Customer Service Specialist Teresa Ward found this to be true with her weight loss. Needing to lose 10 pounds to fit into a healthy weight category, Teresa turned to a variety of weight loss solutions—exercise, changing food habits, and more—and none of them seemed to solve her problem.

“I thought I would never lose the weight,” Teresa said.

Then AIM intervened.

As a participant in AIM’s employee weight loss challenge, Teresa, age forty-nine, began taking the AIM Lean Team™ combo — AIM ProPeas™ and AIM fit ‘n fiber® — and meeting regularly with her weight loss team. Prior to starting on the Lean Team, Teresa had lost three pounds using AIM CranVerry+, a cranberry supplement with added ingredients like resveratrol and mangosteen. The Lean Team took off the rest.

In addition to the Lean Team and CranVerry+, Teresa also followed the AIM Weight Loss Guide and increased her exercise by fifteen minutes a day. She credits the accountability from her weight loss challenge team for making a huge difference.

“You are accountable to your team; you’ve got to have some support to fall back on,” Teresa said.

Teresa reached her goal of 110 pounds in only a month-and-a-half. She then set a goal to go even lower: Lose five more pounds to reach 105, a weight she had not seen in twenty-three years.

Teresa set her weight loss based on a healthy body weight, one at which she would feel fit, healthy and confident.

“I just didn’t feel good about myself,” Teresa said, adding that her ideal weight was 105 to 110 pounds based on her height and bone structure.

And now that Teresa weighs in at 107 pounds, she couldn’t feel better.

“I don’t have the joint pain that I’ve had for years,” Teresa said. “My knees are feeling so much better; I don’t have pain every day, and as an added bonus my skin looks better. I feel great about myself. My husband loves this newfound it.”

BarleyLife began the trend in February with a transition to the larger, more cost-effective canister, and now AIM BarleyLife™ Xtra is set to follow suit. Check AIM’s Facebook page and e-mail blasts to find out when the 360-gram BarleyLife Xtra canister will be available for ordering.

First introduced last summer, the new blend of BarleyLife is the most nutritious green barley in the 30-year history of AIM. On average, the nutritional content increased by 25 percent.

These barley benefits carry over to BarleyLife Xtra. Each serving contains one full serving of BarleyLife along with a blend of seventeen additional fruits and vegetables—including broccoli, carrot, and cranberry—that gives BarleyLife Xtra a great taste and additional nutritional benefits.

One of Xtra’s chief ingredients is acerola cherry, which contributes vitamin C to its list of nutrients. Each serving of BarleyLife Xtra provides 34 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin C.

One canister of BarleyLife Xtra now provides eighty 4.5-gram servings at an approximate cost of 61 cents per serving (one rounded teaspoon).

A 2012 BioMed Central (BMC) study on gluten-related disorders noted that ten years ago celiac disease was extremely rare outside of Europe, so it was practically ignored by health care practitioners. Statistics now indicate that 1 in 133 people have this autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine.

If you have celiac disease and you eat foods containing gluten, your immune system attacks the small intestine and inhibits the absorption of important nutrients. If your body cannot absorb what it requires, other auto-immune disorders may develop, along with osteoporosis, infertility, and neurological conditions.

Celiac disease is a serious health problem. Symptoms can include anemia, chronic diarrhea, weight loss, fatigue, irritability, cramps, and bloating.

People who do not have celiac disease can have health problems related to ingesting gluten. Incidences of gluten-intolerance are also on the increase; the main symptom is an intense, burning, itching rash called dermatitis herpetiformis, and the intestinal problems of celiac disease can also develop.

The only way to avoid symptoms of gluten sensitivity is to adopt a strict, gluten-free diet. This is not an easy task since wheat is a staple part of the North American diet, and the gluten from this grain is found in so many packaged foods.

Alarmingly, a large percentage of the world’s wheat supply has undergone genetic modification to increase crop yields. As a result, modern-day wheat crops contain higher amounts of the highly toxic 33-mer gluten peptide, which is believed to be the actual source of the gluten issue.

