Do you know what's in your prenatal vitamin?

DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR PRENATAL VITAMIN?

As many of you know I have been using Shaklee products since I was 14 years old.  Many years ago, it was not popular to take a daily vitamin and protein shake, use non-toxic cleaning products or non-toxic personal care products.  However, in today's modern age, it is the trend to live a more preventative, healthy lifestyle.  Too often people choose a supplement because it is trendy or they heard about it on Dr. Oz, however, I have used the Shaklee products for over 34 years because of my strong conviction of the safety and efficacy of their products.  I am also so very thankful that I was able to trust Shaklee as my prenatal supplements, knowing that they were safe and effective. 

A few years ago, I became aware of a study that was conducted by the FDA on supplements that contained lead.  Be sure to check out this lead study -   

FDA studied lead in Women's daily and prenatal Vitamins and Children's Vitamins. 

Out of 324 brands tested, only four did not have lead in them! Included In the brands that contained lead were such commonly known brands as GNC, Centrum, One a Day, Puritan's Pride, Doctor's Trust, etc. Even vitamins sold at health foodstores that are considered more "natural" had lead in them (e.g., New Chapter Organics, Nature's Plus, etc.).

Although the FDA believes that a small amount of lead is "safe," there are plenty of others who strongly disagree. Some believe that lead can be a "neuro-toxicant" and that the amount of lead consumed on a daily basis, such as in vitamin supplements, provides an unnecessary and preventable source of exposure.  The government does allow a certain amount of lead to be acceptable, however, Shaklee believes that NO amount of lead is acceptable ever.  

I recently received a post from a fellow blogger with great information on prenatal supplements.  Below is her story...

http://www.ecoliciousmama.com/blog.html

Shaklee vitamins are made with whole foods and contain no synthetic, man-made materials like most vitamins on the market. If you have read my Shaklee story, you know that when I became pregnant with my daughter, I was reintroduced to Shaklee after having horrible side effects with many prescription pre-natal vitamins that my doctor offered me, to the point where my doctor told me to stop taking them and try a children's multi-vitamin like Flinstones. My mom went a little crazy (lol!) when she heard the doctor recommended me Flinstones vitamins and told me I have to start taking Shaklee supplements. I had no side effects, my vomiting and nausea stopped completely and I felt so much more energy.

Many doctors have said that the Shaklee vitamins are far better than anything that they can prescribe. All you have to do is do a vitamin and mineral comparison!

Shaklee babies have been found to be less lethargic and more alert when born than babies who received synthetic vitamins. The doctors couldn't believe how alert she was and how pink her coloring was when she was born. The Shaklee Vita-lea is only one of the vitamins recommended as pre-natal vitamins. Shaklee is known for their research and quality products and is always safe. For more information on the recommened pre-natal vitamins, please contact me. It is always best to consult with your physician. I encourage you to take this comparison with you to your OB/Gyn. Most doctors are amazed when they see the comparison sheet and many doctors start recommending Shaklee supplements.


SHAKLEE VITA-LEA - Please remember, this is only ONE of the vitamins recommended for a pre-natal regimen. It was recommended to me to also include Shaklee's B Complex, Osteomatrix and OmegaGuard...

-- Contains all essential 12 vitamins and 7 minerals in proper balance
-- Contains 27 whole vegetable sources, which are readily absorbed
by the body
-- Contains no chemicals
-- No Herbicides
-- No Pesticides or fungicides
-- No sugar or artificial sweeteners
-- No artificial colors, flavors or additives of any kind
-- CONTAINS phyto-nutrients and the live enzymes not found in synthetic vitamins
-- Processed by low-heat method keeping enzymes alive
-- Contains 100% of the RDA of Biotin


THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE PRENATAL VITAMINS 
ON THE MARKET TODAY AND WHAT THEY CONTAIN: 


ZENATE (SOLVARY PHARMACEUT1CALS)

-- CARNAUBA WAX WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION AND EMITS ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.
-- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (WHEN HEATED, CAUSES TOXIC FUMES)
-- CONTAINS POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL. WHICH MAY PRODUCE BRAIN AND KIDNEY DAMAGE
-- CONTAINS STEARIC ACID, WHICH MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION.
-- SKIN SENSITIZATION IS USUAL.
-- TITANIUM DIOXIDE, WHICH MAY CAUSE PULMONARY IRRITATION.
-- NO BIOTIN.
-- NO PANTOTHENIC ACID.
-- LOW MAGNESIUM.
-- NO COPPER
-- NO PHOSPHORUS 


PRECARE CAPLETS (NORTHAMPTON MEDICAL) 

-- CONTAINS NO VITAMIN A
-- NO VITAMIN B1
-- NO VITAMIN B12.
-- NO BIOTIN.
-- DUE TO IMPROPER BALANCE OF B VITAMINS THIS CAUSES A DUMPING, THUS NOT UTILITZING THE PROPER ABSORPTION OF VITAMINS B6 AND FOLIC ACID
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- NO IODINE.
-- NO PANTOTHENIC ACID. 


