The story of two BFF's: Zija & Health Coaching
- Jodi Bertke, Health Coach
- Apr 6, 2015
- 11 min read
I’m THRILLED to introduce my newest offer. I’m so excited about it, because I get to blend two of my favorite things: Health Coaching & Zija! (Wine & dark chocolate were close competitors!) They truly are BFF's, beccause they have so much in common it's ridiculous.
Here's my offer:
Sign up on a Zija autoship, and get 2 FREE health coaching sessions!
(That's $390 worth of health coaching!)
This is an offer that never expires.

Why this offer?
Because I genuinely believe in the power of knowledge. I also believe that you will succeed if given the right information, tools & support to help you meet your goals. I sincerely want you to succeed... THRIVE... and I want to do everything I can do to help you. Plus, you will then have the knowledge to continue the ripple effect of true health within your own community. There is a significant difference in just buying a product, and taking full advantage of a product.
Why Health Coaching?
Because everyone can use a little support, guidance and motivation. Health tips & misguidance are everywhere. Everyone knows that forming life-changing habits take constistancy, discipline and determination. It’s so easy to fall off the train. Use your two free sessions to ask me anything, come up with a health plan, learn new recipes, incorporate new ingredients - whatever you need to do to get you where you want to be.
And… Why Zija?
Most of you know that I am a huge Zija advocate. But do you really know why? It’s not just because I drink it. It’s not just because my family (including my kids) drink it.
I’m an advocate because I believe in it, and I know in my heart that drinking nourishing Moringa Oleifera is helping my body function the way it was designed, be the best version it can - and I know it can change lives.
My husband and I didn’t just hop on board – we researched the heck out of it before agreeing to try it (thanks to my cousin for staying persistent!) We realized that the quality of this product is unmatched, and after digging a little further, we knew deep down that this was a path of health & wellness we wanted to be on - Preventative, not Reactive. It just made sense - and this was even before I became a health coach.
Unlike most other supplements and shakes, Zija stands out from the crowd with their main ingredient, Moringa Oleifera. Google it. Do your research. It’s a super food with amazing healing qualities. In each Zija packet, you get 90+ vitamins, minerals, vital protiens, antioxidants, omega oils, and tons of other benefits. Can you imagine how amazing you'd feel with all that goodness? I've been taking it for about 4 years now, and I truly can't remember a time when I felt better.
NOT ALL MORINGA IS CREATED EQUAL.
Yes, you can buy it on Amazon in other forms (such as a pill), however, Zija is the only company to keep it enzymatically alive and 100% bio-available to your body (your body recognizes all of it, and doesn’t need to filter out crappy ingredients). In fact, depending on where Moringa trees are grown, their nutritional content can vary significantly. Zija has spent much time and many dollars finding the perfect location to ensure the highest quality available.
DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
Have your heard the latest news about popular mainstream supplements NOT containing the listed vitamin/mineral? Can you even imagine the crap that those products actually contained? Yea, that won’t happen at Zija. Zija has assessed several different locations and farms where their organic Moringa trees will have the highest nutrient content available. Also, while shade-drying is a much longer and more costly process than drying in the sun, it also prevents harmful UV rays from cross-linking vitamins and minerals, which would compromise the nutritional content. This just demonstrates Zija’s commitment to delivering the most nutritious Moringa possible.
People are becoming more and more cautious about the food they eat. Why should supplements be any different? You are wanting your body to function as you try to get healthy… don’t hinder it with being overfed & undernourished by processed food.
If you want to step up your game, get in shape, get healthy, whatever your health goal is – Zija is a great place to start. Instead of investing all of your time in shopping for ingredients for juicing, an expensive juicer, finding different recipes to try, wasting money, etc… it’s so worth giving Zija a try.
$3 a day.
I repeat - $3 a day.
Having a hard time with $108 a month ($3/day)? Give up your daily Starbucks that is probably hindering your health to begin with (you most likely won't need it anymore anyway.) Those of you who are coffee drinkers will probably just laugh and turn a shoulder, but I promise, your body will thank you. Actually, it isn't coffee that's bad for you. It's the junk that is put into coffee that makes it bad.
When I began drinking Zija - I was a coffee drinker - I noticed right away I didn't need my coffee anymore. I didn't even have a mid-afternoon crash, either, and noticed I had way more energy at the end of the day. It was a sad day when I sold my amazing coffee maker I purchased after my wedding, however, it's nice to know I don't need it to get through the day.
YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF NOT NEEDING SOME MEDICATIONS ANYMORE.