To help those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, The AIM Companies™ has introduced a line of certified gluten-free products that include all-purpose flour, a pizza crust mix, and a waffle & pancake mix. These AIM products contain wholesome, gluten-free ingredients, including flours from brown rice, tapioca (cassava root), teff (grain), and sorghum (grain).

It is increasingly important to carefully choose the source of your nourishment. Let AIM help with your choices.

The new Veggie D is unlike any other vitamin D product you can find, and it gives the AIM product lineup a savory, satisfying taste treat.

The science behind the product

Few companies can boast an all-natural, food source of vitamin D. And none can say their D comes from both shiitake and button mushrooms.
AIM is the first.

Veggie D provides 500 International Units (IU) of vitamin D per serving, 126 percent of the Daily Recommended Intake (US). AIM chose
mushrooms as a source of vitamin D2 over animal sources of vitamin D3, which are primarily derived from lanolin or sheep wax.

Wild mushrooms naturally create vitamin D2 when exposed to sunlight.
Commercially grown mushrooms are grown in the dark and only contain a minimal amount of vitamin D. AIM’s mushrooms are exposed to UVB light, which simulates natural sunlight exposure. After this short exposure to UVB light, the mushrooms are dried and milled into powder.

The nutrition benefits of Veggie D

With 500 IU of vitamin D per serving, Veggie D is an ideal source of this essential vitamin and one of the healthiest alternatives available.

The importance of this sunshine vitamin is growing as research mounts as to vitamin D’s benefits for osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer, and several autoimmune diseases. The most commonly known benefit of vitamin D is that it aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. In addition, it works in the body to modulate cell growth, boost immune function, and reduce inflammation. Many cells have vitamin D receptors, and this explains the vitamin’s many benefits.

Deficiencies in D are common due to lack of sun exposure and the few naturally-occurring whole-food sources of the vitamin. Such deficiencies can lead to heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.

Without D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Upwards of forty million adults in the United States have or are at risk for osteoporosis, which is most often associated with poor calcium intake and absorption. Children must be careful, too, as a vitamin D deficiency may result in rickets, a disease of the bones.

Veggie D’s other nutritional calling card is lycopene, a pigment that gives tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables their red color. Lycopene acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting against free radical damage.

The most common association with lycopene is with the prostate. Several studies have shown that lycopene helps lower the risk of prostate cancer and may increase energy.

Its antioxidant properties also help with reducing bad cholesterol and protecting against infertility, osteoporosis, and eye diseases.

The savory taste of Veggie D

In contrast to other concentrates in the AIM lineup, Veggie D has a savory, hearty taste. The vegetable and tomato mix lends a robust flavor that works well as a nutritious beverage, a complementary mix-in, or a tasty ingredient in foods.

On its own, Veggie D has a rich taste with veggie ingredients that pop. Combined with other AIM vegetable concentrates like AIM BarleyLife® or the AIM Garden Trio®, Veggie D complements the products.

Try Veggie D in a multitude of different ways in the kitchen — as a soup, a sauce, or an ingredient in a variety of dishes. Here are just a few foods that could do with a sprinkle of Veggie D:

• Hearty soups
• Pasta sauces
• Salads

Whether you try Veggie D for its savory taste, its vitamin D delivery, or its fourteen natural food ingredients, you won’t be disappointed.

At the heart of every good mother is her concern for the well-being of her children. This characteristic comes in many shapes and forms, and perhaps one of the most vital to the life of any child is the motherly concern for good health.

As an AIM Director and a stay-at-home mom who raised four children, Janet Breitkreutz is a fine example of why we celebrate Mother’s Day. When her four-year-old Mark was diagnosed with leukemia in 1991, Janet and her husband Darrel were faced with one of the worst events that life can present to parents: the possible loss of a child. With such devastating news, the lives of the Breitkreutzes changed forever. Janet found herself spending most of her time at the hospital to be with Mark.

