I just read an article http://www.pureprescriptions.com/expert_opinion/ritalin_add.asp
that supports my hypothesis that my groggy, unfocused state of being without ritalin or Isagenix may actually be related to a blood-sugar imbalance and it randomly also said some stuff about toxins and their affect on mental health.
"Any nutrient deficiency can potentially result in brain dysfunction." "Ingredients not found in nature are difficult for our bodies to process and will eventually lead to adverse symptoms in the short term and irreversible disease in the long term. On that note, there are more than five thousand additives and preservatives in the food supply in the United States. These additives include monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame (Equal, NutriSweet), sulfites, calcium silicate (anti-caking agent), BHT, BHA, hydrogenated vegetable oils, nitrates, propylene glycol, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), flavorings, emulsifiers, thickeners, vegetable gums, artificial coloring and dyes, and artificial flavorings. A recent estimation found that each person in the U.S. is consuming over ten pounds of food additives a year. Synthetic colors and flavors are probably the most common causes of adverse reactions, as they affect almost every system in the body. Incidentally, they are completely void of any nutritional value."
The shakes are good because they don't contain any of that stuff and they keep my blood sugar steady for hours after eating. My only problems now are occurring before and after the lunches I've been eating - when I wait too long (five hours) or eat unbalanced, non-organic lunches (like I did yesterday) I start experiencing symptoms again.
I wish I could just have four shakes and call it a day; it would save me a lot of work.
