Quick and Healthy Dishes: Grilled Peaches with Yacon Syrup

Summer is a great time of year for enjoying fresh peaches.  Peaches are absolutely delicious on their own, and they can make great additions to salads.

Grilling peaches is another fun way we like to enjoy this tasty fruit.

Ingredients:

• fresh peaches
• Yacon Syrup
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

For this Quick and Healthy Recipe, we started out with a couple of peaches that were farmer's-market-fresh.

Then, we washed and cut them into slices.  For this recipe, you could also cut the peaches into larger slices or even halves.

Fresh peaches cut into slices

Then, we placed the slices on an indoor, countertop grill that was already preheated.  Some of the peaches grilled up faster than others, so it is best to stay close to the grill and keep an eye on the peach slices. Once dark brown grill marks appear on the slices, take them off the grill and transfer them to your serving dish.

Delicious grilled peaches

The grilled peach slices are juicy and delicious!  They make a tasty dessert or a special side dish.

To garnish the peach slices, we used our Country Life Nutrition Yacon Syrup.  A simple, but beautiful garnish just involves drizzling the Yacon Syrup right over the grilled peaches.

Grilled peaches drizzled with Yacon Syrup

For a slightly different garnish, you can add a spoonful of Yacon Syrup to a dollop of low-fat sour cream for a richer, creamier garnish.

Yacon Syrup and sour cream

Grilled peaches garnished with Yacon Syrup and sour cream

Enjoy!

Your journey is our journey.

~Country Life Nutrition

Always consult with a physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements. 

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It's mid-summer!  

And that means that we are celebrating with a sale on Country Life Nutrition supplements!

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Your journey is our journey.

~Country Life Nutrition

Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements.

Introducing Yacon Syrup

We are very excited to announce that we have recently added Yacon Syrup to the Country Life Nutrition line!

What is Yacon Syrup?  Yacon Syrup is a natural, sweet substance extracted from the roots of the yacon plant.

Yacon Syrup has been known to help people:

• lose weight
• suppress appetite 
• support a healthy digestive system
• regulate blood sugar levels

Our Yacon Syrup can be ordered here.


Your journey is our journey.

~Country Life Nutrition

Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements.

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Your journey is our journey.  We are happy to be a part of your weight loss and health goals.

~Country Life Nutrition

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At Country Life Nutrition, we want people to be healthy.  

That's why we are dedicated to providing you with tips and resources to achieve your individual health goals.  We offer high-quality supplements and other resources to help you live a healthy, happy life.

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Your journey is our journey.

~Country Life Nutrition

Always consult with your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise and supplements.

Quick and Healthy Dishes: Cucumber Nachos

Continuing with our belief that nutritious food can be both tasty and prepared quickly, this is a recipe that can be made for parties, as an afternoon snack, or as a side to accompany a main dish.

Do you love the taste of nachos, but hate the guilt that comes with eating them?  Why not try swapping out the high-calorie tortilla chip for a lower calorie food, like cucumber?

Yes, cucumber.

Though they are not known to hold much nutritional value themselves (a little vitamin C and vitamin A), because of their fiber content, they are a very filling food.  Cucumbers will also provide a little bit of the "crunch" that we have become accustomed to when eating nachos.

What you decide to top your Cucumber Nachos with is completely up to you.  In this recipe, we are using some low-fat shredded cheese and a fresh, organic salsa.

Salsa, shredded cheese, and cucumber -- three simple ingredients.

Tomato-based salsas are typically low in calories and high in antioxidants like lycopene. Red onions, which have been found to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as jalapenos, which have been known to boost metabolism, are both great salsa ingredients.

Cucumber Nachos

Ingredients:  

• 1 medium cucumber
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup of salsa 

Directions:

Wash and slice the cucumber. Place cucumber slices on a paper towel to absorb any extra moisture. Move the cucumber slices to a baking tray. Lightly sprinkle each cucumber slice with the shredded cheese. Add salsa to each slice. Top cucumber slices with remaining shredded cheese. Bake for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees or until the cheese is melted.  

Cheese and salsa layered on the cucumber slices before baking. 

Tasty Cucumber Nachos prepared in less than 10 minutes. 

Always consult your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise and supplements.  

Choosing a Weight Loss Supplement That's Right for You

At Country Life Nutrition, we want to help people achieve and maintain optimum health. We don't offer quick fixes or gimmicks for losing weight, because those methods of losing weight often cause a person to gain more weight in the long run.  We offer tips and supplements found to be proven and effective in boosting metabolism, achieving and maintaining weight loss, and obtaining optimum health.  We follow research and studies in order to pass on that information to you.

Which is the right weight loss supplement for you?

Just as a person's individual dietary and fitness needs vary, the same is true of weight loss supplement needs. Be cautious if you are ever told that a weight loss supplement will have the same results for every person who uses it. The truth is that a supplement that works for one person may not work the same way for you, but at the same time, a supplement that didn't work for someone else could work for you and give you the results you are looking for.

The bottom line is that you need to know your own body and its individual needs when choosing a weight loss supplement to find the one that will give you the best possible results. 

