Thoughtfulhealth Product Review: SiselLean Protein/Weight Management Shake

All natural. 74 calories per scoop. Powerful nutrition. $50 bucks for a one month supply. Score!

When it comes to protein shakes it is certain that not all are created equal. In fact most protein/weight management shakes are filled with incredibly toxic and inflammation causing ingredients. It has been my observation that most people consuming these protein products are in one way or another health conscious. Whether you endeavor to lose weight or pack on extra muscle ultimately your health is affected.

Personally I fill that whatever your intentions for consuming protein shakes it should not cause you harm. If you are currently consuming a protein shake let's take a look at a few of the readily available ingredients you would find in most "off-the-shelf" products.

• Whey protein: Derived from dairy sources that are usually laced with hormones, pesticides and antibiotics. To add insult there are only two to three companies out there that actually removes the lactose for our lactose intolerant friends. Ouch!
• Isolates (soy, whey, etc): Proudly displayed on the packaging but the truth is they most companies use cheap fillers that have chemical toxins associated with them increasing inflammation and acidity in the body.
• Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, splenda, aspartame,acesulfame potassiun etc.): Drives up insulin levels in the body increasing sensitivity which leads to fat storage, slows liver function which can lead to weight gain over the long run, causes inflammation in the body increasing water and sodium retention that can lead to hypertension.
• Maltodextrin: Generally used as a sweetener there is a 95% chance that it is genetically modified and is more than likely one of 4 to 5 sugars on the label!Not all maltodextrin is used as a sweetner, however. Some products use it as a source of fiber. Knowing how the company sources their maltodextrin is important.
• GMO's: More and more evidence is mounting that products containing GMO's cause serious adverse health events. Most manufacturers will use GMO ingredients because they are cheap but while the cost to you in the near term is less the long term cost could be downright devastating!

Why I like SiselLean

I have consumed SisleLean for almost two years now and I am thoroughly convinced that it has helped me maintain a body weight and level of health and vitality I did not previously have. With proper eating habits, moderate exercise and supplementing 1 or 2 meals per day I have not had any trouble losing over 30 lbs and keeping it off. The shake is delicious without being chalky and I can feel the energy provided by the vitamins and minerals. I will discuss a few of the key ingredients to give you an idea of why I have experienced my results.

Three Quality Proteins

Whey Protein: SiselLean contains whey protein but in the right way. The protein is sourced from all natural milk (no hormones or antibiotics). Also, all the lactose is removed for those of us who are lactose intolerant. It is cold processed so the protein is not denatured making it readily available for assimilation by the body without creating inflammation. Pea and chia proteins are also used because they are easily assimilated by the body combining with the whey to ensure extensive bioavailabilty for a wide range of people.

Vitamins and Minerals

Another aspect of this shake I like very much is the vitamins and minerals it packs. Most protein shakes on the market use cheap synthetic vitamins and minerals that are usually not absorbed by the body. In fact, they usually go unrecognized which triggers an immune response. Now you have increased your level of inflammation and given the immune system extra duty! Not so with SiselLean. All of the ingredients including the vitamins and minerals are all natural (no synthetics here). In addition, the amount of protein per scoop is within normal protein consumption range for the average person. What these two things mean is you will not be causing inflammation in the body with this product. Inflammation is a key factor in weight gain and almost all chronic illnesses. In addition, there is no soy and no GMO ingredient whatsover. With over 60 vitamins and minerals to include B vitamin complex I am left energized and ready to tackle the day.  

There is so much more to this shake but I don't want to ramble on. Check out this link for more information and if you decide to order this awesome shake please know that it is not necessary to autoship your purchase. You can order as you please when you please if you opt to do so.

All natural. 74 calories per scoop. Powerful nutrition. $50 bucks for a one month supply. Score!

For additional helpful tips regarding protein follow the link provided: http://thoughtfulhealth.blogspot.com/2010/11/protein-fallacy-and-how-best-to-utilize.html

Government Health Betrayal in the Name of Corporate Profit: The GMO Assault Continues

A landmark piece of legislation was signed into law recently by President Obama that sacrifices the health and prosperity of our nation but guarantees corporate protection. This law protects biotech giants such as Monsanto and DuPont in the event that it is ever 'proven' that genetically modified organisms (GMO's) do cause harm to the environment and human health. The word 'proven' appears in quotes because overwhelming evidence already exist that demonstrates GMO's are extremely harmful to both the environment and potentially to humans.

