was checked at the beginning of the trial period and then again at the end. The trial involved the subjects eating two apples per day for two weeks. At the end of two weeks, tests showed that the content of bad bacteria in fecal matter had decreased, while the levels of good bacteria had increased. The researchers, from Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University in Tokyo, concluded that increasing apple intake improves the intestinal environment and that it is the apple pectin in particular that helps do the job.

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• Bland J.: Intestinal Toxicity and Internal Cleansing. Keats 1987

• Anderson J.: Fiber and health: an overview. Am J Gastr 1986

Montana Bee Pollen

The potent and cold processed pollen in Greens+^® is a brilliant orange-yellow multifloral pollen, collected in unpolluted, pristine Montana and surrounding states from over 1000 different species of plants. It contains high amounts of antioxidant enzymes (SOD), 16 vitamins and 18 rare trace minerals, such as boron, molybdenum, vanadium, and titanium. This premium quality bee pollen may help some individuals desensitize adverse reactions to pollen related allergies.

Greens+ contains 150 mg of Montana Bee Pollen per serving. No bees are harmed in the collection of the pollen. There are brushes on the entrance of the bee hives and when the bees fly in with pollen, some of it falls onto the brushes and it’s then collected.

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• Vivino E.; Palmer, L.S.: The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Pollens Collected by Bees. University of Minnesota (Division of Agricultural Biochemistry)

• Schmidt J.A.; Hayden C.: Bee Research, USDA Agricultural Research Center. www.ers.usda.gov/publications/aib750/aib750m.pdf

Royal jelly is bee’s milk, the concentrated superfood responsible for turning an ordinary worker bee into a long-lived reproductive dynamo, the queen bee. It is her only food. The queen bee grows 50% larger than the worker bee and lives 4 to 5 years compared to her genetically identical sister whose life span is only 40 days.

It is a super nutrient containing vitamins A, C, D and E, as well as nine B complex vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), biotin, folic acid, and B12 (cyanocobalamin). Royal jelly contains 22 amino acids and the minerals calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, silicon and sulfur. Royal jelly is well known to support immune functions and is another excellent source of SOD. Royal Jelly contributes to health and longevity.

Greens+ contains 150 mg. of this superfood. Royal jelly is harvested without harming the integrity of the bee hive and without harming any bees.

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• Saenz A.: Biology, Biochemistry and the Therapeutic Effects of Royal Jelly. Pasteur Institute, Paris

• Willson R.B.: Royal Jelly: A Review- Part 1. American Bee Journal 1955, 96 (1-2):15-21

Greens Plus contains 29 enzymatically alive whole foods that work synergistically with each other to make up a whole food supplement that helps to:

• Increase energy levels
• support the immune system
• enhance mental acuity
• cleanse the digestive system
• balance the body’s pH
• Deliver the equivalent of 4-5 servings of fruit and vegetables
• exceed the recommendations of the new USDA food pyramid
• provide every vibrant color in the dietary food spectrum

So what do each of these synergistic ingredients do in the body?

In the next few weeks I will be featuring one ingredient a day to give you insight into how impressive the functions of these ingredients truly are.

Today I will be focusing on the ingredient:

Soy Lecithin

Lecithin is found in every living cell. Its highest concentration is in the vital organs: the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. Our brain shows a dry composition of 30% lecithin. Lecithin performs an astonishing range of vital functions, directly affecting our health and well-being. It takes four hundred pounds of Identity Preserved, Certified Non-GMO soybeans to produce each pound of the premium quality lecithin contained in Greens Plus ^®.

By helping to dissolve fats and cholesterol, lecithin acts as the body’s emulsifier to prevent cholesterol and other fats from accumulating on artery walls, and helps dissolve the deposits that may already be there. Normally oil and water do not mix, but a lecithin molecule can hold them together because of its di-polar structure. The one end contains fatty acids and is attracted to oil, and the other end contains phosphorus and nitrogen and is attracted to water. Lecithin helps metabolize clogging fat in the liver, lessening the chance of liver degeneration. In the intestinal tract, lecithin helps absorb vitamins A and D, and ehances the utilization of other fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamin E and K.

In the brain, lecithin choline is transformed into acetylcholine, the most abundant neurotransmitter in the body responsible for the transmission of messages from one nerve ending to another. Choline, from lecithin, crosses the blood-brain barrier and has a positive effect on memory, thinking ability and muscle control. In April 1998, the National Academy of Sciences established an RDA for Choline: 550 mg/day for men, and 425mg/day for women. Greens Plus^® contains 125 mg (25% of the RDA) per serving of phosphatidylcholine, the most bio-available form.

