Are French Fries and Ketchup Categorized As Vegetables?


Two common vegetables kids in the United States eat are French Fries and Ketchup.  Now, would you honestly believe and categorize French Fries as a serving of vegetables?  Is Ketchup a vegetable?  Some do actually.  Don’t get me wrong, they taste really good with an American Cheeseburger, but is it adequate for our health needs?  Is it adequate for our children’s needs?

I do understand a burger, fries and a coke is a tasty treat and typically done as a lunch or dinner but with the current obesity problem, it’s doing more harm than good, would you agree?  Yes it’s cheap!  Obesity rates is expected to go up in the USA during the current Economy because it is simply cheaper to go to McDonald’s than it is to go to the Grocery Store and buy some good wholesome fruits and vegetables.  I have heard, and correct me if I’m wrong that two pears are more expensive than a full meal in McDonald’s.  So, a struggling mother would be able to feed her children at McDonald’s more so than simply going to the grocery store.  Completely understandable but gosh, we got to weigh in the pros and cons here as many Americans are horizontally challenged.

Most Americans lay awake at night worrying health and finances as it was polled back in 1997 and today its the same thing.  So, in order to provide our children and ourselves the best health money can buy is simply to make more money.

Mannatech, Inc. is a Reasearch and Development Nutrition Company that develops Real Food Technology Solutions.  Their mission is to provide better solutions to global health through natural and effective wellness products.  Mannatech, Inc, choose Network Marketing as their Marketing  vehicle which is proving to be very effective.

Why is Network Marketing Effective when it comes to health and nutrition?

#1. Network Marketing with Mannatech allows the Customer to be educated about health and their products more than what they can learn at the typical nutrition store (Mannatech products are not sold in stores).  There are plenty of research and background behind Mannatech Products and Seminars are given to ensure that each customer as well as their associates to fully understand the importance of health, dietary supplements and the benefits of Mannatech products.  The American Medical Association stated in their journal that it is imperative to supplement now because most nutrients are not found in the modern diet.  It makes sense!  Treats like Happy Meals don’t have that much nutrients hence the importance of supplementation for kids as well as for adults (some adults actually order Happy Meals too, because of the toys…)

#2. Network Marketing with Mannatech, Inc. allows associates to earn income to offset their monthly product needs.  They call it their free wellness for life program.  Perhaps if they want to earn a little more income to increase their grocery budgets, Mannatech and Independent Associates will provide help and training to achieve that.  And if they want to earn and match their current annual income, there is that option as well.  The individual Customer and Associate decides that.

So Mannatech knows the importance of health and finances.  To be healthy in our society today, you will have to be able to afford it.  Simple as that.  If you don’t believe that, then your kidding yourself.   That’s the truth!  Robert Kiyosaki said it’s wake up time!  Time to be financially literate.  We can be financially literate and healthy at the same time because our health is our wealth.  Cheers!

If you want to know more information about Mannatech, please go back to the person that introduced you to Mannatech. They will know how to get you started.  If me and my team are the ones that introduced you to Mannatech, you can contact us here and we will help you with Mannatech’s Health Solutions and Financial Solutions.

Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber


LifeStyle Living promotes good health and wellness in hope of all of us looking and feeling good so in turn we’ll all have the capacity and drive to succeed in other areas of our lives.  I believe a healthy body and a healthy mind is the most important asset anyone owns.  And guess what, we got it for free! Right?  We didn’t pay to be born, but we were fed, clothed and educated and in most cases, not all,we got paid (through allowances).  Now taking care of this body is our #1 responsibility,  #2 would be taking care of ourselves and others (i.e. family) through our jobs or businesses:  the finances.

There was a poll  in 1997 which asked what kept you awake at night?  The  top reasons was health and finances.  Today, isn’t it the same?  So, that is why we are talking about something very important today like Fiber and the health benefits of dietary fiber.  It is known that many people do not eat enough fiber in their diets so this is a must know.

