EMILY MALE WANTS YOU TO HAVE YOURSELF

A FOODIE FITTIE CHRISTMAS

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Gearing up to Roll Out Her Exciting New 21 Day Program

That's "A Journey To The Best You," The 16 Year Old

Health and Wellness Authority Offers Insightful Tips

To Deal With Holiday Eating Temptations and Depression 

Emily Male, founder of Foodie Fittie
On a mission to help her fellow teens to overcome their low self-esteem and find a pathway towards good nutrition, fitness, confidence and hope, Emily Male is currently gearing up for the early 2017 rollout of FoodieFittie (www.foodiefittie.com), her extraordinary, multi-faceted new 21 Day program which she designed as a "Journey To The Best You."

 

But before all the excitement begins with that, the Georgia and Nashvillebased 16 year old health and wellness authority is looking forward to a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Because of her incredible personal journey - including a dramatic 78 pound weight loss in a single year and a renewed commitment to healthy eating, staying physically fit -  Emily has some great insights and tips on how to eat right, overcome those bad temptations when it comes to overeating and fatty and sugary foods and avoiding depression this holiday season.

 

Based on her experiences and the knowledge she has gained as she worked on her program, she believes that eating the proper foods while not denying oneself the pleasure of reasonable portions of the cookies, cakes and pies you want can go a long way towards combating the winter blues. She will make her choices this year based on what worked for her during the holidays in 2015.

 

"Last Christmas," she says, "I made healthier choices, like instead of eating high fat meat, I ate low fat turkey - but I still ate dessert. If I knew I wanted that dessert, during the main meal I would avoid eating mashed potatoes. Even though the temptation is there to gorge yourself because tasty things are hitting your eyes everywhere you look, I think moderation is the key. Still, it's the holidays and if you restrict yourself too much it might be hard on keeping a jolly holiday spirit!"

 

Emily adds that while she doesn't eat an unlimited amount of goodies anymore, she has given herself some restrictions. "We all have to do what works best for us," she says. "I work hard all year long to maintain a certain weight and stay fit, and I'm not going to NOT eat something during the holidays just because it's got low nutritional value. Holiday time with our friends and family is important, and food is part of those gatherings. I would avoid excessive snacking but allow yourself a small portion of dessert. And keep this in mind: even if on a few days you consume extra calories, your body will know what to do with it. If you eat badly for two days, but then on the third day go back to eating your normal amount and consuming your usual amount of calories, your body will drop the few pounds it may gain."

 

Emily is currently in training for a body building competition this coming February, so she's watching her sugar and fat intake this holiday season. But make no mistake, she won't deprive herself of a few decadent treats. She also advises that when you know you're going to eat a huge meal later in the day, like on Thanksgiving, it's a good idea to eat normally during the early part of the day. Starving yourself for hours until mealtime is a guaranteed ticket to overstuffing yourself later, which can make you gain weight and get sick.

 

"When you understand the FoodieFittie lifestyle, you know when to stop indulging and get back to the nutritional program that makes you healthy," she says. "Maybe it would make me happy in the moment to go crazy and eat more than one cupcake or piece of cake after dinner, but afterwards - you guessed it - I would feel bad. But if I allow myself to just have one, I won't feel bad about any of it, physically or psychologically. I always look at the big picture."

 

One of the days in Emily's FoodieFittie program is devoted to depression, and Emily chronicles the painstaking route she took out of some very dark places inside her. Now that she's on the other side of things, and wakes up every day full of joy and determination to live a better, healthier life, she is happy to offer a few bits of advice to make yourself feel better during the holidays (but if you have diagnosed chemical depression, that is something beyond the scope of her expertise).

