Nutrition, the science of the way diet affects health, centres around developing a healthy eating plan. While many Australians enjoy a varied and nutritious diet, the federal Department of Health notes there is room for improvement, linking conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers to poor eating patterns.
A healthy diet involves eating a variety of foods everyday from the following groups:
· Breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles
· Vegetables, legumes
· Fruit
· Milk, yoghurt, cheese
· Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, legumes
Including plenty of plant foods (bread, cereal, rice, pasta, noodles, vegetables, legumes and fruit) is advised, as are consuming moderate amounts of animal foods (milk, yogurt, cheese, meat, fish, poultry, eggs) and drinking water to quench your thirst.
Other strategies for gaining optimal nutrition include eating a range of fresh, unprocessed foods and sticking to a regular eating pattern. Whole, unprocessed foods provide higher levels of essential nutrients per unit of energy, leading to better management of cell growth, cell maintenance, appetite and energy balance. In the case of eating patterns, consuming medium-sized meals every three to four hours has been shown to more greatly benefit the metabolism when compared with infrequent, haphazard food intake.
Mannatech’s new & improved Ambrotose Complex includes a new aloe source. Mannatech’s cutting edge science team continually studies new commercial processing of Aloe. These investigations lead to breakthroughs on how Mannatech could use this new technology to improve their current product line. After thorough development and safety testing Mannatech started to make the transition from Manapol to the Improved aloe in 2006. All Ambrotose products world wide have now made the transition from Manapol to improved aloe source. In some cases a few markets like Australia and New Zealand have chosen to keep some inventory of the Manapol material available in bulk.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Nutrition
Children and adolescents
As they grow and develop, the nutritional needs of children and adolescents differ from those of adults. According the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the following guidelines apply to those aged from birth to eighteen years:
· Encourage and support breast feeding
· Children and adolescents need sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally. Growth should be checked regularly for young children, and physical activity is important for all children and adolescents
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Children and adolescents should be encouraged to eat plenty of vegetables, legumes, fruits and cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles – preferably wholegrain)
· Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
· Include milks, yoghurts, cheese and/or alternatives
· Reduced-fat milks are not suitable for young children under two years because of their high energy needs, but reduced-fat varieties should be encouraged for older children and adolescents
· Choose water as a drink
· Alcohol is not recommended for children
· Care should be taken to limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
· Low-fat diets are not suitable for infants
· Choose foods low in salt
· Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars
· Care for your child’s food: prepare and store it safely
Mannatech has been a pioneer and unsurpassed world leader in “glyconutrient (sweet nutrient) supplements” since 1994. Glyconutrient supplements are now recognized and defined in Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, a premier scientific textbook used in universities and medical schools worldwide. These products, which include sources of the same sugars found in glycoproteins, appear to have numerous structure/function mechanisms within the human body. Mannatech’s proprietary glyconutrient technology is currently covered by over 20 patents issued worldwide with more patents pending.
As they grow and develop, the nutritional needs of children and adolescents differ from those of adults. According the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the following guidelines apply to those aged from birth to eighteen years:
· Encourage and support breast feeding
· Children and adolescents need sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally. Growth should be checked regularly for young children, and physical activity is important for all children and adolescents
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Children and adolescents should be encouraged to eat plenty of vegetables, legumes, fruits and cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles – preferably wholegrain)
· Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
· Include milks, yoghurts, cheese and/or alternatives
· Reduced-fat milks are not suitable for young children under two years because of their high energy needs, but reduced-fat varieties should be encouraged for older children and adolescents
· Choose water as a drink
· Alcohol is not recommended for children
· Care should be taken to limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
· Low-fat diets are not suitable for infants
· Choose foods low in salt
· Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars
· Care for your child’s food: prepare and store it safely
Mannatech has been a pioneer and unsurpassed world leader in “glyconutrient (sweet nutrient) supplements” since 1994. Glyconutrient supplements are now recognized and defined in Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry, a premier scientific textbook used in universities and medical schools worldwide. These products, which include sources of the same sugars found in glycoproteins, appear to have numerous structure/function mechanisms within the human body. Mannatech’s proprietary glyconutrient technology is currently covered by over 20 patents issued worldwide with more patents pending.
Nutrition
Adults
Similarly, the guidelines advise adults of the following:
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
· Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
· Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
· Include milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives. Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen, where possible
· Drink plenty of water.
· Take care to limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
· Choose foods low in salt
· Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
· Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars.
· Prevent weight gain: be physically active and eat according to your energy needs
· Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
PhytoMatrix™ contains vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have been absorbed by a plant’s roots and stored in its tissue. When harvested, these plants provide all-natural ingredients. Mannatech has obtained exclusive rights to a patented, hydroponic cultivation technology that allows plants to absorb significantly greater quantities of minerals. The plant based delivery in PhytoMatrix™ provides greater absorption and utilisation of nutrients than any other existing supplement technologies.
Similarly, the guidelines advise adults of the following:
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits
· Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
· Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
· Include milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives. Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen, where possible
· Drink plenty of water.
· Take care to limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake
· Choose foods low in salt
· Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink
· Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added sugars.
· Prevent weight gain: be physically active and eat according to your energy needs
· Care for your food: prepare and store it safely
PhytoMatrix™ contains vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have been absorbed by a plant’s roots and stored in its tissue. When harvested, these plants provide all-natural ingredients. Mannatech has obtained exclusive rights to a patented, hydroponic cultivation technology that allows plants to absorb significantly greater quantities of minerals. The plant based delivery in PhytoMatrix™ provides greater absorption and utilisation of nutrients than any other existing supplement technologies.
