Welcome to the Live Better Newsletter - October 2009
Vol. 9 No. 10   

The year is 2009 and you would think that most of us would act as smart as we are when it comes to our diet!  We know that much of what we are putting into our bodies is bad for us and that our fast food feeding frenzy is killing us.  We know these foods are giving us high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.  Yet day after day we knowingly put these deadly “foods” into our mouths.  In short, we are knowingly killing ourselves by our lifestyle choices. 

We know that a daily regimen filled with exercise, fruits and vegetables is critical to maintaining overall good health and preventing disease, yet we are failing to act on what we know!  Our lifestyle is creating some serious health problems, especially because of the food that we are putting into our bodies. Our immune systems are broken because of what we eat and leading to early and unnecessary death. 

The good news is that there is hope.  Many people are starting to practice what it takes to be healthy and are living proof that good health and longevity can be a reality.  It is never too late to begin living a lifestyle of health and longevity, and it’s made easier now that high-protein soy foods are conveniently available from Genisoy.  Decide today to start eating and living right! 

In this month’s Newsletter we talk more about how modest lifestyle changes and practices can help you live a better life, and if you’re suffering from menopausal symptoms we’ve got some information on how soy may alleviate your suffering! 

Can soy alleviate menopausal symptoms?  You bet!

The symptoms of menopause can be miserable, and in many women the discomforts of it can continue for many years.  These symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, heavy sweating (especially at night, which further contributes to insomnia), headaches, mood swings, nervousness, irritability, and depression.  Although women can reduce postmenopausal discomforts by taking estrogen, the vast majority choose not to have this hormone replacement therapy.

Now, in addition to the vast array of benefits derived from the consumption of soy products, there is a steady stream of information indicating that soy phytoestrogens have a powerful connection with the ability to alleviate menopausal discomforts. 

The testimonies of how Genisoy products work to alleviate menopausal suffering keep rolling in!  Here’s one from Joanne:

I have suffered with hormone headaches for eleven years; this past year, they came twice a week.  On your recommendation, I picked up Genisoy Natural Unflavored Protein Powder and mixed it up with soy milk, fresh fruit, and a couple of ice cubes for my morning Smoothie.  I have been (hormone) headache-free for over four weeks - a record!  As an added bonus, Genisoy Protein Powder fits perfectly with my eating habits (as a lifetime member of Weight Watchers).  There's a personal satisfaction/relief to know that I'm doing something effective and healthy to reduce the (not so) lovely side effects of menopause!  Interesting, too - I met with a Neurologist last week (as recommended by my OB/GYN).  At the end of the hour long examination, she also highly recommended integrating soy into my daily diet.  Hmmmmm....

Whether you suffer from menopausal symptoms or not, studies confirm that soy foods boost health at all ages!  Eating foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol are important components to a healthy lifestyle.  Soy foods in particular contain no cholesterol, protect against heart disease, and taste great.  Exciting new studies indicate not only benefits for reducing menopausal symptoms, but that soy foods show promise for boosting mental ability, and protecting against bone loss and some types of cancer.  If you are interested in soy as it relates to menopause, in being more heart healthy, want to lose weight, or are seeking healthful snacks, soy foods will fit into your lifestyle!  Scientists continually study the soybean and find exciting new ways soy foods can benefit your general health. So eat soy, gain health, and lose weight!

Give us your testimony of how eating Genisoy has changed your life!  Just write to: contactgenisoy@genisoy.com.  Also, check out our monthly special below, and if you haven’t begun to integrate soy into your own diet, now’s your chance! 

What you are eating may be killing you! 

Today, the well-recognized "you are what you eat" campaign is being replaced by one with a much more critical tone.  Now, it's not so much that "you are what you eat" as much as "you are being killed by what you eat!"  Much of what we eat is toxic, and creating some very serious health problems.  A consistent flow of research is showing us that many health problems are connected to what we are eating, and the result of our poor diets can eventually lead to any number of these problems including obesity, heart issues, high blood pressure, cancers, depression, addictions, and a whole lot more. 

Diet-related diseases are a risk for every one of us. Failure to eat properly can and will weaken our immune system and may cause a host of health problems.  Heart disease in particular remains the number one killer in America of both men and women and is largely brought on by what we eat. Lifestyles that are filled with inactivity, overeating, not eating enough fruits, vegetables, and other disease-fighting soy phytochemicals is leading us down a grim road.  But we don’t have to go there! 

The primary and also simplest way to get healthy is through diet and exercise. Add to this finding ways to reduce stress and making sure you get regular medical checkups.  As part of your diet, soy is a proven way to help maintain good health.  Researchers have been investigating the effects of soy foods and soy protein on risk factors for many types of disease for several decades.  Even the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that soy protein consumption included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels.  Soy protein with naturally occurring isoflavones may well help prevent certain types of cancer, osteoporosis, and alleviate menopausal symptoms. 

Living a life of health can be very simple.  Modest lifestyle changes can drastically reduce your chances of meeting a life-threatening disease.  Exercise, do what you know is right and don’t eat what you know isn’t good for you.  Stay away from the fast foods altogether, and instead of reaching for that cupcake or candy bar, grab a piece of fruit or delicious Genisoy protein bar!

Genisoy Food Company, Inc. is one of the largest providers of soy protein products (Genisoy) and sports nutrition (MLO) in the United States, offering consumers high quality, good tasting, affordable protein bars, shakes and snacks. Our mission is to provide convenient, delicious and affordable soy food products that make it easy to incorporate the benefits of soy in the average person's everyday diet. Please contact us toll free at 1-866-606-3829 with any questions or comments, or email us at contactgenisoy@genisoy.com.