I used to have HORRIBLE allergies. Horrible, as in, I took an allergy pill AND nasal spray, and STILL suffered from eye-itching, runny-nosed, can't smell or rub-my-eyes-enough allergies. Pair all of that with being one that wears contacts, and it's pure hell. Not long after I began drinking Zija, I noticed I wasn't suffering any more, and that I no longer needed my medication. Yes, not spending the money on medication is nice, but honestly, not suffering from those allergies is priceless to me. To this day, I am allergy free.
A RECENT UPDATE ON MY ALLERGIES
This just occurred last week: I met with a client, and as we were talking her cat jumped up on the counter. She immediately dismissed the cat, then asked if I were allergic to cats. Being the second time I've been around cats since beginning Zija 4 years ago, I told her I used to be allergic, so we'll see what happens. Turns out, nothing! No eye itching, no sneezing, no runny nose. I could actually pet her cat. Even after I left, nothing. I was thrilled. It's truly amazing the impact good nutrition has. I just wish I would've known that nutrition (or lack of) is one of the leading causes of allergies a long time ago (Puffs Plus should be thrilled I didn't).
Those are just a few ways to consider investing in Zija - and those are just my ways I've saved money. Yes, it may be more expensive than some other supplements. But you have to ask yourself, why? Well, because Zija is of the highest quality, and if you want a high-quality body, then eating low-quality food (and supplements!) isn't going to get you there.
Think about your perfect health. Is there anything you would save money on if you were in great health? Medication, unceccessary energy drinks, less food - this is one side effect I never imagined would happen... I naturally eat less.
People thought no way Chipotle would become a powerhouse in the fast-food industry, with higher prices and no drive-thru convenience. Why are they quickly rising to the top? They use high-quality meats, dairy, and other ingredients. They meet customer's needs, and they do it ethically so they can sleep at night. It's the new way of life. McDonald's is out, Chipotle is in.
Cheap, money-wasting, mass-produced popular "brand name" is out. Local, high-quality, glass-house businesses are in.
So, why supplements?
Can you honestly say you are getting the nutrients/vitamins/minerals your body needs to thrive? Most people will say no. Do you eat dark, leafy greens like it's your job? Do you take the time to ensure you are getting all of your amino acids? Does your body thank you for the nourishing foods you just ate, or get revenge with inconvenient side-effects such as bloating, constipation, acne, drowsiness, sleeplessness?
I just recently had a conversation with my friend. “You’re a health coach. You teach people to use whole, unprocessed foods to nourish the body. I'm suprised you take supplements.”
My answer was this:
First off, I do not support nor recommend supplements that are full of additives, GMO’s, artificial ingredients, etc. Basically, anything that works against your body. Zija’s products are different. First, they are made with Moringa Oleifera, the most nutrient-dense botanical in the world. It has been formulated to work WITH your body, and only uses ingredients that are natural. It’s a super food. If there is a way to get a SUPERFOOD into my body, where it tastes good, and is convenient and takes 5 minutes in the morning to consume it, I’m all for it! Who wouldn't be?! I'm a busy mom, and don't have time to juice. We make smoothies daily. Zija is, in essence, a smoothie. It’s a food. Just like eating an orange. However, even my kale-blueberry-banana-chia seed smoothie can’t compete with the amount of nutrition Zija delivers my body.
Plus, most supplements have one goal - to lose weight, build muscle, etc. Zija is a full-body supplement. It helps your whole body function correctly. If something in your body is not fucntioning right, hindering your weight loss, then most times it will be corrected. Zija is NOT a weight loss supplement, (although it's a welcoming side-effect!) it's not a 'body builder' supplement (although they do make those too, with Moringa Oleifera). It's literally their motto: "Drink Life In." Life, as in, everything.
Health is all about taking baby steps.
Even if you are not ready to fully commit to eating better (or maybe just don't know how to), then Zija is THE place to start.
Let me tell you this: When I began my health coaching at IIN, I was so horrified that what I'd learn would totally be opposite of what I thought about Zija. I was afraid to learn that it really wasn't that great for me, that I was giving my kids something that just was crap.
After learning about hundreds of nutritional theories, diets, ingredients, foods, etc. I came to the realization that Zija was, in fact, exactly what I always thought it was. Now I just have the education behind me to support it. Zija is a nutritional POWERHOUSE. I give it to my kids, my family, and myself, PROUDLY.
Zija has truly been a blessing to my family and myself. I give it to my kids every day – and if you know me and how picky I am with what my kids eat – then you know how much I believe in it. How do we know it works? Ask us how many times we are at the doctor for illness. (Hint: I can count on 1 hand for BOTH kids!) Their immune systems rock, because we are nourishing it, not hindering it with junk.
