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Living
Essense ~ Meal Replacement Shake |
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<Ingredients |
Amount |
Ingredients |
Amount |
|
Protein
blend |
Vitamin
blend |
| Whey Protein
concentrate |
7 grams |
Vitamin
A - (palmitate/beta carotene) |
5,000 IU |
| Egg Protein
concentrate |
4 grams |
Vitamin
B1 - (thiamine) |
12mg. |
| Rice Protein
concentrate |
2.5 grams |
Vitamin
B2 - (riboflavin) |
12mg. |
| Milk Protein
concentrate |
2 grams |
Vitamin
B3 - (niacinamide) |
12mg. |
| For the
digestion of Proteins |
Vitamin
B5 - (pantothenic acid) |
12mg. |
| Acid Stable
Protease - (Aspergillus niger) |
33
ASPU units |
Vitamin
B6 - (pyridoxine HCL) |
15mg. |
| Peptidase
- (Aspergillus oryzae) |
33 U units |
Vitamin
B12 - (cyanocobalamin) |
75mcg. |
| Protease
- (Aspergillus oryzae) |
3,666 HUT
units |
Vitamin
C - (calcium ascorbate) |
<167mg. |
| For the
digestion of Carbohydrates |
Vitamin
D - (cholecalciferol) |
133IU |
| Alpha Galactosidase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
12.5 GALU
units |
Vitamin
E - (d-alpha tocopherol) |
133IU. |
| Amylase
- (Aspergillus oryzae) |
33 U units |
Vitamin
K - (phytodione) |
150mcg |
| Glucoamylase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
1.5 AG
units |
Biotin |
100mcg |
| Invertase
- (Saccharomyces) |
25 SU units |
Choline
- (bitartrate) |
50mg |
| Malt Diastase
- (Barley malt) |
12.5 DP
units |
Folic Acid |
200mcg |
| Pectinase/Phytase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
1.5 endo-PG
units |
Inositol |
30mg |
| For the
digestion of Fiber |
PABA -
(para-aminobenzoic acid) |
7mg |
| Cellulase
- (Trichoderma longibrachiatum) |
41.5 CU
units |
Mineral
blend |
| Hemicellulase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
41.5 HCU
units |
Boron -
(amino acid chelate- AAC) |
1mg. |
| Xylanase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
41.5 XU
units |
Calcium
- (citrate/ascorbate) |
50mg |
| For the
digestion of Lactose (milk) |
Chromium
- (AAC) |
60mcg |
| <Lactase
- (Aspergillus oryzae) |
41.5 LACU
units |
Copper
- (AAC) |
500mcg |
| For the
digestion of Fats |
Iodine
- (kelp) |
30mcg |
| Lipase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
50 FIP
units |
Magnesium
- (citrate) |
3mg. |
| Antioxidant
blend |
Manganese
- (AAC) |
3mg |
| Grape Seed
Extract 95% OPC |
10mg |
Molybdenum
- (AAC) |
15mcg |
| Pine Bark
Extract 90% OPC |
10mg |
Potassium
- (citrate) |
10mg |
| Alpha Lipoic
Acid |
33mg |
Selenium
- (AAC) |
15mcg |
| Catalase
- (Aspergillus niger) |
66 U units |
Silica
- (horsetail grass) |
2mg. |
| Citrus
Bioflavanoids |
|
Vanadium
- (citrate) |
30mcg. |
| Superfood
blend |
Zinc
- (citrate) |
6mg |
| Blue
Green Algae |
25mg. |
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| Spirulina |
12.5 mg. |
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| Chlorella |
8.4mg. |
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| Other ingredients |
| Inulin |
3 grams. |
Guar Gum |
1 gram |
| Fructose |
6 grams |
Natural
French vanilla flavor |
200mg |
| Stevia |
60mg |
Sodium
chloride |
400mg |
First, let s looks at what food is composed of; water, macronutrients
and micronutrients. Water is the main substance of most everything
followed by the macronutrients protein, carbohydrates and fat.
