It’s more than just a fad that eating more seafood and fish will contribute quality protein to your diet and add lean to your physique more lean muscle. The list of health benefits being discovered by nutrition experts, however, continues to grow beyond the lean protein and omega-3 claims. Fish and seafood are great for keeping cholesterol low, hearts healthy and nervous systems functioning at their optimal levels. Lately, many have touted seafood’s contribution to healthy joints, cancer fighting properties and anti-inflammatory effects. Fish can also help keep your metabolism up and BMI down.
I’d like to offer some tips when choosing your seafood of choice. First of all, look for fish that is not farm raised but instead wild-caught. The difference is similar to that of free-range livestock compared to mass-produced livestock. Not only does farm raised fish have a higher tendency to contain toxins and other environmental pollutants than fresh-caught, but also they are higher in fat and calories and lower in omega-3’s and protein. All naturally spawned fish is better and safer.
Secondly, be sure that the fish is fresh. There is no substitute for fish that has been frozen on the boat on which it has be caught and then never thawed until it hits your kitchen. This ensures that bacteria don’t get a chance to begin getting comfortable on your seafood. Do not listen to the marketing hype that it is better and tastier to get fish that “has never been frozen”. This is completely untrue. Some studies show that for every hour that a fish fillet spends over 40 degrees Fahrenheit it loses a day of shelf life. That means it is breaking down pretty darn fast! According to some recent studies done in the gulf since the oil spill, scientists are saying that the human nose is much more effective than any high tech piece of equipment in determining whether a seafood and fish is fresh or has gone bad.
Lastly, the types of fish and seafood you choose make a difference. Usually cold water fish have more health benefits than warm water fish. Salmon and tuna are both great staples as they have tremendous health benefits and are readily available year round. Other health choices are tilapia, white fish and halibut. Bivalves or mollusks (such as oysters, clams and scallops) tend to have less health benefits and some even believe that since they filter the ocean water that they can contain much higher level of environmental toxins as do other free swimming seafood.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (May 24, 2010) – Purveyor of healthy, high-protein cookies and living rags-to-riches success story Chef Jay Littmann officially announced today that he is releasing a new line of “less than 3 grams of sugar per serving” cookies for customers seeking a lower carbohydrate alternative. Initially introducing Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin flavors, he promises to deliver on flavor as much as he does the healthy benefits of high-protein nutrition.
With almost 40 unique products and enough variety of flavors to keep even the most avid health supplement connoisseur busy sampling for months, Chef Jay refuses to slow his pace in the competitive industry of consumer nutrition and vows to continue to develop new products in response to an ever-expanding customer base. With the summer months upon us and the fitness-minded spending more time scrutinizing nutrition labels, his timing is perfect for the launch of his new lower sugar cookies.
No matter what the populous demands, however, Chef Jay Littmann will never compromise on taste. “Nutrition trends shift frequently, and it is good to release products in response to the demand of your clientele. One thing that must stay consistent, however, is that the product has to always taste good,” says Chef Jay. “It sounds simple but that’s the secret. Most companies seem to have forgotten this.”
The new cookies have less than 3 grams of sugar per serving yet still offer between 15-18 grams of protein, depending on the flavor. The full details and nutritional information for Chef Jay Littmann’s new low sugar Tri-O-Plex cookies can be found online at his website (www.chefjays.com) and will be available for purchase the first week of June.
To learn more about Chef Jay Littmann’s own inspirational story of physical, emotional and financial transformation, check out his autobiographical account of how he achieved in the face of tremendous adversity entitled, “How to Get from There to Here” on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Borders.com or at www.chefjays.com.
About Chef Jay’s Food Products
Chef Jay’s Food Products, created by Chef Jay Littmann, is the manufacturer and distributor of Tri-O-Plex protein bars, cookies, and brownies specifically designed for healthy, active lifestyles. Chef Jay’s manufactures its products in-house at a state-of-the-art facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company distributes its products through its international network of distributors and direct to retail and other customers primarily in the healthy lifestyle and fitness community. Chef Jay’s Food Products can be found at most health clubs and a wide variety of convenience stores and vitamin, health food and nutrition stores nationwide and overseas including (but not limited to) Vitamin Shoppe, GNC, Hi Health, Bally’s, Gold’s Gym, 7 – Eleven, Absolute Nutrition and Nutrition Express. To purchase or learn more about the wide array of Chef Jay’s products visit www.chefjays.com. Become a fan of Chef Jay’s Food Products on Facebook and receive special offers, event information and more.
All doctors will tell you that eating more fruits and vegetables and less animal fats, salt and grains will lead to a healthy lifestyle, but does this mean that the acid vs. alkaline theory is behind such a recommendation?
Proponents of this theory claim that acidity leads to many health problems in the system because we get out of balance. These problems may include headaches, cancers, undue stress on our organs, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. It is believed that most common illnesses stem from too much acid in the bloodstream.
The acidity is thought to eat through cellular walls and damage red blood cells which can impact the body’s natural ability to fend off illnesses. Some will also argue that the body can actually manufacture its own viruses if the environment is very acidic or acidic for an extended period of time.
According to the theory, in order to provide the body’s systems with the optimal environment to operate and maintain consistent health, one must regularly test the blood, urine or saliva and maintain a pH range of 7.35-7.45. Under these conditions, the body will naturally keep balance, stay healthy and disease free and keep the person looking younger and feeling more energetic than ever before.
Back by popular demand, we are offering a "Buy 1 Get 1" special for the month of May. Why is this month's special different? BECAUSE IT APPLIES TO ALL MY PRODUCTS!