 

"My message is pretty simple even if getting here isn't easy sometimes: love yourself," she says. "There are so many little things you can do during the holidays to combat whatever blues you are feeling. You can give yourself a facial, read a book you love, go for a walk, go to the gym, do yoga, watch a great movie, listen to music, write things you are grateful for in a journal..Any of those things are good. My story is that I say I ran myself out of depression. I learned that molecular biologists and neurologists have begun to show that exercise may alter brain chemistry in much the same way that antidepressant drugs do -- regulating the key neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. So even if you live in a cold climate and have to do it inside, get moving and you'll experience some surprising results! The one thing you cannot do when you're depressed is sit around the house thinking of how depressed you are. That will start a downward spiral."

 

Because her oldest brother Ryan has been battling drug addiction for many years, Emily is keenly aware of the toll family tensions can take on the holiday season. Family meals can be uncomfortable for some, but Emily says it's best not to blame yourself for things outside your control and to simply "take relationships with your loved ones one day at a time." She adds: "I might have been sad to see my parents fight or feel like I was losing my brother because of what he was going through, but I got through some hard times simply by doing what I had to do, like going to school, doing chores, working and living life normally in spite of the problems. You have to live your life no matter what troubles are going on."

 

Happily, Emily is looking forward this holiday season to spending time with her family and her grandparents, who will be visiting from Florida along with her visiting brothers Ryan and Max. "It will be nice having everyone together," she says. "Everyone knows I love to cook, and I'll have the opportunity to make cheesecake and chocolate fudge cake, buffalo cheese dip and a bunch of other things - which I will eat in moderation of course! Cooking is another thing I find very therapeutic and when in doubt, that always makes my spirits bright around the holidays."

Having survived the trauma of being bullied, feeling lost and feeling sluggish and fearful of being mocked because of her extra weight, Emily's FoodieFittie program reflects her longtime desire to let her fellow teens (and others) in on many of the insights she's learned and put into practice that completely transformed her life. With the help of various mentors and fitness, nutrition and self-help experts, she created a detailed step by step process designed to change the lives of her peers.

 

"For the first time in my life," she says, "I'm on a mission, and that mission is a pathway to hope, a way for teens like me to make a comeback in their lives. I started FoodieFittie to help teen girls struggling with their weight and self-image, to help them feel more confident in who they are. From all of the challenges I have faced, I have learned that if you take control of your dieting habits and are consistent with your fitness activities, you will have great results."

Cold- Q Oral Spray - Product Review

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I was recently sent the cold-Q oral spray to try. Which is 100% natural. It's pesticide/heavy metal free. Its also non-gmo.  They sent me a 20ml bottle. Cold-Q enhancement is a unique oral spray that is made up of a proprietary formula of natural herbs, designed to be delivered to the back of the throat. This special formula is composed of herbs that are listed on Health Canada's Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredient (TCMI) monograph.

Although I have not been sick I had my boyfriend test it out (he got sick) at the time the bottle arrived. Unlike most sprays of this nature that can be harsh or numbing he found this to be refreshing and cooling on the back of his throat. He felt relief from it and definitely used it every day until he felt better.

The spray was easy to use he said. All you have to do is simply shake the bottle, rotate the point so that it points upwards at a 45 degree angle, tilt your head back and spray 5 times into the back of your throat. They recommend you do this 3 times a day. They also recommend that you wait 30 minutes after spraying before eating or drinking.

My boyfriend and I highly recommend this natural product and find it to be a great solution to relief when you are sick. It was safe, convenient and easy to use. You can also stash it in your purse or pocket easily. For more information visit www.coldq.com 

Thanks again at Cold-Q for allowing me to test out your product and helping my boyfriend feel better!

Burnbrae Farms: EGG Creations – Recipes

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Scrambled Vegetarian Hash Brown Pizza

PREP TIME: 10 min.

MAKES: 1 pizza, 10 slices

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg (500g) Egg Creations Fat Free Garden Veggie

1 cup (250 mL) cooked diced potatoes (1 leftover baked potato)

½ cup (125 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained

Veggies and herbs of your choice (diced tomatoes, diced sweet peppers, diced avocado, corn kernels, chopped basil or cilantro)

1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

Ranch dressing, to serve

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grease a large frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

2. Add Egg Creations Fat Free Garden Veggie eggs, diced potatoes, black beans, veggies and herbs of your choice and season well with salt and pepper. Let cook, covered, until almost set, about 7 min.

