Protein, Muscle, Skin.....Let's Dive In!

Here are some must reads and multiple links to bring you knowledge to improve your health!!!! I spend a lot of time on this because I want you to know how to help yourself. As a health care provider for over 25 years, I've practiced a lot of a pill for an ill and now I am making up time and highlighting what we need holistically and from a wellness and preventive standpoint. I am currently experienced the need for surgery as I was living without an ACL for decades and this ACL insufficiency had consequences that needed fixing. We will all need medical help at some point and am grateful to have! Knowledge is power - our health is necessary for EVERYTHING we do!

Protein, Skin, and Menopause - How we can improve!

I have used multiple links to attach a wealth of info - always click on pictures in links to see details.

I know you hear me talking about protein…a lot. Why? Because it supports peptides and amino acids which are your building blocks to so many aspects of your body’s make up and needed for your cellular metabolism and bodily function. Muscle is now touted as the largest organ of the body. You might hear that skin is. Skin requires a lot of the same nutrients that muscle needs. I’m sure you have inundated yourself with low carb and keto lifestyle information over the past few years. Nothing wrong with that if you want to get rid of excess adipose tissue in the body. But did you know, in general, a goal of 90 grams of protein a day is recommended. A 1:1 ratio of protein to carbs is a safe guide as well. Meaning, 90 grams of protein and 90 grams of carbs daily, with the rest coming from healthy fat sources. My favorite guide is Forever Strong by DR Gabrielle Lyon. (free audio book on amazon right now). That book is a must read for those wanting to achieve optimal health and wellness and stave off chronic disease. Her point is we are an under muscled society and not an over fat society. That’s why lifting weights or using body weight in your daily exercise is so important. We also have the opportunity to be healthy, prevent, or reverse many chronic diseases by just changing our diets and lifestyle.

If you can’t reach your daily protein intake with healthy protein food sources, I have a wonderful product to support you. No need to add additional amino acid powders. Add your natural carb source and fat of choice to make a healthy smoothie (berries, hemp hearts, chia, flax, avocado).

Whey Protein Isolate try this product today! Get the Science HERE

There are many protein supplements available. Gold Whey Standard or Pea Protein based powders and many more. Dr. Lyon supports whey sources vs pea protein source because whey contains more essential amino acids. But if you are vegan/vegetarian, pea protein source can be good. I encourage you to compare ingredients, cost, filler ingredients, chemical ingredients, USP formulation, etc. Pick what works for you. Prevention can go a long way. We may put out some up front costs but will save overall on the back end!

Download my PROTEIN CONTENT OF FOODS PDF with protein content of many popular foods. Use your FitBit or other Apps to track your daily food intake to see how much protein you are getting.

Build your knowledge about proteins and amino acids HERE

Skin also needs collagen from protein sources like bone broth used in soups and sauces, vitamin C from fruits and veggies, and peptides to support the skin matrix. You and I both know that we can spend a fortune on skin care and the stuff isn’t cheap! As always, if you want healthy skin, you want to avoid toxins in environment, too much sun, and smoking. You want to stay hydrated with clean filtered water, eat a variety of bright colored fruits and veggies, and eat your protein. There is no doubt that you’ve seen a difference in your skin when you cleanse, moisturize and take care of it. This serum uses a professional grade dermatologic researched formula to improve your face/neck skin’s appearance.

Get the science on this product HERE. Try the Resurfacing Serum by Usana today along with an array of skin care products and regimen to fit your needs.

Build your knowledge about the science of your skin HERE.

THRIVE MENOPAUSE SUPPORT PACK

Last but not least, if you are a woman and experiencing menopause effects of brain fog, hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and weight gain, I have Thrive Menopause Support for YOU!

Read about the science behind the products. I don’t think I have to go into details of what this feels like-menopause is a journey! As many of you know, I love DR Anna Cabeca, my go to functional OB/GYN. Read more about menopause HERE

As always, I am here to support your health and can answer any questions. I affiliate with Usana because they have 150 scientists that continually research their products and have a mission to support the best of health. They use USP (United States Pharmacopeia) grade ingredients - absolutely necessary for purity, potency, absorption which is required for absorption and function. WHY USANA SUPPS MAKE SENSE - HERE.

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Janet