These are the only things that provide the body with real energy
which is measured in calories. The micronutrients are all of
the vitamins, minerals and other trace elements which mostly
help us utilize the macronutrients more efficiently. We need
all of these three components in order to live a long and healthy
life. Now, it s really just a matter of balancing them. The average
person requires about 80 grams of protein and approximately 6
grams of fat per day. Did you know that we do not require any
carbohydrate intake on a daily basis? Does this mean that we
can get everything we need from eating just protein and fat?
Yes, it does. Eskimos eat little to no carbohydrates especially
during the long winter months and yet they have been documented
to be the healthiest race that has ever lived on this planet.
Eskimos have no heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood
pressure or any other disease commonly associated with our modern,
civilized world. What most writers forget to tell people is that
they ate almost everything raw. As we discussed earlier, when
we eat raw food the enzymes contained in those foods will digest
themselves without putting any additional stress on the body.
Not that we can or would even recommend that we eat our meat
raw today because of the incredible pollution of our animals.
The point here is that we can survive quite nicely without eating
carbohydrates. But do we as a nation practice this? No. Most
of us are familiar with insulin which is the main regulator of
blood sugars, but beyond that is can be referred to as the master
hormone of metabolism. It is involved in the regulation of blood
pressure, the storage of fat as well as the production of triglycerides
and cholesterol. When insulin levels are too high we experience
high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides,
diabetes and obesity. How do insulin levels get so high? Most
people have inherited a tendency for the insulin sensors on the
cells to malfunction with age, illness, stress or by years of
eating a high sugar and starch diet. As these sensors become
more sluggish, the body becomes more insulin resistant . Because
the cells need sugar, the pancreas will continue to pump out
more and more insulin to force the sensors to respond. In the
end, the body will become so resistant to insulin that the amount
required to clear the sugars from the blood will be more than
the pancreas can produce, so that person becomes an adult diabetic.
Excessive insulin also causes other damage in the body like;
retention of water and salt by the kidneys, thickens the walls
of the arteries, stimulates the liver to produce cholesterol
and sends a message to the body to store all incoming sugar and
fat. Wow, that sounds pretty serious. Is there anything we can
do to change this? The good news is that this vicious cycle can
be reversed by changing our eating habits through limiting the
amount of carbohydrate intake.
Living
Essense ~ Meal Replacement Shake Recommendations
Love
has no other desire but to fulfill itself.
Kahlil
Gibran
All
of the following ingredients are found in the Living Essense
product.
Protein
blend
Whey
Protein concentrate - 7 grams. The
most usable arrangement of amino acids available. Whey provides
the building blocks of glutathione, the body s most important
antioxidant. It will also increase immunity, supress hunger,
encourage fat burning and act as a anti-bacterial and anti-microbial
agent. This is a fast burning that must be blended with slower
proteins such as milk.
Egg Protein concentrate - 4 grams. A complete
protein that contains the eight essential amino acids as well
as 13 vitamins and minerals.
Rice Protein concentrate - 2.5 grams. An excellent
source of vegan, hypo-allergenic protein and is also contains
the eight essential amino acids.
Milk Protein concentrate - 2 grams. A complete
protein that slows the release of amino acids into the bloodstream
and also prevents a large percentage of the whey protein from
going to waste.
Digestive
Enzyme blend
For
the digestion of Proteins
Acid
Stable Protease - (Aspergillus
niger) 33 ASPU units. It breaks down proteins in a pH range of
1-5. This means that it is active in the lower portion of the
stomach when pepsin is also active.
Peptidase - (Aspergillus oryzae) 33 U units.
It breaks down proteins in a pH range of 5-9.
Protease - (Aspergillus oryzae) 3,666 HUT units.
This enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids in a pH range
of 4-10. This means that it s active in the predigestion stage,
inactivates in the lower stomach and reactivates in the small
intestine.
For the digestion of Carbohydrates
Alpha
Galactosidase - (Aspergillus
niger) 12.5 GALU units. It breaks down the sugars found in beans
and legumes in a pH range of 4-5.
Amylase - (Aspergillus oryzae) 1,000 SKB units.
It breaks down carbohydrates (polysaccharides) into disaccharides
(two sugars) in a pH of 4-10.
Glucoamylase - (Aspergillus niger) 1.5 AG units.