Fiber comes from whole wheat grains and brans as well as fruits and vegetables we eat. I eat plenty of fresh mangos, pineapples, and other various fruits I get at the supermarket.   Whenever possible, I choose wheat bread rather than white.  Although white surely tastes better.  But as a treat, White buns are better on an American Cheeseburger than anything else eh…

Fiber can benefit proper digestion because it acts as a prebiotic which supports the good bacteria in our digestive system called probiotics. Pro because it is good and biotics basically means bacteria (yogurt is a good source of probiotics as well as Yakult if you are in Asia). Fiber also supports the growth of colon cells for good colon health.

Fiber also helps a healthy immune system. Scientists believe that over 70% of your immune system resides in the intestinal tract so its very important to take care of your digestive system. It also helps with the elimination of environmental toxins, it also helps you poop better, and suppresses diseased cells in the intestinal tissue.

Fiber can help you with controlling blood glucose levels because it influences the rate of absorbtion of sugars in the intestinal walls. Low glycemic fruits and veggies are high in fiber. Makes sense?

Fiber can help control blood cholesterol levels because it binds bile acids in the intestines, which slows cholesterol absorbtion.

And I’m sure this will be a popular reason to eat foods high in fiber because fiber can help control food consumption hence controlling your body weight. Why? It enhances the feeling of fullness and lowers calorie intake.

So, I hope these few tid-bits will help you in your LifeStyle Living.  What ever your LifeStyle would be so long as you are happy, healthy, wealthy (no use being happy and healthy and broke), and wise.  Cheers!

Real Food Technology Solutions from Mannatech


As an Independent Mannatech Associate, I am a product of the Products.  Yes, I actively take the products I recommend to all of my friends and family.  No use promoting a product that you don’t believe in, otherwise I’ll just be a salesman.   Professional sales people can sell virtually anything.  Me personally, I can’t sell $5 for a buck.  Honestly, I’m a bad salesman.  However, since I personally take the products, the people I share this information with takes my recommendations to heart.   Which is cool because I believe in what I am doing is a good thing.

I believe that there are a lot of people looking for what Mannatech has to offer.  Even the AMA which is the American Medical Association stated that the modern diet no longer supplies ample nutrients we need to live well and it is now imperative for us to supplement our diets with Dietary Supplements.  However, with all the stuff out there, how do we choose, and which ones do we choose to live that healthy lifestyle we are all looking for?  Now, Dietary Supplements are only designed to supplement you with nutrients.  That’s it!  They are not designed to cure what ever disease you may have.  Your body does that for you and nutrition are the tools your body needs to do what it is already designed to do;  to heal itself.  So nutrients are things found in plants which are food for us which supports normal bodily functions.  All that Mannatech does is extract those nutrients, stabilizes them and make a product so anyone can be nourished the way nature intended it.  Everything is plant sourced and natural.  That is Real Food Technology Solutions!

Now I know I will seem biased to you since I am indeed an Independent Mannatech Associate.  In fact I am very Biased.  I will openly say that Mannatech products deliver the best products out there.  In all honestly, without Mannatech, I wouldn’t be in Network Marketing but I believe in Mannatech.  Mannatech only Network Markets the products so you will never get it in retail stores like GNC or Vitamin World.  Only from Independent Mannatech Associates like me is where you will get these Mannatech Products.

Mannatech products range from Vitamins, to Antioxidants, to Omega 3′s, to Fat-loss products, to what Mannatech is really known for: Glyconutritionals, as well as skincare products.  Products designed to help you look great and feel great!  In all honestly, from taking these products for 5 years, I have never look and felt so good about myself.  I am 30 years old, with better quality of skin (I used to be a major pizza face), in good health and I still weigh the same as when I was 21, 155lbs standing at 5′ 8″ (fyi:  I weight train 4x a week).

Check out what Mannatech has to offer!  When you are ready to get started on looking great and feel fantabulous, get back to me or the person that recommended Mannatech to you.  We will help you get the products at the best value and help you in your LifeSytle Living.  Cheers!

Did you know that Happy People earn 1Million $ more in their lifetime than unhappy people?


Hi Friends! this is a really cool video.  I wanted to share it with you.  Watch it!  It’ll bring your spirits up!  It did for me.

