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Somersize gets its basis from the ideas behind several other plans. Eating food in certain combinations will help the participants lose weight. The body’s metabolism has to learn to function properly. Eating junk food and greasy fare has ruined our metabolism and thrown our bodies out of whack.

The Somersize plan blames white flour for the problem. Foods created with white flour are high on the glycemic index. This means that consuming these foods will increase insulin production in the body. We get hungry more often and overeat to maintain energy levels.

The Somersize plan came out of Suzanne’s book, Get Skinny on Fabulous Food. It sounds like a gimmick and several people consider that it is. It is not a complete plan that teaches the basis behind food composition, but does offer lists of eliminated foods.

The plan divides food into four groups. The first group is the protein/fats group. It combines these two food types because protein and fat in combination leads to slower digestion of the food.

The veggie group is self-explanatory. Most veggies can be eaten as long as they don’t contain a lot of starch. This still leaves a large pool to pick from.

Carbohydrate groups lean towards whole grain sources. Since white flour products are frowned upon, any carbohydrate that comes from healthier grains is a better choice. Participants can still eat cereal, cheese, and milk, but varieties with less fat and better ingredients.

Fruits are the last group. Fruits provide healthy sugars. No fruits are off limits just don’t add sugar or other sweeteners to them or you’ll defeat the purpose.

There is a list of foods to eliminate while on the plan included. They are foods that most plans which stress low calorie carbohydrates tell participants to limit. The only problem with this list is that there is no plan for incorporating them back into the diet in small quantities if the participant wants to do so.

The guidelines are general. Fats and protein can be eaten together but can’t be eaten with carbohydrates. Vegetables are allowed to be eaten with fats and proteins and carbohydrates. Fruit should be eaten at the beginning of the day. There needs to be a span of several hours between a carbohydrate meal before eating one with proteins and fats. The Somersize plan is quite generic so participants definitely should do their research and be sure they understand the importance of portion control before beginning.


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Aditi Miscall is a Independent Suzanne Somers Sales Consultant and sells a wide variety of SUZANNE Products,
like the FaceMaster, SomerSweet and the ThighMaster.

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Organic farming is an obvious step in the right direction to reverse this trend. I would add that the missing link in organically produced food is Re-Mineralizing soil: to activate the production of nutrient content in food.

By providing macro-nutrient and micro-nutrient minerals that regulate all the functions of plant biology, food becomes infused with nutrients. The foundation of this process is the micro organisms in properly prepared organic soil. These organisms are releaser's of naturally occurring nitrogen, but more importantly the producers of fulvates; electrolyte molecules that move minerals in soil to the roots and are critical for both plant and animal life. Without fulvates minerals are not absorbed as readily and easily by roots. Without minerals and fulvates, roots cannot grow to their potential mass to gather more minerals and fertilizer. So minerals are specifically for micro organisms and root development and vitality. The down-stream effects of re-mineralizing, are; nutrients for micro organisms; micro-organism provide nutrients for the plant; plants create nutrients in the food to ultimately provide nutrient rich foods for animal and human healthy. In many ways, re mineralization of soil is the foundation of nutrition in food. But it’s also the cure for many problems, because there is a societal cascade effect by eating food with no nutrition. Eating food that is devoid of nutrients requires that you take supplemental vitamins and minerals. This lack of nutrition in food creates an unnecessary industry - chemical vitamin and mineral supplements, which creates a need for petrochemical producers, requiring federal agencies to regulate them – also unnecessary. Without vitamins in food, and if you cannot afford supplements, then health fails and the medical industry is provided work and federal agencies for oversight - also unnecessary. In short, forgetting to feed the micro organisms the minerals they need at the first steps of organic growing creates the very problems in society we complain about. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!


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August Dunning is the head Research Director at http://www.asaporganics.com

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The majority of roots on most plants are found relatively close to the surface where nutrient availability and aeration are more favorable for growth. Rooting depth may be physically restricted by rock or compacted soil close below the surface, or by anaerobic soil conditions. the 'plastic' nature of root growth allows the plant to then concentrate its resources to seek out nutrients and water are they are more easily available Roots will generally grow in any direction where the correct environment of air, mineral nutrients and water exists to meet the plant's needs. But roots will not grow in dry soil. Primary roots less than 2 mm diameter have the function of water, mineral and nutrient uptake. They are often heavily branched.