One day an answer to the prayers for their child arrived. A book entitled Green Leaves of Barley had been placed in the Breitkreutzes’ mailbox by AIM Director Linda McCallum, a woman that Janet knew only as a mother whose children went to the same school as hers. Coincidentally, Janet’s mother and a friend had both heard the author, AIM Chairman’s Club Director Dr. Mary Ruth Swope, on the Christian “It’s a New Day” television program. Janet was impressed that Dr. Swope recommended barley grass and did further research on her own before making a decision to give it to Mark.

Meanwhile, Linda McCallum consulted with Dr. Francisco Contreras of the Oasis of Hope Hospital, who recommended that along with chemotherapy, Janet should give Mark super nutrition; give him barley grass powder. For final confirmation, her son’s oncologist told her she could give Mark AIM’s juice powder of young barley plants. For two and a half years Mark received daily doses of chemo along with wearing green moustaches from drinking nutrient-rich barley grass every day.

Twenty years later, Mark remains cancer-free and full of life. “Mark is doing awesome,” remarked Janet. “He continues to take AIM products and eats healthily.” Every two years Mark goes for a check-up, and in a ten-inch stack of paper detailing his medical history is a report that he was on AIM BarleyLife®.

In fact, Janet’s entire family have benefitted by being on AIM products. “I used to mix the AIM Garden Trio® and give it to my kids first thing in the morning while they were still in bed,” Janet explained. “I knew they were getting good nutrition.” All of her children continue to benefit from AIM’s whole-food concentrates and natural health products.

Their eldest son Colin introduced AIM products to Zinnie while they were dating. They married and are now AIM Group Builders. Their twenty-three-month-old son Daxton loves BarleyLife. He has never had any vaccines and, except for colds, has been healthy even though he is in daycare. Zinnie is expecting their second child this month.

The Breitkreutzes’ eldest daughter, Kristen, has followed in her mother’s footsteps with her passion for helping people who are sick. “I don’t know how people live without AIM products, especially BarleyLife,” Kristen said. “People often ask me why I have so much energy.” She and her husband Braden are AIM Preferred Members who use products such as the Garden Trio, AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, AIMega®, and CalciAIM™. Braden’s father and mother also take a variety of AIM products. His mother Gail has shared her testimonial at AIM Edmonton-area meetings about taking BarleyLife to relieve acid reflux.

Taneal is Janet’s youngest daughter, and she and her fiancé, Kolby White, will marry in July. Taneal is also an AIM Member and loves the taste of CalciAIM. For eye health, she takes the Garden Trio, AIMega, AIM GinkgoSense™, and AIM Proancynol® 2000.

Being introduced to AIM back in 1991 has led to a chain of healthy events for Janet Breitkreutz and her family and friends. “I have a deep passion to help other moms and families,” Janet said. “As a mom, I believe putting children on AIM products is one of the best things you can do for them. Who’s to know what kind of diseases this super nutrition is preventing?”

Of course, AIM products work for moms and dads as well. Along with benefits for eye health, the AIM products have helped Darrel with high blood pressure issues and have totally eliminated his frequent bouts of bronchitis. Janet takes most of the AIM products and no medication whatsoever. “I just went through menopause with no issues,” Janet added.

As for building a business with AIM, Janet recalled, “I was reading about stay-at-home moms starting businesses. It was like a voice said to me, What about AIM products? I thought: I’m not a marketer, I can’t sell to anyone.” Every time Janet got discouraged along the way, signs of encouragement appeared. “I don’t need those signs anymore. I know God wants me to help people with the AIM products.”

Janet continues to educate people about the benefits of using AIM products. Her annual AIM Christmas meetings have become a tradition in Sherwood Park, Alberta. “I’m so thankful for the support of The AIM Companies™, especially for Rose Bird, the General Manager of AIM Canada, Janice Chan, her Administrative Manager, and the AIM staff in Vancouver and Nampa.”

