Celebrate our Nation's Birth

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Those seven words are part of a larger context of words forever linked to the Declaration of Independence. On July 4^th 1776 Fifty Six men approved and later signed on August 2nd a document that was not only considered treasonous but has become one of the defining moments in history.

This month our USANA Newsletter shares in the celebration of the 233^rd birthday of the United States, Omega 3 benefits, our skin & Omega 3, understanding the Glycemic Index by Dr. Christine Wood ,Blog updates, customize supplementation for your lifestyle and your needs, USANA Product of the month Nutrimeal, and making a historical difference in your life and the lives of others.

Omega 3- Good Fat

The benefits of Omega 3 or Essential Fatty Acids in our diet are known to improve our heart, memory, and can help with depression and other bipolar disorders. Find our more from the Linus Pauling Institute.

Salmon for your skin?

Another benefit of Omega 3 is the protection it gives our skin. We recently found this article on MSN. Click here to learn more.

Is your State getting fatter?

The Obesity rate rose in 23 States this year. Another article from MSN is available by clicking here.

Understanding the Glycemic Index by Dr. Christine Wood.

This information comes from Dr. Wood's Website. Christine (Ito) Wood, M.D., C.L.E. is a practicing pediatrician and certified lactation educator with interests in healthy nutrition for children and the environmental and nutritional impact on health and disease.

High glycemic index (GI) foods release sugar into the bloodstream quickly, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar. Low GI foods release sugar into the bloodstream slowly and do not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar. High GI foods tend to lead to weight gain and are low in fiber. These foods are easy to overeat and encourage a rapid return of hunger.

Low GI foods are less likely to store as fat and maintains more stable energy levels. Low GI foods:

• reduce the hunger urges by delaying the rate of absorption.
  
• cause lower insulin levels that make fat easier to burn
  
• reduce the risks of diabetes and heart disease
  

Click to read the entire article.

Blog Updates

We have more information to share from our Update Blog @ stevensfamilyhealth.blogspot.com.

• USANA Health Products featured on CNN Airport Network
  

• Multivitamin use in Women is associated with telomere length.
  

• Look for Myhealthpak in In Flight Magazines.
  

• Prenatal multivitamin supplementation decreases low birth rate risk.
  

What do you need for Supplementation?

Would you like to find out what supplementation is best for your lifestyle? USANA has developed a web based product advisor that can help you customize supplementation for you and your body's needs. Click here.

USANA Product of the Month: Nutrimeal.

Nutrimeal™ is a great-tasting, low-glycemic meal replacement that contains quality protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and many micronutrients.

Each serving of Nutrimeal™ contains 8 grams of dietary fiber, which can help maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system.* Click here to learn more about USANA Nutrimeals.

The historical difference in our lives.

In addition to the Fourth of July,this month is the 40^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing on July 20^th . We can begin each day with one small step towards improving our health, our lives, or the health and lives of others. What are you doing? Are you moving forward, standing still, or going backward? It all starts with you, make a difference in the life of a family member, a friend, or a stranger. Neil Armstrong said," One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."