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• Canty D., et. al.: Lecithin and Choline: Research Update on Health and Nutrition. Soy Ohio 1996

• Knuiman J.T., et. al.: Lecithin intake and serum cholesterol. AM J Clin Nutr 1989, 49:266-276

• Rodriquez J.R., Gonzalez M.J.: Treatment of hypercholesterolemia with vitamins A, C and lecithin: a case report. J Orthomol Med 1991, 6:78-80

• Cohen E.L., Wurtman R.J.: Brain Acetylcholine: control by dietary choline. Science 1976, 191:561-2

• Corkin S.: Acetylcholine, aging and Alzheimer’s disease. TINS 1981, 4:287-290

• Swartzwelder S.: Choline supplementation during pregnancy. J Nuerophysiology April 2004 v91

Greens+ has been keeping people healthy for 20 years but many people don’t know of the amazing story behind this amazing product.

Greens+ was formulated in 1990 by Sam Graci, after five years of research into the health-giving benefits of the world’s most nutritious superfoods. As an adolescent psychologist in the late seventies, Sam worked with Down Syndrome children, kids diagnosed with ADD, and problematic teenagers in Canada. Having a keen interest in nutrition, and knowing intuitively the importance of food upon the health of individuals, Sam observed the diets of children and began experimenting with vitamin/mineral and whole food supplementation. Immediate improvements were noted in the children’s energy levels, attention spans, mental acuity and overall sense of well-being.

Realizing the full potential of whole food concentrates and their superiority over synthetic vitamins and minerals, Sam was inspired to formulate Greens+ by his sister-in-law, Lani Deauville. Vice-President of Orange Peel Enterprises, Inc. Lani injured her 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th cervical vertebrae in a diving accident in 1958. At the age of seventeen, she was diagnosed with quadraplegia and given five years to live. Determined to beat the odds, Lani went on to continue her education, teach psychology and help others with disabilities. Due to her severe injury however, she suffered many years with poor health, a weakened immune system and an uncertain life expectancy.

In 1985, Sam prepared a green drink for Lani. She gave him suggestions for making it tastier, but the response of her immune system became his primary focus. After five years of trial and error, Sam perfected the Greens+ formula and Lani now enjoys a life full of energy and good health. After having witnessed first hand her incredible transformation, Lani’s husband, Jude, began giving Greens+ to family and friends and demonstrating its benefits to housewives, students, athletes, cancer survivors, hyperactive children, and anyone in need of optimum energy and superior well-being.

Lani Deauville was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest living quadriplegic in the world last year. Can you believe she is 70 years old?!?

Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, E-RYT is a revolutionary teacher of human movement. He is a graduate of the school of physical education at West Virginia University and has been studying human movement since he initiated his studies in 1991.

He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance.

Johnny is a long time presenter for the NSCA under the topic Yoga for Athletes. He is the creator of an online video series through www.runnersworld.com entitled Balanced Runner. He regularly appears on tv and radio as an expert on health, fitness and yoga.

Johnny is the founder of Plexus Fitness and Empowered Yoga located in Delaware. Plexus operates public fitness centers and offers an array of health and fitness services within corporations, country clubs and privately in-home.

Empowered Yoga is a practical approach to the healing art of yoga, incorporating modern day exercise science principles, operating locations throughout Delaware.

Johnny lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania with his wife Sara and their three children; Jimmy, Leia and Liam.

Johnny, How did you get into Yoga? 

J: I was a “Banged up Jock”.  A decade ago I went to a Hot yoga class looking for relief. What I found was a whole new way of looking at human movement. My first class was humiliating. The next morning I woke up and my back did not hurt as much. The relief was enough for me to go back again to the class. This time I was a little better. The door cracked enough for me to see the light. The rest as they say is history. 

You are the founder of Empowered Yoga. What is Empowered Yoga and what makes it different from other types of Yoga?

J: Empowered Yoga is a practical approach to the ancient healing art of yoga, incorporating modern day exercise science principles. There are 6 major branches of yoga. The one most people associate with is Hatha Yoga which is the physical practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises. There are hundreds of approaches to Hatha Yoga. Empowered is a hybrid approach. 

What differences have you seen within yourself and within your clients through Empowered Yoga?

J: I could go on and on about this one. I have seen everything from women who can’t get pregnant getting pregnant through the yoga to people who needed back surgery due to pain not needing it anymore. The benefits are infinite. When someone gets with a good teacher it is amazing the numerous benefits one can get.

 What is new with Empowered Yoga? Online classes?

 J: I recently did an online Brand New Beginner Series through www.yogavibes.com and I am currently working on a Yoga Essentials DVD. 

Where do you hold special classes, retreats? Any coming up?

 J: I hold special workshops and classes throughout the country and abroad. I am teaching in Costa Rica this January, Charlotte, North Carolina in February and co-teaching a retreat in Mexico with Amy Hayden, a talented teacher from West Chester, NY and my wife Sara in April. I am real excited about teaching with Amy and my wife. I have always wanted to teach with my wife. She is very talented! 

What is your exercise regimen? What is barefoot running?

