It’s June, and all of us are gearing up for beaches, pools, backyard barbeques, and summer vacations. Welcome to this month’s Live Better Newsletter, where we highlight the steady stream of exciting news about soy and what it can do to improve your health! The summer months are a great time for most people to watch their diet, lose some weight, and stay physically active. In this month’s Live Better Newsletter we’re going to give you some great ideas on having healthy summer fun! We’re also going to give you some great recipes and activities that will help you and your family have a happier, healthier and more rewarding summer! Plus, our June monthly special will knock your sunglasses off! Plus, some of the latest research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that a daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in post-menopausal women. And that’s terrific news not only for post-menopausal women! Many research studies have made strong ties between soy consumption and weight loss in general. That’s good news for everyone as we move into the hot summer months! Living a healthy lifestyle is a tremendously rewarding activity, and lots of fun. There are few things more rewarding than looking in the mirror and having a happy, healthy and fit person smiling back at you! Statistically speaking healthy people are happier, more productive, and have significantly fewer medical expenses. And with millions of baby boomers about to enter a health care system that isn't ready for them, and a potential decline in quality health care, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are living a healthy lifestyle. Together, let’s have a great summer! |
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 A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that a daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in post-menopausal women. This, along with other studies that show a connection between soy consumption and weight loss, means great news for summer! In this study of 18 postmenopausal women, women receiving a soy shake every day for three months experienced reductions in their abdominal fat, while those women receiving a casein placebo experienced gains in fat around their waist and abdomen. These results indicate a daily serving of soy may help postmenopausal women avoid gaining fat around the middle, which also suggests other significant health benefits such as reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and other health related maladies. "Whatever the mechanism, our data suggest that soy protein containing isoflavones may prevent the accumulation of fat in the abdominal depot," they stated. Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that help to buffer the hormone acid estrogen. So in theory, soy isoflavones may help reduce quantities of stored fat that binds to hormones such as estrogen. This new research appears to be the first to show that soy protein may affect abdominal fat distribution in humans, according to the researchers, led by Dr. Cynthia K. Sites. "Our trial suggests a new dietary option for the prevention of abdominal adipose tissue gain that occurs after menopause," concluded the researchers. Give us your weight-loss testimony of how eating soy has trimmed you up! Just write to: contactgenisoy@genisoy.com. Also, check out our monthly special below and take advantage of this terrific offer to stay on track this summer. A full report of the results of this study can be found in the medical journal Fertility and Sterility (Elsevier) December 2007, Volume 88, Issue 6, Pages 1609-1617 "Effect of a daily supplement of soy protein on body composition and insulin secretion in postmenopausal women" Authors: C.K. Sites, B.C. Cooper, M.J. Toth, A. Gastaldelli, A. Arabshahi, S. Barnes |
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Summer can be the best time of the year, but if you’re not careful, summer can be a dangerous time for you and your family. Here are some of the most common dangers of summer and what you can do to avoid them. Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke! With higher summer temperatures comes the possibility of becoming dehydrated or worse. These conditions occur when the body experiences varying levels of fluid loss and exposure to heat. These can occur at any age, but are most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Stay hydrated and cool! One fun way to keep your children hydrated is to make some great-tasting summer smoothies. Click Here for some terrific, healthy recipes. Head Injury! Wear a helmet when biking, skating, skateboarding, or riding scooters, horses or ATVs. This is a very common injury, and wearing a helmet can help prevent brain injury. Over exertion and Injuries! Summer is a time of activity! With all of the outdoor and athletic activities going on, your chance of seeing injuries of all sorts dramatically increases. Sprains, strains, fractures, cuts, and sore backs are common throughout the season. Normally, lack of proper physical preparation and conditioning are to blame for these injuries. To avoid being a statistic, make sure you maintain a regimen of diet and exercise as you enter the summer season. Drowning! It’s summertime and water time! Children want to be near water and need constant supervision! Children can drown in as little as an inch of water as well as in a swimming pool or lake. Never leave your child unattended and swim in places with lifeguards. Vehicle