Weekly Focus

Ten Years Younger

Eating proper foods, learning techniques for coping and exercising can decrease your Computer Age.  Some women on our program have become ten years younger - that’s 10YY. Starting out on our 30 day plan will help to wind the clock back.  But here are some other things to keep in mind.

1. Do you know that inflammatory foods such as refined, processed and yes, you guessed it high H.I foods can cause spikes in your blood sugar and insulin levels, which can damage the skin - causing more wrinkles and less elastic skin?
2. Did you know that the women of Okinawa have beautiful skin into old age?  Interesting-why?  Because they are eating a largely anti-inflammatory and high anti-oxidant eating.

The anti-inflammatory / high anti-oxidant super foods:

• Lean protein, like fish, shellfish and tofu
• Anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, cranberries and the latest from South America - goji berries.
• Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3s and 6s) found in cold water fish like wild Alaskan salmon, nuts, seeds, and flax
• Anti-oxidant rich beverages such as green tea