With a passion for AIM, Janet continues to educate herself about natural health. She loves reading the Living Well magazines. “I want to keep sharing the benefits of taking the AIM products for the rest of my life. I’m never going to retire from AIM. I have a motto in my office: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galations 6:9).”

A mother’s care endures even after raising children to adulthood, and this thoughtfulness often touches the lives of anyone in need. Women such as Janet Breitkreutz are examples of why we celebrate Mother’s Day.

Throughout their thirty years with AIM, the Klings have witnessed many thousands whose lives have been improved through better health with the AIM products. Their personal health and wealth story would not be complete without the testimonies of those they have reached with AIM’s living well message. Here are two of Carolyn and Jim’s favorite AIM stories excerpted from Carolyn’s book Turning Green into Gold:

Years ago, we had a champion yodeler from Idaho, Buzz Goertson, give a concert at our church. As he was singing, I could see he was struggling with his voice. He had a terrible cold and could not reach the high notes. After the concert, I remember going out in the freezing cold to his vehicle and talking to him about AIM’s barley juice. I gave him a jar and told him it would help him over his cold. Time passed, and I never followed up with him.

Years later, imagine my surprise as Buzz was called up on stage at an AIM convention to be honored for his promotion to Star Sapphire Director.

I had to know the rest of his story, so after the program, I asked him to fill in the details.

After I had given him that first jar, he took the barley juice a few days and then stopped and put it in his cupboard. A short time later, on a trip to Hawaii, someone else had given him another jar of AIM’s barley juice to try. He promptly took that one home and set it in the cupboard beside the first jar. One day while Buzz was out of town, his wife Wilma was really suffering with her health. A friend came over, noticed the barley juice in the cupboard, and convinced Wilma to try it.

Buzz came home from his trip, and right off, he could see that Wilma was different. Not only had her health improved, but she also seemed to have a happier state of mind. However, he was not about to try it himself. Wilma was not daunted, and when they needed more products, she challenged Buzz, “Why don’t we buy six jars? You take three, and I’ll take three. Then, if you don’t notice any difference, I’ll never bring it up again.”

Buzz thought, “Here’s a great way to get rid of this,” and took up the challenge. Within three weeks, Buzz knew this was something he would take for the rest of his life. After noticing benefits with his health, he saw a great opportunity to help others as he traveled. His
sponsor actively worked with him, helping him reach out to the many lives he touched, not only with his beautiful music, but also with health.

Needless to say, I was devastated that I had let Buzz slip through my fingers. Here was a man God had led to me, and I had not been diligent in my follow-up. Now, here he was an AIM Royal Emerald Director and an active business builder, and I had had the first chance with him. Each contact God sends our way is vitally important. Buzz is still an active Royal Emerald Director today.

***

We had set up an appointment to meet with Dan and Louise Erceg after church one Saturday night. When we arrived, we found
Dan in his bathrobe. He had been very ill, very depressed, and had not been dressed for days. In fact, he was the most depressed person I had ever seen, hardly looking up during our time together. When we presented AIM’s barley juice to him, he immediately signed up and purchased a whole six pack. As Jim and I were driving off, I turned and said to Jim, “That was the biggest waste of time. That guy is so sick and depressed; he will never do anything with this. He won’t even take it!”

Jim had set a date for a little meeting the following week in Dan’s home. We drove back to his home, wondering why we had agreed to a meeting in the first place. What a waste of our time it was going to be when no one showed up.

However, when we turned down his street, what a shock! There were cars everywhere, down every side street! We couldn’t even find a parking place. Talk about an abrupt attitude change! We shifted into high gear.

When we walked into the house, it was packed full of people. We finished our presentation, and Dan signed up some people who went
immediately to the top of the business. One man, who attended the meeting in a wheelchair, started taking AIM’s barley juice and exercising. Within a very short time, he was up walking. Another lady, a school teacher, sat swinging her legs during the meeting with a kind of disinterested attitude. After the meeting, she signed up and right away was a top producer.

