Exercise plays such a critical role in diabetes management, that I try to lead my example, and teach my children (type 1 and not type 1) that exercise is a fun way to spend time together and a perfect way to keep our bodies strong and healthy. Because exercise is one of the MOST important parts of my life, I love sharing my enthusiasm for an active lifestyle with others, too. My favorite activities are running and cycling, but I also love snowshoeing, Bikram yoga, hiking, and walking. Anything outdoors is ideal, though it is extremely rainy in the fall and winter months where I live so when the rain stops, I take major advantage of it! I have big plans for 2013 year when it comes to exercise. BIG PLANS. Racing is calling my name, and it's long overdue that I started listening.
2013 will be all about SPEED. Races confirmed for 2013 include...
Vancouver Sun Run, April 21st. I have run this race many times, but last year I skipped it and the year before I walked it with my mom. It is the largest 10 km road race in North America and is a total blast. With over 50,000 participants and live musical entertainment every kilometer, it is almost as much of a party as it is a race. I'm training hard for this one, as I'm hoping to shave 5 minutes off my Sun Run PR, set years ago.
BMO Vancouver Marathon, May 5th. Ran the half-marathon last year on their gorgeous new course, but was extremely disappointed with my result, which was more than 20 minutes slower than my BMO half-marathon PR. Going to give it another shot this year and finish with a result I'm proud of.
Spartan Sprint, May 11th. After the Warrior Dash last year, I knew I would be doing way more obstacle races. This one is a quick little 5km and is perfect for those new to obstacle racing. I'll be doing this with a huge group of Visalians, most of whom are cross-fitters and mega, mega fit. We'll see how well I keep up!
Tough Mudder, June 22nd & 23rd, Whistler. Next to the Cyclebetes National Relay (if it's back this year), this will be the highlight of my summer. I am SO excited about this one! A 10-12 mile course designed by British Special Forces, that combines running with military-style obstacles in icy cold water, mud, and hilly terrain. The same race runs two days and again I'll be racing with the Visalian crew.
There definitely will be more than the above to come this year.
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Sunday, 6 January 2013
Saturday, 28 July 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ July 28th
"GO"berry Banana Smoothie
A combination of the Vi Shape nutritional shake mix and the ViSalus "GO" energy drink provides a double-dose of nutrients, energy, and wellness.
1/2 cup of frozen (unsweetened) blueberries
1/2 fresh banana
1 (2 fl. oz) bottle ViSalus GO
1/2 cup water
2 scoops Vi Shape shake mix
This smoothie is sure to wake you up and get you ready to tackle your day!
Nutritional Information 212 Cal, 1.7g fat, 36.9g carbs, 8.9g fiber, 13g protein.
Bonus: Vitamin E 50%, Thiamin 100%, Niacin 100%, Vitamin B6 100% (Based on a 2000 Calorie diet)
A combination of the Vi Shape nutritional shake mix and the ViSalus "GO" energy drink provides a double-dose of nutrients, energy, and wellness.
1/2 fresh banana
1 (2 fl. oz) bottle ViSalus GO
1/2 cup water
2 scoops Vi Shape shake mix
This smoothie is sure to wake you up and get you ready to tackle your day!
Nutritional Information 212 Cal, 1.7g fat, 36.9g carbs, 8.9g fiber, 13g protein.
Bonus: Vitamin E 50%, Thiamin 100%, Niacin 100%, Vitamin B6 100% (Based on a 2000 Calorie diet)
Friday, 13 July 2012
Miami Bound
In writing this post aboard a flight from Dallas to Miami, the 2nd flight in today's journey across North America, from the Pacific Northwest to the Caribbean waters of Florida. I'll be spending the next four days in Miami for a National Event hosted by ViSalus.
Tomorrow night over 20,000 Visalians will converge on the American Airlines Arena for an event featuring non-stop excitement. We will cheer, learn, congratulate, and party our way through the weekend.
For the next four days diabetes goes on hold for me. A strange and foreign idea, but Dylan is still at d-camp, and I am traveling alone (well, as alone as you can get with 20,000+ coworkers) for the first time in ten years. No spouse, no kids, no diabetes. Just me and a weekend of learning how to further share the world's largest and most successful health platform.