What are some of the options?

Green Coffee Bean Extract with GCA

• Contains chlorogenic acid 
• A powerful anti-oxidant 
• Slows absorption of fat in the body 
• Increases metabolism of fat 
• Has been shown to improve glucose metabolism 
• May lower heart rate, decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and improve mood
• Our formula contains no additives, no fillers, binders, or artificial ingredients

Raspberry Ketone

• Compound found in raspberries and other berries
• Similar in structure to synephrine and capsaicin, two known fat burners
• Regulates the protein adiponectin, which regulates metabolism 
• Helps cells release fatty acids
• May improve liver function and remove toxins from the body
• Our formula includes African Mango Extract, Acai & Resveratrol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Kelp, and Grapefruit 

Forskolin 

• A natural, plant substance
• Known to activate adenylate cyclase and regulate cell functions 
• Promotes the breakdown of stored body fat
• Promotes thyroid function 
• May reduce symptoms of asthma and allergies 
• May increase bone mass
• May elevate mood 
• Our formula is high quality and laboratory tested

Getting to know your body and its individual needs is the best way to accomplish any of your health and weight management goals. 

Please note that while research and studies are discovering a variety of benefits associated with each of these products, the products are not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. Always consult your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements.

To order any of these products from our website, click on the links above.  

Sources:

Baines, Lily. "Raspberry Ketones – Improve Liver Health and Aid Weight Loss."Health Fitness and Weight Loss Supplements. Global Health Ideas, n.d. Web. 10 May 2014.

Clark, Shannon. "Raspberry Ketones: Natural Weight Loss Support!"Bodybuilding.com -. BodyBuilding.com, 29 Feb. 2012. Web. 10 May 2014.

Lynn, Lisa. "What Are the Health Benefits of Forskolin? - Herbal Supplements."Sharecare. Sharecare, n.d. Web. 10 May 2014.

Radcliff, Shawn. "Supplement Spotlight: Green Coffee Bean Extract." Men's Fitness. Weider Publications, LLC,, n.d. Web. 10 May 2014.

"The Green Coffee Bean Project." The Dr. Oz Show. Harpo, Inc., 6 Sept. 2012. Web. 10 May 2014.

Cathy, Wong. "Forskolin - 4 Health Benefits You May Not Know About."Forskolin 4 Health Benefits You May Not Know About. About.com Alternative Medicine, 4 July 2013. Web. 10 May 2014.

Yacoub, Jamie. "How Green Coffee Bean Extract Can Help You Lose Weight."Fit Day. Internet Brands, Inc., n.d. Web. 10 May 2014.

Quick and Healthy Dishes: Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes

It is possible to prepare food at home that is quick and healthy...and tasty, too.  Preparing your own food at home is a good way to monitor the nutrients and calories that you consume.

Beans are known to be a heart healthy food, can reduce the risk of certain cancers, can help maintain blood sugar levels, and assist in weight management ("Beans for a Healthy Heart").  Beans are not a low-calorie food, but they are low in fat, and they are high in protein and fiber.  Combined with other ingredients, beans make an excellent main or side dish.

You may already be aware that beans come dried and in cans.  When time is of the essence, using canned beans is a quicker option.  This recipe calls for two types of canned beans and can be prepared in under 5 minutes.

Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes 

Ingredients:

• 1 can of black beans (or 1 cup of soaked dry beans)
• 1 can of black eyed peas (or 1 cup of soaked dry beans)
• 1 can of stewed tomatoes (or 4 large tomatoes, chopped)
• garlic powder - as desired

Directions:
Combine the drained beans into a medium sauce pan.  Add the tomatoes, making sure to add all of the liquid from the tomatoes.  Stir ingredients together.  Sprinkle garlic powder as desired and continue to stir ingredients.  Let simmer over medium heat until beans and tomatoes are warmed all the way through.  Serve warm.  

Two Beans and Stewed Tomatoes -- prepared in less than 5 minutes.  

Your journey is our journey.

~Country Life Nutrition 

Always consult your physician before making any changes to your health regime including diet, exercise, and supplements.

Sources:
"Beans for a Healthy Heart." US Dry Bean Council. US Dry Bean Council, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. <http://www.usdrybeans.com/nutrition/health-benefits-of-beans/>.

Skerrett, Patrick J. "Recipe for Health: Cheap, Nutritious Beans." Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Medical School, 30 Nov. 2012. Web. 25 Mar. 2014. <http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recipe-for-health-cheap-nutritious-beans-201211305612>.

Green Coffee Bean Extract and Weight Loss

Since entering the market, green coffee bean extract has proven to be a powerful weight loss solution for thousands of people.  Research has revealed that there are weight loss benefits from the chlorogenic acid in the coffee beans.

A study in the Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Journal followed a group of adults who used the green coffee bean extract for 12 weeks and experienced extraordinary results.  The subjects of the study lost an average of 17 pounds, 10.5% of the their overall weight, and 16% of the their overall body fat.  There were no negative side effects reported.  The coffee bean extract was found to boost metabolism so the body can "burn" more fat, and it inhibits the release of glucose in the body.

