1. Food for Thought Level II 5 Week Course
Week I: Vitamins, minerals and water
Week II: Meats, Fats and Oils
Week III: Nutrition Facts and Label Claims
Week IV: Meat, Fats and Fiber
Week V: Bread, Dairy and Fruits
Slide 01- This week we will focus on meals, snacks, freebies and condiments. But, before we do, let’s look at the Thrive bullet proof shield.

2. My Thrive! Who has lost more that two pounds? How’s Your Journal?
Slide 02- Make sure they sample, recognize clients who have lost 2lbs. or more.

3. Food for Thought Vitamins and Minerals Water Soluble Vitamins B and C
Vitamins and minerals play a critical role in the chemical reactions of your body. There are two types of vitamins:
Water Soluble
Vitamins B and C
Fat Soluble
Vitamins A, D, E and K
What’s the difference?
Water soluble vitamins circulate freely throughout your body and excesses are excreted in the urine, so that overdoes rarely occur.
Fat soluble vitamins are absorbed and stored in the body,
therefore they can be harmful if over consumed.

4. Food for Thought Vitamins and Minerals
There are many types of vitamins and minerals, let’s focus on a few that have received a lot of attention:
THE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS
What are they?
Vitamins C and E, beta carotene and selenium.
How do they help?
-Our bodies can produce and take in from the environment substances called “free radicals”. These radicals can damage important tissue resulting the development of cancer, cardiovascular and immune diseases, cataracts and advanced aging.
-Our bodies use antioxidants to prevent these issues.

5. Food for Thought Vitamins and Minerals
There are many types of vitamins and minerals, let’s focus on a few that have received a lot of attention:
CALCIUM
How does they help?
-Helps build strong bones and teeth, wards off osteoporosis.
-Additionally, it aids in:
Muscle contraction
Regulation of the heart rhythm
Functioning of the nervous system
Activation of enzymes and blood clotting.

6. Food for Thought Vitamins and Minerals Here are some tips to consider:
Eating a wide variety of foods is the best way to satisfy your body’s needs; however, it can be difficult to consume all the needed vitamins and minerals with a reduced calorie diet. That is why we recommend a multivitamin supplement.
Guidelines for Supplements:
A solid natural multivitamin
Be sure to include fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E), and water soluble vitamins ( B and C).

7. Water, Water Everywhere
Food for Thought
Water, Water Everywhere
You may need water even when you think you’re not thirsty! Often times we can mistake our bodies desire for water as a desire for food.
How much water should a Thriver drink per day?
½- 1 gallon of water!

8. Bottled Water Terminology
Food for Thought
Bottled Water Terminology
Still water- non-carbonated and can be spring, well or tap.
Spring- whether still or sparkling, it seeps to the surface from underground aquifers. If it is not labeled natural, it may have undergone processing, such as addition of minerals.
Mineral- contains dissolved minerals. All water has some minerals unless it is distilled.
Distilled- processed and free from nearly all minerals
Artesian well water- water that is forced to the surface from
an aquifer by pressurized pipes.
Naturally Carbonated- means the water was effervescent

9. Water, Water Everywhere
Food for Thought
Water, Water Everywhere
Here are some practical tips to consider:
Consider having a glass of water before and during your meal. It will help curb appetite and get you to your water goal.
Fill a gallon with water and place in the frig. You’ll know where you stand on your consumption.
Consuming water is an excellent way to meet your fluid needs. Other calorie-free beverages, including coffee, tea and diet sodas and artificially sweetened drinks are Thrive-approved, but don’t replace your
water.