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Kick the Sugar Habit &Enjoy Nature’s Sweet Life

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20 Reasons to Avoid Sugar 1. Sugar is addictive2. Weight gain, eating disorders3. Dental problems4. Tired and achy muscles5. Hypoglycemia6. Blood vessel damage7. Depression and irritability8. Heart problems9. Kidney and liver problems10. Sleep disorders11. Cancer12. Aging13. Diabetes14. Candida15. Immune suppression16. Attention disorders 17. Eyesight18. Autoimmune disease19. Gastrointestinal disorders 20. Impaired mineral absorption

step one - learn the facts There is hope! Equip yourself with knowledge about this tantalizing “poison” by reading great books such as “Lick The Sugar Habit”, by Nancy Appleton, PhD, or “Sugar Blues” by William Duffy. That’s step one. Then, follow the rest of my five easy steps to kick the sugar habit, discover nature’s healthy sweeteners and begin to enjoy Nature’s sweet life.

step two - banish sugarIf you are a parent, BE a parent... take the lead! Start by cleaning out your pantry! Get rid of the things in your pantry that you know are not good for your family, such as:

• white sugar, corn syrup• artificial sweeteners• maple syrup with sugar added • fruit juices laden with sugar• soda pop, diet sodas, energy drinks

As you’re shopping to restock your pantry, read every package and label. Reject those products with sugar, corn syrup, glucose, sucrose or fructose in the ingredient list.

As seen on Better TVTeri Secrest, CEO of Essential Oils Healthline

with Better TV host, Rhiannon Ally.

Because most people love the taste of sugary foods, it is tempting to ignore the health consequences. After all, what are a few extra pounds? But in fact, regular consumption of refined sweeteners is a significant factor in several life-threatening diseases that impact millions of adults and children.

Current health statistics show that childhood obesity and childhood diabetes are at epidemic levels in America today.

• 32% of all America children and adolescents are obese. That’s 1 in 3 kids. (USA Today, 2/9/10)

• The average American consumes 149.2 pounds of sugar each year. (USDA)

This is tragic! If we continue on this path our families will not have the energy or stamina to truly enjoy life and the government will not be able to keep up with the $148 billion dollars spent every year on obesity.

Teri Secrest, CEO and FounderEssential Oils Healthline PHONE (928) 771-9107

EMAIL teri@terisecrest.comWEB oilsfromheaven.com

step three - make water excitingMost people do not enjoy drinking water because it has become boring to their taste buds. But wait until you try water enhanced with therapeutic-grade essential oils such as lemon, orange, tangerine and grapefruit! Add a touch of pure agave sweetener and you have the most delicious and exotic-tasting water imaginable.

When I make this water for my family, I can’t keep the pitcher full. They just love it.

healthy water

Take a large glass water pitcher and add one or more of the following essential oils for a total of 15 drops: lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit or Citrus Fresh essential oil. Stir in two tablespoons of Young Living blue agave sweetener. Then fill the pitcher with pure water, stir and refrigerate. Enjoy all day long!

Water is truly the perfect health beverage. Once you and your family begin to drink more of it, you’ll much prefer it to the sugary drinks you used to enjoy. Note that fruit juices are very high in sugar: A 10 ounce glass of orange juice has 9 teaspoons of natural sugar. Eat the orange instead! The fiber in the orange will slow down the sugar’s entry into your bloodstream and keep your blood sugar levels down.

Keep healthy water in your refrigerator and beautiful bowl of ripe, organic fruit on your counter, and you’re on your way to a healthier life.

DISCLAIMER The information contained in this newsletter is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical care or to diagnose or prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. The publisher and author assume no responsibility to or liability for any person or group for any loss, damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of any information herein.

copyright © 2010 Essential Oils Healthline, Inc.editor Bonnie McDermid, Radiant Health News

step four - families that cook together, stay togetherBegin preparing meals together as a family! Children actu-ally love responsibility: Give it to them. Teach them how to be an “expert smoothie chef” using ingredients out of heaven’s garden that will energize them for the entire day! Below is one of the smoothie recipes that my family loves. But let your “chef” be creative in choosing their smoothie ingredients at the grocery store and blending their specialty smoothie at home!

