Dear Friends, It is with much passion that I’m writing, updating and organizing this information to share with you. My desk and all available space has been literally covered with the latest research as well as the timeless ‘golden oldies’ of protein information, stories, and how that translates into the dietary guidelines and grams per pound of desired body weight for today, both for the sedentary and for the very active. Did you know that we lose 5-10 lbs. of muscle every decade if we’re not doing strength training? Wayne Wescott, B.S., M.S. Phys. Ed, PSU and Ph.D from Ohio State. Dr Wayne Campbell adds: If you’re between 50 – 80 years of age, you need 50% more protein than the RDA just to maintain. 25% more protein above the RDA if you’re younger. I invite you to journey with me. Let’s get informed and get vibrantly healthy together. Ever hear the story of the little boy who’s grandfather instructs him on how to skip a stone across water? As the ripples are being created the Grandfather explains how we are like those ripples. Each ripple has an effect on the next. Likewise, our vibrations that we set forth into the Universe have an affect on many. And the better we feel, the happier we are and that can be contagious! Let’s be contagious together. I’m smiling at you, :o) Linda The Story of Protein The word ‘protein’ from Greek, literally means of ‘first importance.’ The ‘building blocks’ of protein are the amino acids. What is vitally important is the amino acid content of the protein. The key to our body’s ability to utilize protein is having LIVE amino acids and enzymes. WHAT IS PROTEIN NEEDED FOR IN OUR BODIES? Here is just a partial list….. • Essential for growth • Building new tissue • Repairing broken-down tissue • Heat & energy to the body • Makes hormones – the active principle of glands • Makes your skin, hair, muscles, nails, brain, heart, lungs and all other internal organs CHARACTERISTICS OF PROTEIN DEFICIENCY – Mild Protein Deficiency: Severe Protein Deficiency Pale color – pale complexion Water and wastes remain in the body Fatigue easily; loss of vitality (swelling and puffiness) Low resistance to infection and disease Enzyme and hormone production decreases Poor muscle tone (faulty posture) Antibodies produced too slowly Low blood pressure Skin becomes shriveled looking Pale blood color Dental cavities increase Slower clotting of blood Bones do not knit well (mend if broken) Stunted growth, abnormal growth Tissues mend slowly and scar badly growth patterns and possible retardation Blood pressure is abnormal and eratic can occur in the very young Personality changes and early senility All symptoms increase in severity according may occur to amounts of protein deficiency Loss of appetite, poor digestion and constipation become apparent Note: These above mentioned symptoms should be discussed with your personal physician. This sheet is distributed for informational purposes. 2 Stories Thomas was 15 mos. old & with another runny nose when Shaklee came into his life. My upline sponsor said, “Linda, you’ve got to give him the Soy Protein everyday – just one tea- spoon”. His nose cleared; his little immune system became stronger. Roland Oosterhouse suggested for the rest of us dealing with colds, everytime you take some C’s & Alfalfa, take 1 teas. of our Soy Protein – you’ll get better so much faster. Jim Burke, 12 years as a cancer researcher said: Ross laboratories presented to Purdue U. research showing that ½ cup of soy/day regresses cancer cells. Dr. Lee Coyne, former professor of exercise physiology & nutritional consultant to Olympic athletes, son had asthma. They had had a beef ranch with freezers filled. It was the protein in our Soy Protein that helped his young teen so much that he qualified for Canada’s Olympic Biathlon team, and later coached that team. Dr. Jim Scala once commented that a can of this protein was the largest can of wrinkle cream one could buy. Billy Demong has garnered two World Championship medals and 11 World Cup podiums in 2009 alone. He became the first American ever to win gold in Nordic combined ski- ing event. The 29-year-old took the podium twice at the Vancouver Games—once for the individual 10 km race and once for the 4x5 km team relay. He’s been relying on Shaklee products since he was 17 years old when he became a member of the US Ski Team. “I use Shaklee products exclusively as part of my daily routine.” Billy’s favorite Shaklee prod- ucts: Energy Chews, Vitalizer, and Performance. Lisa Barta, age 40, IFPA pro figure Miss Universe 2010. Favorite product: Physique. She came back to win this title after recovering from a tragic car accident. Stronger, faster, and healthier at 55 then he was at 25. Qualified for the National Senior Olympics. That’s my best