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The Horrors of GMO's

The legislation not-so-affectionately known as the Monsanto Protection Act basically guarantees that no biotech company can be sued or otherwise held liable in a court of law for potential damage(s) that they and their products may cause. Several questions come to mind like "Why does an industry need to be protected from liability in regards to a product they currently produce for public consumption?" or "Why does our extremely duplicitous government allow any entity to endanger the lives of its citizenry and the food supply without prejudice"?  Money flowing into the pockets of politicians and Super PACs can answer a fair amount of the questions. This is an important point to consider because we are often confronted with the "reality" that corporations run the show but this is not true and therefore cannot be reality. We, together, run the show but too often we allow our so-called elected officials to pander to the corporations in order to fund their campaigns and enrich themselves. This is just one of the horrors of GMO's: contributing to the further delinquency of our politicians to our detriment. Below are three additional areas governed by the horrors of GMO's

Health: Genetic modifications are carried out in various ways using a multitude of genetic material from many sources. Some of the sources of the genetic material can be from mosquitoes, fish, primate organ tissue (e.g. monkeys) and so on. What is not known because there have been no long term studies is how the genetic material from other species affects human biology. Studies on lab rats being fed a steady diet of GMO products died prematurely and presented with multiple tumors and lesions in addition to a host of other health problems. One unintended consequence that has not been advertised is the issue of Morgellons disease and it appears that GMO's are at the source of this devastating condition. What other medical mysteries await us?

In addition, many of the GMO crops produce their own pesticides. It has been promised that there are no residual pesticides to be found at the time of consumption but it is a curious thing to ponder where the pesticide goes. It is produced from the inside and the crops do not undergo any processes that would extract the poisons from the crop. Perhaps we should take the industry at their word...on second thought that may not be a good idea. One thing is for sure and that is the fact that if our food produces toxins to kill pest then they, over a period of time, can certainly cause us great harm or worse.

Environmental: As previously stated GMO crops produce their own pesticides and with nature being what it is the pest have adjusted. What this means is stronger and stronger pesticides must be developed and used to combat the resiliency of nature. While this biological arms race continues to unfold our world, our food and our water become more and more polluted.

And then there is the issue of cross-pollination. From an environmental stand point it is more like cross-contamination. Consider the nature of a genetically modified substance. They are designed to express dominance. If it could not it would not succeed as a crop. Once pollination occurs the genetic dominance of the GMO threatens to eliminate hybridization of crops which would be an ecological and environmental disaster. Hybridization is a fancy way of saying diversity and it is diversity that ensures the survival of any species whether it be plant, animal or human. Also, once the patented genes from a GMO pollinates a neighboring farm that farmer is now compelled, legally, to pay the biotech companies for using their technology even though they had no intention to use it. Farmers in America have been losing their farms or have been sued by the likes of Monsanto based on how the wind was blowing when pollination was occurring.

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Financial: One of the most horrific aspects of GMO's is the financial burden that is created by planting them. Some, if not all, GMO crops are cultivated with what is known as terminator seeds. These seeds will produce plants that will be sterile. In other words, a farmer will be unable to save seeds from their current crop for next seasons planting. Ultimately this creates a seed monopoly and the farmer is forced to pay for seeds every planting season which is a cost that most farmers have never incurred in the cultivating history of mankind. Needless to say if you control the seeds you control the farmer and the food supply. These circumstances have been realized in the United States but has not been felt yet to the extent that it has occurred in India. Thousands of Indian farmers have had their farms taken from them because of an inability to pay biotech companies what they owe for seeds or because of the other financial disaster that befalls farmers using GMO seeds: crop failures.

Massive crop failures especially in India and South Africa, in addition to other places, have been a silent plague on the world farming community. This plague is considered silent because looking at the mainstream news would give you no indication of how devastating the problem is. There is no coverage of the farmers in India committing suicide by the thousands over the past few years because of the combination of crop failures and annual seed purchases leaving them penniless and unable to pay their debts or take care of their families.

Conclusion

When governments are formed their primary function is for the protection of the citizens it serves. Although this is Civics 101 it has become a laughable notion because of just how far governments have strayed from this honorable premise. Have no doubts fellow citizens we have been betrayed. And please do not allow yourself to be fooled that one political party or another is to blame because the truth is the government's decline to unmitigated debauchery does not rest on the shoulders of a particular party but on the shoulders of us all for allowing it. Now is the time to fight but instead of marching in the streets why not fight with the power of your purse in the stores and the power of word of mouth advertising that we will no longer accept being poisoned and betrayed anymore.

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GMO Right to Know!

