As a health and fitness professional, I get asked all the time what I eat. Being in the industry for over 20 years has given me the opportunity to be exposed to thousands of diets, supplements, products and methods. In this article, I will cut through all the red tape and hit you up with some of my own personal secret weapons that I use to maintain my health, provide me with optimal energy to teach my classes, and to stay fit and trim in the process.
Please note: For optimal results, these products must be used in conjunction with a solid nutrition and weight loss program that is customized to your unique needs and lifestyle. Please click here for more information on designing a healthy weight loss program for you.
DETOXIFICATION, ELIMINATION AND LIVER SUPPORT
LIV AMEND (capsules)
Benefits
Maintaining and promoting proper detoxification is an essential element of wellness and an ancient beauty and longevity secret! The liver and bowels are the body's main organs for cleansing the blood and tissue of toxins and a congested liver is reflected in the skin, joints and eyes.
Body Ecology's LivAmend increases bile flow, supporting a healthy liver and improving bowel elimination. *A must for anyone who is stressed out, has digestive, hormonal, gallbladder or skin problems or has high cholesterol or arthritis.
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement: For liver support, use 1-3 capsules with morning and evening meal. To improve bowel elimination, use up to 9 capsules daily with or between meals.
Unit Price: $39.95
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Ingredients
Artichoke extract 400mg * (Cynara floridanum)
Sarsaparilla extract (Similax officinalis) 400mg *
Wasabi powder 50mg * (Wasabia japonica rhizome) (1,500 ppm isothiocyanates)
Milk Thistle extract 60 mg (80% Silymarin)
Serving Size: 2 capsules Servings per container: 60
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsules
Contains NO wheat, NO soy, NO artificial colors, NO artificial flavors. NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS. NO fillers or excipients.
Store in a cool place. |
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
ASSIST DAIRY & PROTEIN (capsules)
Benefits
A strong digestive system critical to staying healthy, maintaining a high energy level and controlling the urge to overeat. Modern food preparation methods such as cooking and heating, poor soil quality, chronic and acute illness, stress, digestive disorders, insufficient consumption of live and raw food, and just the normal aging process result in decreased enzyme reserve necessary to properly digest and absorb vitamins and minerals from food and for the detoxification process.
ASSIST Dairy and Protein was designed to aid in the digestion of proteins from:
Animal Foods: This proprietary blend of Protease Enzymes plus significant amounts of HCl and Pepsin enhance digestion of meats, fish, poultry and eggs.
Dairy Foods: Fermenting milk into kefir and yogurt enhances digestion since the milk sugar, lactase, is broken down and consumed by the beneficial microflora. Dairy proteins and fats are also pre-digested, yet many people still need additional support. High amounts of the protease enzyme DPP-IV supports the optimal cleaving of casein and its exorphin peptide, casomorphin.
Nuts, Seeds and Legumes: These ideally should be soaked before eating to release their enzyme inhibitors.
Unit Price: $36.95
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Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Fungal, Thyroid & Hormonal Support
Ocean Plant Extract 90 cap
People from all over the world have been consuming sea vegetables for thousands of years. Gram for gram, they are higher in vitamins, and in particular-MINERALS than any other food! They are essential to maintaining and restoring proper acid-alkaline balance in the body and strengthen the immune and nervous systems.
A must for anyone with thyroid or endocrine disorders, heavy metal toxicity, exposure to environmental pollution, electromagnetic radiation (cell phones, TV's, computers, electronics, etc) or to simply help ensure adequate mineral intake or weight loss.
Ocean Plant Extract is a raw, concentrated, exceptionally pure food supplement from the hardy, wild ocean vegetable called Laminaria japonica. Hand-harvested by Russian divers, the heavy outer fibers of the Laminaria are removed with low-temperature processing. Only the valuable nutrients remain in a potent, fully digestible form. 40 pounds of seaweed is used to make only one pound of extract.
Ingredients
Ocean Plant Extract contains: Alginates that purge heavy metals mercury, lead, strontium, etc.* Minerals: Iodine for thyroid support and to increase energy for healing in a bio-available ionic form along with iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium. Essential Sugars: fucose, mannose & glucuronic acid naturally occurring in ocean plants enhance cellular communication & immune function* Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, B12, C, E Antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory agents* Amino Acids |
Unit Price: $36.95
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PROBIOTIC GREEN DRINK
VITALITY SUPER GREEN (powder)
VITALITY SuperGreen is a must for maintaining good digestive health while maximizing nutrition. I have one either first thing in the morning to help alkanalize my system or after a tough Zumba class to replenish my body or instead of a cup of coffee for a great afternoon pick-me-up and revitalizer.
Benefits
What makes VITALITY SuperGreen different from all the other green drinks on the market today? With a unique focus on nourishing the inner ecosystem, this very alkalizing formula, especially created by Donna Gates, will soothe and help rebuild the lining of your intestines.
A generous amount of nutrient-rich elements like GlutImmune (a covalent bonded glutamine), FOS from chicory inulin, GMO-free lecithin, and aloe vera extract (200:1) help establish and maintain a healthy mucosal lining. As the leader in fermented food and nutrition we know how important it is to establish and nourish an inner ecosystem. This civilization of beneficial micro flora need healthy food just like you do; and they love algae. So, we've spared no cost in blending together an extraordinary spectrum (or life force) of fermented algae and cereal grasses, fermented green veggies, enzymes, probiotics and food-based supplements providing you the highest quality green drink on the market today. Use it to rebuild and strengthen your immunity and to create new vitality.
