What is the connection between you, your garden and the increasing health-insurance costs? We know that heart disease, diabetes, cancer and lung disease are the leading causes of death and prolonged disability. Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average cost for people with one chronic disease (including obesity) is 2½ times greater than for people with no chronic conditions?
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12/27/10
Follow the Rainbow
What is the connection between you, your garden and the increasing health-insurance costs? We know that heart disease, diabetes, cancer and lung disease are the leading causes of death and prolonged disability. Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average cost for people with one chronic disease (including obesity) is 2½ times greater than for people with no chronic conditions?
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11/26/10
Live or die | Saving lives | Breakthrough food
60 Minutes/Anderson Cooper discovers how nutritionally enriched peanut butter - “Ready to Use Food” (RUTF), in the developing world, is a nutritional breakthrouh that is saving lives in a breakthrough way.
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Boulder resident and Nut-rient co-founder, Will Laughlin, interviewed on CBS 4 about his upcoming 261 mile Ultra Jungle Run, to raise awareness for how nutritionally enriched peanut butter is saving the lives of malnourished kids worldwide. Click here to view interview.
11/22/10
Disease Prevention | Public Health
19 Nov 2010
In a new study from the American Journal of Public Health, researchers found that primary disease prevention would lead to huge potential national and state medical care savings.
Researchers estimated potential national and state-level medical care cost savings achievable through modest reductions in the prevalence of several diseases associated with the same lifestyle-related risk factors. Researchers used Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component data from 2003-2005 to estimate the effects on medical spending over time of reductions in prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and related conditions amenable to primary prevention by comparing simulated and counterfactual morbidity and medical care expenditures to actual disease and expenditure patterns. Nationally, they estimated that reducing diabetes and hypertension prevalence by 5 percent would save approximately $9 billion annually in the near term. Furthermore, with resulting reductions in comorbidities, savings could rise to approximately $24.7 billion annually in the medium term. They found that returns were greatest in absolute terms for private payers, but greatest in percentage for Medicare. Of note, state savings varied with demographic make-up and prevailing morbidity.
The study's authors stated, "Our estimate that $24.7 billion in excess medical spending would be avoided annually if primary prevention were able to achieve a 5% reduction in only the conditions we examined can be considered a conservative estimate of the investment in prevention activities that could be offset by medical care savings alone." They continued that although additional research is needed to provide direct evidence for large-scale efficacy and costs of this type of intervention, "The large potential savings to government health programs may provide justification for public investments in this research."
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American Journal of Public Health
How Juice PLUS+ is made (Dutch subtitles)
See Toni Olson at minute 3:28
See how Juice PLUS+ is made at minute 3:39
See overview of published clinic research at minute 5:50
11/18/10
How to create an army for healthier generations
To learn more, or join the army, email us wnwllc@gmail.com. Read about our healthy success story here.
11/10/10
Beauty of Juice PLUS+
10/28/10
Clinical study: Berlin's Charite Hospital
To learn more about the juice powder concentrates go to:
www.wellnourished.com
10/27/10
10/20/10
Results: produce intervention produces
For a nutritional field study (kids participate for FREE).
Over one million participants and counting...
Largest study, of its kind, in the world. Study includes:
Food intervention + Ongoing education + Reporting.
3-year results are in on 100,000 kids + 100,000 adults.
Participants' results:
- 70% are eating more fruits and vegetables
- 67% reduction in OTC and prescription meds
- 79% are eating less fast food and soda
- 74% having fewer doctor visits
- 67% getting sick less
- etc.
Do you want more of this in your life or those you love? When poor dietary habits are increasing, and people are struggling, these results challenge the status-quo. Provocative leadership in the marketplace of progress. Parents, public and private health professionals should take heed. Peaple want what works. Walking the talk is integrity. Tried and proven results are the path to higher ground. Some food for thought...If this were a "Public Health" program, it would be a 'case study' of success. Follow success, it leaves clues.