Below is basically the message of the video:

Did you know…

That Happy People earn 1Million $ more in their lifetime than unhappy people?
Happy People are Healthier.
Happy People create their own reality
Happy People know that the universe supports their life
Happy People are at peace with life
You cant fool anyone… your energy speaks for you.
People feel it.
Whether you are truly Happy, so you can’t fake it! Genine happiness cannot be disguised.
You can be happy no matter what!
This is where your power is.
Be your own Best Friend!
Don’t look to outside things to make you Happy, its already in you!
BE SILLY!
Make someone laugh…
Lets be HAPPY for no reason!
Play!
Laughter naturally boosts your immunity.
Spend time with happy people.
PEACE!
If you’re happy for no reason first…
you will attract more happininess.
SMILE!
It ‘s in our hands.
We must be the change!
Happiness Revolution
Be a part of it

Shine on!

From:
http://mysacredenergy.com


Is Network Marketing Right For You?


The only person that can truly answer if Network Marketing is right for you is YOU!

Robert Kiyosaki, America’s expert in financial literacy strongly promotes Network Marketing for the average individual like me, to migrate from the E (Employee Quadrant) to a B (Big Business Quadrant).

Paul Zane Pilzer, an Economist and trend forecaster, forecast 10 Million Brand New Millionaires will be created in the USA alone from 2006-2016 in which many of them are Network Marketers (I’m working on being one of these people).

Donald Trump had stated if he had to do it again, he would have gone to network marketing.  Robert Kiyosaki agreed as well adding it makes sense.

The Single Mothers I have talked to who got their success from Network Marketing promotes MLM with their respected MLM Company.

The various successful people who I have talked to you who all got their success of course supports network marketing and strongly promotes everyone to start a network marketing business.  They genuinely promote it so that you too can have a lifestyle that they built for themselves.  It is true, it’s lonely at the top so why not bring your friends at the top with you.  That is the mentality of my upline who I work with.

Network Marketing is a way for people in general to keep their day job and build a B Quadrant Business to set them financially free.  That is of course if they do stay and build the business.

Building a business, Network Marketing, Mom and Pop’s shop or a Big Business like Google takes money, effort, ingenuity, risk, bravado and audacity.  In network marketing, it’s little to no risk because the respectable Multi-level marketing company will have guarantees (the best is a 100% 180days Satisfaction Guarantee on all the products purchased).  The Startup Cost of a Network Marketing Business starts as low as $100-$500.  So the startup cost is quite low and it is guaranteed.  But what doesn’t really cost anything, is your eagerness to develop yourself and your ability to take risk (which is low in this type of business),  you’ll need bravado because you will be marketing a company with products and services in which you should believe in (no use promoting a company with crap products and services), and you’ll need some audacity.  You’ll need audacity to build virtually anything.

For myself, I’ve only joined 1 Network Marketing Company in which I am passionate about, I learned the ropes, I also had to learn public speaking (my #1 fear like most people, next to death), I also learned not to be so shy and have some audacity.  I also learned how to blog, tweet, facebook, and make videos to promote myself and my business to prospective customers and/or business partners so they too can benefit of what I have to offer.  And you know what?  I’m so enjoying myself!

Network Marketing will only be right for you if you feel that it is right for you.  The question to ask yourself is how do I feel?  How do I want to feel?  How do I live and how do I want to live?  What if I can turn my  current annual income to become my monthly income (this holds so true to many success stories in Networking, most of them single mothers)?  And most of all, ask yourself what is my purpose?

Purpose is so important.  Having a purposeful life will bring you more success! It is true.  You have to believe in what you’re doing. My purpose is to promote happiness, health, wealth and wisdom I learn to everyone.  The information is at our fingertips and we all need a little nudge to open the book, open the pages, read the article, listen to the music, just hear and have openness.  My purpose is to help people as best as I can because it helps me feel fulfilled with my life and I know the Network Marketing company I am with is the Right One to fulfill my purpose!  (This is secular purpose folks, not spiritual purpose for all you religious readers. I too have my spiritual purpose and you can find another blog to help you with that, it’s the Bible)

So, ask yourself, is being in business right for me?  Is Network Marketing right for me?  Am I ready to make some changes in my life?  Remember, change always causes upset, but that is surely temporary.  Cheers Friends!

LifeStyle Living for Golfers


Golfers already know what clubs they need, what brand putter they want and what shoes to wear.  On top of that, they are by far the best dressed athletes.  They got Style! Okay! Today, what I’m talking about are what kind of health products are good for Golfers, pro, amateurs, and The Weekend Golfer Warrior!

