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The first place that we cut corners when we are busy or stressed is our eating and in particular our breakfast. The food you eat forms the very building blocks of your body, but most of us have lost sight of the fact that food is fuel and that the purpose of eating is to provide our bodies with the tools they need for energy, functioning, building and maintenance. We eat for a variety of different reasons, none of which relate to the idea of providing our bodies with quality fuel. We eat unconsciously, we use food to fill emotional voids or to be sociable and we fill our bodies with things that we all know aren’t good for us - in effect, rather than using food as essential fuel, we use it to inflict damage on ourselves.

Here are 3 options for a quick and easy, healthy breakfast to kick start your day. All recipes take only five minutes or less to prepare.

1. Protein Power Shake -
Mix in a blender - 1 piece of fruit i.e. banana or mango are divine

1. 1 handful of almonds (for protein and good fats)
2. Milk or Water for liquid (I use water to save the extra calories)
3. 1 dessertspoon of flaxseed oil (for good fats)
4. Cinnamon or nutmeg to taste

2. Protein Pan Cakes -

1. Beat 2 tablespoons of raw rolled oats into 2 egg whites and cook on a hot pan (no oil)
2. Top with a piece of fruit chopped up, low fat cottage cheese and some real maple syrup or honey.

3. Cottage Cheese, Nuts and Fruit - This is the quickest, cut up a piece of fruit, top with a handful of raw almonds and some low fat cottage cheese. Eat and go.

All of these quick breakfasts can be prepared and eaten at home in a space where you can mentally prepare for the day. Eating on the run at work is not feeding your body energy.

Start the day with a simple breakfast at home.

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Jennifer is a qualified health practitioner, who speaks to corporations throughout Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, sharing practical real-life strategies that help people to improve their health, wellbeing and productivity by finding balance in their lives.

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Last summer I had the wonderful opportunity to be present at the Young Living Conference in Salt Lake City Utah. There I met a group of individuals who were sincerely out to change the world.

Their fearless leader none other than Gary Young N.D. a revered naturopath who has single handedly built an international company around therapeutic grade essential oils that I feel is going to permanently change the healthcare landscape.

This is a company that is growing exponentially as it had only about a dozen members in the early 90’s and now boasts a membership in the thousands.

As I was trained in medicine and psychiatry my skepticism with such treatments as essential oils and other such products was great yet it took me very little time to become convinced of the integrity of these products. Gary always suggests that we rely on our own personal experience of the products so that is what I wish to share here in this article.

Not only was I drawn to the wonderful aroma of many of his essential oils (some of my favorites: Frankincense, Highest Potential, Release, Valour, Sacred Mountain, Joy, Abundance, White Angelica etc…) but I was struck by one product in particular that has had a dramatic impact on my personal health.

That product is called Ning Xia Red Juice.

This is an all natural juice made from Wolf Berries harvested in a unique location in Ning Xia Province in China. These wolfberries are thought to be responsible for the fact that the Chinese national census recently reported that the number of Ning Xia residents living more than 100 years exceeds the national average by an amazing 400%.

As I have made it my life’s purpose to enhance my own longevity and that of others it would be unfair of me not to share this with others.

I started using Ning Xia Red last year and after a very short time noticed that my energy level had improved, my fatigue disappeared, I was able to do more than I ever could before, my mind cleared, my cravings for sweets disappeared, my eyes sight improved, my self confidence and self esteem improved, I started feeling and looking younger, my mood stabilized and I started sleeping better.

All of this within a couple of months of taking 2 ounces of Ning Xia Red each day.

This juice has been well researched and has been shown to have the highest antioxidant ratings of any juice in the world. Antioxidants are used to slow the aging process and prevent cancer.

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Dr. Nick Arrizza is trained in Chemical Engineering, Business Management & Leadership, Medicine and Psychiatry. He is an Energy Psychiatrist, Healer, Key Note Speaker,Editor of a New Ezine Called “Spirituality And Science” (which is requesting high quality article submissions) Author of “Esteem for the Self: A Manual for Personal Transformation” (available in ebook format on his web site), Stress Management Coach, Peak Performance Coach & Energy Medicine Researcher, Specializes in Life and Executive Performance Coaching, is the Developer of a powerful new tool called the Mind Resonance Process(TM) that helps build physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being by helping to permanently release negative beliefs, emotions, perceptions and memories. He holds live workshops, international telephone coaching sessions and international teleconference workshops on Physical. Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Well Being.

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There are a number of pros and cons for vitamin supplements. You may find yourself reading articles and watching adverts that claim vitamin supplements are the best things since sliced bread - a cure for everything and a suitable alternative for a diet that is rich in nutritional value. However, there are both pros and cons for vitamin supplements, and they are certainly not an alternative for good health and good diet. Whether you are taking vitamin supplements, fiber supplements, acid supplements, or any other type of supplement, it is important to follow direction with regards to dosage and frequency for optimum benefit.