To say the feeling is odd wouldn't do it justice. No D? It's a foreign concept. Alien even.
Tomorrow night over 20,000 Visalians will converge on the American Airlines Arena for an event featuring non-stop excitement. We will cheer, learn, congratulate, and party our way through the weekend.
For the next four days diabetes goes on hold for me. A strange and foreign idea, but Dylan is still at d-camp, and I am traveling alone (well, as alone as you can get with 20,000+ coworkers) for the first time in ten years. No spouse, no kids, no diabetes. Just me and a weekend of learning how to further share the world's largest and most successful health platform.
To say the feeling is odd wouldn't do it justice. No D? It's a foreign concept. Alien even.
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ June 30th
Detoxing Green Smoothie
I've been experimenting with the smoothies this week, in search of a yummy detoxer, and I found it!
2 pieces of kale, stems removed
1/2 fresh banana
1/3 cup fresh pineapple
1/3 cup fresh mango
1/3 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup coconut water
2 scoops visalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Blend until consistent in color, and enjoy. Not only is this smoothie great for detoxing, it's also loaded with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Nutritional Information 263 Cal, 1.6g fat, 50.4g carbs, 9.5g fibre, 15.1g protein
I've been experimenting with the smoothies this week, in search of a yummy detoxer, and I found it!
2 pieces of kale, stems removed1/2 fresh banana
1/3 cup fresh pineapple
1/3 cup fresh mango
1/3 cup fresh strawberries
1 cup coconut water
2 scoops visalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Blend until consistent in color, and enjoy. Not only is this smoothie great for detoxing, it's also loaded with Vitamin C to boost the immune system.
Nutritional Information 263 Cal, 1.6g fat, 50.4g carbs, 9.5g fibre, 15.1g protein
Thursday, 28 June 2012
What Do I Take?
Ever since I started promoting the Body by Vi 90 Day Health Challenge, people are always asking me about it. And the number one question, after "what is the challenge?" is "what do I take?"
Every 7 seconds someone in North America drinks Vi Shake!! Every 7 seconds!! Why? Because it's amazing stuff, that's why. There is a reason it's referred to as "the shake mix that tastes like a cake mix." It tastes great, it's simple, it's inexpensive, and, most importantly, it works. People of all ages, and medical histories, and from all over North America, are getting healthy with the 90 Day Challenge. Whether it's by losing weight, adding muscle mass, toning their bodies, or simply getting more balanced nutrition, they are making it happen.
The cornerstone of the body by Vi 90 Day Challenge is the Shake. What's IN the shake? Let me show you...
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Saturday Shake-up ~ June 16th
8oz nonfat milk
1/2 tbsp cocoa
1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
1/2 fresh banana
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
Blend and enjoy!
Nutritional Information 332 calories, 10.3g fat, 37.5g carbs, 8.4g dietary fiber, 25.8g protein
Monday, 11 June 2012
The Bigger Picture; Reflections on the First 90 Days
Today marks the last day of my first 90 day challenge, and I wanted to take this opportunity not only to document my success, but to reflect on how much my opinion about the company itself has evolved over the course of the 3 months.
When I began my challenge in March, I was excited to try something new. I had been feeling run down, tired, and burned out, for quite some time, and I knew something had to change. My brother and his wife had recently got involved with the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge and had experienced some pretty awesome results, so I thought I'd give it a try. Starting on the most basic kit they offer, I drank one of their protein/nutritional shakes per day, instead of eating breakfast. Within a few days I could feel an increase in my energy level and a feeling like something was coming alive in my body. It's hard to describe, but it felt almost like my body was reacting at a cellular level; like parts of me that had been dormant for ages were suddenly waking up. As days passes, I felt better and better and noticed I was losing weight too! My clothes fit better and I felt incredible.
At the same time I started to notice that I could run easier. A LOT easier. I was running faster than before, over the same distance, but was less tired, both during and at the end. So I started pushing my body harder and harder to see what it could do. Halfway through the 90 days I ran a half-marathon and finished 14 minutes faster than the half I had run 10 months prior. My training hadn't changed at all, only my diet. In fact, I was careful not to change anything about my training because I wanted to see exactly how much this new nutritional program was helping me. I ran the same amount of days each week, and the same distances I had run the previous year leading up to the half marathon.