Nutrition
Women
Women’s reproductive life – encompassing menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause – creates differing nutritional needs to those of men.
For pre-menstrual syndrome in particular, high protein foods may curb cravings for other, less nutritious high-energy foods; and B group vitamins have been shown to help relieve symptoms such as moodiness, tiredness and constipation.
Iron-deficiency is another condition affecting a greater percentage of women over men. While females and males metabolise iron from food at almost the same rate, men need only 7mg of iron in their daily diet, as opposed to the 16mg required by women. Common deficiency symptoms include fatigue and breathlessness. These foods are recommended iron sources:
· Liver and red meat
· Fortified cereals
· Egg yolks
· Legumes and nuts
· Leafy green vegetables
Your body has about 60 trillion cells. That's where Mannatech's Optimal Health System products are designed to work-at the cellular level, where wellness begins. Validated science is at the heart of every Mannatech product. Since introducing their first nutritional breakthrough, Ambrotose® complex, in 1994, Mannatech has maintained a leadership position in the worldwide dietary supplements industry. Mannatech offer naturally derived patent-pending and proprietary nutritional products that no other company can offer.
Women’s reproductive life – encompassing menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause – creates differing nutritional needs to those of men.
For pre-menstrual syndrome in particular, high protein foods may curb cravings for other, less nutritious high-energy foods; and B group vitamins have been shown to help relieve symptoms such as moodiness, tiredness and constipation.
Iron-deficiency is another condition affecting a greater percentage of women over men. While females and males metabolise iron from food at almost the same rate, men need only 7mg of iron in their daily diet, as opposed to the 16mg required by women. Common deficiency symptoms include fatigue and breathlessness. These foods are recommended iron sources:
· Liver and red meat
· Fortified cereals
· Egg yolks
· Legumes and nuts
· Leafy green vegetables
Your body has about 60 trillion cells. That's where Mannatech's Optimal Health System products are designed to work-at the cellular level, where wellness begins. Validated science is at the heart of every Mannatech product. Since introducing their first nutritional breakthrough, Ambrotose® complex, in 1994, Mannatech has maintained a leadership position in the worldwide dietary supplements industry. Mannatech offer naturally derived patent-pending and proprietary nutritional products that no other company can offer.
Nutrition
Women
Women’s reproductive life – encompassing menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause – creates differing nutritional needs to those of men.
For pre-menstrual syndrome in particular, high protein foods may curb cravings for other, less nutritious high-energy foods; and B group vitamins have been shown to help relieve symptoms such as moodiness, tiredness and constipation.
Iron-deficiency is another condition affecting a greater percentage of women over men. While females and males metabolise iron from food at almost the same rate, men need only 7mg of iron in their daily diet, as opposed to the 16mg required by women. Common deficiency symptoms include fatigue and breathlessness. These foods are recommended iron sources:
· Liver and red meat
· Fortified cereals
· Egg yolks
· Legumes and nuts
· Leafy green vegetables
Your body has about 60 trillion cells. That's where Mannatech's Optimal Health System products are designed to work-at the cellular level, where wellness begins. Validated science is at the heart of every Mannatech product. Since introducing their first nutritional breakthrough, Ambrotose® complex, in 1994, Mannatech has maintained a leadership position in the worldwide dietary supplements industry. Mannatech offer naturally derived patent-pending and proprietary nutritional products that no other company can offer.
Women’s reproductive life – encompassing menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause – creates differing nutritional needs to those of men.
For pre-menstrual syndrome in particular, high protein foods may curb cravings for other, less nutritious high-energy foods; and B group vitamins have been shown to help relieve symptoms such as moodiness, tiredness and constipation.
Iron-deficiency is another condition affecting a greater percentage of women over men. While females and males metabolise iron from food at almost the same rate, men need only 7mg of iron in their daily diet, as opposed to the 16mg required by women. Common deficiency symptoms include fatigue and breathlessness. These foods are recommended iron sources:
· Liver and red meat
· Fortified cereals
· Egg yolks
· Legumes and nuts
· Leafy green vegetables
Your body has about 60 trillion cells. That's where Mannatech's Optimal Health System products are designed to work-at the cellular level, where wellness begins. Validated science is at the heart of every Mannatech product. Since introducing their first nutritional breakthrough, Ambrotose® complex, in 1994, Mannatech has maintained a leadership position in the worldwide dietary supplements industry. Mannatech offer naturally derived patent-pending and proprietary nutritional products that no other company can offer.
Nutrition
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the need for certain nutrients rises. For instance, women need 600kj more than non-pregnant women on a daily basis, and must remain mindful avoid calcium, folate, iron and zinc deficiencies. Important nutrients for breastfeeding women in particular include protein, calcium, vitamin C, folate, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B6 and fluids.
Those experiencing menopause do well to up their intake of phytoestrogens, which are natural oestrogen-like substances. These occur regularly in foods such as:
· Wholegrains
· Flaxseed (linseed)
· Sesame seeds
· Nuts including almonds
· Legumes, especially soy and chickpeas
· Alfalfa sprouts
· Herbal teas, especially sage and aniseed
· Extra virgin olive oil
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and supplementing your diet are your best game plan! Feeling terrific and preserving youthful vitality may be less difficult than you ever imagined it could be. Let Mannatech's Optimal Health System be the nucleus of your lifetime health program. It will help you feel more confident, energetic, alert and less stressed-ready to make every day a great day!
