Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Our Children, Our Future

More than ever, our children our experiencing the unfortunate consequences of unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity and the continual bombardment of dangerous, often deadly toxins from our ever-changing environment.

Our children's bodies are true miracles, but these little bodies cannot function optimally without the proper fuel. In today's society children are continually exposed to over-processed, chemically preserved, genetically altered and nutritionally bankrupt foods. At every stage of childhood development, our children are in desperate need of high-grade nutrients to fuel their growing bodies and brains. If we are what we eat, then our kids are headed for big trouble. Poor-quality "junk" food are standard issue in most households, not to mention most schools across the country.

The Epidemic of Obesity
We now have a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. Since the 1970's the number of overweight children has more than doubled for preschoolers ages 2-5 and adolescents ages 12-19, and it has more than tripled for children 6-11. And the problem doesn't go away when children grow up. A recent study has found that children who were overweight or obese were up to nine times more likely to become overweight adults.

In order to reduce and eliminate childhood obesity we need to :

1. Help our kids adopt healthier eating habits.

2. Educate our children about nutrition(improve health literacy).

3 Help increase their physical activity.

As we are getting our kids to make healthier choices, we also need to make them for ourselves. The choices that children make now, the behaviors they learn now, will last a lifetime. As adults we must lead by example.

Isagenix Can Help!
Isagenix, the world's leader in nutritional cleansing, is taking the lead in providing our children with unparalleled nutritional products to enhance their health and improve their quality of life. These high-grade, nutritionally dense products flood the growing body and brain, providing much-needed fuel and nutritional supplementation.

The most important products that provide the foundation for children include the Isalean Shakes, Isalean Bars, and the IsaKids Essentials. These are safe for all ages. Here are some amazing benefits:

1. Clean, low-lactose protein that is free of steroids, hormones and antibiotics.

2. Complete, balanced amino acid profile to help enhance your child's immune system.

3. More than 100 replenishing nutrients to support your child's brain chemistry.

4. Tastes amazing!

Check Out All of These Amazing Products for the Entire Family
* IsaPro
- Supports lean mass
- Great for young athletes and growing teens

* IsaKids Essentials
- 19 essential vitamins and minerals
- No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives
- A much Vitamin C as an orange

* Isafruits
- More than 30 fruits in one serving
- Great alternative to sugar drinks
- High in antioxidants & tastes amazing

* Slim Cakes
- High in fiber, protein and flaxseed
- Supports colon and heart health

* Isamune
- Nature's immune system enhancer
- Support for allergic symptoms
- Finest colostrum available

* Healthy Greens
- High in powerful phytonutrients
- Get a variety of healthy green foods daily
- Supports healthier skin and nails

* IsaCal
- Only 1 gram of sugar
- Lactose-free
- More calcium than 3 glasses of milk
*Suggested at 1/2 the adult amount in ages under 12 and can be added to the shakes

* C-lyte
- Supports immune health
- Well absorbed & gentle on the stomach
- Advanced Vitamin C protection
* Children must be able to swallow a small capsule

* Omega 3-6-9
- Heart Healthy
- Supports balanced brain chemistry
- Essential Fatty Acids
*Due to their size, recommended for ages 12 and over. Capsules can be opened and the tasteless liquid can be given to children under age 12.

* Isacrunch
- Heart-healthy protein
- High in Omega-3 and -6
- Can sprinkle on any food

* Want More Energy?
- Electrolyte replacement
- Great for young athletes
- High in B-vitamins
* For ages under 12: 1/4-1/2 of the adult amount suggested

* Isaflush
- Supports colonic elimination
- High in magnesium
- Supports healthy intestinal flora
* Suggested for ages over 12

* Antioxdants
- Wide range of antioxidants
- High in Vitamins A and C
- Defends against free-radical damage
* Children must be able to swallow a small capsule

* Isagenix Snacks
- Low-calorie snack that helps satisfy cravings
- Balanced blend of carbs, protein and fat
- Helps in weight management

Go to http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/ to view all this products and more. Contact me at jrkenter@msn.com to learn how you can purchase these great products at wholesale price.

To Your Health,

Rhonda Percell
JRK Enterprises
http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/
jrkenter@msn.com

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Family Game Night

Plan a Family Game Night this week. It's surprising how just 15 to 20 minutes of undivided, quality time with your children can make in your day. We like to have ours when dinner is over and homework has been done. It's a great transition into the before bed routine on a school night. Some great games to play are Jenga and Yahtzee.

What's for Dinner? - Baked Lasagna

Baked Lasagna
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork or Italian sausage
1 onion
1 Sm. Can of tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
9 Wide Lasagna noodles
1 Lg. Can whole tomatoes - Tomato juice to liquefy
1 1/2 Tbsp. Oregano
Salt - Pepper to taste
1 clove garlic
1 Sm. Container cottage cheese
1 pound Mozzarella cheese
1 can Parmesan cheese

Brown meat with onion. Pour off grease. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, and whole tomatoes(cut up) along with oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1 hour and tomato juice to liquefy if needed. Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles in bottom of a 9 X 13 baking dish. Over this layer of noodles spread sauce to cover, then cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Mozzarella cheese. Layer more noodles, more sauce, and the 3 cheeses. When all ingredients have been layered bake for 45 minutes at 350* . Serve hot.