And talk about a top producer! Dan really had a zeal for this product. It turned his own health around, and he was eager to share his discovery with others. He started putting on his own meetings with great success, and he even produced his own videos. Little did we know then that Dan would have one of the largest producing lines in AIM and be inducted into the Million Dollar Club.

Through a business connection, Jim had known Dan for quite some time. After their first meeting, Dan took Jim aside and said, “I’m really upset with you. Why didn’t you share AIM’s barley juice with me when you first knew about this product?” Barley changed Dan’s life for the better.

The Klings remain actively involved in their AIM business and in their community. Carolyn and Jim sing in the Grace Notes choir. Jim is a senior elder of their church and Carolyn is head of the church hospitality committee.

Jim loves entertaining friends and guests with his guitar and mandolin. Their love of music extends to their three children, Cathy McCrea (AIM Star Sapphire), Cheryl Towery (Director), and Jim Kling, III (Director), as well as 8 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

For many years, the Klings have sponsored sports teams from Northwest Nazarene University.

In 2008, Carolyn purchased a house in the historic district of downtown Nampa, where she and her daughter Cathy continue to serve her customers and Members through her Green Barley Nutrition Center. They regularly hold leadership meetings. They often make presentations at the Nampa Chamber of Commerce, where they have been members for over thirteen years.

In September of 2000, Carolyn was named as one of four “Every Women” entrepreneurs for the state of Idaho, sponsored by the State Treasurer.

Building an AIM business remains a clear focus for Carolyn and Jim. “Our philosophy is to work like the dickens,” Jim said. “We really aren’t just sitting around in our old age,” Carolyn added. “We’re still extremely busy and still making a difference in a lot of people’s lives. We are still attracting new Members who use the AIM products and share them with their friends and family.

“Even in the initial stages of our AIM business,” Carolyn said, “we had a special excitement, and that excitement grew even more when we felt God was witnessing to us. We knew we had a hold of something bigger than us. We felt it and this gave us the passion to jump in with both feet. It was sink or swim, and swim we did. We still have the same passion today, burning within our hearts, as we did all those many years ago.

“With the amazing number of people who have been touched by us through our AIM business, it has been incredible to look back and see what has happened to us. We never in our wildest dreams could have envisioned the success we are having.”

Lose weight while “eating”

The rule of thumb for healthy weight loss is to reduce your calorie input by modifying your diet and to increase your calorie output by exercising (see the AIM Weight Loss Guide). Feeling hungry all day long and not getting enough nutrients are common issues with many dieters. The AIM Weight Loss Pack can ease your concerns.

AIM Weight Loss Pack – AIM ProPeas™ (2 bags US/canisters CAN), AIM fit ’n fiber® (US) or AIM FibreBalance® (CAN), AIM GlucoChrom™

AIM ProPeas – a vegetarian protein derived from allergen-free field peas. Compared to conventional protein supplements, such as whey and soy, pea protein takes a longer time to digest, so it leaves you feeling full for hours. As well as being healthier than animal protein, slowly digested pea protein also increases the body’s metabolism by expending more energy for digestion.

AIM fit ’n fiber (USA) or AIM FibreBalance® (CAN) – fiber gives you a feeling of fullness and promotes bowel movements. It helps to curb your appetite and effectively move toxins out of the body.

AIM GlucoChrom – for those who are overweight or obese or have a chronic blood sugar imbalance, weight loss can be very difficult. GlucoChrom’s unique combination of chromium, vanadium, Gymnema sylvestre, and bitter melon can help in regulating insulin action and
maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, both of which enable weight loss.

Lose weight while “working out”

Starting a diet plan and an exercise program is not always as simple as making up your mind and just doing it. The AIM Weight Loss Tools give you ideas and guidelines on how to lose weight in a strategic fashion.

AIM Weight Loss Guide – instructions on setting weight loss goals, meal planning (including choosing the right foods), and exercising.

