Struggling with your weight? A Utah-born shaker is transforming bodies across America

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT As a nation, there is no denying that they are getting sicker and fatter. And according to Joel Bikman, a longtime nutrition executive and co-founder of a new science-based health and wellness company, it might not be your fault.

Since the time the US government first set dietary guidelines in 1977, the food industry has completely changed the types of food they produce, mostly to our general detriment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the weight of the average American adult has exploded since that time, a weight gain of nearly 30 pounds.

For the first time in history, we had a government telling us what to eat, Bikman said. And our weight and health only suffered because of it.

The problem with the Standard American Diet (SAD)

For various reasons, the government has been looking for a way to fix diet for some time. With the support of one dubious study, they determined that the culprit was dietary fat and then introduced the infamous food pyramid that slandered natural healthy fats in favor of an increase in the consumption of refined unhealthy carbohydrates. The results on the nations health and weight could not be worse.

Of the three macronutrients, carbohydrates are the least necessary for the average adult and the most problematic for those struggling with metabolic issues, Bikman said. The health and weight challenges today are largely due to this misguided change in diet.

The fat secret

In fact, Bikman said, increasing the consumption of healthy fats may be the single most important change you can make, supporting metabolic health, brain health and more.

Our ancestors knew that fats were the most nutrient dense substances they could eat, he added. Natural fats provide you with needed nutrition for your brain and body; they help you feel full, curb your cravings for sweets and even help train your body to burn excess body fat.

Bikman emphasizes that not all fats are created equal. Processed seed oils from soy, corn and canola are particularly harmful, while fats from olives, coconuts, cocoa butter, ghee and more are uniquely beneficial.

It’s important to get a broad spectrum of healthy fats from short-, medium- and long-chain sources, he said. It’s not about taking a shot of MCT oil or a big pat of butter and calling it a day.

Power of protein

Bikman is also surprised at the confusion about protein. Some people recommend very little, others consume it in excess, while others simply make poor protein choices.

You have competing ways of thinking about protein with very little legitimate science behind the arguments, he said. We have learned that protein is essential, especially as you age, but it must be consumed along with fat, just as it is found in nature.

Bikman warns about the plant-based protein trend, which he emphasizes is not based on good science, but clever marketing.

This is not meant to be provocative, but unless you have an actual allergy, there are much better options than consuming plant-based protein, he said. Although there are some interesting advances on the horizon, you currently get very little nutritional benefit from plant protein due to the anti-nutrients found in many plants and the incomplete amino acid profile.

The best types of protein, Bikman said, are whey, egg whites and collagen. He emphasizes that these have the highest biological value, offer the most complete essential amino acid profile, and support lean and toned muscle, healthy joints, cartilage and bone health.

The essential boost to your diet

Even with all the information Bikman and others are sharing, people around the world are constantly wondering what they should do for their health.

Ideally, we would all have the knowledge, time, discipline and budget to plan, shop for and prepare perfect meals, Bikman said. But it just doesn’t happen; people get busy, they get stressed and make unhealthy choices that derail their healthy goals.

It became clear to Bikman that he and his team could be part of the solution helping people achieve their best health faster and especially helping those who don’t always have the time, knowledge or discipline to eat healthily. In response, Bikman and his co-founding team of metabolic, nutrition and industry experts recently created HLTH Code Complete Meal.

Bikman explained that these carefully formulated nutritional shakes are designed to promote healthy weight management, gut health, brain health and even hair, skin and nails. HLTH Code Complete Meal features an optimized, science-backed blend of protein, collagen, healthy fats, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fiber, vitamins and minerals without added sugar or any artificial ingredients.

HLTH Code Complete Meal is based on research, not fads, he said. An incredible amount of work went into making this nutritionally balanced and optimized, yet we knew that if it didn’t taste good, no one would use them consistently.

Keeping hunger at bay (the right way)

When it comes to eating, Bikman says it’s easy to consume a lot of calories and still be hungry. This is because the calories consumed are not the right types of calories to provide essential nutrition. He calls this malnutrition, and he says it ruins the health of many peoples.

Each HLTH Code Complete Meal shake is packed with optimized amounts of these ingredients to leave you feeling full and energized for hours, he said. However, it is more convenient and affordable than almost any meal you could make or buy.

Bikman says the shakes are quick and easy to make: Just add two scoops of Creamy Vanilla or Chocolate Macadamia Complete Food Powder to 8 ounces of cold water and shake or blend. For general well-being, he recommends replacing one meal per day. To restore your health or to lose weight, replace up to two meals a day.

(I) have been using HLTH Code for about two weeks and I feel healthier, have more energy and less cravings love this product! said one reviewer.

Another reviewer says that I started losing weight quickly because I found that I no longer snack between meals, I don’t crave carbs, and I automatically do intermittent fasting, not on purpose but because I’m just not hungry.

And yet another reviewer shares, The results were phenomenal! Thanks HLTH Code. The shakes are delicious but the weight loss results are miraculous.

Can HLTH Code help facilitate weight loss?

Bikman said the best health starts with the right mix of nutrition. Increased energy; feel more alert; stronger immune system; clearer mind; improved gut health; and improved appearance are some of the benefits of improving nutrition.

The comprehensive benefits of HLTH Code Complete Meal are especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight, he added. Losing weight is rarely easy. There must be the right changes in both hormones and caloric balance to signal to the body that it is time to start burning, not storing, fat.

Bikman added that based on the best available studies on human metabolism, along with exercise, HLTH Code Complete Meal helps people lose weight without the need to count every calorie.

Your ssatisfaction is guaranteed

If you’re nervous about trying something new and making changes to your nutrition plan, don’t be. Bikman stands behind its HLTH Code Meal Replacement products and is ready to guarantee your satisfaction.

You have nothing to lose (except those extra pounds) and everything to gain in terms of well-being and confidence, he said.

Indeed, if you’ve been looking for improved wellness and healthy weight management, then HLTH Code Complete Meal could be your answer. For exclusive savings on your first order, visit getHLTH.com and enter the discount code SGN at checkout.

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