Those experiencing menopause do well to up their intake of phytoestrogens, which are natural oestrogen-like substances. These occur regularly in foods such as:
· Wholegrains
· Flaxseed (linseed)
· Sesame seeds
· Nuts including almonds
· Legumes, especially soy and chickpeas
· Alfalfa sprouts
· Herbal teas, especially sage and aniseed
· Extra virgin olive oil
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and supplementing your diet are your best game plan! Feeling terrific and preserving youthful vitality may be less difficult than you ever imagined it could be. Let Mannatech's Optimal Health System be the nucleus of your lifetime health program. It will help you feel more confident, energetic, alert and less stressed-ready to make every day a great day!
Nutrition
Older Australians
Healthy independent older Australians are advised by the NHMRC to adopt the following nutritional guidelines. These apply to those over 65 years:
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Keep active to maintain muscle strength and a healthy body weight
· Eat at least three meals every day
· Care for your food: prepare and store it correctly
· Eat plenty of vegetables (including legumes) and fruit
· Eat plenty of cereals, breads and pastas
· Eat a diet low in saturated fat
· Drink adequate amounts of water and/or other fluids
· If you drink alcohol, limit your intake
· Choose foods low in salt and use salt sparingly
· Include foods high in calcium
· Use added sugars in moderation
Mannatech was founded to provide a vehicle for those who desire a purpose driven opportunity that addresses the two biggest concerns families everywhere face: their health and their finances. One leading economist has predicted that the wellness industry will become the next trillion-dollar industry due to an enormous shift taking place in the healthcare industry. Mannatech has positioned itself through its nutritional discoveries and patents to play a significant role. Mannatech's record growth is a testimony to the efforts of those who have chosen to share this amazing story of hope with those so desperately looking for answers.
Healthy independent older Australians are advised by the NHMRC to adopt the following nutritional guidelines. These apply to those over 65 years:
· Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods
· Keep active to maintain muscle strength and a healthy body weight
· Eat at least three meals every day
· Care for your food: prepare and store it correctly
· Eat plenty of vegetables (including legumes) and fruit
· Eat plenty of cereals, breads and pastas
· Eat a diet low in saturated fat
· Drink adequate amounts of water and/or other fluids
· If you drink alcohol, limit your intake
· Choose foods low in salt and use salt sparingly
· Include foods high in calcium
· Use added sugars in moderation
Mannatech was founded to provide a vehicle for those who desire a purpose driven opportunity that addresses the two biggest concerns families everywhere face: their health and their finances. One leading economist has predicted that the wellness industry will become the next trillion-dollar industry due to an enormous shift taking place in the healthcare industry. Mannatech has positioned itself through its nutritional discoveries and patents to play a significant role. Mannatech's record growth is a testimony to the efforts of those who have chosen to share this amazing story of hope with those so desperately looking for answers.
Middle Age Spread Uncovered
According to a Scottish study, the dreaded middle-age spread increases your waistline but isn’t likely to alter the number on the scales. As you age, your body changes shape – you start to lose muscle and get fatter. As muscle weighs more than fat, this may explain why there’s no change on the bathroom scales.
These findings challenge the traditional method used to measure body fat, the body mass index (BMI), and suggest waist circumference may be a better measure for determining how much fat a person has gained. It makes it easy for you to work it out too – do your pants still fit?
“The world as a whole is becoming much more aware of the need for wellness, rather than just the need to manage illness,” says Mannatech’s vice president of international finance. “And with science increasingly validating the essential role of the glyconutrients in our patented and patent-pending products, Mannatech is uniquely positioned to provide the missing ingredient in the wellness puzzle.”
These findings challenge the traditional method used to measure body fat, the body mass index (BMI), and suggest waist circumference may be a better measure for determining how much fat a person has gained. It makes it easy for you to work it out too – do your pants still fit?
“The world as a whole is becoming much more aware of the need for wellness, rather than just the need to manage illness,” says Mannatech’s vice president of international finance. “And with science increasingly validating the essential role of the glyconutrients in our patented and patent-pending products, Mannatech is uniquely positioned to provide the missing ingredient in the wellness puzzle.”
Monday, November 12, 2007
Supplement boost nutrition levels for over 50's
An American study finds older people who take supplements may be at a lower risk of dietary deficiencies.
Men and women over the age of 51 who take dietary supplements on a regular basis are more likely to receive adequate levels of vitamins and minerals, report researchers. [1]
A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggested a significant proportion of over-50s do not receive sufficient nutrients from diet alone and therefore may benefit from supplementation.
The vitamin and mineral intakes of 4, 384 participants, half of whom took supplements daily, were examined. Intakes of folate, zinc, iron and vitamins A, B and C were all found to be adequate among the supplementing group.
Researcher Rhonda Sebastian from the US Department of Agriculture said a large "proportion of older adults do not consume sufficient amounts of many nutrients from foods alone. Supplements compensate to some extent, but only an estimated half of this population uses them daily. Modifying dietary attitudes may result in a higher rate of supplement use in this at-risk population."