Not only that, but until further notice we are offering FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS.
So, let's figure this out. You can save $12.50 on the purchase of every two boxes AND save an average of $15 on shipping! Order 8 boxes, save OVER $50!! Now, you have to admit, that's an incredible deal! Stop reading and start ordering!
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Some stuff to come in the next month or so:
1. My infomercial featuring those loyal customers who've offered up testimonials
2. A new lower sugar line for those working on cutting carbs
3. My revolutionary meal replacement weight loss system that will shred you
4. More giveaways and sweepstakes to offer loyal customers
Stay tuned next week for more updates.
To health and healing,
Chef Jay Littmann
As summer quickly approaches, it is about time for you to start considering getting out those old running shows and workout shorts. Even if you are not planning a huge vacation where you have to look like a bikini model, it is important to get you back to your healthy weight. The best way to do this is to obviously eat right and exercise. But what about all these detox plans that we see online that promise 10-15 pounds in only a few weeks?
Let me give you my two cents on the matter. Detoxifying your system is a great way to start with a clean slate and can really help you get in the right mindset and kickstart your workout regimen. What I don’t believe, however, is that an acai berry capsule is going to “shed and shred”.
Here is what you need to know about detox systems. Most are designed to treat the colon and digestive tract and eliminate the stored toxins that are locked somewhere deep within your body where they can’t be easily expelled without help.
Others my treat kidney and liver, improving their functions to rid these vital organs of toxins stored there.
All this is great and I recommend you do it once or twice per year just to keep your systems functioning at tip top shape.
Here’s the catch, though: you may feel like you have the flu when you detox and it is unlikely that you will actually lose any weight whatsoever.
So, long story short, before you spend any cash on a state of the art detox pill, powder or 21 day full body cleanse, know what you are getting into. It requires dedication to stick to these programs and most likely won’t cut any weight.
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Let’s look at the facts. In order to maintain a healthy caloric intake while still getting good functional ingredients in your body, we need to look at labels and turn away from the hype.
Green Tea is first on the list and it doesn’t matter if you drink it hot or cold. It is filled with these great active compounds called catechins that work wonders to boost the metabolism and burn more fat. Besides burning calories, Green Tea has amazing cancer fighting properties and it seems every month some other disease fighting capability is discovered about this wonder tonic.
Milk is also a great beverage, although nutritionists will probably argue it a food, that can not only quench your thirst but provide your physique with calcium, whey and casein protein and insulinlike growth factor-1 that can kick your body into muscle building overdrive. If you drink organic milk, you will also get a healthy dose of omega 3s.
Coffee, tagged as a vice by some, can provide tremendous health benefits even besides the energy boost you get from it. Just about all fat burning supplements contain caffeine b/c it does just that, burns fat. Too much of anything can harm the body but I believe that a couple cups in the morning and cup or so in the afternoon is a great alternative to diet soda.
Now if you are at a summer mixer with some friends and having a good time and milk and coffee are not your party beverage of choice, grab a red wine. I am sure that you’ve heard in the media over the past few years the increasing benefits that scientists are discovering that drinking red wine can provide. The antioxidant properties of the resveratrol in red wine can protect against cancers and fight heart disease. Remember, too much of a good thing can have the opposite affect so know what you are putting into your body before having too much fun. A glass of red wine contains about 120 calories so try to keep your limit at 2.
(Resources: Muscle and Fitness Magazine, May 2010)
It is March already and Spring is just right around the corner. Here at my manufacturing plant in Las Vegas, NV we are gearing up for “weight loss season” and all of the protein-hungry customers out there looking to get trim and fit for the warmer months. To ring in the Spring season, we are offering $10 FLAT RATE SHIPPING for all of the month of March for any size orders. 10 boxes, 20 boxes, 100 BOXES! You pay only $10 for UPS Ground shipping. The best part is that you don’t have to do a thing, you already qualify for the flat rate shipping and it is already there waiting for you!
Just to give you a brief update of what’s going on, I am releasing my first book, HOW TO GET FROM THERE TO HERE, an autobiographical account of the trials and tribulations that dragged me through highs and lows until I could ultimately make peace with myself and reach a point of success. You can find it on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Borders.com. Pretty soon, you’ll even be able to get a FREE sneak peak on my website of the first couple chapters. It is an easy read and I think it can really provide great insight to help people in any situation overcome adversity and achieve.
We are also still looking for testimonials and book reviews from loyal customers, so if are interested in appearing on national TV, please send me an email to tv@chefjays.com.
If you are still free this weekend, be sure to join me at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus Ohio March 5-7, 2010 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Booth 1415. You can meet the new 2010 Tri-O-Plex girls and the Champion Bodybuilder Robert Burneika.
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I have some exciting news and wanted to see if I can get your help and support. I am filming an infomercial for my new book "How to Get From There To Here" and I would like to feature some video footage and comments on how you use the cookies, brownies, or bars in your lifestyle, diet, or training and what you like about them. Before and after photos or shots would be great as well!
I would also like to get your thoughts and reviews on my book and can get SPECIAL ADVANCE READER copies to a select few. It tells the story of how I overcame addictions, homelessness, obesity, and life struggles to achieve success.
If you are interested, please submit your written and video testimonials to TV@chefjays.com or you can send them via post to my address in Las Vegas:
Chef Jay's Food Products
Attn: TV
2510 E. Sunset Rd. #5-83
Las Vegas, NV 89120
My team and I will be selecting your inspirational stories to put in our National TV Campaign!
To health and healing,
Chef Jay Littmann
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