The same benefits cannot be obtained by simply drinking a cup of coffee.  The process of roasting the coffee beans removes the chlorogenic acid, which is the component that helps boost metabolism.

Though common symptoms of ingesting coffee, this product does not cause a nervous or jittery feeling or raise heart rates.  The reason is that the supplement is taken from green coffee beans, not roasted coffee beans.  It only contains about 20mg of caffein per serving.  An average cup of coffee has over 100mg of caffeine.

It is recommended to take one of Pure Green Coffee Bean Extract with CGA capsule twice daily, 30 minutes before a meal with a full glass of water.  For best results, we recommend combining the weight loss supplement with regular exercise, a healthy diet, and discussing any changes to your health regime with your physician.  Our green coffee bean extract can be ordered from our website or through Amazon.

The Trouble with Food Labels: Why “Low Fat” Foods Aren't the Answer to Weight Loss

Labeling on many products is a big part of why it can be such a challenge for us make the best choices regarding food and supplements. Often, we see the term “low fat” used on products it makes us think that the food is somehow a healthier option for us, that it will be beneficial for our bodies, that it will lead to weight loss, or speed up our metabolism. While it is true that by incorporating some naturally low fat foods into our diet we can speed up our metabolism, the prepared, prepackaged, foods found in the middle of the grocery stores (as opposed the to the perimeter of stores where fresh, whole foods can be found) usually aren’t the answer.  

When concerned with weight loss,
reading food labels can be overwhelming. 

What can actually happen when a person consumes too many of these “low fat” prepackaged foods, is that a person can gain even more weight. Sometimes this is due to the fact that more of the “low fat” food is consumed than the original version, because people don’t pay careful enough attention to the portion sizes on the package, or because people aren’t aware that the foods contain a similar amount of total calories as the original version because the ingredients contain more carbohydrates or proteins.  

A grocery store isle can be a confusing place
when you are concerned about losing weight.  

The struggle with weight management is one that millions of people face, and trying to demystify the and decode all of the options and information out there can be confusing and frustrating.  Year after year, many people are disappointed and frustrated and feel as if they have failed in their quest to lose weight. They feel that that the struggle is a never-ending one because they have not been able to successfully speed up their metabolism enough to see the results they are looking for.  

We, at Country Life Nutrition, believe that the best way to successfully manage your weight and achieve weight loss is to be accurately informed about all of the factors that are causing your weight gain in the first place. The more informed we are about our options and our own bodies, the easier it is for us to make the best choices about food and supplements.  

For best results with weight management, we recommend consulting your physician to discuss a plan that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise, and supplements to boost your body’s metabolic processes. Natural weight loss supplements like green coffee bean extract, raspberry ketone, and forskolin, have all been found to help speed up the body’s metabolism in order to burn and break down more fat. Visit our website to find out more about each, and see which supplement is the best choice for you.  

Forskolin and Weight Loss

What is Forskolin?

Coleus forskohlii, known as forskolin, is a supplement, found in the root of the tropical plant, plectranthus barbatus. Forskolin is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that, for centuries, has been a part of Indian medicine. Forskolin has been used to treat a variety of diseases including hypothyroidism, heart disease, and respiratory disorders. Recently, studies have shown that using Forskolin may also stimulate fat burning enzymes which can generate weight loss.

How Does Forskolin Help You Lose Weight?

Forskolin stimulates the production of cyclic AMP, a molecule that facilitates communication between cells within the body. It increases a hormone-sensitive enzyme called lipase and releases a thyroid hormone that burns fat and colories, which may result in weight loss.

Used as directed, forskloin can be an effective component of any weight management program. A longer list of the benefits of forskolin include:

• fat burner
• lean body mass
• reduced belly fat
• mood elevator
• anti-allergy agent
• bronchodilator 

For best results, combine forskolin with a healthy diet, exercise, and consult your physician before making any changes to your health regime. Our forskolin products can be found on our website and on Amazon.

To learn even more about forskolin and weight loss, visit these resources:

• The Dr. Oz Show
• Naturo Doc

Raspberry Ketone and Weight Loss

What is Raspberry Ketone?

Raspberry ketone is a natural compound found in raspberries and other fruits.  It has been studied and found to be a potent fat-burner. Raspberry ketone has been found to increase the expression and secretion of andiponectin.  Andiponectin is an important protein hormone which modulates a number of metabolic processes, including glucose regulation and the breakdown of fatty acids.

How Does Raspberry Ketone Help You Lose Weight?

Research has shown that levels of adiponectin are inversely correlated with body fat percentages.  Higher levels of adiponectin have been shown to control the metabolic factors that may result in type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.  As a result, researchers have concluded that raspberry ketone holds great promise as a fat-burning, health-improving herbal medicine.

For best results, combine the raspberry ketone with regular exercise a balanced diet, and discuss any changes to your health regime with your physician.  Our raspberry ketone product can be ordered from our website, or through Amazon.

For more information about raspberry ketone and weight loss, check out these resources:

• The Dr. Oz Show
• The Clinical Advisor