Mannatech is #12 in Business Week’s “Hot Growth” Companies 2007:
A report released this week by Business Week appropriately named "The Hottest Of The Hot Growth 100" lists what they foresee as the Top 100 Growth Company's for 2007 - world wide, in their words "This fascinating group of small companies is tearing up the charts...the Hot Growth Class of 2007 are an incredibly diverse group...they're determined to be faster, and better, than the next guy."The big spin on this story, is that Mannatech is not only listed in the Top 100, they are listed as #12!
Men and women over the age of 51 who take dietary supplements on a regular basis are more likely to receive adequate levels of vitamins and minerals, report researchers. [1]
A study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggested a significant proportion of over-50s do not receive sufficient nutrients from diet alone and therefore may benefit from supplementation.
The vitamin and mineral intakes of 4, 384 participants, half of whom took supplements daily, were examined. Intakes of folate, zinc, iron and vitamins A, B and C were all found to be adequate among the supplementing group.
Researcher Rhonda Sebastian from the US Department of Agriculture said a large "proportion of older adults do not consume sufficient amounts of many nutrients from foods alone. Supplements compensate to some extent, but only an estimated half of this population uses them daily. Modifying dietary attitudes may result in a higher rate of supplement use in this at-risk population."
Mannatech is #12 in Business Week’s “Hot Growth” Companies 2007:
A report released this week by Business Week appropriately named "The Hottest Of The Hot Growth 100" lists what they foresee as the Top 100 Growth Company's for 2007 - world wide, in their words "This fascinating group of small companies is tearing up the charts...the Hot Growth Class of 2007 are an incredibly diverse group...they're determined to be faster, and better, than the next guy."The big spin on this story, is that Mannatech is not only listed in the Top 100, they are listed as #12!
Ageing with Asthma
Ageing With Asthma
Do children with asthma grow out of it? An Australian study says this may depend on how severe the condition is.
The Melbourne Epidemiological Study of Childhood Asthma began in 1964 when 401 seven year old children, including 295 with asthma, were selected from the population. Another 83 children with severe asthma were added to the study in 1967.
The total group included 105 children who did not have wheezing problems, 178 with mild or wheezing bronchitis, 113 with asthma and the 83 severe asthmatics. This latter group began suffering asthma attacks before they turned three and had persistent symptoms by the age of 10.
The researchers followed the health fortunes of the group from age seven until the age of 42. Fifteen of the original group died (one from asthma) and 403 participated until the final review period at age 42.
When the subjects were 14 years old, 20 per cent reported that they had not experienced any recent asthma attacks. By age 42, 40 per cent of the subjects were able to say they had not had a recent attack.
While this suggests a rising number of the subjects grew out of the condition, there was less positive news for those with asthma. Children who had asthma at age seven were found to have reduced lung function at the age of 42, based on laboratory tests of their breathing capacity.
In a report published in the British Medical Journal, the researchers said: "Our study shows that the pattern of asthma during childhood predicts outcome. Most children with persistent asthma had continuing symptoms into adult life and reduced lung function.
"However, children who had intermittent symptoms associated with respiratory tract infections generally had complete resolution of the symptoms in adult life."
In other words, the more severe the asthma problem during childhood, the more likely it was to continue into adulthood. During this period it could also result in permanently impaired lung function.
The study was conducted jointly by the Royal Children's Hospital, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Alfred Hospital Department of Respiratory Medicine.
For consumers looking to live healthier and nutritionally enriched lives, Mannatech Inc. offer hope. Based in Coppell, Texas, Mannatech sells more than 24 proprietary and scientifically validated glyconutritional supplements and products for adults and children that address health and wellness issues, weight management and skin care.
Do children with asthma grow out of it? An Australian study says this may depend on how severe the condition is.
The Melbourne Epidemiological Study of Childhood Asthma began in 1964 when 401 seven year old children, including 295 with asthma, were selected from the population. Another 83 children with severe asthma were added to the study in 1967.
The total group included 105 children who did not have wheezing problems, 178 with mild or wheezing bronchitis, 113 with asthma and the 83 severe asthmatics. This latter group began suffering asthma attacks before they turned three and had persistent symptoms by the age of 10.
The researchers followed the health fortunes of the group from age seven until the age of 42. Fifteen of the original group died (one from asthma) and 403 participated until the final review period at age 42.
When the subjects were 14 years old, 20 per cent reported that they had not experienced any recent asthma attacks. By age 42, 40 per cent of the subjects were able to say they had not had a recent attack.
While this suggests a rising number of the subjects grew out of the condition, there was less positive news for those with asthma. Children who had asthma at age seven were found to have reduced lung function at the age of 42, based on laboratory tests of their breathing capacity.
In a report published in the British Medical Journal, the researchers said: "Our study shows that the pattern of asthma during childhood predicts outcome. Most children with persistent asthma had continuing symptoms into adult life and reduced lung function.
"However, children who had intermittent symptoms associated with respiratory tract infections generally had complete resolution of the symptoms in adult life."
In other words, the more severe the asthma problem during childhood, the more likely it was to continue into adulthood. During this period it could also result in permanently impaired lung function.
The study was conducted jointly by the Royal Children's Hospital, Murdoch Children's Research Institute and the Alfred Hospital Department of Respiratory Medicine.
For consumers looking to live healthier and nutritionally enriched lives, Mannatech Inc. offer hope. Based in Coppell, Texas, Mannatech sells more than 24 proprietary and scientifically validated glyconutritional supplements and products for adults and children that address health and wellness issues, weight management and skin care.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Your Health and Nutrition News!
