Dee's Life Changing Story

Hi, that's me, 80 pounds overweight and suffering from diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, failing eyesight, and numb hands and feet. Was I concerned? No! I had enjoyed good health all my life. I ate whatever I wanted, anytime I wanted, and exercise was not even a temptation. So what if my health was failing. I was just getting older.

Then I received a wakeup call. My Doctor summoned me into his office where, in funeral like tones, he informed me that I was severely diabetic. Insulin injections were needed, and they must begin now! He handed me five hypodermic syringes filled with water, and for the next 30 minutes I practiced giving myself injections in my knee. Since daily injections were now a necessity, my life was forever changed. However, my health continued to deteriorate. Eight years and over 6000 shots later, my body had been consumed by diabetes, and I was not expected to live. My moment of truth had arrived. If I were to live, a change of lifestyle was necessary, and the change must be now. I chose to live!

To loose weight, I started walking. At first, a hundred yards was an effort. Now I walk several miles a day, five days a week. I also experimented with various breakfast combinations, but found myself forever hungry: hence the eventual development of Dee's Cereal, a cereal that keeps you going throughout the morning. Try it and feel the difference.

I lost 80 pounds, and the diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure

When I changed my lifestyle, I lost 80 pounds, and the diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other health problems simply went away. They did so within a year. The tragedy is that I would have avoided years of needless sickness and pain if I had known then what I know now. How different my life would have been. Best wishes to you. From our freezer to yours, Dee

From the soil to your spoon, Dee's is as natural as it gets. See for yourself, here are the ingredients.

Almonds

A high fat food that's good for your heart? That's not a typo; that's almonds. Almonds contain loads of monounsaturated fat (the "good" kind). This type of fat has been shown to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and, consequently, decrease your risk for heart disease. Almonds also happen to be the number one food source for vitamin E in its most powerful and absorbable form (alpha-tocopherol). (Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, which protects the body against daily attacks by free radicals.) Almonds are high in protein, making then the only such source to also be an excellent source of vitamin E. Topping it all off, these wonder-nuts provide calcium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus, all of which help your body build strong, dense bones.

Bananas

Long known to athletes for their anti-cramping properties, bananas may be your best bet if you're deficient in potassium. Potassium (K) aids "misbehaving" muscles and helps maintain normal blood pressure and heart function. Bananas are also recognized for their strong antacid effects, protecting against ulcer damage. Add high fiber content to the mix and you've seen why this fruit is an important part of Dee's Cereal.

Barley

Cursing your colon? Try barley. Barley one-twos your exit system by pairing fiber (needed to minimize the amount of time cancer-causing substances spend in contact with colon walls) with selenium (reduces the risk of colon cancer). The soluble fiber in barley promotes regularity and can be effective in lowering cholesterol levels. Barley's dietary fiber also provides food for the "friendly" bacteria in the large intestine.

Brown Rice

Brown rice might just be the perfect complex carbohydrate. It helps balance blood sugar, provides a good-dose of bone-building minerals magnesium* and phosphorus, and has a wellspring of mood-enhancing B vitamins. This flavorful grain also contains a healthy amount of fiber which, among other things, minimizes the time harmful substances are in contact with colon cells. Like barley, brown rice couples its fiber with selenium to fight the risk of colon cancer.

*In addition to strengthening your skeleton, magnesium can help asthma, high blood pressure, migraine headaches, and cut down on the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Corn

Have insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, or diabetes? Corn may help. Yellow Corn balances blood sugar and provides the steady, slow-burning energy your body was meant to process. This complex carb is packed with folate, niacin, and magnesium, all of which contribute to cardiovascular health. Corn's high fiber content benefits your heart and digestive tract.

