FAQs enerjiVe™ foods
How do these foods balance metabolism?
What about the calories in enerjiVe™ foods?
Is the food fattening?
Is there sugar?
What is glycemic index?
It tastes great, it can’t be good for me?
How did this food company begin?
I have many food sensitivities or allergies can I eat this?
Are the foods nut free and school safe?
What are the protein pastas and how are they different from pasta at my grocery store?
I am a vegan and on a macrobiotic diet , do these foods work for me?
Where can I buy these products?
How can I get these at a store near me?
How do these foods balance metabolism?
The foods are designed with low glycemic index so that your body’s blood sugar is optimized . This reduces cravings and ultimately assists in promoting lean muscle mass which works towards balancing metabolism.
What about the calories in enerjiVe™ foods?
The overall intake of calories is important to ensure success in any weight balancing program. The focus of enerjiVe™ foods is total calories , optimal health and the whole picture for each day. If you eat a 100 calorie snack yet feel hungry 1 hour later because it causes a rise in your blood sugar and then a drop , you will crave 4 more of these 100 calorie snacks during the day for a grand total of 400 calories. However if you have a snack that is 250 calories yet sustains you for a long period of time, that maybe all you need for a grand total of 250 calories for the day.
Thus a combination of calories, what is the reaction in the body from those calories to blood sugar and your overall health is important.
Is the food fattening?
The focus of the foods is to balance blood sugar, insulin and thus influence your body composition to become lean. Combined with a great exercise program and fresh foods it’s a program designed to lower your body fat.
Is there sugar?
When in doubt look to nature! ( Naturopathic Dr. Joel Villeneuve, 2009). The enerjiVe ™ foods are all sweetened with natural pure maple syrup . Pure maple syrup has a glycemic index of 54 and was one of the first foods that was glycemic index tested (by Profs David Jenkins and Tom Wolever at the University of Toronto). Although expensive it is one of the most natural ways to sweeten with the added bonus of the lower glycemic reading than many other sweet options
What is glycemic index?
Glycemic index is the rate that a food breaks down into sugar. The higher the rating the faster it causes the blood sugar to rise and then fall, creating cravings. The glycemic index of many foods can be reduced when combined with a high protein food first.
It tastes great, it can’t be good for me?
The “ Delectable Health” of enerjiVe™ foods comes from the health expertise of Naturopathic Doctor Joel Lee Villeneuve and the Culinary Expertise of Korey Kealey. The foods are designed with both taste and health in mind.
How did this food company begin?
The inspiration of enerjiVe ™ foods comes from real people looking for wellness solutions and from a research project on metabolism run by Naturopathic Doctor Joel Villeneuve in conjunction with Healthy & Active UK. The program was redesigned and is now known as The Vitality & Balance ™Program. Which is one of the feature programs of Dr. Joel’s clinic reviVelife™ www.revivelifeclinic.com
I have many food sensitivities or allergies can I eat this?
Each food is designated with our Free From logo with all the major food reactions in mind. The Protein Energy Crunch, Nu Herbal Infusions are Free From major allergens such as gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, refined sugar, salt, wheat, nuts and yeast The buckwheat granola is also gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, egg, refined sugar, salt, wheat and yeast free, while the spelt is also free from the above but contains gluten. If you are unsure of your reactions to foods consider being tested for allergies or sensitivities.
Are the foods nut free and school safe?
The Protein Energy Crunch is designed as a nut free and school safe snack. Kids love all the flavours and the blood sugar balancing of these snacks helps their focus and concentration for all those school projects!
What are the protein pastas and how are they different from pasta at my grocery store?
The protein pastas are made from beans and thus are very high in protein containing 30 grams per serving and 70-80% more protein than regular pasta from your grocery store. These protein pastas are also 25-30% lower in carbohydrates. They are an excellent meat alternative just serve with veggies and you are all set! No meat needed!
I am a vegan and on a macrobiotic diet , do these foods work for me?
All foods are suitable for vegan and macrobiotic diets.
Where can I buy these products?
Ottawa and Toronto Health Food Stores: Rainbow Health Food Store
EnerjiVe website www.enerjivefood.com
How can I get these at a store near me?
Just fill in the Get enerjiVe ™ in a store near me form and bring to your local retailer!
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