5 Steps to Reach Your Healthy Resolutions

January 10, 2012 

Did you miss Dr. Chilton on Lysa Terkeurst’s “No Excuses” Webcast Last Night? Don’t worry – we’ll fill you in here.

Do your New Year’s resolutions include making healthier food choices, getting more energy, losing weight, or improving the way you feel about yourself? If so, read on! Dr. Chilton shares the five healthiest choices you can make this year to help you reach those goals!

1. Eat foods high in POLYPHENOLS  

Polyphenols are compounds made by plants to protect themselves.  They also protect our bodies against inflammation, aging, obesity, and more, in part by sending signals to our genes to keep us healthy.  Increase your polyphenols by eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking green teas, and choosing 100% fruit juices.  In moderation, you can even get some of your polyphenols from red wine and dark chocolate☺! Click here for a list of high polyphenol foods.

2. Add the right OMEGA fats   

Increasing your intake of two Omega-3s (EPA & DHA) may be the single most important thing you can do to help keep your body’s inflammation in check. Dr. Chilton’s research also shows the benefits of taking GLA (found in borage oil) together with Omega-3. Make sure you are getting enough of the right kind of omegas by following our guidelines, and check out our list of high Omega-3 fish.

3. Increase FIBER-rich foods in your diet 

In the Gene Smart Diet Study, fiber was the most important factor in keeping participants feeling full and satisfied, helping them to reduce their calorie intake and in the end, lose weight. Start by increasing your fiber slowly, and gradually increase to the daily recommendation (14-16g for every 1,000 calories consumed). For a double whammy, look for fiber-rich foods that also contain high levels of polyphenols!  Click here for a list of fiber-rich foods to add to your diet.

4. Reduce your CALORIES 

If one of your goals is to lose weight, reduce your targeted intake of calories by 20% to 30% of what is needed to maintain your current weight.  The Gene Smart principles work together to help keep you from feeling hungry or deprived of great tasting foods as you reduce these calories.  Knowing your calorie goal and tracking your progress will help you be successful.  Use our calorie calculator to set your daily target.

5. EXERCISE to reduce whole body inflammation 

When done the right way, there is a very strong connection between exercising and reducing inflammation. The key is getting your heart rate up for 30 minutes a day.  Exercise at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes. Start by trying to achieve 50-75% of the maximum heart rate for your age.  You may need to do intervals at first to get enough quality exercise. As you get in shape, increase your working heart rate to 70-85% of maximum.

Kick Your Year Off Right with This Special Offer

We are big fans of getting all of your nutrients through foods whenever possible.  However, we also know that in America, most cannot consume enough fish each week to achieve the targeted levels of omega-3, and that GLA is not readily available in our diet.   That’s why we created affordable, premium quality Omega-3 and Borage Oil (GLA) supplements designed with the specific types & levels of omegas to support Dr. Chilton’s anti-inflammatory eating principles.

We also created a third product, Pomegranate & Green Tea Extract, for those wishing to ensure they are getting enough polyphenols each day.  Unlike similar products merely formulated for anti-oxidant properties, this distinctive extract is designed to deliver specific types and levels of polyphenols known to work with our genes to keep us healthy.

To help kick your year off-right, we’d like to offer you a $5 coupon to use on your first order of The Gene Smart Diet Trio. If you like them, check out our convenient Add Omegas & Polyphenols monthly delivery program, which offers you 20% savings + free shipping each month. Many find it a great way to save time, money, and never miss a dose!

To Save $5 on The Gene Smart Trio, enter coupon NEWYEARSAVE5 during checkout.* Hurry, offer expires January 17, 2012

Words of Wisdom

“A year from now you will wish you had started today.”
-Karen Lamb