Plexus Cheat Sheet

Here is a little cheat sheet for secret Plexus stalkers

Better Sleep: Slim - add MegaX & ProBio5 for amazing changes in your sleep issues

Cholesterol, blood pressure, lipids: Slim, MegaX

Energy: Slim - add Edge for a game changer

Mental clarity: ProBio5, MegaX, Edge, VitalBiome
 
Skin Issues: ProBio5 & Body Cream
 
Weight loss: Slim, ProBio5, BioCleanse (TriPlex) - Optional...add Block, Accelerator or Boost, P96 
Protein shakes
 
Discomfort, sore muscles, and swollen/achy joints: Ease and/or Nerve capsules & Ease cream
 
Nerve issues: Plexus Nerve
 
Sugar cravings: ProBio5 & Slim
 
Tummy issues, Digestive issues: BioCleanse and Pro Bio5
 
Stress: ProBio5, Slim, & Vitalbiome
 
Mood: VitalBiome, Slim & Accelerator
 
Better hair & nails: XFactor & MegaX
 
Reduced absorption of sugars/starch: Block
 
Glucose stabilization: Slim & Block
 
Hormones: Slim & ProBio5

Skin care: Joyome
 
*These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

Hemp Seeds and Chia Seeds

Chia and hemp are both packed with healthy vitamins, minerals and fiber. 

Chia Seeds
A one-ounce (two tablespoon) serving of chia seeds contains four grams of protein and 11 grams of dietary fiber. That’s over 40 percent of your daily fiber needs, and those two tablespoons only add 137 calories to your day.  Like most seeds, chia seeds are high in fat, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Healthy fats, like those found in seeds, nuts and avocado, are essential for health.  It’s just a matter of moderation.

Chia seeds are also a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with 18 percent of your daily calcium needs and 27 percent of your daily phosphorous in a serving. Phosphorous  works with calcium to build healthy, strong bones an teeth, so chia seeds are a great food to eat for dental and bone health.
 They’re also a very good source of manganese, an antioxidant that supports healthy metabolism, bone health and wound healing. A serving of chia provides 30 percent of your daily manganese. This is important to note, because it is possible to get too much manganese. If you’re taking a manganese supplement, chia seeds may not be the best dietary choice for you.

Hemp Seeds
Two tablespoons of hemp seeds provide 10 grams of protein and four percent of your daily fiber needs. Like chia seeds, hemp seeds are high in fat (13 grams per serving).
Hemp does not provide any calcium, but unlike chia, it is rich in iron. One serving delivers 15 percent of your daily iron requirement. It also gives you 45 percent of your daily magnesium, another mineral essential to bone health. That means that both chia and hemp seeds help support healthy bones in different ways.

Hemp seeds contain three times as much zinc as chia seeds. In that one-ounce serving, hemp seeds give you 21 percent of your zinc requirements for the day. Zinc is an important mineral, but it is also possible to take too much zinc. If you’re taking zinc supplements, including many over-the-counter immune support supplements, make sure you’re not overdoing it in the zinc department.

I use both of these seeds almost daily.  Oatmeal, smoothie, salad...etc.  As with almost everything, moderation is key.  



 


Nutritional information resource: SELFNutritionData.
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Improving children's health

I am seeing so many parents posting about their little ones being sick.  Sickness is everywhere. Influenza, stomach bugs, strep, ear infections.....having a sick kiddo is no fun.

Part of our job as parents and grandparents is protecting our children and keeping them healthy. Part of keeping them healthy is feeding them good food and supplemental nutrition which is always important, but especially during these winter months.

Here are my top tips for keeping kids healthy...

Limit Sugar Intake: Read labels, choose healthier snacks, opt for fruit sweetened treats. Cut the juice!  Keep in mind that store bought fruit juices have little to no nutritional benefits and are basically sugar water. Stick to water.  Add some flavor by adding real fruit to the water.

Sun:  Get your littles out in the sun when possible. Vitamin D supplementation is awesome too.

Gut Health: Littles need a healthy gut and microbiome just as adults do. Up to 80% of our immune systems are in our gut. Adults and kids should be using a probiotic for immune health and overall wellness. If your child has been on antibiotics in the past year, a probiotic is crucial for restoring gut health.

Vitamins: Unless your children eat a perfect low sugar, all organic, veggie filled diet, vitamin supplementation is highly beneficial. You can do this by adding kids multivitamins to bridge the gaps.  Opt for a kids multi that has methylfolate NOT folic acid and is not loaded with sugar. Gummies are not a good choice.

I was SO happy this new product came out because it's a 2 in 1 multivitamin/probiotic combo. Methylated, non GMO and nothing artificial. It truly is a secret weapon for helping keep kids healthy.  Children's XFactor from Plexus is a MUST HAVE.  It's clean, it's not filled with sugar and kids love the taste.