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Proven Nutrients
To maintain a PREVENTION lifestyle, it is vitally important to eat
healthy, well-balanced meals
that have approximately 40% of the calories
coming from carbohydrates,
30 percent from protein,
and 30 percent from
good fat. However, even if your meals are perfectly balanced, the
food you
eat may still not contain essential
micro-nutrients that your body needs in order to maintain
long-term (ENDURO)
health. Therefore, adding proven nutrients to your diet is important.
This month we will focus on protein and the health benefits
of soy protein.
Protein is referred to as the "building
blocks of life" because the body uses protein to rebuild
and repair itself.
More than half of your dry body weight consists of protein.
This
includes muscle,
hair,
skin,
nails,
blood,
enzymes,
hormones,
brain
neurotransmitters,
and much more...........
Even your immune system requires
protein to maintain itself.
Protein is the only macronutrient
that builds and maintains muscle.
While most Americans eat
plenty of protein, it is mostly from meat, eggs, and dairy sources,
which
are usually high in saturated fat and
cholesterol. Animal protein is a
major contributor
to the fat in the average American diet. So, is it
any wonder most Americans have specific
health concerns, such as heart
health, dietary cholesterol intake, and reducing fat?
Consider the
benefits of soy protein . . .
In 1999, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration allowed food manufacturers to claim
that soy protein
can
reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Studies have shown that
25
grams of soy protein per day, in the context of a low cholesterol
/ low saturated fat
diet, can significantly lower blood cholesterol levels.
This amount of soy protein is effective
in lowering LDL ("bad" cholesterol)
when substituted for high fat meats and other foods.
Other
Soy Protein Benefits:
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It is one of the best substitutes for meat protein because
it has all the essential amino acids.
The digestive process breaks
down the protein chains into amino acids. Those amino
acids enter the
bloodstream and are transformed into more than 50,000 new body proteins.
Essential amino acids are the 10 amino acids that are found in food that the
human body
cannot make on its own.
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It has 1.0 PDCAAS score - the highest possible
(PDCAAS is a
standard measure of protein quality).
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It helps reduce the risks of heart-related diseases.
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It helps to increase the nutritional value of other foods -
mainly because of its complete
amino acid profile.
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Studies show another promising area for soy protein is bone
health. When soy protein was
substituted for animal protein, less
calcium was excreted from the body, demonstrating
diminished calcium loss.
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It has long been known that many soy-consuming Asian
populations have better rates of breast
and prostate health than do eastern
populations. A recent, large scale study suggests soy intake
as one of
the factors.
Shaklee was the first company to create a soy-based protein
supplement.
In fact, the first soy isolate ever created was developed
by Dr. Shaklee in the early 1970s.
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Shaklee Energizing Soy Protein
comes in two flavors -
natural vanilla and creamy cocoa.
It contains 14 grams of soy protein
per serving; supplies 50% of daily needs for calcium;
naturally cholesterol
and lactose free; with phytoestrogens to support prostate, breast,
and
menopausal health; the perfect meal on the go; low glycemic index to promote
steady blood sugar levels.
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Shaklee Instant Protein Soy Mix -
It can be added to favorite recipes
(drinks, cooking, and baking) to
help make soy a part of your family's diet;
contains 16 grams of protein and
less than one gram of carbohydrates; lactose-free;
low glycemic index to
promote steady blood sugar levels; high in calcium; provides all
the amino
acids, including the 9 essential ones your body needs but can't manufacture
itself;
naturally low in fat; Kosher certified.
Who benefits from Shaklee Soy Protein?
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People who are concerned about heart,
prostate, breast, and menopausal health;
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People interested in replacing some or
all of the typically high-fat, high-cholesterol
animal sources of protein in
their diet with a plant-based protein source that is naturally
low in fat,
cholesterol and lactose-free;
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Vegetarians or vegans looking for
high-quality protein sources that contain no animal products;
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Those desiring to reduce their
carbohydrate intake;
Interesting Shaklee Facts:
(1) From seed to shelf, you can trust Shaklee's commitment to natural,
quality ingredients. Shaklee uses an independent certification process
called the Identify Preserved Program (IPP) which ensures their
soybeans are
free from exposure to genetically modified soybeans.
(2) Some soy
proteins are alcohol processed, which not only removes
the beneficial isoflavones, but also creates cross contamination with
the chemicals used to
process it. Shaklee Soy Protein is water-washed
to retain those
critical isoflavones genistein and daidzein and provide
you with the whole
goodness of soy.
In addition to
adding soy protein to your daily diet, here are some high-quality
protein
foods that are low in fat, low in fiber, and easy to digest:
Skinless turkey and chicken
Cottage Cheese (low fat)
Low-fat tofu and
tempeh
Eggs and egg whites
Lean
meats
Fish
Review these guidelines regularly until
they become your eating habits.
You can do it!
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