It breaks down starch or complex carbohydrates into dextrose
(simple sugar) in a pH range of 3-6.
Invertase - (Saccharomyces) 25 SU units. It
breaks down sucrose (two sugars) into fructose (single sugar)
and glucose (single sugar) in a pH range of 2-6.
Malt Diastase - (Barley malt) 12.5 DP units.
It breaks down maltose (two sugars) into two single sugars of
glucose in a pH range of 4-9.
Pectinase/Phytase - (Aspergillus niger) 1.5
endo-PG units.
For the digestion of Fiber
Cellulase
- (Trichoderma longibrachiatum) 41.5 CU units. It breaks down
cellulose (fiber considered a carbohydrate) into glucose (single
sugar) in a pH range of 3-7.
Hemicellulase - (Aspergillus niger) 41.5 HCU
units. It breaks down complex sugars into simple sugars found
in seeds and beans in a pH range of 2-6.
Xylanase - (Aspergillus niger) 41.5 XU units.
It breaks down fiber found primarily in grains in a pH of 3-7.
For
the digestion of Lactose (milk)
Lactase
- (Aspergillus oryzae) 41.5 LACU units. It breaks down lactose
(two sugars) into galactose (single sugar) and glucose (single
sugar) in a pH range of 4-8.
For
the digestion of Fats
Lipase
- (Aspergillus niger) 50 FIP units per capsule. It breaks down
fat molecules or tryglycerides into three simple fatty acids
in a pH range of 3-10.
Vitamin
blend
Vitamin
A
- (palmitate/beta carotene) 5,000 IU. Used for eye disorders,
age spots, respiratory infections, acne and skin problems. Also
used to lower cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, prevent
types of cancer and heart disease. Water soluble.
Vitamin B1 - (thiamine) 12mg. Promote growth,
aid digestion, keeps the nervous system, muscles and heart functioning
normally. Water soluble.
Vitamin B2 - (riboflavin) 12mg. Promote healthy
skin, hair, nails. Benefits vision, aid in growth and reproduction.
Water soluble.
Vitamin B3 - (niacinamide) 12mg. Reduces tryglycerides
and cholesterol, metabolizes fat, healthier skin, increases circulation,
reduces migraine headaches. Water soluble.
Vitamin B5 - (pantothenic acid) 12mg. Helps
fight infection, fatigue, reduces negative effects of antibiotics,
aids in healing, lowers cholesterol. Water soluble
Vitamin B6 - (pyridoxine HCL) 15mg. Strengthen
the immune system, helps prevent kidney stones, alleviates nausea,
reduces muscle spasms. Water soluble.
Vitamin B12 - (cyanocobalamin) 75mcg. Prevents
anemia, lowers heart disease, increases energy, maintains nervous
system, improves memory. Water soluble.
Vitamin C - (calcium ascorbate) 167mg. Protects
against many forms of cancer, accelerates healing, prevents scurvy,
lowers blood pressure and blood clots, activates the immune system
and potent antioxidant. Water soluble.
Vitamin D - (cholecalciferol) 133IU. Works with
minerals to create strong bones and teeth, prevents colds used
along with vitamins A and C, aids in absorption of vitamin A.
Fat soluble.
Vitamin E - (d-alpha tocopherol) 133IU. Alleviates
fatigue and leg cramps, keeps you looking younger by retarding
oxidation, supplies oxygen, prevents various forms of cancer,
accelerates healing process, lower blood pressure. Fat soluble.
Vitamin K - (phytodione) 150mcg. Promotes blood
clotting, reduces excessive menstrual flows and prevents internal
bleeding and hemorrhages. Fat soluble.
Biotin - 100mcg. Keeps hair from turning gray
and falling out, alleviates eczema and dermatitis, eases muscle
pains. Water soluble.
Choline - (bitartrate) 50mg. Helps control cholesterol,
aids the liver in eliminating toxins, increases memory, used
in treatment of Alzheimer s disease. Water soluble.
Folic Acid - 200mcg. Helps microcytic anemia,
protects against birth defects, promotes healthier skin, protects
against parasites and food poisoning. Water soluble.
Inositol - 30mg. Produces a calming effect,
lower cholesterol levels, promotes healthier hair, prevents eczema.