* This recipe freezes great. Make a double batch and/or freeze leftovers for another night to have a great meal when you don't have a lot of time.

* Serve with a dinner salad and garlic bread.

What Produce is in Season? - Apples

How to Choose
Look for apples that are firm, brightly colored, and free of bruises. The skin should be clean and shiny. A dull finish indicates the fruit may be past its prime.

How to Store
Apples do best in the fruit drawer of the refrigerator. At room temperature, they ripen too quickly and become mealy.

Shelf Life
Two weeks in the refridgerator; two days at room temperature.

Best Uses
Apples are delicious eaten out of hand, of course. They are also good baked in pies, roasted, and sauteed.

Kid Friendly Recipe
Fresh Applesause

Core and Roughly chop the pre-washed apples (leave the skins on). Simmer, covered, with 1/4 cup water, until very soft. Stir in cinnamon to taste. Puree in food processer if desired.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Healthy Family Recipes - IsaFruits Cocktail

1 Tbsp. IsaFruits
1/2 cup fresh, organic strawberries (sliced)
1/4 cup fresh, organic pineapple
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup nonfat, unsweetened plain yogurt
10-12 ice cubes

Directions:

Blend well. Serve in a tall glass with a long straw. Cheers!

To Your Health,

Rhonda Percell
http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/
jrkenter@msn.com

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Recipe - Family Fajitas

Fajitas are a great family meal. You can have Mexican night at your house and the kids love it. Make these fajitas as the main dish. Some nachos or cheese crisp as an appetizer and some Spanish rice and refried beans for the side dishes.

Family Fajitas

1 lbs. round steak
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 bottle Italian dressing
4 Flour Tortillas

Marinate round steak in a ziploc bag with Italian dressing and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Pan fry steak until cooked. In a separate skillet, cook bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion in butter until cooked. Meanwhile, slice the steak after it's cooked. Add to vegetables to reheat. Place even amounts of mixture in each tortilla. Add cheese and sour cream if desired.

This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat a good portion of protein along with some vegetables. The refried beans are a great source of fiber.

To Your Family's Health,

Rhonda Percell
JRK Enterprises
http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/
jrkenter@msn.com

Children and Nutrition

Long-term good health is less an accident than the result of good habits and wise choices. Habits that include eating nutritious foods and understanding the relationship between physical and emotional health will help your child grow up healthy. To start your children on a lifetime of eating nutritiously, practice what you preach. Add healthy eating habits to your lifestyle and follow the Isagenix(TM) program to cleanse, rejuvenate and revitalize your system.

Here are a few tips:

Doctors and healthy professionals all over America are encouraging families to add the Isagenix(TM) shake to their daily diet to increase energy, stamina and overall health. A daily IsaLean Shake is the perfect way to ensure that your children get the essential proteins and amino acids needed to boost their brain chemistry and support their growing bodies and minds. You can add a scoop of IsaPro(TM) to a cold Isalean(TM) shake for a supplemental, mineral-rich protein boost for growing teens and athletes.

Kids also love the Isagenix(TM) IsaLean(TM) Bars, which are a great tasting meal alternative or snack.

Start your children off right with IsaLean(TM) Soup on cold winter mornings before school, as an afternoon snack or as a healthy supper.

If your kids are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, let them drink their fruit! Isagenix(TM) IsaFruits is a wonderful alternative to sugary drinks. Just one small scoop of Isagenix(TM)IsaFruits mixed with water in a IsaLean(TM) Shake or sugar-free juice is a quick and delicious way to get the benefits of eating a variety of antioxidant-packed whole fruits daily.

Isagenix(TM)Omega 3.6.9. supplements may help your kids because they contain non-toxic oils that are essential for brain function and development and they are lacking in modern processed diets.

With the toxic evolution bombarding us, we need all the support we can get. Isamune is nature's health enhancer. The proteins an proprietary technology in Isamune insure maximum benefit and bioavailability.

Vitamin C also plays an essential role in the immune system. It is important for cardiovascular function, healthy vision, bone and joint health and it supports the formation and maintenance of collagen in the body. Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection as well as protection of healthy cells against damage caused by free radicals. C-Lyte(TM) is the most bioavailable, mineral-electrolyte-charged vitamin C in the world.

IsaKids® Essentials is more complete than the leading national brand, with a flavor that kids love. No artificial colors or flavors, and an all-natural base of fruits and vegetables lets parents and doctors love IsaKids® Essentials, too. Benefits of IsaKids Essentials include providing 100% of 16 essential vitamins and minerals*,
helping support a healthy immune system*, helps build strong bones and teeth*, supports eye health*, may help aid in healthy brain function*, and includes xylitol, which may help reduce cavities and ear infections*

(*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Isagenix products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease)

The Isagenix(TM) Nutritional System is a vehicle for better health, weight management and quality of life. In my opinion, this new food technology is the best available. It addresses cleansing, nutritional replacement and cravings through better nutrition.

If you have any questions about these products please contact me at jrkenter@msn.com

To Your Health,

Rhonda Percell
JRK Enterprises
http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/
jrkenter@msn.com