Occasionally we run into some dieters who are intolerant of aspartame. Our line has many products that are completely aspartame-free. In January we will publish a complete, up-to- date list of our aspartame-free protein supplements, meal replacements and dessert options.

Below is just a small sampling of our aspartame-free products.

Protein Supplements:
Butter Pecan Bar, Coconut Bar, Peanut Butter Crunch Bar, Chocolate Marshmallow Pudding w/Chocolate Chips, Lemon Pudding, Creamy Tomato Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Macaroni and Cheese, Vegetarian Sloppy Joe, Cocoberry Cereal, Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Crunch O's, Double Bites and Chocolate Flavored Mini Crisps.

Meal Replacements:
Crisp 'n Crunch Fudge Graham Bar, Crisp 'n Crunch Peanut Bar, Strawberry Creme Smoothie,
Berry Creme Smoothie and Vegetable Beef w/Pasta.

Desserts:
Cheesecake

As soon as we get the updated list of all products that are aspartame-free we will announce it here. Stay tuned, visit us often and best of luck on your new dietary challenges for 2008. Jan and I wish you the very best in the coming New Year and if there is anything we can help you with please do not hesitate to call on us.

Gene C.

Beginning in January we will have available an assortment of ALL natural cereals and snacks produced by Kay's Naturals.

We will have Honey Almond, Apple Cinnamon and French Vanilla Cereals; Chili Nacho and Crispy Parmesan Cheese Chips; White Cheddar Crunchies and Buttered Pretzel and Jalapeno Honey Mustard Pretzels.

This line of award winning products were chosen not only due to their wonderful taste and award winning consistency but also due to popular demand. Many of our clients have requested these products and in an effort to serve them (and you) in a better way we decided it was time to expand our line to include Kay's tasty and delicious products. Beginning in January we will be sending out free samples with all our orders so you may enjoy a taste of Kay's yummy cereals and snacks at no cost to you.

If there is one in particular that you would like to sample just place a short note in the comment section of our order form on our website and we will be sure to send you a sample or two if we have that particular one in stock.

Be well, have a Happy New Year and don't forget your New Years resolution to trim your waist and live a healthier lifestyle.

Gene C.

I'm not given to putting jokes on our blog but this one is too good to pass up.

Larry the Cable Guy said that he had just gone a new diet. It consisted of fruit and wine.

He had been on it two weeks and lost 10 pounds and his drivers license.


Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gene C.

What follows came directly from MSN Health and Fitness:

When does a lie become an accepted truth? When the lie is repeated often enough.

It's the oldest trick in the book, a favorite ploy of politicians and others who stand to gain, but we still fall for it. Especially when it comes to losing weight.

The diet industry is riddled with self-perpetuating myths, misconceptions and downright mistruths, sighs Jeffrey Wilbert, Ph.D., author of Fattitudes.

"The strategy is to market fringe products and miracle cures that are very seductive in what they promise," Wilbert explains, noting billions of dollars the diet industry spends on consumer advertising. "Very few people are successful [at losing weight], but the promise gets into our subconscious and stays there."

The antidote, says Wilbert, is for consumers to educate themselves from reputable sources with reliable data. We star the process by smashing 10 of the most common weight-loss lies right here.

1. "Lose 30 pounds in 30 days." Or any other gimmick that pledges massive weight loss at breakneck speed."It's not healthy, and it's not true" Wilbert says.Permanent weight loss requires a lifestyle change, not a quick fix, he adds.

2. Fat is bad for you. "Dietitians forwarded that one to people for years," says registered dietitian and nutrition teacher Rick hall. Now they know better. The truth is that some fats are unhealthy, and some are good - indeed, necessary - for your health. (Hence the term essential fatty acids"!)

3. Carbohydrates are bad for you. First it was fat, now carbohydrates are the bad guy. Wilbert explains that that this trendy idea is too broad. When trying to lose weight, make a distinction between unhealthy carbohydrates, such a white sugar, and complex carbohydrates, such as vegetables and whole grains, which provide vital vitamins, and fiber to aid digestion.