J: Week to week it varies depending on my schedule. I aim to move my a body minimum of one hour a day. My routine is a mix of Empowered Yoga, Weight Training and barefoot running. Well, actually not barefoot yet I run with these special shoes called Vibrams which are just rubber soles and provide no arch support or  cushion. Running in vibrams allows my feet to function the way there are designed to work. Not only does it help strengthen my feet yet my entire body. 

What is your diet regimen? What Greens+ products do you take?

J: I eat religiously every three hours to maintain my blood sugar, use fat as my primary energy source, slow down aging, etc. Eating every three hours is essential to optimum health. Each meal combines protein, carb, and fat.  I use Amazon Chocolate in the morning followed by a Greens Plus bar either whey krisp, Peanut Butter Natural or Green Plus Chocolate Energy bar. Mid day I use the Wild Berry Burst and this stuff really provides an afternoon burst of energy. I use the Greens Plus bars twice a day since I eat 5-6 times a day. The bars are the real deal while the majority of the bars on the market are only a small upgrade from a candy bar.

 Any inspirational thoughts you would like to share with readers?

J:  There is an old Zen proverb that says “you can never step into the same river twice”. This quote refers to the ever changing nature of reality. Life is not stagnant and neither are you. You have a moment to moment choice to create the life that you want and be the person you want to be. Each moment is a new moment to create what you want here and now. Now is Your Time! 

To find out more about Johnny and Empowered Yoga and Plexus Fitness please visit his websites:

www.plexusfitness.com
www.empoweredyoga.com

Greens+ had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and very talented actress Charlotte Salt. She has held roles in Entourage, Wildfire, CSI and the movie Beowulf and her latest project is a role in The Emmy winning show The Tudors playing Lady Ursula Missledon.

Charlotte, with your busy schedule and with traveling quite often, what are important factors in keeping up your health and energy? 

C: Traveling is always exhausting no matter what, but I take great care in compensating for the stressful, uncomfortable environment that my body and skin has to endure; whilst flying I alway stay hydrated and avoid caffeine at all costs, I find sleep the best solution to most situations and I take arnica throughout long journeys to prevent achey muscles due to uncomfortable sitting positions and lack of movement…and I’m always munching away on Greens+ Energy Bars to avoid packaged food that lugs at your digestive system sapping your energy. 

Do you exercise? If so what is your regimen? 

C: I love to feel fit and healthy. I walk when ever I can and avoid the car as much as possible. I truly believe being active throughout the day is the key to a healthy weight and appetite. In addition, I power walk or run depending on my mood, but my favorite is power yoga.  There is nothing like generating a good flow to get your energy moving, keep your body tight and lean and stretch out those aches. 

What is your dietary regimen like? Do you take supplements? 

C: I eat a variety of foods, the more color the better. I love to peruse the local farmer markets when I’m not working and buy seasonal foods. I avoid processed ‘dead’ food at all costs even when tempted by convenience. I eat fresh and organic as much as possible especially when it comes to meat and dairy. I also try to keep my wheat intake low, opting instead for spelt, rye and quinoa grains.  For extra energy, I love to whip up a green shake with a scoop of Greens+ powder to get all my vitamins and minerals.  I also add a high quality fish oil and add additional supplements depending on how I feel. When I fancy something sweet I whip up a fruit smoothie or I love Taza stone ground chocolate. I substitute sugar when ever possible for agave syrup. 

How do you keep your skin so healthy looking and radiant? 

C: I am always changing my beauty regime as I love products so much and of course am always looking for new material for my Blog but as a rule I look for products that are organic and free of any nasties such as parabens. 

Any inspirational thoughts or words of wisdom you would like to share with readers? 

C:  Mae West once said “You only live once, but if you do it properly, once is enough”

Thanks so much for sharing, Charlotte! Readers, please be sure to check out Charlotte’s fun blog In the Eye of the Beholder.

MARCO BORGES, world-renowned Exercise Physiologist, has spent the past sixteen years teaching people how to lead healthier lives and achieve what they once thought impossible. His innovative, accessible, and highly effective approach to fitness has made him one of the most sought-after experts in the industry.

He was featured in a segment on WTVJ NBC in Miami talking about his 22 Days Nutrition bars and healthy lifestyle program. Click here to see the clip.

For more information on Marco’s free 22 Days Program, visit www.22daysnutrition.com

Lani Deauville shared her amazing story on WJCT-FM of beating the odds as the longest living quadriplegic in the world and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records. Listen below to hear her truly inspirational story and words of wisdom.

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To read more about Lani’s Story click here.

Marco Borges was featured on WFOR-TV for his amazing 22 Days Program. The segment emphasizes the importance of changing one’s bad eating habits to incorporating healthier foods in the diet for 21 days. Psychologists have found that it takes 21 days to break or make a habit. Marco recommends changing one’s diet to consuming more natural and nonprocessed foods and incorporating healthy exercise practices into one’s life and on the 22nd day you should have a new healthier life!

Click here to watch:

Marco Borges and 22 Days Nutrition

For more information and to purchase Marco Borges’ 22 Days Nutrition Bars, check out Greens+.