At this point I started to get really excited about this program, so I upgraded my personal kit, and I signed on to start promoting the challenge too. I've always been a big supporter of a healthy active lifestyle, so it was a natural step for me to start sharing the 90 Day Challenge with others. Through the month of May I experienced some pretty decent success. I made my initial little investment back in the first couple of weeks and at the end of the month I qualified for the company's BMW program, which means that they now pay for me monthly to drive a BMW. I can drive any model, black, silver, or green, new or used, leased or financed, and they will contribute $600 a month towards its cost.
All very exciting, yes, but I still didn't understood the true potential of this company, and their goals for the future, until recently. I didn't stop to think about why the 90 Day Challenge is the largest and fastest growing health platform in North America, or why the company is experiencing massive record setting growth when other companies are struggling to stay afloat in today's economy. I didn't see the bigger picture. I didn't understand their "why". Until now.
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a regional training event, at which numerous different individuals spoke about their success within the organization. One of the speakers was co-founder Blake Mallen, who spoke about the company's past, present, and future. At some point during his speech I experience a shift in perspective so monumental that it completely altered the way I view the entire program and my purpose within it.
For me now, the 90 Day Challenge is no longer just about weight loss, or nutrition, or athletic performance; it's about being part of a movement that can and will literally change the world as we know it. It's about helping people achieve their goals, live a long and healthy life, and be proud of who they are. It's about standing up to the fast food industry and giving them the finger; saying no thanks, we'll take it from here.
Most importantly, it is about changing society so that obesity rates start to decline for the first time ever; so certain health conditions, such as heart disease, some types of cancer, hypertension, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, start to become less and less common. Because while many of us know that diet and lifestyle are not solely responsible for any medical condition, they play a huge role in the development of so many different diseases. It is in our power to change that, and this company not only wants to help us do just that, they are giving us to the tools to make it happen.
So what will the next 90 days bring? Stay tuned, it's going to be a wild ride!
For more information about the 90 Day Challenge, click here.
When I began my challenge in March, I was excited to try something new. I had been feeling run down, tired, and burned out, for quite some time, and I knew something had to change. My brother and his wife had recently got involved with the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge and had experienced some pretty awesome results, so I thought I'd give it a try. Starting on the most basic kit they offer, I drank one of their protein/nutritional shakes per day, instead of eating breakfast. Within a few days I could feel an increase in my energy level and a feeling like something was coming alive in my body. It's hard to describe, but it felt almost like my body was reacting at a cellular level; like parts of me that had been dormant for ages were suddenly waking up. As days passes, I felt better and better and noticed I was losing weight too! My clothes fit better and I felt incredible.
At the same time I started to notice that I could run easier. A LOT easier. I was running faster than before, over the same distance, but was less tired, both during and at the end. So I started pushing my body harder and harder to see what it could do. Halfway through the 90 days I ran a half-marathon and finished 14 minutes faster than the half I had run 10 months prior. My training hadn't changed at all, only my diet. In fact, I was careful not to change anything about my training because I wanted to see exactly how much this new nutritional program was helping me. I ran the same amount of days each week, and the same distances I had run the previous year leading up to the half marathon.
At this point I started to get really excited about this program, so I upgraded my personal kit, and I signed on to start promoting the challenge too. I've always been a big supporter of a healthy active lifestyle, so it was a natural step for me to start sharing the 90 Day Challenge with others. Through the month of May I experienced some pretty decent success. I made my initial little investment back in the first couple of weeks and at the end of the month I qualified for the company's BMW program, which means that they now pay for me monthly to drive a BMW. I can drive any model, black, silver, or green, new or used, leased or financed, and they will contribute $600 a month towards its cost.
All very exciting, yes, but I still didn't understood the true potential of this company, and their goals for the future, until recently. I didn't stop to think about why the 90 Day Challenge is the largest and fastest growing health platform in North America, or why the company is experiencing massive record setting growth when other companies are struggling to stay afloat in today's economy. I didn't see the bigger picture. I didn't understand their "why". Until now.