Iron: Who Needs More, Who Needs Less, How and Why
In America iron deficiency is surprisingly common. However, it is mostly among children, teenage girls, women with excessive menstrual flow and the aged. Indeed among most mature healthy adults, especially men, iron EXCESS is the problem. This is because iron is a PRO-oxidant as compared to an anti-oxidant. Indeed, one reason to give blood is to LOWER your iron count as an anti-aging measure!
The very elderly tend to get anemic, as some common reasons are poor appetite, loss of taste/smell, difficulty preparing foods, poor digestion and poor dentition.
The best iron food group is meat. Animal heme-iron is much more absorbable than vegetable non-heme iron. (Heme means blood which is what helps makes red meat red.) Oysters, beef and chicken livers, beef kidney, shrimp, herring, sardines, tuna, dark turkey and red meat, in that order, are the best sources. Among the grains, bran flakes, wheat germ and bran and oats flakes are best. Pumpkin and almonds are the best nuts and seeds. Lima and pinto beans are quite high, as are spinach, parsley and peas. Apricots, figs, watermelon, raisins and prunes are the best fruits. Most vegetables are a poor source with carrots, asparagus and beets the best of the rest of the group. Brewer’s yeast and blackstrap molasses are old standbys for vegetarians.
Coppell, Texas - Mannatech fastest-growing public company in the , Incorporated, a global health and wellness company, is the 29th Metroplex, according to the Dallas Business Journal.
In America iron deficiency is surprisingly common. However, it is mostly among children, teenage girls, women with excessive menstrual flow and the aged. Indeed among most mature healthy adults, especially men, iron EXCESS is the problem. This is because iron is a PRO-oxidant as compared to an anti-oxidant. Indeed, one reason to give blood is to LOWER your iron count as an anti-aging measure!
The very elderly tend to get anemic, as some common reasons are poor appetite, loss of taste/smell, difficulty preparing foods, poor digestion and poor dentition.
The best iron food group is meat. Animal heme-iron is much more absorbable than vegetable non-heme iron. (Heme means blood which is what helps makes red meat red.) Oysters, beef and chicken livers, beef kidney, shrimp, herring, sardines, tuna, dark turkey and red meat, in that order, are the best sources. Among the grains, bran flakes, wheat germ and bran and oats flakes are best. Pumpkin and almonds are the best nuts and seeds. Lima and pinto beans are quite high, as are spinach, parsley and peas. Apricots, figs, watermelon, raisins and prunes are the best fruits. Most vegetables are a poor source with carrots, asparagus and beets the best of the rest of the group. Brewer’s yeast and blackstrap molasses are old standbys for vegetarians.
Coppell, Texas - Mannatech fastest-growing public company in the , Incorporated, a global health and wellness company, is the 29th Metroplex, according to the Dallas Business Journal.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Snacking habits
Snacking habits
The term snack often means a food which is eaten between meals. Snacking can mean different things to different people, from a piece of fruit to a cereal bar to a sandwich. Nutrition survey results reveal 36% - 55% of adults eat food on five or more occasions throughout the day, suggesting snacking is common amongst many adults. This figure is higher for children and teenagers with 60-90% eating five or more times per day.
Nutritious snacks
Nutrition snacking means choosing snacks that are consistent with Australin dietary guidelines and provide essential nutrients.
Nutritious snack ideas for children
· Cereal or breakfast bars
· Breakfast cereal (dry or with milk)
· Muesli bars or muesli slices (preferably less than 10% fat)
· Fresh fruit chopped into pieces
· Raw carrot, chopped into pieces
· Sultanas and other dried fruit
· Bread or toasted muffins
· Cheese with crackers or crispbread
· Low fat Yoghurt
· Fruit Smoothie
Nutritious snack ideas for adults
· Toasted muffins or fruit bread
· Breakfast cereals – (dry or with milk)
· Cereal or breakfast bars
· Muesli bars or muesli slices (preferably less than 10% fat)
· Crispbread or crackers with low fat cheese and tomato
· Salads or sliced raw vegetables with hommus
· Fresh or canned fruit
· Low fat yoghurt
· 30g of raw and unsalted nuts
Tips for healthy snacking
· Plan your snacks – keep healthy snacks on hand at work.
· Choose lower fat options for regular snacks such as breakfast cereal (dry or with milk) instead of chips, cereal bars instead of chocolate biscuits, ice-blocks instead of ice-cream and low fat muesli slices instead of cake.
· Look for grain or fruit based snacks which are high in carbohydrates and lower in fat.
· Take yoghurt, milk, sandwiches and salads to work or school in an insulated bag, especially on hot summer days.
· Try different ways of having fruit eg. Frozen on hot day, or whipped into a smoothie with low-fat milk.
Medical research acknowledges that eight glyconutrient sugars are needed at the cellular level for optimum immune system function. Considering that six of these glyconutrients are often lacking in modern diets, Mannatech sought new and better sources of the nutrients. The effort culminated in the Ambrotose complex. Twenty patents – including one from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – have been issued to Mannatech for technology related to the Ambrotose complex.
The term snack often means a food which is eaten between meals. Snacking can mean different things to different people, from a piece of fruit to a cereal bar to a sandwich. Nutrition survey results reveal 36% - 55% of adults eat food on five or more occasions throughout the day, suggesting snacking is common amongst many adults. This figure is higher for children and teenagers with 60-90% eating five or more times per day.
Nutritious snacks
Nutrition snacking means choosing snacks that are consistent with Australin dietary guidelines and provide essential nutrients.