Roots also function in cytokinin synthesis, which supplies some important shoot needs. Cytokinins are a class of plant growth substances (plant hormones) active in promoting cell division, and are also involved in cell growth, differentiation, and other physiological processes and are mainly created in the root. These many processes’ are reliant on macro nutrient and micro nutrient activation minerals to regulate biosysthesis of phytochemicals. For minerals to be immediately available to plant roots, particles have to be microscopic in size. Liquid minerals solutions like ASAP Plant Minerals provide these nutrients at the right size. As soil is stripped, the re introduction of these activation micro nutrient minerals is essential for continued nutritional content in plants used for agriculture. A perfect example of a loss of nutrient in grasses due to stripped-out micro minerals is the reduced milk output by dairy cattle fed hay and grass devoid of micro nutrient minerals. Eating more nutrient empty grass does not produce more milk because minerals that stimulate lactation are absent. Re-mineralizing our soils to offset the loss yearly by harvesting will solve this problem. Healthy roots, in micro mineral laden soils, produce healthy shoots.

In roots, the architecture of fine roots and coarse roots can both be described by variation in topology and distribution of biomass within and between roots. Having a balanced architecture allows fine roots to exploit soil efficiently around a plant, but the 'plastic' nature of root growth allows the plant to then concentrate its resources where nutrients and water are more easily available.

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August Dunning is the head Research Director at http://www.asaporganics.com

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Causes of skin aging and wrinkles

Over time, the important skin components elastin and collagen start to break apart and skin begins to lose its elasticity, its underlying structure and its ability to spring back into shape. Cell reproduction slows with age causing fat cells and oil glands to atrophy. As this happens, production of emulsions designed to keep skin moist slows and skin starts to become dry. Add in the effects of gravity and soon the jowls, arms and eyelids begin to sag.

Several other environmental factors contribute to the onset of skin aging and wrinkles. Cigarette smoking, air pollution, laughing and frowning, and unprotected exposure to the sun all play a role. What's different about these environmental factors is that most are within a person's ability to control. So while there is no way (as of yet) to stop the aging process, the factors that contribute to its acceleration can be stopped.

Skin aging and wrinkling can be slowed by always protecting the skin from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays. These rays can penetrate unprotected layers of skin. They produce radiation which can seriously and permanently damage the cells that form skin tissue. UVA rays are believed capable of releasing oxidants, unstable particles that cause extensive cell damage.

Cigarette smoking promotes the release of oxidants as well. Oxidants slow the production of new collagen and elastin. Known also as free radicals, the best way to protect against their negative effects is to consume a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Smoking also restricts the blood flow in the epidermis so skin doesn't get the quantity of nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

The repetitive nature of cigarette smoking, specifically the repetitive contraction of the muscles surrounding the mouth, accelerates skin aging and wrinkling as do the muscle contractions that occur when laughing and frowning. Air pollution contributes to wrinkles by depriving the skin of Vitamin E, another important antioxidant.

Skin care for anti-aging and wrinkles

Keeping skin clean and moist is the best skin care regime for anti-aging and wrinkles. It's better than most of the higher-priced solutions that promise to end wrinkling. Wash with warm water and gentle cleaner and pat skin dry so some moisture remains. Hot water and harsh soaps deplete skin of essential oils and increase dryness. Also avoid products with dyes or perfumes which may further irritate skin. Gently remove eye makeup as the skin surrounding the eyes is very delicate and prone to wrinkling. And there you have it – simple, inexpensive skin care for anti-aging and wrinkles.

Aging is an unstoppable process and unfortunately, so are wrinkles. So protect your skin by living a healthy lifestyle. Eat right, exercise, don't smoke and avoid excess alcohol consumption.

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Aditi Miscall is a Independent SUZANNE™ Sales Consultant and the owner of http://www.ageless-diva.com and http://www.facialtoningsystem.com

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