Teri’s power-packed breakfast smoothie2 cups organic milk (rice and almond milk work well too)2 cups frozen peaches2 cups frozen strawberries1/4 cup walnuts2 drops Young Living® Lemon essential oil 4 scoops Young Living Pure Protein Complete1 tbsp Young Living Blue Agave sweetener6 ounces Young Living NingXia Red® juice

Blend on high speed for two minutes. Serves 4-6. The last four smoothie ingredients can be purchased on my website.

step five - don’t deprive, delight!Instead of depriving your family of the cookies and desserts they are used to, delight them with a tasty, healthy version that won’t leave them with the sugar blues!

It is easy to change from using white sugar to sweetening with pure agave nectar. Young Living’s blue agave is the best brand because it has the lowest glycemic index com-pared to other agave nectars.

To learn more about healthy eating and how to up-date your favorite recipes with natural sweeteners, order Teri Secrest’s cookbook, Eating Out of Heaven’s Garden.

To order, send $12.95 to Essential Oils Healthline, PO Box 888, Prescott, AZ 86302.

Turn to the next page for important details on the Young Living products that will make your switch to healthy sweet-eners easy and delicious.

Kick the Sugar Habit

Agave Natural

SweetenerNingXia Red Super Juice

Power Meal Drink Mix

Pure Protein Complete

YL Manna Bars

Wolfberry Crisp Bars

Young Living Essential Oils

Sweeter than sugar, but with a low glycemic index of only 11. Organic nec-tar from agave plant.

Use like honey in foods and drinks.

Bursting with fla-vor from berries and super fruits, just 1 ounce daily delivers essential antioxidants.

Delicious in smoothies, in sparkling water and just by itself.

Nutrition-packed rice protein powder makes a Power Smoothie a complete meal. Rich with herbs, vitamins, enzymes and minerals.

Important nutri-tion for healthy weight loss and building lean muscle mass.

Healthy, clean whey protein boosts the nutri-tional value of smoothies and shakes without any synthetic ingredients.

Important nutri-tion for healthy weight loss and building lean muscle mass.

Delicious AND healthy snack bars made with fruit, nuts, whole grains and seeds.

Perfect for between meal and after school treats. Kids love them!

Chewy, crunchy-good, this bar is filled with nuts, seeds and ber-ries. Plus, it has 16 gm of protein to make a com-plete meal.

For meals on the run or an after-school snack, junk food has met its match.

Just a few drops of Lemon, Or-ange, Tangerine or Citrus Fresh essential oils makes plain wa-ter extraordinarily delicious.

Keep a pitcher full of Teri’s healthy water in the frig-if you can!

Blue Agave Nectar#3221 8 ozWhls $12.00Retail $15.79

#3224 32 ozWhls $34.75Retail $45.72

Prices in $US

NingXia Red Super Juice#39931 literWhls $39.75Retail $52.30

Power MealDrink Mix#630015 ozWhls $49.75Retail $65.46

Pure Protein Com-plete Drink Mix#3291 23.8 ozWhls $44.75Retail $58.88

YL Manna Bars#3075 Apricot #3076 Apple-Cinn 6 packWhls $11.75Retail $15.46

Wolfberry Bars#63156 pack

Whls $16.75Retail $22.04

Essential oils -15 mlLemon #3578 Whls $10.50 Retail $3.82Orange #3602 Whls $10.25Retail $13.49Tangerine #3644 Whls $16.00Retail $21.05Citrus Fresh #3318 Whls $14.00 Retail $18.42

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Kick the Sugar Habit with these delicious foods!

© 2010 Essential Oils Healthline, Inc. editor Bonnie McDermid, Radiant Health News These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA.

Teri Secrest, CEO and FounderEssential Oils Healthline PHONE (928) 777-9107EMAIL teri@terisecrest.comWEB www.oilsfromheaven.com