Nutritious snack ideas for children
· Cereal or breakfast bars
· Breakfast cereal (dry or with milk)
· Muesli bars or muesli slices (preferably less than 10% fat)
· Fresh fruit chopped into pieces
· Raw carrot, chopped into pieces
· Sultanas and other dried fruit
· Bread or toasted muffins
· Cheese with crackers or crispbread
· Low fat Yoghurt
· Fruit Smoothie
Nutritious snack ideas for adults
· Toasted muffins or fruit bread
· Breakfast cereals – (dry or with milk)
· Cereal or breakfast bars
· Muesli bars or muesli slices (preferably less than 10% fat)
· Crispbread or crackers with low fat cheese and tomato
· Salads or sliced raw vegetables with hommus
· Fresh or canned fruit
· Low fat yoghurt
· 30g of raw and unsalted nuts
Tips for healthy snacking
· Plan your snacks – keep healthy snacks on hand at work.
· Choose lower fat options for regular snacks such as breakfast cereal (dry or with milk) instead of chips, cereal bars instead of chocolate biscuits, ice-blocks instead of ice-cream and low fat muesli slices instead of cake.
· Look for grain or fruit based snacks which are high in carbohydrates and lower in fat.
· Take yoghurt, milk, sandwiches and salads to work or school in an insulated bag, especially on hot summer days.
· Try different ways of having fruit eg. Frozen on hot day, or whipped into a smoothie with low-fat milk.
Medical research acknowledges that eight glyconutrient sugars are needed at the cellular level for optimum immune system function. Considering that six of these glyconutrients are often lacking in modern diets, Mannatech sought new and better sources of the nutrients. The effort culminated in the Ambrotose complex. Twenty patents – including one from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – have been issued to Mannatech for technology related to the Ambrotose complex.
Vitamins
Vitamins play an important role in keeping the body healthy. Eating a variety of healthy foods each day will provide enough vitamins for most people.
A number of vitamins are needed by the body to stay healthy. Vitamins are needed for many of the essential chemical reactions in the body to occur, including those involved in energy metabolism. Removing certain foods or food groups from the diet, may mean missing out on important vitamins. Eating a variety of healthy foods each day will provide enough vitamins for most people. It is best to get vitamins needed by the body from food rather than supplements.
Taking large doses of certain vitamins can actually affect the body's ability to stay healthy and function well. Vitamins can be described as fat-soluble or water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins include:
* vitamin A
* vitamin D
* vitamin E
* vitamin K
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body and so it is possible for high intakes to result in signs of toxicity. It is extremely difficult to overdose on vitamins by eating a healthy diet, however it is possible if vitamin supplements are used. If you are taking supplements speak with an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your pharmacist.
Water-soluble vitamins include:
* vitamin B1 (thiamine)
* vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
* vitamin B3 (niacin)
* vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
* vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
* vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
* folate or folic acid
* biotin
* vitamin C
Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so toxicity symptoms are less likely than with fat-soluble vitamins. It is important to continually restore the body's supply of water-soluble vitamins by eating a range of healthy foods. It is however, still unnecessary for most people to take vitamin supplements. One exception is folate supplements that are recommended for those considering pregnancy to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
“The world as a whole is becoming much more aware of the need for wellness, rather than just the need to manage illness,” says Mannatech’s vice president of international finance. “And with science increasingly validating the essential role of the glyconutrients in our patented and patent-pending products, Mannatech is uniquely positioned to provide the missing ingredient in the wellness puzzle.”
A number of vitamins are needed by the body to stay healthy. Vitamins are needed for many of the essential chemical reactions in the body to occur, including those involved in energy metabolism. Removing certain foods or food groups from the diet, may mean missing out on important vitamins. Eating a variety of healthy foods each day will provide enough vitamins for most people. It is best to get vitamins needed by the body from food rather than supplements.
Taking large doses of certain vitamins can actually affect the body's ability to stay healthy and function well. Vitamins can be described as fat-soluble or water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins include:
* vitamin A
* vitamin D
* vitamin E
* vitamin K
Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body and so it is possible for high intakes to result in signs of toxicity. It is extremely difficult to overdose on vitamins by eating a healthy diet, however it is possible if vitamin supplements are used. If you are taking supplements speak with an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your pharmacist.
Water-soluble vitamins include:
* vitamin B1 (thiamine)
* vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
* vitamin B3 (niacin)
* vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
* vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
* vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
* folate or folic acid
* biotin
* vitamin C
Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body so toxicity symptoms are less likely than with fat-soluble vitamins. It is important to continually restore the body's supply of water-soluble vitamins by eating a range of healthy foods. It is however, still unnecessary for most people to take vitamin supplements. One exception is folate supplements that are recommended for those considering pregnancy to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects.
“The world as a whole is becoming much more aware of the need for wellness, rather than just the need to manage illness,” says Mannatech’s vice president of international finance. “And with science increasingly validating the essential role of the glyconutrients in our patented and patent-pending products, Mannatech is uniquely positioned to provide the missing ingredient in the wellness puzzle.”
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Nutrition with School Lunches
A diet filled with the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals can help your child have the energy, concentration and stamina needed for a successful school year.
Start the day off right!