Get on the Ball AIM Workout DVD – weight loss exercises using the AIM Exercise Ball.

AIM Exercise Ball & Nutrition That Works! Blender Bottle – Handy tools to help you achieve desirable body weight!

Note: The Tools can also be purchased individually (see the price list and order form).

Are all calories created equal? Not necessarily.

Sure, 100 calories is 100 calories, but the make-up of those calories can vary. Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins determine the calorie count of every food. These are known as macronutrients.

In addition to macronutrients, there are also micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. These micronutrients provide improved health but don’t contribute to the calorie count. Many of today’s highly processed foods are not only absent of valuable micronutrients but are also high in empty calories from solid fats and/or added sugars. Let’s first look at a common snack:

Tortilla chips (24 chips) and salsa (4 tablespoons):
315 calories, 15 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates,
5 grams of protein

The empty calories in this snack are not only lacking micronutrients, but 43 percent of those calories come from fat and only 6 percent come from protein.

Now let’s turn this nutrient loser into a winner:

Sliced Jicama (1 cup) and sals (4 Tbsp.):
64 calories, 0 grams of fat, 15 grams of carbohydrates,
2 grams of protein

This snack has reduced calories and increased micronutrients (like vitamin C, potassium, folate, and fiber). For extra nutrition, add some healthy essential fatty acids from AIMega.

Now we’re left with the choice of eating more jicama or sticking with a comparable serving and losing a few pounds from the calorie reduction. To eliminate fats from our diet would be a mistake, so instead we need to eliminate unhealthy saturated fats from the tortilla chips and replace them with healthy unsaturated fats
like those found in AIMega.

More examples of empty-calorie foods include soft drinks, cake, cookies, sport drinks, ice cream, processed cheese, fries, burgers, and hot dogs.

Coca Cola (12 ounces):
140 calories, 0 grams of fat, 39 grams of carbohydrates,
0 grams of protein

You can create a nutritious dessert with AIM BarleyLife®. Mix 1⁄2 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of Dutch cocoa, 1 rounded teaspoon of BarleyLife, and 6 ounces of cold water in a blender. Since this recipe only comprises 3 percent of the protein we need, let’s add one tablespoon of AIM ProPeas™. This will crank up the protein by 3.5 grams. You’ve now created a dessert that will satisfy your cravings and load you up on macronutrients and micronutrients.

Since your body cannot produce EFAs, it means your diet must include EFA-rich foods, such as salmon, kale, and flax seeds. AIMega® provides a rich source of organic flax seed oil for a balanced 2:1 ratio of omega-3 and -6—a blend that also includes sesame seed, sunflower seed, and olive oils.

Your body has a trigger mechanism that requires a balance of omega-3 and -6. An imbalance of too much omega-6 can create health problems. Supplementing with AIMega can ensure that you always have the proper amounts and balance of these healthy fats.

An omega-3 EFA-deficiency is associated with a long list of health problems, including conditions such as dry skin; brittle fingernails and toenails; dry eyes; and, even far more of a concern, diseases such as arthritis, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

Essential fatty acids are vital for a long list of functions that include:

• Maintaining cellular function … it all begins with healthy cells
• Growing and repairing your cells
• Regulating blood pressure
• Balancing hormones
• Strengthening bones
• Supporting a strong immune system

Since your body relies on EFAs for so many vital functions, they are essential for maintaining your health and preventing diseases.

By taking AIMega, your body benefits from the inside out. Just ask Christine Miller, AIM Preferred Member in Chapin, South Carolina.

“I took AIMega because essential fatty acids help protect against high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, promote wound healing, and so much more. I was after internal benefits and got external “beauty” benefits as well. In fact, I heard on a webinar that AIMega was the best internal cosmetic.

“My hair has grown thicker and stopped falling out. I have been told my skin is ‘glowing,’ and I am actually wearing much less makeup. And my fingernails, which were ruined from years of applying artificial nails, are strong and healthy-looking. I never expected such great results with my hair, skin, and nails. I credit my ‘beauty benefits’ especially to AIMega. I am sure detoxifying with AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, AIM BarleyLife®, and the other AIM supplements also helped, but I know the AIMega gave me a boost. By the way, I turn forty-eight in June.”

