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Nutrition is the intake of the materials necessary to support life. The science of nutrition is the study of how organisms use and process these materials.
You are what you eat. Our diet has a great effect either positive or negative or sometimes both - on our health
FACTS
Thirty percent of the adults in North America are
obese; it means that in the U.S. alone, about 65 million people are obese.
Obesity increases the risk of diseases such as:
Coronary heart disease Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Stroke Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Breast and colon cancer
More facts
Every day between 300 800 billion cells in our body DIE. These dead cells must be eliminated and replaced.
getting eliminated from the body and being replaced is part of the aging process.
We can slow down the aging
process by choosing the right foods and the right supplements - in the right quantities.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for all
sugar can deliver energy to your body very quickly. Fruit, pastry and candy are all simple carbohydrates but fruit has more vitamins and nutrients and pastry and candy are higher in calories.
Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates consist of chains of sugar
molecules. They are broken down more slowly and therefore provide a gradual stream of energy.
Examples of complex carbohydrates are oatmeal,
Saturated
Unsaturated
Saturated Fats
Saturated fats are found in animal products such as meats and
dairy products and in processed foods such as potato chips and pastries. Saturated fats raise the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) and are NOT heart-healthy.
Unsaturated Fats
Unsaturated fats are found in vegetable oils such as peanut,
safflower and olives, and in foods such as avocado. Unsaturated fats raise the level of good cholesterol (HDL) and ARE heart-healthy.
Saturated Fats
The chemical structure of a saturated fat is fully
saturated with hydrogen atoms, and does not contain double bonds between carbon atoms.
Saturated fats are found in animal products such as
meats and dairy products and in processed foods such as potato chips and pastries.
Saturated fats raise the level of bad cholesterol (LDL)
Saturated Fats
Unsaturated Fats
Unsaturated fats differ from saturated fats in that their
Unsaturated Fats
Sources of Protein
-6 ounce steak -38 grams of protein -44 grams of fat -16 grams of saturated fat -6 ounces of salmon -34 grams of protein -18 grams of fat -4 grams of saturated fat -Cup of cooked lentils -18 grams of protein -less than 1 gram of fat
your body cant manufacture them. Vitamins are essential for the normal growth and development of an organism.
They come in two types: -water soluble: are not easily stored in the body and
should be replenished daily -fat soluble; can be stored in the liver and tissues
Minerals are group of inorganic elements that are essential to humans and animals for normal body function. Dietary minerals are derived from the earth's crust. Plants extract the minerals from the soil, and humans and animals, in their turn, consume the plants.
There are seven major minerals: Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium Potassium Chlorine Sulfur Essential trace minerals are chromium, copper, fluorine, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.
What is Alveo?
Unique, high quality botanical food supplement
Created using principles of traditional Chinese
medicine and modern scientific research A basic dietary supplement intended for everyday use that has the potential to benefit everyone who uses it Made up of more than 26 different herbs
effects on our diet We consume processed and genetically engineered foods Foods consumed by our grandparents were much more nutritionally diverse Alveo provides complex and balanced plant materials in one easy-to-metabolize formula
Adaptogens Anti-inflammatory agents Immunomodulative ingredients Detoxicatives Regeneratives Herbs with calming effect
Functions:
Adaptogens: Increase the ability of an organism to adapt to the changing physical, chemical and psychological stresses of the outside environment Anti-inflammatory agents: Shield against inflammation in the small and large intestine of the digestive system Immunomodulative ingredients: Have antibiotic properties and help the immune system Detoxicatives: Accelerate the expulsion of toxins and foreign substances that are the by-products of metabolism Regeneratives: Support cell division, tissue health and regeneration, and slow down the aging process Herbs in Alveo with calming effects: Soothe and increase the general feeling
of well-being
digestive disorders, joint pain, nausea and in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Peppermint also has promising radio-protective effects for cancer
shown to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol; lower your risk of clogged arteries (atherosclerosis); and to help lower blood pressure.
high cholesterol, migraine headaches, psoriasis, metabolic syndrome, heart disease prevention - just to name it a few
Most important function of chromium in the body is to help regulate
FACTS:
30% of the adults in North America are obese; this means
that in the U.S. alone, about 65 million people are obese.
Obesity increases the risk of
Coronary heart disease Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Stroke Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Breast and colon cancer Depression
SUGAR kills:
SUGAR is the number 1 killer of North Americans today The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 lbs. of sugar each week Sugar consumption in the U.S. has increased from 26 lbs. to 135 lbs. of
Prior to the turn of this century (1887-1890), the average consumption was
Cardiovascular disease and cancer were virtually unknown in the early 1900's
Simple sugars have been observed to aggravate asthma, move mood swings,
provoke personality changes, muster mental illness, nourish nervous disorders, deliver diabetes, hurry heart disease, grow gallstones, hasten hypertension, and add arthritis
Alveo provides complex and balanced plant materials in one easy-tometabolize formula
Alveo provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Alveo helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates and fats. As a natural health product, Alveo acts in the maintenance of good health.
the means by which glucose begins the cycle of glycolysis Support the creation of collagen and the assimilation of minerals into bone tissue Allow for better vital mineral absorption Make skin look younger, hair and nails stronger, blood vessels more flexible and tissues more eleastic Work to maintain energy release, allowing a person to feel energized for longer periods of time
preventative and to help people both improve and maintain their health
It should be used daily and over the long-term as part of a
day
It is recommended to take
Akuna is also proud to announce that ALVEO has been approved by Health Canada and given a Natural Health Product Number (NPN):
NPN 80020422