Statistics show that as many as 48% of girls and 32% of boys do not eat breakfast every day. It is important to eat breakfast, as it helps fuel the brain and muscles after a nightlong fast. If your kids don’t eat when they wake up, their body lacks the energy it needs to perform all of its daily functions. Eating breakfast can also improve your child’s total daily nutrient intake as well as allow them to think faster and clearer and concentrate better in school. Studies show eating breakfast also helps kids manage their weight as skipping breakfast sets your child up for extreme hunger later in the day, leading to poor food choices and excess caloric intake.
Breakfast should provide one-quarter to one-third of your child’s energy and nutrient needs for the day. Easy breakfast ideas include:
· Protein Fruit Smoothie: Blend fruit, protein powder, milk or yogurt and flaxseed or nuts in a blender until smooth.
· Cheesy Pita Melt
· Cottage cheese and fruit medley: Mix cottage cheese with fruit and chopped nuts.
Mannatech products are at the cutting edge of nutritional science. The breakthrough innovation found in many Mannatech products is Ambrotose® complex, which is designed to provide supplemental glyconutrients. Mannatech leads the industry in glyconutrient technology around the world and strives to offer better solutions for global health.
Start the day off right!
Statistics show that as many as 48% of girls and 32% of boys do not eat breakfast every day. It is important to eat breakfast, as it helps fuel the brain and muscles after a nightlong fast. If your kids don’t eat when they wake up, their body lacks the energy it needs to perform all of its daily functions. Eating breakfast can also improve your child’s total daily nutrient intake as well as allow them to think faster and clearer and concentrate better in school. Studies show eating breakfast also helps kids manage their weight as skipping breakfast sets your child up for extreme hunger later in the day, leading to poor food choices and excess caloric intake.
Breakfast should provide one-quarter to one-third of your child’s energy and nutrient needs for the day. Easy breakfast ideas include:
· Protein Fruit Smoothie: Blend fruit, protein powder, milk or yogurt and flaxseed or nuts in a blender until smooth.
· Cheesy Pita Melt
· Cottage cheese and fruit medley: Mix cottage cheese with fruit and chopped nuts.
Mannatech products are at the cutting edge of nutritional science. The breakthrough innovation found in many Mannatech products is Ambrotose® complex, which is designed to provide supplemental glyconutrients. Mannatech leads the industry in glyconutrient technology around the world and strives to offer better solutions for global health.
Men's Health
Men have a higher risk of some lifestyle-related diseases than women. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods each day can help to keep men healthy.
Eating a wide variety of healthy foods each day will help to keep both men and women healthy. Special concerns for men
Although studies show that men are less likely to worry about their health than women, men have a higher risk of certain lifestyle-related diseases. They are also more likely to:
* have high cholesterol
* have high blood pressure
* be overweight than women
A healthy diet and regular physical activity can go along way to reducing men's risk of health problems and disease.
Try to eat:
* lots of fruit, vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals
* moderate amounts of low fat dairy food and lean meats
* small amounts of foods high in fat, sugar and salt
Try also to drink plenty of water each day and stay active.
Mannatech’s executives say, the company is not limiting its activities to markets close to its Texas home. Mannatech now operates in 10 countries, with many more on the way as associates eagerly spread the news about glyconutrients to consumers. While other firms might dread the thought of dealing with a multitude of consumers with unfamiliar shopping habits, Mannatech has found that its existing business model — network marketing — works effectively in almost any culture.
Eating a wide variety of healthy foods each day will help to keep both men and women healthy. Special concerns for men
Although studies show that men are less likely to worry about their health than women, men have a higher risk of certain lifestyle-related diseases. They are also more likely to:
* have high cholesterol
* have high blood pressure
* be overweight than women
A healthy diet and regular physical activity can go along way to reducing men's risk of health problems and disease.
Try to eat:
* lots of fruit, vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals
* moderate amounts of low fat dairy food and lean meats
* small amounts of foods high in fat, sugar and salt
Try also to drink plenty of water each day and stay active.
Mannatech’s executives say, the company is not limiting its activities to markets close to its Texas home. Mannatech now operates in 10 countries, with many more on the way as associates eagerly spread the news about glyconutrients to consumers. While other firms might dread the thought of dealing with a multitude of consumers with unfamiliar shopping habits, Mannatech has found that its existing business model — network marketing — works effectively in almost any culture.
Food trial is a huge success at school
Students at Nana Glen Primary are calmer, more focused and a lot happier – thanks to two weeks of an additive-free diet.
The food trial that began two weeks ago, as reported in The Advocate on September 8, saw colours, preservatives and flavor enhancers removed from the children’s diets.
The trial was the third for food intolerance expert Sue Dengate, who was pleased about the results. Principal Lawrie Renshall said that the trial “was a phenomenal success.”
Mr Renshall said that parents and teachers alike have been amazed at how cutting out additives, colors and preservatives from the children’s diet has influenced their behavior.
“The children are more settled, more focused and a lot happier in the playground. We’ve also had a great response from parents, and we’re really encouraging the continuation of the program,” Mr Renshall said.
For consumers looking to live healthier and nutritionally enriched lives, Mannatech Inc. offer hope. Based in Coppell, Texas, Mannatech sells more than 24 proprietary and scientifically validated glyconutritional supplements and products for adults and children that address health and wellness issues, weight management and skin care.
The food trial that began two weeks ago, as reported in The Advocate on September 8, saw colours, preservatives and flavor enhancers removed from the children’s diets.
The trial was the third for food intolerance expert Sue Dengate, who was pleased about the results. Principal Lawrie Renshall said that the trial “was a phenomenal success.”