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An initiative is currently underway in the U.S. to join most of the rest of the world in labeling food products containing GMO's (genetically modified organisms). Almost daily research is revealing just how damaging GMO's are to our health, the environment and livelihoods of the average farmer (many farms today are owned by corporations who squeeze small farmers out of business routinely in multiple ways utilizing GMO crops). It's time for us to start arming ourselves with knowledge and take a stand against those who would rob us of our health (through contaminated food) and our wealth (the money we spend when the food makes us sick). This video gives a quick lesson on GMO's and the current proposition initiative in California. If California succeeds in passing this key legislation it is likely the rest of the country will follow suit for the betterment of our health.

If you do any research on the subject you will find scare tactics from corporate entities that stand to profit from our fear but rest assured that food prices that have already sky-rocketed will not rise one thin dime more because of labeling practices. Besides, GMO foods were promised by the corporations to lower food prices. I don't know if you have been grocery shopping lately but they don't seem to be coming down to me; just going up! Watch the video and support our brave friends in California through donations, words of encouragement or by spreading this message and others like it to your friends and family so that the awakening in our society continues!

Estrogen Dominance in Men and Women Part III

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In this article are some keys to avoiding estrogen dominance and other hormone imbalances caused by environmental factors. These keys include what foods to consume and avoid. Also we need to know where to purchase trusted health and personal care products that will not contribute to hormone imbalances.

Organic and Natural Meat

When it comes to what we put in our bodies there is no better place to start than with the meat we consume. One should make an earnest effort to consume meat that is certified organic or meat that is labeled “all natural“ when the source can be verified. Why? The producers of organic and all natural meat would not use rBGH or any other type of growth hormone which could pollute and harm the body. In addition, these meats tend to be less fatty and absent of excess inflammatory material produced in the body of the animal. Less fat and inflammation in the animal leads to less fat and inflammation in ‘we the people’ but I digress. There is no mistaking that residual hormones do find their way into our bodies and affects our lives.

Where to Purchase Products That Do Not Contribute to Hormone Imbalances

It is a rare thing, indeed, to find responsible stewards that care about our health while maintaining corporate profits. In fact, profits are the very reason why we continue to be poisoned without conviction by many major manufacturers. Some of the largest and most well respected manufacturers of personal care products and cosmetics continue to push their merchandise on the market that contain Parabens, TEA, Phthalates, and DEA to name a few despite the health risk. One company in particular has come along, however, to stop the dizzying madness that has gripped the common consumer. Sisel International has stepped in and made their position plain to consumers and industry alike: Poisonous chemicals (including hormone mimickers) in consumer products are not necessary, are irresponsible and will not appear in our products. Sisel International makes over 120 products at its own manufacturing facility where the products assembled are guaranteed to be free of any known adverse chemical and all nutritional supplements are synthetic free all while being affordable to the masses. For too long these types of products have been out of reach of the common man and set aside exclusively for the monied elite. Well no longer. We must take back our health. Whether it is cosmetics, shampoo, lotion, a liquid nutritional or any of the other numerous products expect quality, affordability and above all else expect to not be poisoned! I am proud to have affiliated myself with this wonderful company and look forward to seeing what other products they can formulate that I would confidently support. For more information on Sisel International and our products please visit: mysisel.com/thoughtfulhealth.

A Word about Soy

Soy gained substantial prominence during the 1970’s and 80’s as vegetarianism really began to take off. Soy was seen as a great meat substitute because of its high protein nutrient value and heartiness which helped with satiety. Besides, soy has been consumed by millions of people for thousands of years. There are some things to consider when consuming soy, however. Soy is well known for its strong estrogenic effects. Many cultures, especially those in Asia, often ferment their soy to combat this. Once again we do not want excess estrogen to gain dominance in our bodies even through our food. Another matter to consider is how often and heavily soy crops tend to be sprayed with harmful chemicals that can also serve to mimic hormones and retard our endocrine systems. Many pesticides work directly on slowing the metabolic rates of pest to the point of death and this is what we consume! Who wants to slow down their metabolism anyway? I’m sure you wash all your veggies thoroughly, though. Even still there is another way to get you. Almost all of the soy crops in the U.S. are now genetically modified and are “Round Up” ready which means the pesticides are built in. You couldn’t wash that out if you tried. It all adds up to this: If you are going to consume soy do so in moderation and insure it is organic and not genetically modified in any way.

It is time for us to be mindful of what we put in and on our bodies. It is time for us to wake up from the slickly advertised corporate nightmare that would have us poison ourselves with great loyalty to the poisoners. It is time for us to take back our lives!

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