You To Be Healthy

Do you always go for the cheapest vitamin?  Do you ever look at the vitamin bottle and wonder if what is on the label is really in there?  Do you think it’s worth a few extra bucks when buying supplements to pick ones that are tested?  Well, duh, right? I mean, we all want quality vitamins, ones that work, but we also don’t want to waste our money. So, is there really a difference between expensive and cheap vitamins? Are expensive vitamins really worth it? One of the biggest mistakes people make in their desire to supplement their diet is taking inexpensive vitamins. Buy 1 get 1 deals or supplements at your grocery and pharmacy, or products you can buy through the mail are rarely, if ever, worth taking. Why is that? The reality is, that high quality raw materials are expensive. This includes the research it takes to ensure they are high quality, are free of contaminants and that the ingredients in the products do what they're intended to do.  A company could actuall...

  The American Heart Association recommends that sugar intake for children is limited to 3 teaspoons (12 grams) a day.  A 12-ounce soda contains up to 10 teaspoons or 40g of added sugar, shakes and sweetened coffee drinks even more. Large amounts of added sugar can also be hidden in foods such as bread, canned soups and vegetables, frozen dinners, and fast food.   In fact, about 75% of packaged food in the U.S. contains added sugar.   Here are 4 ways to cut down sugar in your kid's diet:   - Don’t ban sweets entirely. Having a no sweets rule is an invitation for cravings and overindulging when given the chance.   - Give recipes a makeover. Many recipes taste just as good with less sugar. Try different mild spices to jazz up food.   - Avoid sugary drinks. Instead, try adding a splash of fruit juice to sparkling water or blending whole milk with a banana or berries for a delicious smoothie.   - Create your own popsicles and frozen trea...

 With school back in session (and at home), your family's health is a top priority. Let's help the kids be ready with a strong nutritional foundation. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family native to Southeast Asia, is known for its golden hue—it's what gives curry powder and mustard their vibrant color. As a spice, turmeric is incorporated into the daily life and cuisine of homes around the world. In addition to its use as a spice and pigment, turmeric has been interwoven into cultural and healing traditions and used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Curcuminoids are the active compounds found in turmeric.  Turmeric's benefits lie in the curcuminoid curcumin.  Curcumin is well-known for its powerful antioxidant benefits. POTENCY ADVANTAGE  Shaklee Turmeric Boost offers an extra strength formula with a superior amount of turmeric extract per capsule when compared to other brands in the market. • Extra strength formula with powerful antioxidant properties* • Contains 500 mg of turmeric extract standardized to 95% curcuminoids (per capsule) • Plus 5 mg of black pepper extract standardized to contain 95% piperine, a k...