Mr Renshall said that parents and teachers alike have been amazed at how cutting out additives, colors and preservatives from the children’s diet has influenced their behavior.
“The children are more settled, more focused and a lot happier in the playground. We’ve also had a great response from parents, and we’re really encouraging the continuation of the program,” Mr Renshall said.
For consumers looking to live healthier and nutritionally enriched lives, Mannatech Inc. offer hope. Based in Coppell, Texas, Mannatech sells more than 24 proprietary and scientifically validated glyconutritional supplements and products for adults and children that address health and wellness issues, weight management and skin care.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Oats to the rescue: a favourite winter breakfast
A steaming bowl of porridge with a drizzle of honey or golden syrup is the perfect way to warm up on a winter's morning. Not only will it get your body in gear to face the cold, wholegrain oats also contain a whole host of nutrition benefits.
Let's take a closer look:
Take heart.
Beta-glucan, the special soluble fibre in oats, has been identified as one of the key active ingredients that is responsible for their heart health benefits. Beta-glucan promotes this effect by lowering cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have stated that the amount of beta-glucan needed for a significant cholesterol lowering effect (as part of low saturated fat and cholesterol diet) is 3 grams per day — the amount in only 60g or 1/3 cup of traditional rolled oats. They also contain potent phytochemicals, phenolic compounds in outer layer of grain, which act as antioxidants.
Keep a healthy weight.
Like all whole grains, oats are high in fibre, which makes them an appropriate choice for weight loss eating plans. They have a low glycemic index and the soluble fibre helps fill you up and helps prevent overeating mid-morning. Also, compared to other whole grains, oats are higher in protein (approximately 10-17%), which makes them an effective addition to a higher protein diet for weight loss.
Boost your mood.
High carbohydrate, nutritious foods like oats have another little-known effect, the ability to positively influence mood. Recent studies have confirmed that the types of breakfast people eat can affect the state of their mood in the middle of the day. Oats are rich in nutritious carbohydrates which can affect a chemical messenger in the brain called serotonin that promotes feelings of calmness and positive mood. And these calming effects may even improve the likelihood of sticking with a weight management program.
Finally oats may also boost your mood as they are heart warming and often conjure up pleasant memories associated with childhood. This is just what you want in your dietary prescription. And because they're a breakfast food, they're one of the easiest things to keep consistent and make a daily habit.
At Mannatech and other visionary companies in the dietary supplements industry, they’ve be able to develop nutritional products that meet individual needs, custom-tailored to an individual’s specific requirements at any given time. Since human nutritional needs sometimes vary (for example, during times of stress), Mannatech can focus on discovering what our diet lacks so that we can furnish it immediately to sustain wellness and prolong the healthy period of life.
Let's take a closer look:
Take heart.
Beta-glucan, the special soluble fibre in oats, has been identified as one of the key active ingredients that is responsible for their heart health benefits. Beta-glucan promotes this effect by lowering cholesterol absorption in the small intestine. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have stated that the amount of beta-glucan needed for a significant cholesterol lowering effect (as part of low saturated fat and cholesterol diet) is 3 grams per day — the amount in only 60g or 1/3 cup of traditional rolled oats. They also contain potent phytochemicals, phenolic compounds in outer layer of grain, which act as antioxidants.
Keep a healthy weight.
Like all whole grains, oats are high in fibre, which makes them an appropriate choice for weight loss eating plans. They have a low glycemic index and the soluble fibre helps fill you up and helps prevent overeating mid-morning. Also, compared to other whole grains, oats are higher in protein (approximately 10-17%), which makes them an effective addition to a higher protein diet for weight loss.
Boost your mood.
High carbohydrate, nutritious foods like oats have another little-known effect, the ability to positively influence mood. Recent studies have confirmed that the types of breakfast people eat can affect the state of their mood in the middle of the day. Oats are rich in nutritious carbohydrates which can affect a chemical messenger in the brain called serotonin that promotes feelings of calmness and positive mood. And these calming effects may even improve the likelihood of sticking with a weight management program.
Finally oats may also boost your mood as they are heart warming and often conjure up pleasant memories associated with childhood. This is just what you want in your dietary prescription. And because they're a breakfast food, they're one of the easiest things to keep consistent and make a daily habit.
At Mannatech and other visionary companies in the dietary supplements industry, they’ve be able to develop nutritional products that meet individual needs, custom-tailored to an individual’s specific requirements at any given time. Since human nutritional needs sometimes vary (for example, during times of stress), Mannatech can focus on discovering what our diet lacks so that we can furnish it immediately to sustain wellness and prolong the healthy period of life.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Brain food
Omega-3s Help Mental IllnessAmerican researchers have found that a higher consumption of essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3, is linked to a reduced risk of and better outcome after treatment for depression and bipolar disorder. The richest sources are fatty cold water fish, like salmon and mackerel.
Mannatech was founded in November 1993 by current CEO and Chairman Sam Caster. During its first two years, the company focused on products that contained aloe vera extract. Mannatech announced its flagship product, Ambrotose, 1996 based on the discovery that the body’s immune system needs eight plant-based sugars – also known as glyconutrients – to function properly.
Mannatech was founded in November 1993 by current CEO and Chairman Sam Caster. During its first two years, the company focused on products that contained aloe vera extract. Mannatech announced its flagship product, Ambrotose, 1996 based on the discovery that the body’s immune system needs eight plant-based sugars – also known as glyconutrients – to function properly.
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