To particpate or learn more, email us at: wnwllc@gmail.com
10/19/10
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Food technology: foundational support
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9/29/10
Do You Have the "Guts" to Thrive
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If you can't, don't or won't eat enough fruit and vegetable everyday, we encourage you to bridge the gap with "fruit and vegetable concentrates". Food concentrates are not a substitute. They supplement your daily produce consumption gap. To learn order and/or learn more about fruit and vegetable concentrates and the brand that stands as the most widely consumed, clinically researched and scientifically published, nutritional product in the world. Go to: http://www.wellnourished.com/.
9/27/10
Pregnancy shapes the rest of life
To read the Sept. 2010 article in Time Magazine click on the image above. To learn more about how a daily "Fruit and vegetable concentrate" during pregnancy improves outcomes (i.e. more healthy babies) click here.
9/14/10
A healthy success story
The Let’s Move Campaign; The Partnership for a Healthier America; The Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Action for Healthy Kids; The renamed President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; My Pyramid; etc. etc... ALL these worthy organizations, their missions and their staff, want to get kids eating more “Fruits and Vegetables”. The public health problem is, we are failing (click here) in this mission. If you believe more fruit and vegetable consumption, is an irrefutable cornerstone for creating healthier generations… read on.
Public health success via private solutions.
Enter our (private) health food company, whose unique, daily food concentrates are being used in a nutritional field study with over 500,000 participants. Participants report in (self efficacy data) four times a year. The ongoing study is a tried and proven way for parents to get their family eating better and realize these benefits and results below.
To see published clinical trials: click here
To learn more and/or participate in the study email Toni at http://www.wellnourished.com/
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9/6/10
JP+ published clinical studies
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/09637480902852553
2. Austrian Cobras - Elite Athletes
http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2009&issue=01000&article=00018&type=abstract
3. Austrian Cobras - Elite Athletes
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/137/12/2737
4. Vanderbilt - Coronary Artery and Hypertension
http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/reprint/4/4/455
5. Tokyo - Antioxidants and Homocysteine
http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/Volume16/vol16.3/Finished/(411-421)AkiraKawashima.pdf
6. University of FL - Immune System and Antioxidants
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/136/10/2606
7. UNC Greensboro - Athletes and Supplementation
http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2006&issue=06000&article=00013&type=abstract
8. Vienna, Austria - Antioxidants
http://www.jacn.org/cgi/reprint/23/3/205
9. Sydney, Australia - Antioxidants and Homocysteine
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/133/7/2188
10. JACC - High Fat McDonald’s Meal
http://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/reprint/41/10/1744.pdf
11. Italy – Homocysteine
http://www.nrjournal.com/article/PIIS0271531703001337/abstract
12. London - Antioxidants
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119187463/abstract
13. Brigham Young University - DNA damage
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0271-5317(99)00107-4
14. University of Arizona - Immune System
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1096-2190(99)00010-4
15. Current Therapeutic Research – Antioxidants
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0011-393X(96)80053-1
16. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20425759
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Cancer: #1 Global Killer
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Cross Specialty Credibility
4 Doctors: Drs. Garcia, Ray, DuBois and Sears
Richard E. DuBois, M.D.: Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, Georgia
Titus Duncan, M.D.: Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Atlanta, Georgia
Michael Ewald D.C.: Family Medicine, Springfield, Ohio
Marla Friedman, Ph.D.: Psychology and Nutrition, Glen Cove, New York
Delia Garcia, M.D.: Radiation Oncology, St. Louis, Missouri
Doug Odom, M.D.: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jackson, Mississippi
Mitra Ray, Ph.D.: Research Biologist, Bellevue, Washington
Jan Roberto M.D.: Family Medicine, Springfield, Ohio
Tamara Sachs, M.D.: Internal Medicine, Washington, Connecticut
William Sears, M.D.: Pediatrics, San Clemente , California
Susan Silberstein, Ph.D.: Exec. Director, Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
Paul Stricker, M.D.: Pediatric and Sports Medicine, San Diego, California
Gerald Tulzer, M.D.: Pediatric Cardiology, Linz, Austria
Rick Wilson, M.D.: Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Plano, Texas
7/29/10
Dr. Matt Brown: The Power of Nutrition
Dr. Matt Brown will discuss current cancer statistics and the problems with current cancer screening programs and how whole food nutrition can dramatically reduce your risk of cancer and improve your long term survival from cancer. In addition, he will present compelling information on how Juice Plus+ can fill in the gaps in your nutrition program. Finally, you will learn how consistent exercise and vitamin D also greatly impact cancer risk and improve survival from cancer. No doubt, your belief in prevention will be taken to a new level.
