I visited KUTV’s Fresh Living to talk about the importance of protein and how the different sources can help you reach specific fitness goals. For example, Chickpea protein for controlling appetite, maintaining muscle mass, and nourishing the microbiome.

WATCH HERE

Did you know that you have 2 brains?

Did you know that your “2nd brain” in your gut produces more neurotransmitters than the brain in your head? (90% of your serotonin and 70% of your dopamine)…

Did you know that you can improve the function of BOTH brains with the right foods and supplements?

I visited KTLA’s Weekend Morning News to talk about how…

WATCH HERE

I’m curious if anyone out there would want to join me in a FREE 8-week guided weight loss program?

This would be a somewhat “unusual” weight loss program because it would run from November 1 to January 1 – which is typically the time of year when people gain the most weight (due to both Holiday Cheer and Holiday Stress).

The idea here is that I will “guide” participants thru 8-weeks of diet/exercise/lifestyle tips – using the very same techniques that I’ve written about in my books and which have helped thousands of people lose weight (and feel great while doing so).

When I’ve run this program in the past during “holiday stress season” – we have seen huge benefits for both stress levels and body fat levels – so you should expect to start off 2019 a lot more happy and more fit.

Participants will buy/use their own supplements from Amare – including:

• Reboot+
• Fundamentals
• Mood+
• Sleep+
• VitaGBX
• GBX Foods (GBX Protein, GBX SuperFood, GBX SeedFiber)

I will provide (free and online) weekly blog posts and Zoom video calls that you can join live for advice/Q&A (or view later at your convenience).

If you’re interested in participating, please let me know at stalbott@amare.com

Please share this offer on social media – the more the merrier – and doing this with a “weight loss buddy” will undoubtedly improve your results!

Thanks,

Shawn

“GBX” = Gut-Brain-Axis (these smoothie recipes, including the GBX Protein and GBX SeedFiber from Amare, help to naturally modulate microbiome balance and improve gut-brain-axis signaling for improved mood, energy, and well-being…

GBX Smoothies (add all ingredients to blender – blend – enjoy!)

• Feel free to experiment with your own recipes!
• Use 2 scoops of GBX SeedFiber and/or GBX Protein – according to taste preferences.
• Time saving tip = add all the ingredients in each recipe (except milk/liquids) to a freezer safe ziploc bag – and freeze – to make a ready to blend smoothie pack.

Kombucha Berry Cooler

• 1 C Frozen Cherries
• ½ C Berry Kombucha (or probiotic liquid of choice)
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)
• Optional: 2 tsp Chia Seeds

Green Mint Fizz

• ½ Apple
• ½ Asian Pear
• 2 Stalks Celery
• ¼ Cucumber
• ½ C Kefir Water
• ½ C Ice Cubes
• ¼ tsp Ginger (powder)
• 3 Sprigs Fresh Mint
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)
• Optional: 2 tsp Chia Seeds

Matcha Mousse

• 1 Frozen Banana
• ½ Avocado
• ¾ C Cashew Milk
• 2 tsp Matcha Powder
• 3 Soaked Dates
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Green Apple Glow

• 1 Frozen Banana
• 1 Apple
• 1 C (packed) Kale
• ½ Avocado
• ½ C Kefir water
• 1 tsp Chia seeds
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Creative Carrot Cake

• 1 Frozen Banana
• ¼ C Rolled Oats
• ⅛ C Coconut Flakes
• ½ tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• ½ C Cashew Milk
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Blueberry Delight Bowl

• ½ Avocado
• ½ c Frozen Blueberries
• 1 frozen Banana
• ¼ cup Almond milk
• ¼ canned light coconut milk
• 2 Tbs Ground Flax Seed
• 1 Tbs Chia seeds
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)
  • Blend and top with sliced banana, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and blueberries

Chocolate Berry Delight

• 1 C Frozen Raspberries
• 1 Heaping TBSP Chocolate protein powder
• 1 C Almond Milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1 tsp Cacao nibs
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Chocolate)

Ban-Nilla Protein

• 1 Frozen banana
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 Soaked dates
• ½ C Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)
  • Optional: dash of cinnamon

Tropical Fruit Freeze

• ½ C Frozen pineapple
• ½ C Frozen Mango
• ½ C Greek yogurt
• 1 Packed Cup spinach
• ½ C Orange Juice
• 2 TBSP Shredded Coconut
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Peach Pie