NATALINS TABLETS (MEAD JOHNSON) 

-- CONTAINS NO BIOTIN.
-- LOW CALCIUM.
-- L0W MAGNESIUM.
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- NO PANTOTHENIC ACID.
-- CONTAINS POLYETHLLENE GLYCOL WHICH MAY PRODUCE BRAIN AND KIDNEY DAMAGE 


NIFEREX PN (CENTRAL PHARMACEUTICALS) 

-- CONTAINS NO VITAMIN E.
-- NO MAGNESIUM.
-- VERY LOW CALCIUM LEVELS.
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- NO BIOTIN.
-- CONTAINS METHYLCELLULOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION IF
INSUFFICIENT WATER IS TAKEN.


PRENATE 90 (BOCK) 

-- CONTAINS NO BIOTIN. 
-- NO PANTOTHENIC ACID. 
-- NO MAGNESIUM 
-- VERY LOW CALCIUM LEVELS 


MATERNA TABLETS (LEDERLE) 

-- CONTAINS ONLY 19% CALCIUM
-- ONLY 6% MAGNESIUM.
-- ONLY 10% BIOTIN.
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- CONTAINS METHYLCELLULOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, IF
INSUFFICIENT WATER IS TAKEN.
-- CONTAINS METHYLPARABEN WHICH MAY CAUSE GASTRIC UPSET. CONTAINS
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, A TYPICAL COMPOUND FOUND IN ANIONIC DETERGENTS. 


NATALINS RX (MEAD JOHNSON) 

-- CONTAINS NO PHOSPHORUS. 
-- NO IODINE.
-- CONTAINS HYDROCHLORIDE WHICH MAY BE A DIRECT    PULMONARY IRRITANT AND INFLAME CONJUNCTIVE OF EYES.
-- CONTAINS CYANOCOBALAMIN WHICH MAY CAUSE SENSITIVITY REACTIONS, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTRESS, THROMBOSIS AND ITCHING RASH. 


STUART PRENATAL (STUART) 

-- CONTAINS NO BIOTIN.
-- LOW CALCIUM.
-- NO MAGNESIUM.
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- NO IODINE.
-- CONTAINS HYDDROXPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE WHICH MAY CAUSE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION, IF INSUFFICIENT WATER IS TAKEN 


STUARTNATAL (STUART) 

-- CONTAINS NO BIOTIN
-- LOW CALCIUM.
-- NO MAGNESIUM.
-- NO PHOSPHORUS.
-- NO IODINE.
-- NO PANTOTHENIC ACID.
-- CONTAINS CYANOCOBALANIIN WHICH MAY CAUSE SENSITIVITY REACTIONS,
GASTROINTESTINAL DISTRESS,ITCHING AND RASH. 

REFERENCES - UNIVERSITY OF MISSlSSIPPI
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS 5TH EDITION GOSSELIN- SMITHODGE
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE AND HUMAN HEALTH CYNTHIA WILSON
HANDBOOK OF POISONING - 12TH EDITION ROBERT H. DREISBACH - WILLIAM
ROBERISON > POISONlNG: TOXICOLOGY: SYMPTOMS: TREATMEMTS JAY ARENA - RICHARD H.DREW
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DESK REFERENCE - 2ND EDITION RICHARD J. LEWIS, SR  

"Wheat Belly" Pizza Crust Recipe!

I just finished reading an interesting book called Wheat Belly by William Davis, MD. which discusses how eliminating wheat from the diet can lead to weight loss and other health benefits.   Included in this book are recipes that replace wheat  with healthy alternatives.  

I tried the Wheat-Free Pizza recipe which was excellent and I thought I would share it on my blog.  Keep in mind, that the "crust" is not sturdy enough to hold in your hand, however, it will satisfy your craving for pizza.  I used all organic ingredients for added health benefits.  Enjoy!

Wheat Free-Pizza (makes 4 - 6 servings)

1 head of cauliflower, but into small pieces

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

2 large eggs

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)

12 ounces pizza sauce or 2 cans (6 oz each) tomato paste

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Choice of toppings: Some suggestions include - uncured meats, vegetables, fresh or dried basil or oregano and black pepper.

In large pot of boiling water or in a vegetable steamer, cook cauliflower until soft (about 20 minutes).  Drain cauliflower and transfer to a large bowl or mixer.  Mash until the consistency of mashed potatoes with minimal "chunks".  Add 1/8 cup of the oil, eggs and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and mix well.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat a pizza pan or large rimmed baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Pour cauliflower mixture onto the pan and press the "dough" into a flat, pizza like shape no more than 1/2 inch thick.  Bake for 20 minutes.

If using meat, cook in a skillet until browned and cooked through.

Remove the pizza "crust" from the oven.  Spread with pizza sauce or tomato paste and the remaining ingredients of your choice.  Top with remaining mozzarella, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Bake until mozzarella melts, approximately 15 minutes.

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