3. Top with mozzarella cheese, cover and continue cooking for 2-3 min., until cheese has melted. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 10 slices. Pack for lunches or grab for breakfast on the go. Serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce and top with extra herbs, if desired.

TIPS:

* Feel free to add different vegetables like sliced mushrooms, chopped asparagus and diced eggplant.

* Try adding different types of cheese or a combination of cheeses like shredded cheddar and Havarti.

* This hash brown pizza is delicious cold. You can make in advance and eat cold for lunch or re-heat slices in the microwave.

United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) Releases New #FlauntYourFight Public Service Announcement in NYC’s Times Square
PSA focusing on body positivity in breast cancer patients and survivors

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The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) follows their recent PSA campaign on the importance of early breast cancer detection with the empowering PSA, #FlauntYourFight airing in New York City’s Times Square. The PSA is a call to action for all breast cancer patients and survivors to be proud of their bodies, their struggles, and their journeys in the fight against the disease. The provocative imagery of women dressed as warriors is airing on a full HD billboard located prominently at 1500 Broadway now through January 5, 2017. The 10 second ad that runs 3 times an hour, 20 hours a day, relays a visual message of UBCF’s goal to relieve the stresses of all those who are affected by breast cancer. Neutron Media assisted with creative production.
The images were first seen in a UBCF-sponsored art show, “The Faces of Breast Cancer,” by Frenchphotographer Pascal Latil, in August 2015. Women may face psychological stress for remaining vigilant intheir appearance after losing either their breasts or hair. The #FlauntYourFight campaign gives a voice to manyclients served at UBCF and far beyond. Stephanie Mastroianni, UBCF President and Executive Director, says, “Our hope is to continue to debunk the stereotype of beauty and what defines a woman and her femininity.” Mastroianni continued, “This is milestone for UBCF; [continuing] a branding opportunity in Times Square,which is truly the center of the world. Over 26 million people visit Times Square every year – that’s nearly 50,000 per day seeing UBCF's #FlauntYourFight PSA.”
Maintaining a normal lifestyle can be the most comforting service provided by UBCF programs. This new messaging is intended to empower breast cancer patients and survivors to be proactive about treatment and aftercare. UBCF’s seven programs offer financial and emotional support, as well as a comprehensive approach to managing many aspects of living with cancer.
About Neutron Media
Neutron Media, Inc. has thrived for fourteen years by providing outstanding customer service and introducing business and non-profit organizations to the exciting, far-reaching possibilities of advertising through LED Outdoor Media. Neutron Media’s current jewel in the crown is the stunning HD screen at the corner 1500 Broadway and West 43rd Street, in the heart of Times Square in New York City. http://www.neutronmedia.com
About UBCF
UBCF is committed to offering breast health and wellness services focused on cancer prevention, screening, treatment and over-all wellness. UBCF’s mission, to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer, is carried out every day through seven life-supporting patient and family programs available to women, men and families nation-wide. UBCF never denies services to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, income or medical insurance coverage. If you are in need of breast health services, please visit UBCF at http://www.ubcf.org or call toll-free, 877-822-4287. Tax-deductible contributions may be made towards UBCF’s programs. UBCF accepts vehicle and property donations as well. Contributions may be mailed to UBCF, P.O. Box 2421, Huntington, NY 11743, or donate through the Combined Federal Campaign, #77934.

Burnbrae Farms: EGG Creations – Recipeseggy-ramen

Ramen Egg Cups

PREP TIME: 10 min.