• 2 C Frozen peaches
• ¼ tsp Cinnamon
• ⅛ C Rolled oats
• 2 Soaked dates
• 1 C Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Cinnamon roll

• 1 Frozen banana
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 Soaked dates
• ½ C Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ⅛ C Rolled oats
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Pina-colada

• ½ Frozen banana
• 1 C Fresh or frozen pineapple
• ½ C Canned light coconut milk
• 2 tsp Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Citrus Sunshine

• 1 Peeled orange
• ½ C Fresh or frozen pineapple
• ½ C Frozen Mango
• 1 tsp Chia seeds
• ½ C Orange juice
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

upBEET Berry

• 1c cooked beetroot
• 1c Frozen Berries
• 3/4c OJ
• 1Tbs Chia Seeds
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Breakfast Bomb

• 1 Frozen banana
• ¼ C Rolled oats
• ½ C Coffee
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Chocolate)

Cauliflower Power

• 1 c boiled cauliflower (chilled)
• 2 frozen banana
• 1 ½ c almond milk
• 4 soaked dates
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp chai spice
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Cookie Dough

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 Tbs cacao nibs
• 1/2c almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• pinch salt
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla or Chocolate)

PB & J

• 1/2c frozen Blueberries
• 1/2c frozen raspberries
• 1/2c frozen strawberries
  • *or 1 1/2c Frozen berry Mix
• 2 Tbs Peanut Butter
• 3/4c Almond milk
• 1/4c oats
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla or Chocolate)

Orange Creamsicle

• 1/2c OJ
• 1/4 c Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 Orange
• 1 Frozen Banana
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Acai Attack

• 1 Frozen Unsweetened Acai Pack
• 1 Frozen Banana
• 1/2c Frozen Berries
• 2 tsp Chia Seeds
• 3/4c c Kombucha
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla or Chocolate)

Mello Melon

• 1c Cantaloupe
• 1/2c Frozen Raspberries
• 1/2c OJ
• 1 TBSP Chia Seeds
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Green Goddess

• ½ Pear
• ½ Banana
• ¼ Avocado
• 1 C Kale
• 1 TBSP Almond butter
• 1 C Almond milk (or milk or your choice)
• ¼ C Rolled oats
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Raspberry Chia

• 1 C Raspberries
• 1 Acai packet
• ¾ C Pomegranate juice
• ¼ C Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 3 TBSP Chia seeds
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Vanilla)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream

• ½ Avocado
• 1 Banana
• 2 TBSP Peanut butter
• 2 TBSP Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• ¼ C Rolled oats
• ¾ C Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber
• 2 scoops GBX Protein (Chocolate)

ABSTRACT. Human gut microbiota has been suggested to play an important role in nutrition and obesity. However, formulating meaningful and clinically relevant d
— Read on academic.oup.com/ajcn/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ajcn/nqy175/5100305

ABSTRACT

Human gut microbiota has been suggested to play an important role in nutrition and obesity. However, formulating meaningful and clinically relevant dietary advice based on knowledge about gut microbiota remains a key challenge. A number of recent studies have found evidence that stratification of individuals according to 2 microbial enterotypes (dominance of either Prevotella or Bacteroides) may be useful in predicting responses to diets and drugs. Here, we review enterotypes in a nutritional context and discuss how enterotype stratification may be used in personalized nutrition in obesity management. Enterotypes are characterized by distinct digestive functions with preference for specific dietary substrate, resulting in short-chain fatty acids that may influence energy balance in the host. Consequently, the enterotype potentially affects the individual’s ability to lose weight when following a specific diet. In short, a high-fiber diet seems to optimize weight loss among Prevotella-enterotype subjects but not among Bacteroides-enterotype subjects. In contrast, increasing bifidobacteria in the gut among Bacteroides-enterotype subjects improves metabolic parameters, suggesting that this approach can be used as an alternative weight loss strategy. Thus, enterotypes, as a pretreatment gut microbiota biomarker, have the potential to become an important tool in personalized nutrition and obesity management, although further interventions assessing their applicability are warranted.

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— Read on www.suffolk.edu/news/77780.php

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— Read on bleacherreport.com/articles/2796343-kevin-love-fund-launches-to-focus-on-prioritizing-mental-health