March Newsletter

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on March 2, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Special Protein of the Month:  Chicken Noodle soup is back on the shelves and on sale this month!  Pick up a box or two at 10% off the regular price.  Sale price $9.90 for a box of 7.

·         Special Supplement of the Month:  Buy a bottle of Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit Extract on sale for $27, 15% off original price of $32.  (EPA 350 mg/DHA 250 mg per capsule, 120 capsules per bottle). Take advantage of this great price and stock up.  Read below about the benefits of omega-3s.

·         New Protein Product:  Chicken with Pasta.   Come into the office and ask for a sample of our new soup today.  90 calories and always  15 grams of protein.  It is delicious! 

·         New Patient Special:  Know someone who wants to start our program?  For the month of March, we are offering a discounted office visit, $150, to get started in addition to a free EKG!  (A $95 value savings) If the patient already has an EKG, we will apply the $60 EKG value in credit towards any products purchased. Spread the word.  We always offer a $50 credit towards product purchases for any patient who refers someone to our office.  It is our way of saying, “Thank you for believing in us and cheers to your health!” 

·         Voluntary Recall:  Product vendor, Robard Corporation, has requested that we remove their product, Peanut Crisp ‘N Crunch Bar, for sale in our office.  The company hopes to have it available for sell again in May.  There is no need to worry about consuming any of these bars that you may have already purchased; however if you feel uncomfortable consuming them, please bring them back to our office for a full refund.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Pick up a copy of the following today in our office or at the blog section of our website, download:

* Recipe of the Month – Chile Verde Stew.  A delicious comfort food that warms you up on these cold winter nights; it’s easy to make, low-calorie, and a great left-over meal too. Just pull out the slow cooker or crock pot, put the ingredients in and let it simmer for the day.  Great meal for a family/friend gathering.   

* Did You Know? hand-out on Goal Setting.  Studies show that people who set goals for weight loss and exercise are twice as likely to reach them.  Read how.

·         New Supplement:  Resveratrol Capsules.  What is it?  It is a health-promoting compound (potent antioxidant) found in grapes, thought to increase life span and reduce the toxic effects of a high-fat diet.  Scientists believe resveratrol may be the key component in the French Paradox; high intakes of red wine coupled with a high-fat diet and a reduced incidence of heart disease among those who follow this common French eating style.  Why should you take it in supplement form?   With the wide-spread use of pesticides today, the amount found in grapes has diminished greatly.  And while on the VLCD, it is recommended that you NOT drink red wine or eat fruit, where resveratrol is found.  Other benefits may include:  improved insulin sensitivity, enhanced cell mitochondrial function (aids in fat burning), reduced expression of inflammatory factors seen in arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurodegenerative conditions.  We recommend taking up to 250 mg daily.  Special introductory price of $30 (100 mg. per capsule, #60 per bottle) 

·         Supplement with Omega-3s.  Consuming a healthy diet with a lower intake of saturated fats (butter, fatty beef, etc.), a higher intake of certain monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts, etc.), and supplementing with marine-based omega-3 fatty acids provides huge cardio-protective benefits.  In addition, studies indicate that people with inflammatory diseases (arthritis, allergies, asthma, etc.), attention deficit disorder, depression, and compromised immune systems have reduced symptoms when using this supplement. It is recommended that at least 2 servings of omega-3 rich fish (salmon, etc.) be consumed each week in addition to supplementing with marine lipids to provide your body with at least 1400 mg EPA/1000 mg DHA daily ( i.e. 4 capsules daily but you can skip the supplements on the days you consume omega-3 rich fish). 

COMPANY NEWS

·         Testimonials from patients are on our blog.  Scroll down and read how one patient succeeded on our program and continues to maintain his healthy lifestyle. 

·         Would you like to be on our email list?  Already are?  Forward this email to a friend.  You will receive updates on upcoming specials, the recipe of the month, what’s new in medical research, and other information.  Please fill out the email form for us at the front counter to get you on the list.

·         Questions?  Email us at info@hendricksforhealth.com.                                                                                 2009

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