In general, regardless of who we are, what age, or where we come from, what everyone of us needs for good vibrant wellness are all natural plant based nutritional products (since most of us have diets that suck).  These nutrients include Glyconutrients which is basically Ambrotose from Mannatech, Inc. which supports the immune system, a Vitamin and Mineral supplement is a must for nourishment, Antioxidants is a major must for anti-aging and to fight off free radical damage, and Plantsterols to support a balanced endocrine system (basically the hormonal system).  Something also essential is a clean and pure Omega-3 supplement which is good for brain and heart health.  Stamina and a focused mind is essential for a good golf game right?!

I also suggest a more targeted product called BounceBack from Mannatech.  BounceBack capsules is their proprietary blend of proteolytic enzymes and phytosterols. When taken daily over time†, it helps reduce soreness and stiffness due to physical activity and overexertion just like when playing golf for 4-6 hours. I know quite a bit of people, although they have golf carts, they prefer to walk after their 1st drive so they get their much needed physical exercise. Good idea I would say.  I suggested that to my Golfer friends. BounceBack has also been shown to reduce muscle pain and discomfort typically experience 1-3days after intense physical activity or again exertion. It can also improve muscle recovery enabling you to feel better so that you can get back sooner on the fairway feeling great.

I play Golf as well and I take a lot of nutritional products to keep me at my best.  But as a disclaimer to you, this particular product is not intended to improve your handicap other than help you feel great whether you win or not!  I know how it feels to score fantastic in the front 9 and completely suck at the back 9, but at the end of the day, I always enjoy my game and I have fun each time, every time.  I always have a smile on my face.  So Cheers to Good Vibrant Health!  Cheers to your Golf Game!

In summary: When taken daily, over time,BounceBackcapsules:

Reduce muscle pain and stiffness due to overexertion or physical activity*

Aid the body’s natural recovery process*

Support optimal joint and cartilage health*

Provide immune system support*

Deliver antioxidant support*

To Get Started on BounceBack:  Click Here

Allow 4-6 weeks for optimal results.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Some People Gain Weight Just Looking At Cake.


Sometimes, our bodies just love fat. It loves to keep fat. Just today, after the gym, I came home to cake being made. How can we fight the battle of the bulge if life is like this?

I do have a solution! A natural solution of course. Better to be natural than unnatural.

1. Exercise Regularly like going to the gym and weight-train with plenty of cardio. If you don’t like weight training or cardio, then do some Yoga or Pilates. Group exercise sessions are good too.

2. Keep a low glycemic diet. Like white rice is high glycemic because it turns tosugar right away in the body. Remember, excess sugar turns to fat in the body. Over-cooked carrots is high glycemic while raw carrots is low glycemic. Just look up the Glycemic Index. By the way, for many of you especially Filipinos, stay away from Coke. A-it is all sugar & B-it is just unhealthy. Just keep Coke in check okay. Some of you guys use Coke as your water at the dinner table.

3. Sleep Well (this is a no brainer)

If you need extra support, take an all-natural Fat-loss Support Product with your regiment. Diet, exercise and a Natural target-fat-loss product is a sure-fire way to shed off those unwanted fat around your waist.

Why We Need Antioxidants?


Antioxidants are nutrients called Phytonutrients that protect our bodies from oxidative stress (free radical damage).  Oxidative stress is the process that damages our tissues, our cells, and even our DNA. This kind of damage is sort of like the rusting or the oxidation of metals. So free radical damage rusts our cells… So this type of damage causes us to age faster than we need to.  Breathing our toxic air also causes oxidative stress; we can’t escape it.  On top of that our bodies are less able to cope with this type of stress as we grow older.

Look, we are all going to die at one point sooner or later. But at least as we grow older, we can still have a great quality of life and to truly be as healthy as we can be.  To be Well!

Have you ever met a really health conscious old person that looks young even though he’s like 60 or 70 years old? I have! They all do their natural juicing, exercise, wheat germ, wheat grass, aloe, you name it. They do spend a whole lot of time eating the fruits just to keep their health. The cost to be this healthy is very high as well, but they do not care. Because they treat their bodies with the best things that money can buy.