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a regional training event, at which numerous different individuals spoke about their success within the organization. One of the speakers was co-founder Blake Mallen, who spoke about the company's past, present, and future. At some point during his speech I experience a shift in perspective so monumental that it completely altered the way I view the entire program and my purpose within it.
For me now, the 90 Day Challenge is no longer just about weight loss, or nutrition, or athletic performance; it's about being part of a movement that can and will literally change the world as we know it. It's about helping people achieve their goals, live a long and healthy life, and be proud of who they are. It's about standing up to the fast food industry and giving them the finger; saying no thanks, we'll take it from here.
Most importantly, it is about changing society so that obesity rates start to decline for the first time ever; so certain health conditions, such as heart disease, some types of cancer, hypertension, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, start to become less and less common. Because while many of us know that diet and lifestyle are not solely responsible for any medical condition, they play a huge role in the development of so many different diseases. It is in our power to change that, and this company not only wants to help us do just that, they are giving us to the tools to make it happen.
So what will the next 90 days bring? Stay tuned, it's going to be a wild ride!
For more information about the 90 Day Challenge, click here.
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ June 9th
8 oz of cold strong coffee (or 8 oz water and 2 tsp instant coffee)
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
1 Chocolate Shape-up Health Flavor pcket
6 ice cubes
Toss everything in the blender, blend, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information 98 Calories, 1g fat, 9g carbs, 5g dietary fiber, 12g protein.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ June 2nd
4 fresh strawberries
1/2 fresh banana
8 oz skim milk
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
Combine ingredients in blender, puree, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information 241 Calories, 1.9g fat, 34.5g carbs, 6.3g fiber, 25.2g protein
Thursday, 31 May 2012
Diabetes, blogging, new opportunities, and a May mini-vacay
I still can't believe the month of May is over already. It really seems like April was just yesterday. There was so much going on in May that the days literally flew by for me.
Why so busy? On May 1st I decided to undertake a new project and start promoting the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. It's something I had been considering since first trying, and falling in love with, their signature shakes in March, but a lack of time had held me back until now.
Now that the month is over, the only thing I regret is not starting sooner. Not only do I love the program, the company, and the people, I have had incredible personal success with the products. To date I have lost 8 pounds, taken 14 minutes off my half marathon race time, and feel better than I have in years! I am sleeping better, have way more energy, and feel an increased overall sense of well being. Add to that the fact that I now have a pretty decent supplementary source of income for me and my family, and it's easy to see why I am so excited to share this opportunity with others!
Oh, and the final bonus? After only a month with the company, my husband and I qualified for their BMW program, which means that ViSalus will now pay me to drive a black, silver, or green BMW. I can pick any model, new or used, buy or lease, and the company will contribute $600 per month towards the car payment.
I am so thankful for this incredible opportunity and am looking forward to growing with this cutting edge corporation!
Why so busy? On May 1st I decided to undertake a new project and start promoting the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. It's something I had been considering since first trying, and falling in love with, their signature shakes in March, but a lack of time had held me back until now.
Now that the month is over, the only thing I regret is not starting sooner. Not only do I love the program, the company, and the people, I have had incredible personal success with the products. To date I have lost 8 pounds, taken 14 minutes off my half marathon race time, and feel better than I have in years! I am sleeping better, have way more energy, and feel an increased overall sense of well being. Add to that the fact that I now have a pretty decent supplementary source of income for me and my family, and it's easy to see why I am so excited to share this opportunity with others!
Oh, and the final bonus? After only a month with the company, my husband and I qualified for their BMW program, which means that ViSalus will now pay me to drive a black, silver, or green BMW. I can pick any model, new or used, buy or lease, and the company will contribute $600 per month towards the car payment.
I am so thankful for this incredible opportunity and am looking forward to growing with this cutting edge corporation!
Saturday, 26 May 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ May 26th
Pina Colada Shake
8oz coconut water
6 lg pieces diced pineapple
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Combine everything in the blender, blend and enjoy!
Nutritional Info: 175 Calories, 29g carbs, 6g fiber, 1g fat, 14g protein
To find out more info about the 90 Day Challenge, check out my challenge website!
Friday, 25 May 2012
What is the Challenge?
The Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge is a challenge to make your health a priority for 90 days. You decide what your personal challenge will entail. For example, you might want to lose weight; you might want to increase muscle mass; you might want to improve athletic performance; or you might simply want to get more balanced nutrition. Whatever your personal goal, the Body by Vi Challenge will help you stay on track, be accountable, and, most importantly, reach your goal, by providing the tools you need to be successful.
How do they do this? By providing you with amazing products that are easy and fun to use, inexpensive, and effective. And if that's not enough, they are offering $25,000,000 a year in free product, prizes, and vacations. With 3000 people joining the challenge every day, the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge is the number 1 weight loss and fitness challenge in North America.
So what do you next? Simply set a goal, select a kit, and share your progress.
I started my 90 day challenge just over 2 months ago, using the Core Kit. My goal was to improve my running speed and ensure balanced nutrition. So far I have lost 8 pounds and 3.5 inches and taken 14 minutes off my half-marathon race time. I sleep better, have more energy, and feel absolutely incredible. Those who know me, know I take my health very seriously. I would never recommend a program and product unless I was absolutely positive it would help you. And this one will change your life.
For more info, watch the short video below, then check out my website, or contact me at bloodsweatcarbs@shaw.ca.
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ May 19th
Another week of amazing shakes; it's hard to pick one favorite, but I think this is it:
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
6 oz nonfat milk
1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 tsp graham cracker crumbs
2 oz fat free cream cheese
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Combine everything into the blender, blend, and enjoy!
Nutritional Info: 269 Calories, 33g carbs, 6.4g fiber, 6g fat, 20g protein
To find out more info about the 90 Day Challenge, check out my challenge website!
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie1/4 cup frozen blueberries
1 tsp graham cracker crumbs
2 oz fat free cream cheese
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Combine everything into the blender, blend, and enjoy!
Nutritional Info: 269 Calories, 33g carbs, 6.4g fiber, 6g fat, 20g protein
To find out more info about the 90 Day Challenge, check out my challenge website!
Saturday, 12 May 2012
Saturday Shake-Up ~ May 12th
Beginning today, I have decided to run a little weekly feature on my blog entitled "Saturday Shake-up." Each Saturday, I will post my favorite 90 Day Challenge shake recipe of the week. For info on the 90 Day Challenge itself, check out the "90 Day Challenge" tab on this blog, or visit my challenge website.
So without further ado, here is the first shake-up recipe!
Banana Avocado Smoothie
1 fresh banana
1/2 fresh avocado
8 oz nonfat milk
2 scoops ViSalus shake mix
4 ice cubes
Toss everything into the blender, blend away and enjoy!
Nutritional Info: 232 Calories, 38g carbs, 11.9g dietary fiber, 6g fat, 22g protein.
Nutritional Info: 232 Calories, 38g carbs, 11.9g dietary fiber, 6g fat, 22g protein.
Tuesday, 8 May 2012
Diabetes Superfood
The last week has seen some insanely busy activity around here and I am so excited to share some incredible news with my readers! What I started as a small health change for myself has become a huge benefit for Dylan.
About a month a half ago I signed up to begin the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. I received my shake mix and faithfully made my yummy shakes every morning. Within a few days I noticed how much better I was feeling. I had more energy, was sleeping more soundly, and had a significantly more positive outlook on life. Soon after I noticed I was running further and faster, and had lost the few stubborn pounds I had been trying to shed for months. And most importantly, I hadn't had a single hypoglycemic episode since starting the challenge. That's pretty amazing considering I usually have 4 or 5 per week.
I sat down and thoroughly read the nutritional information about the product. I did some research on the company history and management, and read numerous articles and blogs written by others that has experience with this product. Everything was positive. This stuff really works.
And then the light bulb went on. If this product was making me feel so fabulous, what if I gave it to Dylan? It says "diabetes friendly" on the bag, but what does that really mean? So I made Dylan a shake one morning (with the suggested child serving size) and we monitored his blood sugar afterwards. We tested prior to the shake, and his pump delivered insulin based on his current blood sugar, iob, and the carbs he was about to ingest. We tested every 10 minutes for 2 hours after drinking the shake and the results spoke for themselves. No big spike, not even a medium spike. This product resulted in almost no change in his blood sugar at all.
