355 ml of pop may lead to 355 health issues

In her column, Dr. Elena Krasnov answers a query on soft drinks from a writer that signs herself Pop-Aholic.

She writes, "I have tried to cut down because many people have told me it isn't good for me, but I become so agitated and tired if I don't have it.

"Am I really harming my body?

"If so, what else can I drink to give me the same type of energy?"

In her reply, Dr. Krasnov gives some examples of the dangers of soft drinks,

• Soft drinks steal water from the body. To replace the water stolen by soft drinks, you need to drink 8-12 glasses of water for every one glass of soft drinks that you consume!
• Soft drinks never quench your thirst, certainly not your body's need for water. Constantly denying your body an adequate amount can lead to chronic cellular dehydration, a condition that weakens your body at the cellular level. This, in turn, can lead to a weakened immune system.
• The elevated levels of phosphates in soft drinks leach vital minerals from your body. Soft drinks are made with purified water that also leach vital minerals from your body. A severe lack of minerals can lead to heart disease (lack of magnesium), osteoporosis (lack of calcium) and many other diseases.
• Soft drinks can remove rust from a car bumper or other metal surfaces. Imagine what it's doing to your digestive tract as well as the rest of your body.

Our bodies need water. The tap water in our homes isn't always the best thing for us either. Chemicals, viruses and other unwanted contaminents are present. An excellent water purifier is available. The system features UV light to destroy microorganisms and a patented carbon-block filter to reduce more than 140 potential health-effect contaminants.

For the active person, replacing lost fluids and electrolytes is vital. New XS Power Nutrition Sports Drink is scientifically formulated to help rehydrate your body before, during, and after exercise. A balance of the electrolytes, sodium and potassium, helps to replace those you sweat away during prolonged physical activity, making it easier to maintain peak performance. All without the dangers presented by traditional soft drinks.

As Dr. Krasnov says, "You are what you drink"

Stay healthy!

QHEALTHBEAUTY - Let the Weight Loss Begin!

QHEALTHBEAUTY - Let the Weight Loss Begin!

Nutritional support for balanced weight and good health – including protein bars, meal replacements bars and shakes, and other weight- loss tools, support products, and services

The Trim Body System Kit is the way to get started on a weight loss program. It is simple and complete. There is great support available from the TrimBodySystem.com web site. Including diet tips, recipes, fitness options, 31 days of weight loss motivation, downloadable personal journal, free online progress tracking and a tour.

The kit contains a binder to hold the print materials, which include the Quick Start Guide, a 12-page booklet that introduces you to the plan. It also includes Meal Plan Cards that step you through every meal for 30 days, including shopping tips, meal preparation, supplements, and recipes. Eighteen detailed, full-colour Recipe Cards show you how to fix simple, healthy meals, fast. And a week's worth of 10-minute exercises are described on the Fitness Cards, so you can take your exercise plan with you, wherever you go.

Also, a 2-DVD set that features a physician discussing the health effects of being overweight, a fitness expert who introduces you to and coaches you through all the exercises in the 4-3-2-1 Body Training System, and an introduction to the Protein Plus Diet.

The products included in the kit are:

Nutrilite Pro-Digest

• Helps maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your digestive track

Nutrilite CLA 500

• This essential fatty acid helps reduce body fat and support lean muscle retention
• Helps you get the most out of your workout

Trim Advantage Chromate

• Chromium is one of the essential trace minerals your body needs
• Studies show 90% of the population does not get enough

Trim Advantage CitriMax

• Do you need help filling up?
• Use: take one capsule, three times daily, 30 minutes before each meal

Mekiwin Horseradish

• Horseradish contains a very high concentration of isothiocyanates that, until now, people were only able to get from broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower
• The benefits of isothiocyanates are currently being studied at the National Cancer Institute and University of Manitoba, among other institutions.
• Previously, people were left with the choice of eating copious amounts of broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, or trying to stomach loads of raw horseradish. Now, thanks to MEKIWIN, you can get the benefits of horseradish in a high-quality capsule form.
• Just one MEKIWIN Horseradish capsule has the isothiocyanate content of 35-40 g of raw horseradish or 100-200 g of broccoli, cauliflower, or cabbage - a much more palatable option, no matter how much you love horseradish.
• Fights carcinogens by stopping them from getting activated, counteract the effects of activated carcinogens and speed their removal from the body
• Use: take 1 capsule, three times daily

Nutrilite Protein Powder

• “Leaner than meat”
• Add one scoop (12.5g) to a glass of milk, fruit juice, vegetable juice, or other liquid
• Stir rapidly for 45 seconds or shake vigorously in a covered container. For a special treat, add fresh or frozen fruit and mix in a blender
• Can also be sprinkled on cereals, salads, or soups, or used as an ingredient in cooking and baking recipes for added nutritional value
• Use: 2 servings per day, this product is more than 80% protein

Trim Advantage Protein Bars Variety Pack

• Taste good
• 22g of protein, all 9 essential amino acids
• No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives added
• For on-the-go energy or between meal cravings
• Our bodies don’t store excess protein, even though it is essential for maintaining a healthy body, that is why many nutritionists recommend eating lean protein at every meal

Trim Advantage Vanilla Meal Replacement Shake Mix

• Takes the guesswork out of eating right
• Use this two or three times a day in replacement of a regular meal

Trim Advantage Shaker Cup

• Use to make your Meal Replacement Shakes wherever you go

Take control of your weight and your lifestyle with this complete weight management system.
The statistics are startling and the health risks are real: Over 50% of the Canadian population is affected by excess weight. The time is right for a new outlook - and new tools - to help you gain control of your weight.

