Dear Customer,

We are committed to bringing you the safest and most effective products possible. One aspect of our plan is to offer as many vegetarian products as we can, minimizing our use of gelatin. The new vegetarian Immune Formula has just arrived in the warehouse and we recently launched a vegetarian form of EPA/DHA. We will continue to convert our two piece capsules to vegetarian capsules when possible and strive to locate a satisfactory vegetarian option for oil-filled soft gelatin capsules.

Also in this Issue 

• Veggie Product Highlights
• Legumes and You
• Breaking Health News Radar
• Green Tea & Arteries...
• Prion Poteins Jump Species
• Growing Older & Hungreir...
• Vit D & Type 2 Diabetes...
• A lot of Trans Fats?...
• Quercetin and The Flu...
• Which Diet is Better?...
• Clones in Food Supply...
• Brain Workouts Help...
• Skipping Sleep Can...

Vegetarian Product Highlights

As we enter autumn, it can't hurt to give your immune system a boost. Protect yourself with Immune Formula, a synergistic complex containing green tea, Curcumin, graviola and other beneficial nutrients. Now available in a vegetarian capsule.

Our ALA/ALC/Carnosine/GSE product is designed specifically to provide significant protection simply by taking two vegicaps per day. Featuring powerful antioxidants, it also supports detoxification, mental function, healthy blood sugar levels, and energy production in the cells.

Featuring vinpocetine and phosphatidylserine, both powerful supplements for memory and cognitive function, Memory Support offers a special blend of natural ingredients in a vegetarian capsule to promote alertness and memory.

Resveratrol is recommended for everyone for general protection against aging. Not only does it work against free radicals, it also supports cellular health and may provide similar benefits to caloric restriction. Independent testing indicated our resveratrol contained more extract and lower levels of contaminants than several popular brands.

Plant compounds that resemble the cholesterol found in the human body are called Plant Sterols. Supplementing with these substances is an effective natural supplement for maintaining healthy cholesterol.

Legumes and You ~ a Better Protein

Meat has its drawbacks as a food source. Depending on your feelings about prion infection, animal cloning, hormone and antibiotic treatments in factory farming, animal ethics, and other meat-related concerns, not to mention cholesterol and saturated fat, you may want to reduce the amount of meat you consume and seek alternate protein sources.

Legumes are a wonderful way to add protein to the diet and avoid over consumption of meat. There are many options, including soybeans, lentils and chickpeas, making it easy to add them to a variety of dishes. Nutritionally, legumes are a low-glycemic food that offers an excellent source of protein, soluble fiber and vitamins, and have been linked to decreases in one's risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

These Bean and Vegetable Burritos are chock full of fiber and protein. We would suggest omitting the corn for a lower carb version. Try adding tomatoes instead (during the last couple minutes cooking time) for color and texture. Low carb burrito wraps are also recommended.

Great Northern White Chili is a hearty vegetarian dish that will warm you and satisfy your hunger. Perfect for lunch—make a batch this weekend and enjoy as an alternative to take-out meals during the week—or pair with a green salad for a meatless dinner.

If you have a burger urge, try Garbanzo Bean Burgers, which pack 8g of fiber and 8g protein per serving.

Meatless Monday offers additional tips for painlessly reducing meat consumption. Even if you start by going meatless one day a week, or one meal per day, you will soon develop a different attitude towards meat as an essential plate component.

Try a meatless wrap filling or salad topping from Yoga Journal. The Curried Chicken-less Salad uses tofu and tempeh, both derived from soybeans, to produce a healthful alternative to chicken salad. To adapt this recipe under the Ray & Terry guidelines, we suggest trying Greek Yogurt instead of mayonnaise and a pinch of stevia in place of the agave/syrup.

Health News Radar

	Green Tea Supports Artery Health Although no one can say that drinking green tea will prevent heart disease, there is evidence that green tea assists in maintaining healthy arteries. A study suggests that green tea helps keep the arteries relaxed, thereby helping them react to fluctuations in blood pressure.
	Prions Jump Species Barrier Test tube studies have shown that prion proteins from hamsters can form new infected proteins in mice. These results indicate that infections from deer or cows, for example, may be able to jump to human subjects. Further study is required to learn more about the potential human effects.
	Growing Older and Hungrier A recent study shows that the brain's appetite control cells degenerate with age and cause humans to have increased hunger and potential weight-gain. The damage is more severe after eating foods heavy in carbs and sugars.
	Study Links Vitamin D with Type 1 Diabetes Sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play a strong role in risk of type 1 diabetes in children, according to findings by researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine.
	Trans Fats--How much is a lot? Many people do not know whether 4 grams of trans fats is a lot for one day. This type of fat actually lowers good cholesterol, increases bad cholesterol and is associated with as many as 100,000 deaths in the United States every year.
	Quercetin May Reduce Flu Susceptibility A controlled mouse study demonstrated that, while stressful exercise may increase chances of contracting the flu, quercetin may cancel out these effects. This has not yet been studied in humans, but researchers hope that similar results will be found.
	Which Diet is Better? A recent Israeli-American study, the Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT), asked the question, "Which diet is better for weight loss?" The participants were divided into three groups and assigned to follow the low-fat, low-carb, or Mediterranean diet. More than three quarters of the test subjects stuck to the diet for the entire two year period of the study, making for a consistent long term evaluation. The low-carb dieters not only accomplished an average of 60% more weight loss than the low-fat dieters, but they also exhibited better results in cholesterol levels and indicators of inflammation.
	Clones in the Food Supply There is some concern and uncertainty over cloned animals and their offspring entering the food supply. The critics contend that not enough is known about the technology to ensure it is safe.
	Brain Workouts Help Ward off Alzheimer's A study performed by the Rush University Medical Center demonstrated that stimulating the mind through activities such as brain exercises, reading, and going to the theater helps decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Staying mentally limber could help preserve your mental health.
	Skipping Sleep Can Have Serious Consequences Loss of sleep, even for a few hours during the night, can prompt one's immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs, UCLA scientists have found, based on measurements of levels of nuclear factor (NF)-KB, a transcription factor that serves a vital role in the body's inflammatory signaling.

Stay tuned for more special offers and resources!

Best wishes for great health!
Ray & Terry's Longevity Products

Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, M.D.

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Healthy Fun Fact Trivia

One ounce of which nut variety contains the most protein?

a. Pecans
b. Coconut
c. Peanuts
d. Almonds

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OFFER RESTRICTIONS: *Limit one coupon per order. Limit one coupon use per customer account. Offers cannot be combined. You must sign in to your RayandTerry.com account in order to redeem the coupon code. Coupon may be redeemed for 15% off all vegetarian products as listed on the category page. Valid for retail purchases only- not valid for reseller customers. Offer expires 11:59:59 PM EST 10/31/08.