So what is it? The nutritional shake mix is a powder substance that is added to a minimum of water or milk. But the best way to take it is in a smoothie, which is how Dylan loves it. His first shake consisted of 1 scoop of shake mix, 8 ounces of skim milk, 1/2 a large banana, and 1/2 dozen medium fresh strawberries. Total carbs without the shake mix would have been 33 grams, including 3.2 grams of dietary fiber, leaving 29.8 grams net carbs. It also would have had 1 gram of fat and 167 calories.
The shake mix, per child sized serving, adds the following benefits: 6 grams of easily digestible protein, 2.8 of fiber, probiotics, and 30% of your recommended daily needs of many vitamins and minerals. Plus, it has only 45 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, and only 1 carb!
What does that mean for a type 1 or type 2 diabetic? It means someone like Dylan can actually enjoy a fruit smoothie without having to deal with the super spike in blood sugar that would usually follow, because the high protein slows down the release of glucose (from the fruit) into the bloodstream. This means that the glucose is released steadily over about a 2 hour period, instead of all at once 15 minutes after ingesting. Not to mention the fiber makes him full for a while and the vitamins and minerals and helping his body stay at its optimal condition. Finally, the product is gluten free, lactose free, contains a soy based protein (no animal products), is low sodium, and costs only 75 cents per child size serving. This is something that we will continue to use in our household for a long time to come.
Questions? Leave me a comment or send me a message and I'd be happy to answer! Or check out this website for more info: Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge.
About a month a half ago I signed up to begin the Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge. I received my shake mix and faithfully made my yummy shakes every morning. Within a few days I noticed how much better I was feeling. I had more energy, was sleeping more soundly, and had a significantly more positive outlook on life. Soon after I noticed I was running further and faster, and had lost the few stubborn pounds I had been trying to shed for months. And most importantly, I hadn't had a single hypoglycemic episode since starting the challenge. That's pretty amazing considering I usually have 4 or 5 per week.
I sat down and thoroughly read the nutritional information about the product. I did some research on the company history and management, and read numerous articles and blogs written by others that has experience with this product. Everything was positive. This stuff really works.
And then the light bulb went on. If this product was making me feel so fabulous, what if I gave it to Dylan? It says "diabetes friendly" on the bag, but what does that really mean? So I made Dylan a shake one morning (with the suggested child serving size) and we monitored his blood sugar afterwards. We tested prior to the shake, and his pump delivered insulin based on his current blood sugar, iob, and the carbs he was about to ingest. We tested every 10 minutes for 2 hours after drinking the shake and the results spoke for themselves. No big spike, not even a medium spike. This product resulted in almost no change in his blood sugar at all.
So what is it? The nutritional shake mix is a powder substance that is added to a minimum of water or milk. But the best way to take it is in a smoothie, which is how Dylan loves it. His first shake consisted of 1 scoop of shake mix, 8 ounces of skim milk, 1/2 a large banana, and 1/2 dozen medium fresh strawberries. Total carbs without the shake mix would have been 33 grams, including 3.2 grams of dietary fiber, leaving 29.8 grams net carbs. It also would have had 1 gram of fat and 167 calories.
The shake mix, per child sized serving, adds the following benefits: 6 grams of easily digestible protein, 2.8 of fiber, probiotics, and 30% of your recommended daily needs of many vitamins and minerals. Plus, it has only 45 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, and only 1 carb!
What does that mean for a type 1 or type 2 diabetic? It means someone like Dylan can actually enjoy a fruit smoothie without having to deal with the super spike in blood sugar that would usually follow, because the high protein slows down the release of glucose (from the fruit) into the bloodstream. This means that the glucose is released steadily over about a 2 hour period, instead of all at once 15 minutes after ingesting. Not to mention the fiber makes him full for a while and the vitamins and minerals and helping his body stay at its optimal condition. Finally, the product is gluten free, lactose free, contains a soy based protein (no animal products), is low sodium, and costs only 75 cents per child size serving. This is something that we will continue to use in our household for a long time to come.
Questions? Leave me a comment or send me a message and I'd be happy to answer! Or check out this website for more info: Body by Vi 90 Day Challenge.
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