Grilled Romaine

TESTIMONIES OF THE DAY

Phone Client Testimony (UPDATE FROM ROBERT): Click HERE to find his original testimony on how he does it with traveling 80% of the time):  “Hi Maria, Just a quick note.  When we started over a year and a half ago a good part of my goal was life insurance.   As I crossed other milestones including not losing 20 lbs in 12 months, I just had my paramedical this am.

I don’t have the blood results back but blood pressure, pulse and weight were great. In fact I was 14 lbs UNDER the next weight class. 

Once final confirmation and results of blood I’ll try to send you another. But after 20 months just wanted you to know we did it.  Lost the weight, kept it off and have been a new normal for at least 16 months.

More to follow.  All the best to you.” Bob

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PHOTO TESTIMONY:

MENOPAUSE  

Too many women are being mistreated during menopause with prescription antidepressants and HRT.

Antidepressants are not a solution to hormonal problems. If you are truly depressed, medication may be the answer, but less than 10% of people truly have a chemical imbalance… so why are 80% of the clients I see on an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication?! Well, low progesterone also is the leading cause of anxiety, insomnia and hot flashes. And estrogen determines fat distribution. To top all the uncomfortable things that can follow menopause, prescription antidepressants cause weight gain, low libido and night sweats… the same things you are fighting because of low progesterone! Low hormone output will also raise blood cholesterol and triglycerides because cholesterol produces hormones. All our major hormones are made from cholesterol: estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, DHEA, and testosterone.

If we don’t eat enough, our bodies divert cholesterol from our endocrine system to use for brain function and repair. When that happens, it’s almost impossible for our bodies to maintain hormonal balance. Hot flashes, here we come! This is why I suggest everyone to use coconut oil! Lots of healthy fats = healthy hormones!Dr. Frank Tallis found his patients with depression with sub-clinically low thyroid function (not low enough for most doctors). Once the hypothyroid was treated, the depression lifted.During menopause, the adrenal glands over already over worked. They help women cope with the stressors of life, but during this time, they also provide sex hormones once produced by the ovaries (which are no longer producing them).

Certain nutrients support the adrenal glands, such as B-vitamins are our “anti-stress” vitamins. Menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, and anxiety are also symptoms of Cushing’s Disease. This disease is when there is over-activity of the adrenal cortex.The adrenal hormones and the thyroid hormones are directly connected. You must take care of your body in order for it to take care of you. Get quality sleep, eat quality food, reduce caffeine and grains, relax… get a massage! 🙂 Cortisol is the stress hormone that alters fat cells and make them resistant to weight loss.

Also, women entering menopause should think again when contemplating estrogen therapy. Too much estrogen inhibits thyroid hormone, which promotes weight gain. This also happens when women who are still menstrating are put on birth control… this further shuts down the thyroid hormone; particularily the utilization of T3, the most actitive thyroid hormone. Estrogen from outside sources or produced naturally, causes women to be estrogen-dominant. BUT the good news is when you eliminate grains and wheat, too many carbohydrates, and alcohol, you lower insulin. Insulin also makes fat cells and estrogen. By controlling insulin, you help balance all your hormones, which will make fat loss easier and helps eliminate those undesired menopausal symptoms! There are also natural ways to detox estrogens from the fat cells and liver; I love the product Estrofactors. 

Also, Evening Primrose Oil also helps with vaginal dryness and decreased libido. Evening Primrose Oil has been called the most sensational preventive discovery since vitamin C. It contains the pain relieving compound phenylalanine (which converts to l-tyrosine with iron) and is increasingly being used to treat chronic headaches. It is currently being studied all over the world as a treatment for aging problems, alcoholism, acne, heart disease, hyperactivity in children, symptoms of menopause, multiple sclerosis, weight control, obesity, PMS and schizophrenia.

In fact, EveningPrimrose contains one of the highest concentrations known of GLA (healthy fatty acid) and only a few other plants contain it at all.  The gamma-linoleic acid, linoleic acid and other nutrients in this oil are essential for cell structure and improve the elasticity of the skin. These fatty acids also help to regulate hormones and improve nerve function aiding problems ranging from PMS to migraine headaches. The hormone balancing effect contributes to healthy breast tissue.

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“HEALTHIFIED” GRILLED ROMAINE
2 heads romaine lettuce
MCT OIL 
Warm Bacon-Mushroom Vinaigrette, (Recipe in Savory Cookbook – CLICK HERE)
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: Walnuts, tomatoes, grilled grass fed steak, blue cheese, marinated red peppers

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Rinse and pat dry the lettuce. Cut the 2 heads in half lengthwise. Brush surface with oil and grill about 4 to 5 minutes total, turning occasionally. Place each wedge on a salad plate and drizzle with dressing. Top with your favorite additions and serve.

Photo of my many healthy salad dressings. Click HERE for my cookbooks.