Happy Thursday friends!
As I shared last week, I have Alzheimers on the brain for a very personal reason. This week I want to talk about what the atrocious mindset trend of “fat equals bad” has done to contribute to this. While we may not love the extra fat deposits on our hips and thighs, did you know that when you rob your nutrition portfolio of healthy fats, you’re robbing your brain first of the fat it needs to function at an optimal level!
Our brains are 70% fat, and when you are consuming healthy Omega-3’s in the form of avocado, salmon, olive oil, nuts and seeds, etc, you are fueling your brain! This is a great article also sharing the importance of diet, including high fiber foods (speaking my language) from Ohio State University.
OSU article about brain health
There has been some concern that our decades of calling fat “evil” is a potential link to neurological disorders, like Alzheimers, secondary to poor brain health. The key is choosing the healthy fats. If you are constantly eating highly processed foods with fake ingredients, fast food fried in goodness knows WHAT kind of oil, and sugary high carbs that are not nutrient dense, then you are setting yourself up for more than just brain trouble.
And when you purposely purchase products labeled as “low fat”, “fat free”, “skim”, etc, they are replacing the fat with chemicals to hopefully not compromise taste. I would argue that all processed foods taste like chemicals, now that my palate has been without for so long, but regardless. They are not simply removing the fat and boxing it up like that. They are most often replacing it with something that is NOT NATURAL and that our bodies were not created to process.
If you are interested in ways to prevent dementia, Alzheimers, etc, there are tremendous resources available for the Mediterranean, DASH, MIND diets, which are not at all far off from what I teach across the board. Or you can let me help you! When you work with me ALL of our focus will be on these healthy foods and ways to not feel deprived by learning how to enjoy your comfort foods you love in a natural, delicious, yummy way IN MODERATION!
Client Spotlight:
Two weeks into my client’s program and not only is she reporting 7 pounds of weight loss, but her chronic leg neuropathy IS GONE! This is the same client who noted that her acne and keratosis was gone in the first week! Eating clean WORKS and it WORKS QUICKLY!
I also want to share a quote from a woman whom I’ve worked with for 3 1/2 weeks so far. This is exciting stuff, y’all:
“As we get closer to this part of this journey ending, I want to say thank you very much for letting me be a part of this and sharing your wisdom with me. It has really helped me in so many ways! I have lost 15 lbs during this. I’ve completely gotten rid of my GERD and acid reflux. My sleeping is better. I have a hard time expressing or putting this into words, but this journey has definitely made me love me again and eating this way has made me realize that this is self-love and I am going to continue with this lifestyle. I have energy that I sometimes wonder where it comes from, but I have started projects that I have been putting off. I am growing and building a herb rock garden so that I can grow my own herbs and keep continuing a healthy lifestyle and that’s part of what you have given me, because (in) doing this and eating better, my state of mind is even better. Things are more clear to me and my vision are coming to life.”
Finally, one more I want to share. My hubby, son and I were taken out to lunch after church on Sunday so my client’s husband could make good on a “bet.” Though I told him it wasn’t necessary, last year before I began working with him and his wife, he told me “no one can figure out her gut problems. She’s been to Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins… if you can do it, I’m taking you out for a meal.” Well, folks, she did amazing working through the process I teach after years of failed attempts and world renowned medical facilities failed her. I’m not saying this to toot my horn, y’all. I’m saying this so you understand that when you feel hopeless because nothing else has worked… DO NOT GIVE UP!
FREE 4 Day SUMMER KICKOFF CLEAN EATING CHALLENGE:
Today is the 4th and final day, and the recordings of the webinars are all in the “featured” section of our Facebook Group “Simplify Clean Eating.” I apologize profusely to you all who aren’t on Facebook, as I completely forgot to record them via Zoom as I had intended.
The response has been wonderful, so far, so if you are on Facebook, please check the recordings out and join us today at 4:30pm for our final wrap up!
DO NOT FORGET, PARTICIPANTS! DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN THE 16 WEEK TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM OR WELLNESS WARRIOR PROGRAM AT THE SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE IS TOMORROW!!!! Contact me if you missed that part in the webinars! I mentioned it in the first and second ones!
Simplify Clean Eating on Facebook
Monthly Meal Prep Club:
ALL JUNE RESOURCES ARE UPDATED and May’s are still available! We show you EVERY SINGLE MONTH how to fill your home with HEALTHY foods, SAVE MONEY, and GIVE YOU BACK an average of 24 hours each month to devote to your family, ministry, relaxing, or whatever is important to you!
This month, our COOK WITH ME Livestream will be one with our first LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE in the home of my dear friend, Cindy Yancey! I hope you all will join us live, and have the chance to win some fun prizes. If you can’t, we always post the segmented recording (so you can choose which parts to watch) within several days of the live event. Check out May’s that my hubby and I did in our kitchen!
If you aren’t a member yet, ENROLL WITH THE COUPON CODE FREE30 so you can try it for free for the first 30 days! THIS IS A LIMITED OFFER! This code is not going to be around much longer!
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OUR WELLNESS WARRIOR PROGRAM IS LIVE!!! Want info about what a Wellness Warrior is/does/becomes? It’s QUITE EXCITING!!! I need folks who LOVE AND BELIEVE IN this clean lifestyle to help me mentor others. We work on YOUR health first, while I train you to mentor others, and earn commission for those who are interested! You may just want to become a mentor to your family, church, friends, and that’s fine! No requirements that you enroll others, but I’m hoping I’ll get some folks who can help me in that department. Scroll down on the following page (Wellness Warrior Info button) to the “Wellness Warrior” information.
This program is open to everyone! However, through June 30, all past 16 Week Clients are getting an $800 discount for this SIX MONTH PROGRAM, and I have longer term payment options available (beyond standard 6 months) for past 16 week clients. If you are interested and would like more detailed payment options, please respond to this email.:
Online STORE:
Did you know I have a “store” on my website? I have a variety of speciality eCookbooks and Meal Plans available for purchase! Check back from time to time as the selection will grow, but for now there is a good balance of options on there for everyone!
Upcoming Events:
June 17 – Evermore Farm Health Conference Westminster, MD – $20 fee charged by the farm.
June 24 – First “Cook With Me” Livestream with a LIVE IN PERSON AUDIENCE! I am so excited about this one! It’s going to be so much fun!
Weekly Scripture:
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”
Phillippians 3:14 NLT
Have an amazing week, friends!
Wendy Massey, BHS, RN