Hi Everyone!

When I think of April, I think of April showers bringing May flowers. I also think of April tax amounts draining my bank
accounts. As a matter of fact, I just sent the IRS a big check. Thank heaven. I'm all paid up through 1974. They don't make
paying taxes easy either. Last year there were two ways of filing your income tax, and they were both wrong. On April 15th
we always count our blessings-and then send them to the government. It seems like every time my ship comes in the IRS unloads it!  Okay, enough about taxes until next year.  

• Keep you slim: Studies show that those who eat breakfast are consistently less likely to be overweight than those who start eating in the afternoon. This is because your metabolism is slow after you've been fasting all night long. But when you eat breakfast, you take the edge off your appetite and jumpstart your body's ability to burn fat for the rest of the day.
   
• Keep you healthy: eating breakfast strengthens your immune system, lowers high cholesterol levels, and reduces risk of disease. Eating in the morning can also improve life expectancy. Researchers from the Georgia Centenarian Study report that those who live to be at least 100 years old tend to consume breakfast more regularly than those who live shorter lives. ⁱⁱ
   
• Keep you sharp: it's a fact that memory and concentration improve in those who eat a good breakfast in the morning. To improve your morning and your memory, try eating high-protein breakfast foods like egg whites, low-fat or nonfat milk, or a protein drink made with your favorite Jay Robb Protein powder.
   
• If you're on my Fat-Burning Diet, your morning protein drink can fulfill your breakfast protein requirements and help boost your metabolism.

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JayTip #2

STAY HYDRATED, STAY HEALTHY
 

• Increases the benefits of fiber. Without water, you won't be regular even if you eat plenty of fiber. In fact, without water, good fibers merely sit in the digestive tract and can cause constipation. Water also detoxifies the liver and kidneys to help keep your body toxin-free.
   
• Increases energy and improves mental and physical performance. Dehydration makes the blood thicker, so your heart must work harder than normal to circulate it. Dehydration means less brain activity, a feeling of fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
   
• Slows the aging process. Drinking water keeps your skin young and healthy to give you that youthful glow all the time!
   
• Reduces risk of heart attack. According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, women who drank more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41 percent less likely to die from heart attack. Men benefited even more. ⁱⁱⁱ
   
• Strengthens your immune system. Even mild dehydration can make you more susceptible to viruses; drinking plenty of water helps ensure that your body is functioning its best. Pregnant women also need to make a point of drinking water; dehydration is a major cause of pre-term labor.
   
• Reduces bloating. How could drinking more water reduce the amount of water your body retains? It's simple. When you are not drinking enough water, your body tries to retain as much water as possible because it knows it is not getting enough. But if you drink eight to ten glasses of water a day, your body will stop retaining water because it doesn't feel like it has to store it.
   
• HINT: Make your daily Jay Robb Protein shakes with at least 12 ounces of pure water or nonfat or low-fat milk to help keep you hydrated!
   

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JayTip #3

EAT WELL, LOOK AND FEEL YOUNG
 

For centuries, tales of the mythical Fountain of Youth enticed wanderers to search for a magical way to preserve their good health and looks forever. While no such fountain has ever been found, you can keep yourself looking and feeling youthful by eating the best foods possible.

Research has shown that many foods eaten regularly in the Mediterranean may help protect against symptoms of aging, including heart disease and lessening brain function.

To turn back the hands of time, try adding the following foods to your diet....


 

• Olive oil. Studies indicate that the low rates of heart disease and cancer on the Greek island of Crete are largely due to high rates of olive oil consumption. It also contains polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases. ^iv
   
• Yogurt. This delicious food is a wonderful age-defying source of protein. It is high in calcium (reducing risks of osteoporosis) and contains healthy lactobacteria that assist the colon in reducing the risk of age-related intestinal diseases.
   
• Fish. Scientists believe the reason Alaska's older native Inuits are remarkably free from heart disease stems from the extraordinary amount of fish in their diet. Fish are an abundant source of Omega-3 "good" fat, which prevents build up in the arteries and protects against cardiac arrhythmias. ^v Watch out for fish that are high in mercury! Halibut, tuna steaks, swordfish, shark, and mackerel are particularly high in mercury. Pregnant and nursing women and children under 12 should not consume fish with a high mercury content. ^vi
   
• Raw nuts. Studies show that those who eat nuts daily are half as likely to die of a heart attack as other groups, adding an average of 2.5 years to their lifespan. Nuts are rich sources of unsaturated fats and offer benefits similar to those associated with olive oil, but watch your waistline-men eating 2 ounces of nuts a day gained an average of 1.5 pounds in six months (women only gained 0.2 pounds). ^vii
   
• Red wine in moderation. Drinking a glass of red wine a day has been shown to protect against heart disease, diabetes, and age-related memory loss. Red wine also contains resveratrol, which may activate the genes that slow cellular aging. ^viii
   
• Blueberries. In a significant 1999 study, researchers fed rats blueberry extract for an equivalent of 10 human years. Interestingly, those rats showed far greater levels of balance and coordination in old age than did their chow-fed counterparts. Blueberries mitigate inflammation and act as powerful antioxidants, staving off age-related deficits in memory loss and motor function. ^ix
   
• Dark green leafy vegetables. From your mid-twenties onward your brain shrinks at a rate of about 2 percent per decade, especially in the frontal lobe where a lot of your problem-solving and short-term memory is processed. But a 2006 study showed that people who eat two or more daily servings of vegetables, especially leafy greens, had the mental focus of people five years their junior. ^x
   
• Yellow and green vegetables and eggs. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness in older people and is partly caused by years of exposure to UV light. However, studies link a reduced risk for AMD to a diet rich in yellow and green vegetables and eggs, which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc.
   

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I’m wrapping up production on THREE exciting new books right now! Check out these titles to get more information on living and eating well.

	Now Available! High on Life—Do you feel unfulfilled in life? Are there things you want to do before you die? Are you enjoying every moment to the fullest? High on Life outlines the ten practical keys to true happiness to help you realize fulfillment NOW! $5.00 48 page eBook ready to download to your computer today.
	Now Available! Be Still— Are you truly peaceful? Do you feel restless? Are you anxiety-ridden? Do you just want to find clarity? In my new book Be Still, you will learn what it means to truly still your mind and realize eternal freedom NOW! $5.00 48 page eBook ready to download to your computer today.
	Coming Soon! The Fat Burning Diet Made Easy—A long-overdue revision of my original bestseller, The Fat Burning Diet! I’ve improved the program and made it a shorter read! Now it’s easier than ever to lose weight, feel great, and stay in shape for life—without feeling deprived! $5.00 48 page eBook coming soon.

Q:  As a bodybuilder, how would I determine the on and off seasons using the fruit diet? I know it's to be lean, but what about putting on size or "shredding" for a show? Thanks, Randy A:  Hi Randy, The Fruit Diet was originally designed as a 7-14 day "super cleanse," but in the book I do suggest that a person can actually eat this way long-term if it works well for them. I have used it long-term but, as a bodybuilder, I actually prefer to use it primarily as a super cleanse 1-2 times a year or as needed instead of as a daily diet. I still prefer my Fat Burning Diet principles for bodybuilders for gaining muscular weight or getting ultra-lean. For more on the Fat Burning Diet and The Fat Burning Diet Made Easy, visit the book section of our website. —Jay

 
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