Recently, I thought about why I speak to so many regarding nutrition and Sunrider whole foods. And I found the word GRATITUDE came to me. In a time where there are so many products and suggestions from health professionals and the media it has been difficult to sift through what to integrate into my daily nutritional needs. As I complete individualized studies in Wellness and Nutrition Studies at Brooklyn College, I also have a host of professors/dietiticians who have also shared a wealth of knowledge with me.

      Through all of this I looked at what worked for me. Often we place so much attention on external media instead of having the awareness and sensitivity to listen to the needs of our body. The body is constantly giving us signals, but many times we ignore these signals. How many times have I heard...I need a cup of coffee to wake up. Well the body is telling me that I must rest more, but yet I ignore this request and further place my system out of alignment. Or I will eat something considered to be healthy, but the life force of the item is so low that when I eat the item I feel only minimal increase of energy, therefore I must eat more or my body seeks sustenance from craving other foods harmful to my health.

       And of course because I am aware that the life force and nutritional value of an item depend on how the product was grown(soil,pesticides, closeness of an organic farm to a non-organic farm), how the product has been transported, how the product is cared for once it arrives at the retailer, how I store the product and how I prepare the product their are many variables that effect how well my body absorbs and extracts nutrients from an item.

       One of the things I have expressed about the Sunrider company and all of its products is gratitude. Not only am I grateful that I was introduced to this wonderful company by caring health professionals, I am also grateful that many of the variables that exist with other products and companies are not existent with my relationship with Sunrider. Persons interested in the company can request factory tours, talk to the creators of the products and even talk to those who help with the production of items. In every way the company seeks to increase their integrity and this spills over into every product they offer. This is one of the reasons that each of the items I have tried from Nuplus to Oi-Lin Liquid Cleanser works so well.

     Because Sunrider foods have provided whole food nutrition to me for the past four years, my body now has more of its innate ability to heal itself. My sensitivity and awareness have also increased. I can now feel and respect when my body gives me a signal that a particular food or experience is not for me. I am also more aware of when my body enjoys a particular product or experience, because it supports my health and longevity. And for this I have such gratitude in my heart that I want to share and champion a company that wants to make a difference in peoples' lives. So many options do exist that it is only to the benefit of humanity for us to finally speak about companies and products that are conscious of quality products as well as profit making.

      Even if it does not include Sunrider find those aspects of your life that you should have expressed gratitude for a long time ago. And be willing to share this gratitude with others. They may be searching for the same gift that you have been given.

Love and Light,

Erica Bowen, C.P.Y.I., Wellness Coach

For more information about Sunrider or nutrition(weight management, sports nutrition, nutrition for pregnancy,etc.) call Erica at: (917)743-0177 or email: ebatphone@gmail.com