It is also important to consider all the pros and cons of vitamin supplements. These supplements can benefit users that take them in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle, but they should not be considered an alternative. Many people experience the pros of these supplements because they use them correctly and do not try and replace a healthy lifestyle and diet with these vitamins. Those that experience the cons are those that don’t take them as directed, and think that the supplements mean that they can eat a poor diet and follow an unhealthy lifestyle.

Buying High Quality - Why This Is Important

In order to truly benefit from supplements, you need to know what is actually in the supplement, and this means buying quality supplements that meet strict safety standards. Not all supplements are the same, and some may use lower quality ingredients and different amounts of ingredient to others. Buying quality products that have met the necessary standards will ensure that you enjoy safe and effective benefits.

James Purfoy runs http://www.nutritionpost.com,
where he reviews all the latest trends in vitamin and nutritional supplementation.
If you want to keep up with the very latest information on the Best Vitamin Supplements and nutritional supplements generally then visiting this site is an absolute must!

If you are serious about building muscle mass or sculpting your body you most likely supplement your diet with commercially available whey or soy protein powders (and possibly other supplements). No doubt within a short period of time you discovered the protein shakes whey powders produce may not be the best tasting drinks you’ve ever had. Despite this you try to stick with them because your goal is a better body and a supplement shake that doesn’t taste so great is simply a sacrifice you make.

People find that the flavor of the protein shake powder they paid a good money for quickly gets boring. If you are taking your protein shakes two or even three times a day it can become a real chore. This is when people start to experiment a little by adding other ingredients to make their protein shakes taste a little better.

You can soon turn your boring, often tasteless, protein shakes into mouth-watering bodybuilding or dieting delights. All you need to have to get started is a blender and a little imagination.

Choosing What to Put in Your Protein Shakes

Before rushing off to your refrigerator to blend everything in site, let’s go through some basic principles you will want to consider first. Not only do you want to create the best tasting shakes but you should also aim to make the most effective protein shakes for your dieting requirements. This is important because there is no point throwing full fat ice cream, chocolate sauce, peanut butter and full fat milk all together to create a wonderful tasting fat gaining shake. You need to be a little wise when choosing your ingredients.

So what kinds of ingredients make good choices for your shakes? I recommend using the following tips when getting your ingredients from the supermarket or refrigerator:

• Try to keep as many of your ingredients as natural as possible. A good example of this is using natural peanut butter instead of regular peanut butter. The natural version has better protein content and also natural fats that are important in your diet.
• Fresh fruit should be used whenever possible. Fruit contains the carbohydrates that will fuel your workouts and your day. The complex sugars in fruit are important to any diet (unlike the simple sugars in sweets, sodas, etc).
• Think about ingredients that will boost your shake’s protein content. For example, you could throw a handful of nuts into the blender for a little extra protein without making the shake much thicker. You could add a few raw egg whites (if you are worried about eating raw eggs you may be able to find treated egg whites in cartons at your supermarket). You could always simply dump an extra scoop of whey powder in there as well.
• Make sure you have enough liquids. If you get a little too carried away you may discover your shake is easier to eat with a spoon then drink from a glass. When you first start creating your shakes it is a good idea to add your liquids (water, fat-free milk, fruit juices, etc.) in stages so that you get your desired consistency.
• Examine the nutritional information for each ingredient and consider the impact it will have on your dieting goals. For example, you may be opting for fat free (skimmed) milk if you aren’t trying to gain weight.
• Always know what your goal is and make your shakes accordingly. If you are trying to shed the fat you will be skipping the types of ingredients that add too many carbohydrates and fats while trying to increase the protein content.
• Think of how you might create a unique flavor. You can try things like cinnamon, vanilla, honey, coconut milk, etc. Once you get the hang of this you will see the possibilities are endless.

Making Your Protein Shake

Once you have decided on the ingredients for your shake you are ready to start. It couldn’t be simpler and if you can make toast you won’t have a problem. It’s a good idea to think about the order in which you will add your ingredients into the blender. Always add your main liquid source first so that everything else you add afterwards is easily blended. Following this, add your protein powder and give your blender a quick ‘burst’. Now you are ready to add the rest of your ingredients and blend until you get the right consistency. At this point you may want to add a little more liquids to tweak your shake’s thickness. Throw in five or six ice cubes to make your shake more refreshing.

Now you can let your imagination invent all sorts of bodybuilding and dieting concoctions that make your supplement shakes a great deal tastier. Don’t forget to share your creations with friends at the gym and people across the world through the internet. You will also discover many ideas other people come up with to inspire you further. Visit websites and online forums for recipes and you can get some ideas from my site’s homemade protein shakes using whey supplement powders section.

Happy blending!

Adam Zahler is the creator of a free Whey Protein Supplements in Bodybuilding Recipes site with information on using your suppliment more creatively. Visitors to the site can find recipe ideas and also share their own recipes for making protein shakes, protein bars and other snacks.