7/3/10
Juice PLUS+: Clinicall Proven (Webinars)
Clinically Proven
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Human Performance for EVERYONE
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excerpts Spring 2010 (Phoenix, AZ)
6/21/10
Juice PLUS+ in Haiti
6/8/10
Study Finds Supplements Contain Contaminants
New York Times (May 25, 2010)
By GARDINER HARRIS
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/health/policy/26herbal.html
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5/16/10
Prime Time with Dr. Williams Sears
5:07 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 2 - Keep your arteries clean
1:29 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 3 -Move!
4:54 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health. Step 4 - Graze on good foods
1:35 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 5 - Reduce your waist
2:24 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 6 - Eat more seafood and less meat
4:27 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 7 - Eat more fruits and vegetables
4:11 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 8 - Evidence for Taking Juice Plus+
2:14 Dr. Sears' Prime Time Health Step 9 - Practice the pills/skills model
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4/19/10
Dr. David Katz on "Whole-Food Based" Supplementation
The Truth About Vitamins: Dr. Katz distinguishes the unique category of "Whole-Food Based Supplements" [WFBS] as a common sense and different approach versus the "multi-vitamin". While he did not mention Juice PLUS+ by name, it is the WFBS that he personally recommends.
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4/13/10
Juice PLUS+: 3 Olympic Federations
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4/10/10
Dr. David Katz on Juice PLUS+
See Dr. David Katz’s full Preventative Medicine article at:
http://www.davidkatzmd.com/admin/archives/mulling%20multivitamins.Katz.4-9-10.doc
“…If we want optimal nutrients for healthy cells but don’t want to feed tumors, the source of nutrients may be crucial. The best source- the source strongly and consistently associated with lower risk of just about every disease- is wholesome foods. No supplement is a substitute for them.
But something called a 'whole food based' supplement may come close. Products such as Juice Plus, currently under study in my lab, take all of the nutrients from plant foods and concentrate them into capsules for those who simply can't or won't eat the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily (that’s most Americans!). Unlike multivitamins which take nutrients out of context and repackage them, whole food supplements maintain the natural array and concentration of nutrients- thousands of them- found in the foods themselves. It may be that nutrients only work as they should in concert, like the various instruments in a symphony orchestra. There is both science and theory to support this notion, although no decisive evidence yet that whole food supplements promote health over the long-term while avoiding potential harms of standard multivitamins. But it seems plausible to me that this might be true, and further study is well justified.”