Cranberries

Cranberries are famous for the protection they offer against urinary tract and kidney infection. A few lesser known, but equally impressive characteristics are: 1. Cranberries have strong anti-adhesion properties that help inhibit the bacteria associated with gum disease and stomach ulcers. 2. Cranberries have the highest levels of antioxidants among common fruits and have the strongest ability to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells, especially those in the liver (Several newly discovered compounds in cranberries are shown to be toxic to a variety of cancer tumor cell lines, including lung, cervical, prostate, breast and leukemia cells.) 3. Cranberries possess more phenols than red grapes and 18 other fruits. (Phenols are plant chemicals that protect against hardening of the arteries, thus lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.)

Flaxseed

High cholesterol leaving you low? Try flaxseed. Consumption of flaxseed has been shown to reduce both LDL ("bad") cholesterol and overall cholesterol. This nutty tasting seed is also among the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, a necessity many Americans are lacking. The Omega-3s in flax reduce your risk for heart disease, ease inflammation and improve your mood. In addition, the high amount of fiber in flax prevents constipation and steadies blood sugar.

Garbanzo Beans

The garbanzo bean is among nature's truly perfect foods. These legumes contain a hefty dose of protein (but very little fat), slow-burning complex carbohydrates (which stabilizes blood sugar for energy that stays with you all day), fiber (including the soluble, cholesterol-lowering kind), and B vitamins (the original Prozac). They contain nearly double the iron and more vitamin C than other legumes and are extra heart healthy, coupling fiber with significant amounts of folate and magnesium. Add all this to the disease fighting qualities all beans are known for, and you've got a sincerely remarkable food.

Raisins

Raisins are a sweet, concentrated source of nutrients such as iron, potassium, (which has been shown to lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease), and the anti-stress B vitamins. Raisins also rank among the top antioxidant foods. (Antioxidants are protective substances naturally found in concentrated amounts from fruit, vegetables and grains. They may help protect healthy cells from free radicals [unstable oxygen molecules formed in the body when cells use oxygen to produce energy,] that lead to health problems like heart disease, cancer and other aging-related effects.) Raisins have also been shown to improve the ph of the colon, inhibiting abnormal cell growth, which can lead to cancer. These delicious dried grapes are also one of the top sources of the trace mineral, boron. In addition, raisins supply a healthy amount of dietary fiber (both soluble and insoluble). The type of fiber found in raisins has been shown to be helpful in lowering high cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of colon cancer, and alleviating some of the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Sunflower Seeds

Vitamin E anyone? Sunflower seeds are an outstanding source of this vitamin, which is the body's main fat-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin E travels throughout the body neutralizing free radicals that would otherwise damage fat-containing structures and molecules, such as cell membranes, brain cells, and cholesterol. Vitamin E has significant anti-inflammatory effects that result in the reduction of symptoms in asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Tack on a reduction for the risk of colon cancer, the severity and frequency of hot flashes in women going through menopause, and the development of diabetic complications and you've got one mean nutrient. Sunflower seeds also pack a good dose of the magnesium, which calms nerves, helps reduce the severity of asthma, lowers high blood pressure, prevents migraine headaches, and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. The magnesium found in these seeds is also a key component in maintaining healthy bones and promoting energy production.

Oats (oat bran, oat groats, rolled oats)

Sick of the daily roller coaster your energy levels take you on? Keep your energy and blood sugar steady by starting your day with oats. If you eat a variety of whole-oat products you'll get the nutritional benefits of the entire grain. Oat products are a dietary source of the cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber b-glucan. There is now significant scientific agreement that consumption of this particular plant can reduce total and LDL cholesterol, thereby reducing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). Because of this, oats have the distinction of being the first food to be awarded this food-specific health claim in 1997 by the FDA. Oats are also a very good source of selenium, which works with vitamin E in numerous vital antioxidant systems throughout the body. These powerful antioxidant actions make selenium helpful in decreasing asthma symptoms and in the prevention of heart disease. In addition, selenium is involved in DNA repair and is associated with a reduced risk for cancer, especially colon cancer.

Whole Wheat

The familiar friend. Whole wheat, (not the nutrient-void white stuff), packs a large amount of protein, fiber, manganese, magnesium, B3, B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, and iron. Known for its anti-cancer powers, wheat remains one of the most popular and potent grains available.