Accidents and Hot Cars! Make sure you buckle up! There is a lot of traveling to do, and no matter the distance, buckle up for safety. Also, never leave a child unattended in a car. Temperatures inside a car can reach over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes and can kill your child in a very short time. Injuries on the Playground! Falls from equipment cause 80 percent of all injuries, so make sure there is a safe surface. Never take your eyes off of your children at the playground! Sun Damage! Repeated overexposure to the sun’s rays as a child can lead to skin cancer later in life. Wear lots of sunscreen protection and make sure to consume a diet rich in antioxidants to guard against free radical damage. Remember that sunscreen is not just for the beach! Apply sunscreen regularly when engaging in any outdoor activities - even on overcast days. Children typically get an average of three times more sun exposure than adults, so slather them up! Insect Bites! As crazy as it sounds, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease and allergic reactions are all complications that may occur from insect bites, especially during the summer. Make sure you dress your family appropriately for the activity you will be doing. Use long sleeves where possible and insect repellent that contains DEET. Lightning and Thunderstorms! Many people are killed and injured every year by lightning. Make sure you and your family seeks safe shelter before a storm begins. If there are no safe shelters make sure to go to an open space and stay low to the ground. Kneel or crouch with hands on knees. Watercraft Injuries! Common injuries during the summer are ones related to watercraft. Anyone riding jet skis are at risk of head and spinal injury, and trauma to the chest and other parts of the body. Ride safely, abide by all rules, and wear life preservers or life jackets approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Food Poisoning! Along with higher temperatures comes an increase in the risk of food contamination. Really nasty bugs like Listeria(dairy), Escheichia Coli(fecal), Salmonella(creams, meats), Streptococcus and Staphylococcus can cause severe problems and lead to a lot of unwanted complications. Make sure to keep your food properly refrigerated and practice good hygiene! Wash up after outdoor activities and make sure you cook that barbequed chicken through! Exposure to Toxins! There are all sorts of chemicals floating around this time of year. Please make sure to watch out for air pollutants, pesticides, stains and paints, yard sprays, industrial chemicals and heavy amounts of chlorine where you swim. Also, make sure you eat a healthy diet of antioxidants and soy foods. |
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 Being faithful to proper hydration is challenging enough without adding the hot months of summer to the equation! Here are some creative ways to keep you and your family going strong this summer. Extreme caution needs to be taken during the hot months of summer when outdoor activity is at its peak. Being outdoors is part of the fun, but if not careful, being outdoors often places people at serious risk of dehydration and other more serious heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and sometimes even death. Remember, dehydration is 100% preventable! It is vitally important to consume a large amount of liquids during this time of year. Water is the best, and consumption should follow the amount of activity being performed. Here are some great tips to stay hydrated this summer:
Have a happier, healthier summer by drinking up some delicious Genisoy Smoothies and Shakes! With your kids undoubtedly staying active this summer, it’s more important to make sure they are eating right! Now is a great time for the whole family to enjoy some healthy and cool summer shakes and smoothies! Orange Kiwi Smoothie
Per serving: Calories 335, Total Protein 30 g, Soy Protein 25 g. Raspberry Splash
Per serving: Calories 227, Total Protein 29 g, Soy Protein 25 g. Click Here for all of our terrific recipes for Smoothies and Shakes! Click Here to find out what you need to do to take advantage of the web-only monthly special offer for June! |
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This is good until June 30, 2008, so get your summer started right! Just click here to take advantage of this terrific special. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at any time at contactgenisoy@genisoy.com. And please continue to enjoy genisoy.com, where you will find a host of healthful information. Genisoy Food Company, Inc. is one of the largest providers of soy protein products (Genisoy) and sports nutrition (MLO) in the United States, offering consumers high quality, good tasting, affordable protein bars, shakes and snacks. Our mission is to provide convenient, delicious and affordable soy food products that make it easy to incorporate the benefits of soy in the average person's everyday diet. Please contact us toll free at 1-866-606-3829 with any questions or comments, or email us at contactgenisoy@genisoy.com. |
We want you to be healthy. We want you to live a long and fulfilling life. Because of this we are excited about this month’s special offer. For the month of June we are actually giving you a free bag of Cinnamon-Streusel Sweet Crisps with every order! That’s right! You’ll receive a free bag of these delicious crisps with an order of any size!