4. Lose weight by not eating. Uh...no. Starving deprives the body of nutrients it needs for life and can lead to serious illness. Plus you lose muscle mass, not fat. Even if you do lose pounds, you gain them back almost immediately when you raid the fridge again.

5. Don't eat after 6 p.m. "It's not what time you eat, it's what you eat!" insists Dare to Lose author Shari Lieberman, Ph.D. "In Europe they eat at 10 o'clock at night and they are half the size of Americans."

Salad bars are healthy. Bacon, cheese, fried chicken, oily dressings.... The apparent allure of salad bar means they probably require as much of your considered attention as ordering in a fast food restaurant. "You have to choose food at a salad bar wisely," Lieberman reminds people.

7. Diet sodas aid weight loss. This is one of Lieberman's favorite pieces of diet - industry hype. "There isn't a single study that shows diet sodas help you lose weight. There's absolutely no data on that at all." she claims.

8. You shouldn't step on a scale. "It's another misconception that dietitians have passed on," says Hall. "I completely disagree with it."He says checking your weight on a regular basis, say once or twice a week, is an obvious way to gauge your progress and alter your diet accordingly. However, Lieberman notes that scales in and of themselves, well suck. She encourages people to keep track of hip, thigh and tummy inches too.

9. You can lose weight with a pill. "You can't replace healthy eating and exercise with a pill," Hall warns. "Pills aren't a new thing, they've been tried for decades...[with] horrible side effects."

10. You have to join the gym. Actually, the most recent research indicates 30 to 60 minutes per day of moderate physical activity is all it takes to balance healthy food intake. It doesn't have to be strenuous exercise, "just move your body!" exclaims Hall.

And there you have it. Get off your backside and move a bit, eat healthy and work your way back into a sexy body.

Gene C.

This is direct from the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Saturday, December 8th, 2007.

It reads: "Breast cancer patients might have a powerful incentive to avoid gaining weight: better odds of surviving the disease. New research reported at an American Association for Cancer Research conference in Philadelphia suggests that for every 11 pounds a woman gains after being diagnosed with breast cancer, the chances of it proving fatal go up 14 percent"

Ladies, those are not very good odds.

Gene C.

To give our staff a bit of a break to visit family, friends, in laws and outlaws we will be using the following schedule:

Any orders arriving between now and December 12th will ship within our normal 24 hour shipping sequence. Any orders arriving between December 14th and December 25th will ship on December 26th. We all know how difficult and slow it is to ship during this hectic time period so we will take advantage of this down time to celebrate with our families and wish that you too will celebrate with your loved ones. Jan and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

When the new year arrives we expect you will renew your resolution to be a healthier you, a slimmer you and and a most prosperous you.

Health Management and Nutrition is here to help you achieve your goals and objectives and if you need to speak with either Jan or myself, please do not hesitate to call on us.

Gene Carbonell
Jan Steele-Chadwick

The highest compliment we can receive, of course, is that a client continues to do business with us. What follows is what one of our clients recently sent and I asked permission to use it on our blog and here is how it went:

Rating: Excellent
Comments:
Price Rating:Excellent
Shipping Options Rating:Excellent
Delivery Rating:Excellent
Ease of Purchase Rating:Excellent
Customer Service Rating:Excellent
Title:
Body:This site is the best Ive ever used. The product prices are awesome and are shipped to me quickly, the website is extremely user friendly and the customer service is exceptional. I am always treated as if I am their only customer. I wouldnt shop anywhere else!

The following was the e-mail to me giving me permission to use his comments.

Hi Gene,

You may absolutely use my comments for your blog :-). You guys are GREAT!

Have a great day,

K.V.-Midwest

This client has been doing business with us since July 1st, 2007 so this is not a one shot deal where we got lucky. We treat all our clients with care for without them (and you) we have no reason to be in business.

Gene C.