MAKES: 12

INGREDIENTS:

2 x 85g ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions

Egg Creations Whole Eggs Original Mushroom & Spinach

1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce

1 tsp (5 mL) hot sauce, plus extra to serve

¼ cup (60 mL) sliced green onions, plus extra to serve

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grease well a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Place cooked ramen noodles in a large bowl. Pour over Egg Creations Whole Eggs Original Mushroom & Spinach. Stir to combine. Equally divide noodles into prepared muffin tin, letting excess egg drip back into bowl. Leave a dip in the middle of each noodle “nest” using your hands. Place in the oven and bake 5 min., to set noodles.

3. To remaining Egg Creations Original Mushroom & Spinach add soy sauce, hot sauce and green onions. Divide egg mixture between ramen “nests”. Continue to bake in oven until egg has completely set, 10 – 12 min. Remove egg cups from muffin tin, using a butter knife to loosen edges if necessary.

4. Top with extra hot sauce and a sprinkle of extra green onions, if using before serving.

TIPS:

* Use leftover spaghetti noodles instead of ramen noodles.

* Try adding a drop of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to ramen cups.

* Replace green onions with chopped cilantro or chopped fresh basil.

An App Combats Seasonal Uptick in Holiday Road Collisions
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(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) November 17, 2016 – Each year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the roads become increasingly congested with distracted, stressed, rushed, and often aggressive drivers. The good news is that there are now steps you can actively take to protect yourself and your passengers with nothing more than a short investment of time on your computer, tablet, or phone.

Numerous studies show that a relatively small amount of time spent using certain brain-training exercises can actually improve focus and reaction time – improvements that lead to safer driving and fewer accidents. In fact, a recent field trial from AAA of Southern California has shown that the resulting cognitive improvements directly translate to fewer collisions on the road.

With funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the research that led to these brain exercises began in the 1980s in an effort to explain why older drivers, who are generally more careful about safety than their younger counterparts, still have more crashes per mile driven. The researchers discovered that improving the brain’s processing speed and attention has a far more significant impact on driving safety than simply re-learning and observing the rules of the road.

On average, in every decade after your 20s, the brain slows down – typically by fractions of a second. Because it cannot process as quickly, the brain compensates by taking in less information. The amount of information that can be processed visually with a glance typically shrinks as people age or become distracted. The brain also needs more time to process and react to information.

Fortunately, leading researchers have shown that certain types of brain exercises can effectively engage the brain’s plasticity – that is, its inherent ability to change, make new connections, and rewire itself – to ultimately speed up processing and improve attention. Over the past 20 years, numerous NIH-funded studies have published showing that these “visual speed of processing” exercises can improve driving performance, with findings of:

  • More than doubling visual speed of processing;
  • Increasing reaction time to provide an additional 22 feet of stopping distance, while traveling at 55 mph;
  • Reducing dangerous driving maneuvers by 36%;
  • Decreasing the rate of driving cessation by 55%;
  • Maintaining ability to drive, as measured by frequency, distance, and challenging driving conditions; and
  • Cutting at-fault crash incidence nearly in half (by 48%).

Recently, AAA of Southern California announced results from its own five-year field trial of these unique exercises, involving more than 35,000 drivers insured by AAA, in which they found a 30% decrease in collision claims among people training with these visual speed of processing exercises. The insurer now offers premium discounts to drivers who complete the training.

The exercises used in all these studies are commercially available from Posit Science, as part of its online BrainHQ subscription service at brainhq.com.

“Time and again, studies have shown that these visual training exercises help participants see more and see things more quickly,” said Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science, creator of the BrainHQ exercises. “Split seconds can really matter when you are traveling at 55 or even 30 miles per hour. Remaining focused is particularly important during the holidays when you and other drivers have a lot of things on your mind.”

Burnbrae Farms: EGG Creations – Recipes

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BURRITO OMELETTE

PREP TIME: 10 min.