QHEALTHBEAUTY - Especially for Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts

QHEALTHBEAUTY - Especially for Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts

If you are a person that already takes care of themselves, you are already working out. You are out in the marketplace buying certain products to fuel your body. We supply everything you need to push yourself to the limit.

Welcome to a collection of the finest performance boosting products on the planet!

• XS Energy Drinks in six flavours
• Scientifically formulated performance food from XS Power Nutrition
• Naturally sourced supplements from the world-renowned Nutrilite

Everything you need to create a sports nutrition program that boosts your energy, enhances your fitness endeavors and helps build stamina and strength.

XS Energy Drinks

• A low carb, no sugar blast of energy
• Contain a potent formula of B Vitamins and amino acids to help boost mental and physical energy without sugar
• Keep your performance strong and sustain energy and endurance
• 0 to 2 grams of carbs, no sugar, no fat and 8 to 16 calories per can
• All flavours are lightly carbonated, except for the Tea Berry Blast
• Pick your favourite flavour:
• Cherry Blast
• Cranberry-Grape Blast
• Citrus Blast
• Tropical Blast
• Root Beer Blast
• Tea-Berry Blast
• Caffeine-Free Cranberry-Grape
• Caffeine-Free Root Beer
• Available in cases of 12 250ml cans
• $2.30 list price
• Not recommended for children, pregnant or breast-feeding women, caffeine sensitive people
• Do not consume more than 500ml per day
• Developed for periods of increased physical or mental exertion
• Helps temporarily restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
• Use: drink one can, once or twice daily
• Similar products are priced from $2 - $5 per can in convenience stores and restaurants compared to XS Energy Drinks list price of $2.35
  -- XS Energy Drink – 8 calories; no sugar; 0 – 2 grams of carbohydrates
  -- Red Bull – 110 calories; 27 grams of sugar and 28 grams of carbohydrates
  -- Sobey Adrenaline Rush – 140 calories; 34 grams of sugar; 35 grams of carbohydrates
  -- The Monster – 104 calories; 26 grams of sugar; 26 grams of carbohydrates

XS Power Nutrition Energy Bars

• Chocolate Fudge flavour
• Caramel Peanut flavour
• Helps fuel your body for muscle recovery and energy
• Delivers 13 grams of protein in each bar
• Available 9 bars to a box
• $2.99 list price
• During intense exercise, eat 1 or 2 bars with 1 to 3 servings of your sports drink
• After exercise, within 30 to 60 minutes, eat one bar to replenish your glycogen stores and help rebuild muscle that is routinely broken down during athletic training

Nutrilite Rhodiola 110

• Help increase mental and physical performance
• Suitable for adults age sixteen and older
• Research suggests that rhodiola rosea may also shorten recovery time after prolonged muscular exercise
• It can help provide the endurance and vigor you need to power your way through intense workouts -- or hectic days

XS Power Nutrition Sports Drinks

• Similar product to Gatorade
• Fruit Punch flavour (100 calories)
• Lemon Lime flavour (100 calories)
• Clearly Low Calorie Orange flavour (35 calories)
• Replenish your fluids, regain your power, renew your energy
• 12 473ml bottles per case
  scientifically formulated to help rehydrate your body before, during, and after exercise
• $1.95 list price
• A balance of the electrolytes, sodium and potassium, helps to replace those you sweat away during prolonged physical activity, making it easier to maintain peak performance

XS Power Nutrition Ready-To-Drink Protein Shakes

• No preparation required, you just need to grab it and go
• Strawberry
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Filled with protein, packed with flavour and incredibly convenient
• You just chill, shake and drink
• Zero trans fats and 30 grams of protein
• 6 tetra packs in a case, 12 month shelf life
• $4.55 per pack list price
• Use: first in the morning or before bed
• The most important time is right after you finish exercising, this helps you repair your muscle tissue and promotes lean muscle growth
• If you do not fuel your body with adequate amounts of protein, your exercise results will not meet your expectations - no matter how hard you workout
• Does not require refrigeration

XS Power Nutrition Whey Protein Isolate Shake

• Natural vanilla flavour
• Natural chocolate flavour
• Ideal for both the hard-core body builder and the average person who just wants more protein in their diet
• Add a scoop to a glass of milk, fruit juice, vegetable juice or other liquid – stir rapidly for 45 seconds or shake vigorously in a covered container
• You can also sprinkle on salads, soups or cereal or even use it in cooking

Nutrilite Muscle Recovery

• A blend of tart cherry extract and boswellin that helps provide relief of minor aches and pains associated with strenuous exercise and overexertion
• Helps reduce exercise-induced inflammation and relieves muscle stiffness
• A perfect compliment to your long-term joint health, especially for those who enjoy rigorous exercise or sports regimes
• For adults 18 and older
• Provides natural relief that will keep you going
• Relieves muscle strains and general soreness

A note on XS and Nutrilite products:

The manufacturer is always on the cutting edge of health and wellness. They have been leaders in this arena for more than 70 years.

They deliver on their promise to bring you the best of science. Nutrilite employs over 100 scientists in California, including more than 10 with PhD degrees, including degrees in Pharmacy. They participate in over 40 professional organizations devoted to nutritional science, biochemistry and phylochemical research.

** Special small print bonus for those that read all the way to the bottom **

All the prices shown in this post are list prices from my web site as of June 2 2006. If you join my mailing list, I will tell you how to buy these products from me at wholesale -- forever! You can even sell them to others at list price if you want!! Just look for the mailing list box in the right hand column near the top of this screen, and register your email address.