It's an excellent source of complete, easily assimilated protein, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, lignans, essential fatty acids, nucleic acids, and beneficial microflora.
Ingredients
Newly reformulated to include fermented algae, fermented greens and fermented Soy Lecithin, Vitality SuperGreen is a proprietary blend of:
ALGAE: Yaeyama Chlorella; Red Marine Algae; Dulse powder (Palmaria Palmata).
CEREAL GRASS: Barley Grass Juice; Alfalfa Juice.
INTESTINAL SUPPORT BLEND: Glutimmune (peptide-bonded Glutamine); Chicory Root Inulin (fiber); Flax Seed Fiber; Fermented Soy Lecithin (GMO free); Aloe Vera Extract (200:1).
FERMENTED VEGETABLE BLEND: Organic Spinach, Organic Parsley, Organic Kale.
FERMENTED ALGAE BLEND: Spirulina, BioAstin Astaxanthin, Chlorella, Dunaliella Salina, Kelp, Barley Grass, Oat Grass, Alfalfa Grass, Barley Flakes, Malt Extract
PROBIOTICS: Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Delbreukii (caseii, bulgaricus, causasicus, fermenti, plantarum, brevis, helveticus, leichmanni, lactis.) Bifidabacterium Bifidum, Saccharomyces Boulardii, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
SUPER SUPPLEMENT BLEND: Rice X (stabilized anti-oxidant from rice bran); Acerola extract; Rhodiola Rosea; Bilberry Extract; Biovin Grapeseed Extract; Beta 1,3 glucan (dual standard).
*Plus Vanilla and Stevia (Sugar-Free!)
CONTAINS NO FILLERS AND NO EXCIPIENTS AND NOTHING ARTIFICIAL
10.2 OZ./290 GRAMS |
Unit Price: $44.95
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ALL-NATURAL SUGAR-FREE SWEETENERS
Stevia Liquid Concentrate 2 oz.
THE ORIGINAL.HANDS DOWN THE BEST TASTING ON THE MARKET!
A health-conscious, Sweet Tooth Lover's Solution! Calorie-free, sugar-free and all-natural Stevia Liquid Concentrate is the perfect way to sweeten coffee, tea or yogurt without ruining your waistline or sending your blood sugar in a tailspin!
Body Ecology offers only the highest quality stevia extract (95% rebaudioside crystals). This extract was developed by taking only the sweet-tasting rebaudioside crystals, leaving behind the licorice-like flavor from the leaves and creating the ideal alternative to synthetic sweeteners. Studies suggest that stevia has a regulating effect on the pancreas and could help stabilize blood sugar levels in the body, therefore making it a safe dietary supplement for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, and candidiasis.
SUGAR-FREE - CALORIE-FREE - NO GLYCEMIC INDEX - NO AFTERTASTE
Ingredients
BED Stevia Liquid Concentrate is made from our super-high quality stevia mixed with filtered water. |
Unit Price: $19.95
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Lakanto (granules- like raw sugar)
Lakanto: Ideal for Baking, Coffee & MUCH More & SAFE for Diabetics!
While the liquid Stevia is perfect for drinks and some recipes like to sweeten coffee, tea or yogurt, stevia is not ideal for traditional baked goods. Now with Lakanto, you can sprinkle a calorie-free, sugar-free, all-natural, sugar-like substance onto food and item like you would with regular sugar but without the guilt!
Lakanto IS safe for anyone ... kids, diabetics, people watching their weight, hypoglycemics, and, of course, anyone with a sweet tooth. And yes, Lakanto gives you the flavor of sugar, without the many downsides...that's why we love it.
Ingredients
The two natural ingredients in Lakanto are Non-GMO *erythritol and the supersweet extract of the luo han guo fruit.that's it! |
*Erythritol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in grapes, pears, mushrooms, soy sauce, cheese, wine and beer, so it and has been part of the human diet for thousands of years.
You may be familiar with other sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and malitol used in sugar-free candies and chewing gum. But erythritol is different and much better than these other sugar alcohols because it is FERMENTED. Yes, it is made by fermenting the sugar in corn.
Many people have trouble with foods sweetened with sugar alcohols. Diarrhea and gas and bloating are frequent complaints. But Lakanto does not cause diarrhea, gas and bloating. We believe it may be because Lakanto is made by fermentation while the other sugar alcohols are made from hydrogenation.
And Lakanto, the amazing all-natural sweetener, has: - Zero calories
- Zero glycemic index
- Zero additives
- No influence on your blood sugar and insulin release
- A one-to-one ratio with sugar -- so it's easy to measure and use.
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Unlike sugar and the other natural sweeteners, though, Lakanto does not feed the harmful yeast (candida) and bacteria in your body. |
Unit Price: $35.99
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For a complete listing of all of the wonderful Body Ecology Diet products as well as more of my own favorite items including other health and weight loss supplements, Zumbawear, music, dance and fitness shoes, Kangen Water Filtration Systems, wild fish and seafood resources and more, please the Store Page on my website: http://www.zumbadancewithamy.com/links.html.