MAKES: 1 burrito omelette, sliced into six “sushi” pieces

INGREDIENTS:

½ pkg (250g) Egg Creations Whole Eggs Original Veggie & Feta

1 large whole-wheat wrap

¼ cup (60 mL) salsa

¼ cup (60 mL) finely shredded romaine lettuce

1 green onion, finely sliced

DIRECTIONS:

1. Grease a large frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.

2. Pour Egg Creations Whole Eggs Original Veggie & Feta into heated pan. Using a non-stick spatula slightly scramble eggs. Then, leave to set in an even layer and cook completely in the pan, about 2 mins, flip and continue cooking 30 sec.

3. Remove omelette from pan and set on top of a whole-wheat wrap. Spread evenly with salsa, chopped lettuce and green onions. Roll up, burrito style, and slice into 6 equal rounds. Stick a toothpick in each round and serve or pack in lunch boxes.

TIPS:

* You can add burrito toppings of your choice – try adding a few black beans with your salsa or grated carrots and sliced zucchini.

* You can alternatively serve the burrito omelette sliced in half and serve with a side salad for a filling dinner.

* You can easily make this recipe for two people. Just cook two separate omelettes and increase the amount of toppings.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. LAUNCHES THE WORLD MERCURY PROJECT
Vows to change government policies that injure children.
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Washington, DC—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced today the launch of the World Mercury Project (WMP), a public health advocacy organization dedicated to ending exposure to neurotoxic mercury in fish, medical products, dental amalgams and vaccines. The group will focus on making sound science the driver of public policy.

“We will expose the government and corporate corruption that has led to increasing exposures to neurotoxic mercury in foods and medicines,” said Lyn Redwood, RN, MSN, the group’s executive director.

Grassroots organizations who support vaccine choice and autism advocacy, representing thousands of families in the U.S., celebrate the WMP and applaud its actions to ban mercury from all medical products, including vaccines. They stand with WMP to soberly reflect on the 30th anniversary this week of Congress’ enactment of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA), which launched the $32.2 billion yearly vaccine market and some argue indirectly spawned the epidemic of childhood neurological disorders, including autism.

WMP joins these organizations calling for the repeal or radical reform of NCVIA. “This act provided vaccine manufacturers blanket immunity for any harm caused by injuries from vaccines, no matter how wanton, reckless or negligent the manufacturing, how anemic the testing or how grievous the injury,” Kennedy said. “That act and the mountains of pharma cash going to politicians, regulators and the press have helped obliterate all the checks and balances that normally stand between a rapacious industry and vulnerable children in a free and Democratic society. The complete vacuum of accountability caused by the NCVIA has emboldened the worst kind of behavior by vaccine makers including the continued use of mercury in vaccines.”

“We want robust and transparent science, independent and honest regulators, safe vaccines and healthy children,” Kennedy added. “Although Congress intended this law to make children healthier and safer, it has paradoxically made them less healthy and less safe, allowing them to receive mercury-contaminated vaccines that other countries have long outlawed.”

Visit our Facts for Media page and www.WORLDMERCURYPROJECT.org to learn more, sign up for free updates, become a member to help our litigation efforts, make a tax-deductible donation and read a list of supporting organizations.

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HoneyColony redefines nutritional energy with a new super superfood called Equilibrium. Our specially formulated  raw honey-based blend consists of organic and wildcrafted ingredients—cultivated with the highest standards to bring you energy and superfood yumminess with every serving.

To create this blend, we  teamed up with former Bee Panacea formulator, Gosia Reed. Equilibrium is similar to Bee Panacea, but with turbo-boosted ingredients and quality control. Only the finest and most organic ingredients are used for Equilibrium, which we believe is the finest superfood mix available in the market today.

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Equilibirum Superfood is made in small batches to ensure high quality, exact measurements, and consistency in every jar. To ensure our product never loses integrity, we use high-quality Biophotonic jars  that only let sunlight in to improve the substances in each formula.

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Please note that due to the fact that we work only with raw, wild-crafted bee products and different types of honey, the consistency of the product may vary ( from more liquid to more solid) from jar to jar. It is normal to see some small particles on the top of the jar, these are simply herbs and superfoods. We recommend mixing the product before first use.

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