However, this doesn't mean that they are never sick. That would just be unnatural. They get runny noses and coughs here and there, but they don't last long, and are easily treated with natural means. Elle got the dreaded "bug" that was going around in the fall. She woke up in the middle of the night throwing up, we kept her hydrated with SuperMix (with all the vitamins/minerals, it kept her nourished as well since she wasn't eating), and she was better by 2pm that day. By better, I mean her was fever gone, no more throwing up, ready to play outside better. Others I saw whose kids & themselves got it were down and out for multiple days.
Knowledge is power. Research it, and decide for yourself if it's worth it to you. If you don't think it's worth it, at least you did your research and (hopefully) learned something from it.
I am not trying to portray a "my kids are better than yours" mood here. I hope I never come across as such on anything I do. Rather, I'm trying to instill a wake-up call to those who have 'no idea' why their kids are always sick, or think their body can't lose weight, wonder why they're gaining weight (when eating low-cal, low-sugar, low-fat EVERYTHING... aka no-nutrition), or the (dreaded) "anything sold in a store can't be bad for me".
Here's a look into our daily lives with Zija:
It’s simply 1 drink in the morning. That’s it! No ridiculous cabinets full of pills, artificial shakes, etc. This is not completely changing your lifestyle. You do not have to give up meals, or make substitutions. This is by far the easiest and most convenient way to take that first baby step to good health.

My husband (and I when I'm not prego/nursing) drinks XM+ for energy - it's fast-acting and long-lasting energy. They've left out the harmful neurostimulants, artifical ingredients, flavors, preservatives, stabulizers, and sweeteners present in other so-called "energy drinks." If you are someone who finds it hard to exercise, or if you feel like you're not getting a lot out of your workout, this product can help. It uses natural caffeine for a boost of energy, and it lasts all day. I love it, and can't wait to switch back when I'm done nursing.
Elle and I drink the SmartMix (or sometimes SuperMix, either one is fine for kids). Knox also gets it through nursing. Furthermore, Zija was the only prenatal I took - and it damn well beats the low-quality, low-amounts of vitamins/minerals on "grandfathered in" commercial prenatals. The SmartMix also includes Chicory Root, a prebiotic that stimulates healthy digestive function. It promotes a healthy weight by providing a feeling of fullness without adding extra calories, and it also helps regulate blood gluclose levels. FoTi Root has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine to increase vitality and mood. They also remove toxins from the body - and everyone knows that our bodies & digestion have been affected by an over-abundance of processed foods and beverages.
On busy mornings heading to the Zoo, or lately, for a quick lunch so I can head out shopping before little man needs to eat again, (or even when nothing else sounds good), I make myself a Prime90 Protein Shake (I use the Dutch Chocolate (anything chocolate, right?!) but they also make Vanilla Bean). They are so yummy, and guess what?
Only 5 ingredients!

And FYI: The proprietary blend is the ENTIRE use of Moringa leaves, fruit, and seeds. So much nutrition!
Have you checked the back of your favorite supplement shake? How many ingredients? And most importantly, how many can you accurately pronounce? Are they GMO? That's a surefire way to know if it's truly good for you.
I'm not here to bash you for making bad decisions, or to tell you you're going to die if you don't take this. I'm simply here to tell you that there really is an all-natural way to boost your health, immune system, lose weight, stop being a slave to medications (and their side-effects), and live a life of health.
Zija truly is worth researching... and I highly recommend you do! I don't want you to just commit - you should never put anything in your body that you don't know what is in it. Do. Your. Research. Knowledge is power.
If I didn't believe Zija was the most healthy option for getting in neccessary for optimum, preventative health, I sure as heck would not be giving it to my kids.
The best part about Moringa Oleifera? You can google it, and find countless websites, documents, blogs, & testimonies about it. You don't need me to tell you how great it is.
Have a specific health concern?
Google "Moringa Oleifera and ____________." See what happens.
Also, visit my Zija website.
You can view videos (including the Discovery Channel documentary that started it all), and learn more about the products, quality, and company.
I sincererly hope you take advantage of my offer. Although I'm not a teacher anymore, I do enjoy using my passion to teach, just in a different way - teaching others how to make the most out of their life. Health truly is the best wealth, and good health can change lives.
I also hope you ask me any questions you may have. It's so important to get the right information. I sell Zija because I want everyone in my community to be healthy and live long lives. My family has been positively impacted by this product, and so can yours.
Zija offers many different products, from a weight management system, to a new RipStix Fitness Supplements (for those serious atheletes), and the brand new Ameo Essential Oils (the highest grade oils you can find).
If it isn't obvious already, Zija actually cares about your whole body, not just your weight. That alone is why I genuinely LOVE the entire Zija company. What's not to love about that!
Please, take advantage of this offer, and learn how to take control of your health through my health coaching sessions. Get ahead of the game and teach your friends and family to do the same.
When you are ready, email me at ModernHealthyYou@gmail.com.
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