friend, my husband, Terry Corl. His daily regime includes: Before the morning ride – Energizing soy protein and performance shake, banana, Vitalizer Gold, handful alfalfa, 1 Omegaguard, 2 Nutriferon, 1 Calcium, 1 Zinc After the morning ride – Physique, hydrating with Performance* Following the afternoon ride – Physique During the rides: ½ of a 20 gram Cinch bar per hour of riding Before bed – Protein drink with other ½ of Vitalizer, 2 B’s, 2 C’s. 1 Calcium, 1 Zinc, 1 Herb-Lax, 1 Omega- guard *Performance, for example – 5 x 24oz. bottles for a 100 mile ride 3 Formula for Grams of Protein per Day Bio: Lee Coyne, Ph.D Exercise Physiology, former professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at the Universities of Calgary, Manitoba, Toledo and Michigan. Former fitness consultant to Canada’s National Hockey Team, The National Alpine Ski Team and selected Canadian Speed Skaters and Canadian Olympic Biathletes. http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/eat.htm Years ago Lee sat in my office anxious to share research he had just gleaned from Penn State’s Library.* He had notes scribbled in the margins and at lightning fast speed was demonstrating how to calculate the grams of protein necessary to maintain good physical and mental health. The most updated research indicates protein represents 30% of total calories. Follow with me, if you will, the formula to calculate grams of protein per day. 3000 calories 1500 calories x.30 x.30 900 cal. 450 cal ÷ 4 ÷ 4___ 225 gm 112 gm There’s 4 cal/gm of protein, so we’ve divided the calories by 4. No food is 100% Protein. 25% is considered high protein. Let’s take the 1500 calorie diet – 450 x 4 = 1800 cal. of high protein food! Now, how are we going to get that and still keep the fat to 30%??? Let’s just say, you have 2 protein shakes/day: 32 gm protein Still need 80 gm from the diet on 1500 cal/day Deficiency in Protein is linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and yet take a look at this chart (also from the 90’s). It becomes easy to understand why the U.S. leads the world in these degenerative diseases. Type 2 Diabetes is quickly on the rise in children and the number of overweight kids and teens has DOUBLED in the last 10 years. Grams of Protein per day Males Females America 56 44 Australia 70 58 France 90 85 Japan 70 60 Netherlands 70 60 Norway 70 60 England 87 73 East Germany 85 75 West Germany 72 60 *Source: Sherman Sports Science Exc. Nov. ’91 and Linda Houtkooper, U. of AZ, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 4 The need for protein is 2.5 – 3 x’s greater under STRESS! It doesn’t matter if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’ stress. The body just says: “Here we go again.” And needs to produce the stress hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol. It’s estimated that the average human being moves under stress 15-20 x’s/day. Let’s take a look at our diet. What foods deliver protein? Soybeans Legumes, Peanuts Soy milk, cheese Nuts & Seeds Whole grains Eggs Milk Poultry Fish Beef A few comments from Health Professional Meeting, Anaheim Convention, 2010. Dr. Jamie McManus, Director Medical Affairs @ Shaklee, reported that if there is a ‘slip up’ on Cinch’s Lifestyle/Weight Management plan, it’s usually due to not enough protein! (If there’s not enough protein, those cravings, & tiredness, & moodiness slip in) Dr Wayne Wescott gave a research update on the clinical study done in Quincy, MA YMCA on Protein & Body Composition. May 2008: benefits of ingesting Protein after workout for increasing muscle mass and strength. 5-10 lbs of muscle is lost every decade if not doing strength training. Dr. Wayne Campbell: 50% more protein above the RDA just to maintain for 50-80 year olds. Younger? Need 25% more protein above the RDA. Dr. Tom Klausky: Muscles cells are especially receptive to amino acids directly after a workout. (please ask for the summary of awesome results with PHYSIQUE – appeared in Amer. Journal of Clinical Nutrition) 5 The Shaklee Difference #1 Natural Nutrition Company founded by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee in 1956. First company in the world to earn award for Certified Climate Neutral (100% of all emissions offset). 7 of 25 Time Life’s Greatest Adventures relied on Shaklee products because: $250,000,000 in product research 125 peer-reviewed publications Over 100,000 Quality Assurance Tests per year 100% unconditional guarantee 52,000 square foot research facility in Hayward, CA 6 FAMILY OF PROTEINS All processed at low-temperatures preserving enzymes Shaklee Life Energizing Shake kosher gluten free 24 grams of protein plus leucine to help The Shaklee Difference preserve lean muscle and achieve a healthier Some soy proteins are alcohol processed, weight.