Maymie’s AIM organization is now handled by her daughter, Maria Gilvarry. And this year, the family business has reached AIM’s prestigious Million Dollar Club for achieving one million dollars in commission earnings.

“She’s the one who got it up to 999,000,” Maria said. “I just happened to be there when it went over. Without her, there is no story.”

Maymie passed away in June 2011, and Maria has been managing the AIM business ever since, with the help of her father. Maria, a resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico, has plans to expand the business in her area in addition to supporting the hundreds of downline Members in her inherited network.

“I’m working on a couple of ideas on how to introduce the products in this area,” Maria said. “From a business perspective, I saw huge potential in AIM — not only helping people healthwise but helping financially. I was willing to try and willing to learn and understand as much as I could.”

With a bright AIM future ahead, Maria recognizes the importance of her past and the outstanding work her mother did to build and grow her AIM business.

“The story has always been my mother. She had a passion for helping people any way she could. She was always a giver. She was always, as long as I knew her, involved in nutrition in some way.”

Maymie was introduced to the AIM products in 1987 and began using the
products, sharing them with her family, and seeing immediate results. She was diagnosed with cancer in 1993 and chose AIM’s barley as part of her treatment and recovery regimen. She viewed her AIM business as a ministry and was devoted to helping others live well.

“When AIM was introduced to her and she started helping others, she saw some miracles and major changes in people’s lives, and I was able to watch those stories unfold,” Maria said. “People came to her with health issues of some kind, and their problems went away.”

Her passion for helping others helped Maymie take her business to the cusp of the Million Dollar Club.

“She never did it for the money,” Maria said. “She never did it for anything other than that she saw it working for people and she wanted more people to experience good health.”

From garlic chicken pizzas to tomato and basil pizzas and a whole lot
more, the variety of pizzas you can create is only limited by your imagination.

The foundation of any good pizza is the crust. AIM’s gluten-free pizza crust mix leaves out unhealthy additives without sacrificing
taste. The result is a crunchy, flavorful base that goes well with any toppings you choose.

The gluten-free part of the pizza crust is likely its most attractive
feature. Gluten intolerance, also referred to as celiac disease, is a growing health problem. Researchers believe that it is four times
more common today than it was in the 1950s, and certain studies have found that an average of one out of every 133 otherwise healthy people suffers from the disorder.

The disease occurs in people whose bodies cannot digest gluten, a protein that appears in wheat, rye, and other grains. Symptoms include digestive distress as well as non-gastrointestinal conditions like anemia, depression, and fatigue. Removing gluten from the diet helps alleviate symptoms and restore quality of life for those who suffer from gluten intolerance. Even those who don’t suffer from the disease can see an improvement in health and outlook by removing gluten from their diets.

AIM’s gluten-free products provide alternatives to those looking for
healthier options. And having a tasty pizza to choose from makes life a little easier on those who have gone gluten-free. Check out our AIM gluten-free pizza recipe.

Garlic Chicken Pizza
 • AIM gluten-free pizza crust mix
 • 1 cup Alfredo sauce with roasted garlic and parmesan cheese
 • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic (substitute: powder from
5 AIM Bear Paw
 Garlic® capsules)
 • 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
 • 2 grilled, skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
 • 1/4 red onion, sliced
 • 1 tomato, cut into thin wedges
 • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
 1. Begin by making AIM’s gluten-free pizza crust mix as
per packaging directions.
 2. Turn up oven temperature to 475°F ( 2 4 5 °C ).
 3. Spread Alfredo sauce with the added garlic onto cooked
gluten-free crust. Cover with cheese. Arrange chicken, green
pepper, onion, and tomato on top.
 4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until
cheese is bubbly and toppings are lightly browned.