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You Can't Fake Nutrition

3/18/2015

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Have you noticed that there is a lot of hype over these new-fangled protein powders, shakes, and cleanses these days?  It appears that many people are jumping on the band wagon to use these miracle products that promise to help them lose weight, increase energy, and improve their health.  While they may help in the short term, there are many problems with this “quick-fix” and “one-size-fits-all” approach that may eventually leave your health at risk.

Although these products contain some “natural” botanicals, they also contain a long list of big words and potentially harmful ingredients like “natural flavours” (a term often used by the food industry to disguise MSG), whey protein (dairy), reverse-osmosis water (mineral leaching), maltodextrin (hydrolyzed corn starch), and magnesium stearate (immune suppressor).  According to nutrition experts, these common ingredients have been identified as potential health risks for many people.  The fact of the matter is that these types of products were designed to look good, smell good, taste good, and ultimately sit on a shelf in a container for long periods of time. 

Oh, and make companies rich.

One major problem with depending on these “miracle” meal replacement shakes and bars is that they are not sustainable.  Sure, you may lose some weight quickly and go down a few sizes, but then what?  Are you really going to continue buying these products for the rest of your life?  What if you can’t afford it or get sick of it?  What are the long term effects on your health?  This type of eating style is not natural and you really have to ask yourself if this is a realistic approach to improve your health.

Another problematic scenario is that many of the representatives selling these products do not have formal training and knowledge in nutrition or the long term effects of the products on their customers.  They make a great living and are well-meaning entrepreneurs that can recite the ingredients list, but do they actually know what these things are?  Often, these products can be ordered right off the internet and a person’s bio-individuality or health history is never taken into account nor is a holistic assessment ever done. 
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As human beings, we are designed to acquire nutrients through whole, natural foods.  Period.  Our body knows exactly what to do with it.  It is able to identify the food, then break it down into the smallest particles, absorb it and assimilate it into our blood stream and then into our tissues.  It’s a beautiful thing.  When we start trying to force it to process “food-like substances” that are manufactured by scientifically synthesizing real and artificial ingredients through cellular manipulation and extrapolation, we are asking our bodies to do unnatural things.

One must realize that anything concocted in a lab is not naturally occurring and therefore the “nutrients” cannot be assimilated completely by our bodies.  Experts in the health and wellness industry know that when our body encounters a substance that is not recognized as natural, it does not know what to do with it and thus stores it in our cells as a toxin.  

However, real food provides you with a myriad of fibre, cells, tissues, micronutrients, macronutrients, phytochemicals, minerals, and vitamins that are all perfectly balanced by nature to nourish you and to be completely absorbed and utilized by the human body.  You cannot extract one nutrient out and expect to get the same results as you would from eating that whole food.  Unfortunately, big bucks and powerful marketing promote manufactured products as a solution, but the reality is that people need to take responsibility for their own health and stop looking for a magic bullet. 
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If you are looking to improve your health, do yourself a favour and invest in learning how to eat real food.  By choosing nutritious foods that are right for your individual body and adapting healthy lifestyle habits, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of good health.  You will experience a healthy weight, an abundance of energy, vitality, and optimal nutrition that was intended for you by nature, not by a lab.  However, there is one side effect of eating whole foods:  you might be inspired to plant a garden…

The bottom line is:  You can’t fake nutrition.

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    Jennifer Hale is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who specializes in detoxing, the Ketogenic diet, and anti-aging.  She provides premium online programs and private coaching to clients nationwide who want to lose weight, improve their health, and look and feel younger.

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor, dietitian, or nutritionist. I do not hold a degree in medicine, dietetics, or nutrition. I make no claims to any specialized medical training, nor do I dispense medical advice or prescriptions. This content is not intended to diagnose or treat any diseases. It is intended to be provided for informational, educational, and self-empowerment purposes ONLY. Please consult with your doctor or wellness team if you have any questions regarding my whole foods program, and then make your own well-informed decisions based upon what is best for your unique genetics, culture, conditions, and stage of life.  ​

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