Water soluble.
PABA - (para-aminobenzoic acid) 7mg. Keeps skin
smooth and healthy, delays wrinkles, reduces the pain of burns,
restores natural hair color. Water soluble.
Mineral
blend
Boron
- (amino acid chelate- AAC) 1mg. Helps prevent osteoporosis and
brain function.
Calcium - (citrate/ascorbate) 50mg. Maintain
strong bones and teeth, lower risk of colon cancer, alleviate
insomnia, aid your nervous system, keep heart beating regularly.
Chromium - (AAC) 60mcg. Lowers blood pressure,
prevents sugar cravings and sudden drops in energy as well as
chances of diabetes.
Copper - (AAC) 500mcg. Required to convert iron
into hemoglobin, increase energy.
Iodine - (kelp) 30mcg. More energy, promote
healthy hair, nails, skin and teeth, burn excess fat, insures
proper growth.
Magnesium - (citrate) 51mg. Help burn fat and
produce energy, promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and
prevents heart attacks, relieves indigestion, healthier teeth,
helps prevent calcium deposits, kidney and gallstones.
Manganese - (AAC) 3mg. Helps eliminate fatigue
and osteoporosis, improves memory, reduces nervous irritability.
Molybdenum - (AAC) 15mcg. Helps prevent anemia,
aids in fat/sugar metabolism.
Potassium - (citrate) 10mg. Reduces blood pressure,
used in allergy treatments, sends oxygen to the brain and improves
thinking, helps dispose of body wastes.
Selenium - (AAC) 15mcg. Helps protect against
cancer, heart disease and stroke, raises sperm counts in men,
keeps dandruff in control.
Silica - (horsetail grass) 2mg. Speeds the repair
of damaged connective tissue, improving its strength and elasticity.
Vanadium - (citrate) 30mcg. Prevents heart attacks,
helps control insulin-resistant and Type II diabetes, improves
nutrient transport and increases energy.
Zinc - (citrate) 6mg. Helps in the formation
of insulin and the decrease in cholesterol deposits, accelerates
healing times, helps prostrate problems and mental disorders.
Antioxidant blend
Grape
Seed Extract 95% OPC - 10mg. This extract
has the highest potency levels and because it s standardized
the quality is guaranteed. Refer to Antioxidant Overview for
specific benefits.
Pine Bark Extract 90% OPC - 10mg. This extract
also has the highest potency levels and because it s standardized
the quality is guaranteed. Refer to Antioxidant Overview for
specific benefits.
Alpha Lipoic Acid - 33mg. Moderates blood sugar
levels, may be effective in treating Parkinson s, generating
energy, protects the liver from alcohol damage as well as the
lungs from smoke damage.
Catalase - (Aspergillus niger) 66 U units. One
of the most potent antioxidant enzymes active in a pH range of
4-9.
Citrus Bioflavanoids - 11mg. Strengthens the
capillary walls, builds resistance to infection, another source
of Vitamin C, heals bleeding gums.
Superfood
blend
Blue
Green Algae
- 25mg. A fresh water algae that is rich in minerals, vitamins,
amino acids and enzymes that are readily absorbed by the body.
Also very high in chlorophyll, a blood detoxifier and antiseptic.
It contains over 60% plant protein.
Spirulina - 12.5 mg. Another nutrient-dense
algae that is rich in chelated minerals, Chlorophyll, vitamins
and minerals. It contains over 65% plant protein.
Chlorella - 8.4mg. A rich source of vegetable
protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Other
ingredients
Inulin
- 3 grams. A great source of fiber, helps to maintain bowel regularity,
lowers cholesterol levels, a food source for the beneficial bacteria
found in the intestines.
Fructose - 6 grams. A simple, fruit sugar used
as a sweetner.
Guar Gum - 1 gram. A good source of fiber, lowers
cholesterol levels, known to slow glucose absorption.
Natural French vanilla flavor - 200mg. Also
a pure and natural flavor.
Sodium chloride - 400mg. Used to adjust the
taste.
Stevia - 60mg. Regulates blood sugar levels
and also known for its anti-bacterial properties.