So, let’s list some Antioxidant Nutrients in some foods.

  • Citrus Fruits – Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, copper, zinc, selenium
  • Kiwi - Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, copper, zinc
  • Broccoli - Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, quercetin, vitamin E, zinc, manganese, copper, glutathione, selenium
  • Parsley – Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin E, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium, glutathione
  • Guava – Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, zinc, selenium
  • Green Pepper - Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium, glutathione
  • Australian Bush Plum - Vitamin C, flavonoids, copper

There are many fruits and veggies that have antioxidants, I just wanted to list some.  The Australian Bush Plum is not an everyday fruit, however, it was found to have high levels of Antioxidants in it.

So, if you don’t eat ample fruits and veggies, then  you have to supplement with an Antioxidant Supplement.  This typically comes from a capsule form.  The super juices is known to be not so super.  Google Pulp Fiction by MSN, it’s a cool article.  You have to do some research in choosing an antioxidant supplement so that it does indeed provide you with antioxidant power.  It’s known that some products although they claim to have antioxidants actually cause oxidative stress as much as smoking a pack of cigarettes.  It’s an unregulated industry folks, what can you expect?  So do  your research!

Go all-natural why don’t you! You’ll end up feeling great and looking great too!  Cheers!

Why We Need Vitamins?


Our bodies need them to break down our foods into individual nutrients and then reassemble these nutrients into cells. Some minerals are also important structural parts of our tissue. A certain level of intake of specific vitamins and minerals are needed for optimal health. So some dieters are at a greater risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Big problem!

It is known that the nutrients we get from our modern diet is deficient in the nutrients we need. Hence, we are nutritionally deficient ourselves. That is why American Medical Association says that it is imperative now to take dietary supplements. About 80+% of nurses and doctors take and recommend dietary supplements and so should you!

There is a huge number of vitamins and mineral products out there. Many dietary supplements have different colors, shapes, prices and labels. What ever they are, not all of them are the same. Perhaps same manufacturer, but different name, label, and price. What I am talking about is how natural is it? How bioactive is it? Bioactive means, that our bodies indeed recognizes the nutrients as food and then absorbs those nutrients for the proper nourishment of our bodies.

In tropical countries like the Philippines, there are various environment issues such as pollution and surely enough, soil depletion (sterile soil). But I believe that Philippine Markets is a great source of nutrient rich food than their American counterparts. They get their fruits and veggies locally and not from some distant lands like we do. This is one of the perks living in a lush tropical country. Pineapples cost less than $1 in the Philippines; 4oPHP is what it usually goes for. I personally eat pineapples for fiber and vitamin c intake and what ever is in the pineapple. You can get various fruits containing other nutrients.

But, we still need dietary supplements because people are eating non-vine-ripen fruits and veggies whether your in the tropics or in America. Vine-ripen fruits and veggies have higher nutrient content than green harvested fruits and veggies. So the only solution is taking a good vitamin and mineral supplement. The good ones are typically more expensive because they are better. Take cheaper supplements and you’ll end up cheating yourself.

Your body is your temple. Take care of it as if it was your brand spankin new Mercedes-Benz. (I prefer Toyota by the way and I take care of it like a Ferrari). But give your body the best that money can buy. If you can’t afford it? Find a way! Never ever say you can’t afford anything, but ask yourself “how can I afford it?” If you do this, then you’ll find a way, don’t worry.

So, Cheers to your Vibrant Optimal Health! Feel free to leave me your comments. I would love to know what you think about this.  See you soon!

A Cure for Boredom and Depression


This is a cure for boredom and depression folks. Great Show!!!

Chuck is funny! Well, Chuck the show is funny! It’s exciting too, filled with action and suspense. Chuck is also dramatic yet filled with so much fun! Where else can you have a show with a pretty spy, funny Jeffsters, a Captain Awesome and a Nerd Herd like the real life Geek Squad. Chuck is enough to treat your boredom and depression if you have any. Well, at least for the hour you are watching it. Though, many pinoys have the entire season collection, so Chuck Marathons is quite a norm.

I say Chuck is a cure for boredom and depression because I got cured the other day. They say laughter and happiness is the best cure for anything.

Cheers!!!