4/9/10
Cross Specialty Credibility
Dr. Andy and Ivy Larson: http://www.the2larsons.com/
Dr. William Sears: www.askdrsears.com
Dr. Paul Stricker: http://paulstricker.com/
Dr. Matt Brown: www.nutri-doc.com
Dr. Mitra Ray: www.drmitraray.com
Dr. David Katz: www.davidkatzmd.com
Dr. Jim Sears: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrSears
Dr. Pam Popper: http://wellnessforum.com/meetpam.html
Phd, RD Marylyn Joyce: http://www.marilynjoyce.com/about.html
4/7/10
Prescription for Nutrition
Here why and how these health professionals use Juice PLUS+ both “In” and “Outside” their practice:
- Tim Grund, DC DACNB (Santa Rosa, CA)
- Lia Clifton: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Grund
- Carol Christiansen MD-OBGYN (Boulder, CO)
- Ellen Lewis: Wellness Coordinator for Dr. Christiansen
- Lora Colander, PA-C (CO)
- Jennifer Rankin DDS (CO)
- Laura Bertram, DC (WI)
3/8/10
Science of Juice PLUS+ w/ Dr. Mitra Ray
http://mfile.akamai.com/23543/wmv/citrixvar.download.akamai.com/23543/www/038/698/3237121821822038698/2-3237121821822038698-1270ac6c979.asx
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Obesogens: toxicity and obesity
Obesity and Puberty
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35332881/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/from/ET
Obesity, pregnancy and baby health
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35338925/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/from/ET
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Timeless Healthy Foods
Find out which foods & drinks should be on your grocery list to be healthier in 2010. Adding some key items to your menus can improve your health and help fight off illness.Healthy Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetables are important foods because they provide essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and fiber, along with disease fighting compounds, like lycopene (a chemical that gives foods a red color), resveratrol (found in red grapes, wine and peanuts) and anthocyanin (found in blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant).
A diet that includes plenty of fruits and veggies is associated with a reduced risk for obesity and many chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Research shows higher intake of fruit and vegetables is associated with lower rates of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.
Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of some combination of fruits and vegetables every day. Ideally, for the most health benefits, Americans should eat closer to nine servings/day. However, the American Dietetic Association estimates 70 percent of Americans don’t get the minimum five servings a day.
Choosing Fruits and VeggiesFruits and vegetables are very versatile and easy to prepare. Many can be eaten raw, baked, grilled or sautéed. Some can be pureed and served as a juice or shredded into soups, main dishes and desserts. Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., Diet & Nutrition Expert with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, says the most important thing to keep in mind is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day. Here are some tips for getting more healthy fruits and veggies in your daily diet:
Think color. Fruits and vegetables gain their color from the healthy compounds they contain. Each color provides specific kinds of nutrients. Look for red, orange/yellow, green (especially dark green) and blue/purple.
Make them available. Keep clean, ready-to-eat fruits and veggies in the refrigerator for a quick bite. To combat the munchies, reach in the fridge and grab these instead of chips, cookies or other unhealthy snacks.
Don’t peel. Fernstrom says most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are in the peel or just under the skin. Before eating, wash the food very carefully with soap and water to remove dirt and contaminants.
Add variety to your meals. Chop up or shred fruits and vegetables and use them as pizza toppings or add them to salads, omelets and casseroles. This is a good way to sneak in vegetables when your family has picky eaters.
Freeze left-over chopped vegetables. They can be conveniently thawed and added to soups for extra flavor and nutrition.
Drink them up. Puree fruits and veggies for a healthy smoothie or breakfast on-the-run. Fruit juices can be frozen in ice trays and added to summer drinks. Add a stick to make a frozen treat for kids. Store-bought juices can be a good way to get extra servings of fruits and vegetables. However, Fernstrom advises people to limit the amount of prepared fruit juices because most of them have added sugar.
Supplement your diet. The best way to get your five-a-day is by eating the right foods. For people who still don’t get enough fruits and veggies, Fernstrom recommends supplementation.
Fruits and veggies contain disease-fighting compounds, called phytochemicals. Researchers have identified more than 900 different phytochemicals in food. More than 100 of them may be present in a single serving of vegetables. Some common cancer-fighting phytochemicals include lycopene (found in tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit), anthocyanin (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, kiwi, plums and eggplant) and resveratrol (red grapes and wine). Researchers aren’t entirely sure how these phytochemicals protect against cancer. Some theories include the ability to repair DNA and prevent cell mutations, reduction of inflammation, antioxidant repair of tissues, promotion of cancer cell death and regulation of hormones.
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Food for thought, think about making lifestyle changes to head towards a diet of more fruits and veggies, and look in to Juice Plus as a great whole food that bridges the gap between what you should eat and what you actually do eat.