This morning, for a moment, I panicked…

There was a pit of a panic in the kitchen this morning. For the past five years, today happens to be one of those totally rare occasions when there was no milk in the fridge. Or juice. Or oranges to make a juice. Well, basically, there was nothing I could make my shake with. Apart from water, but I was just not ready to go that far. Not today. Hey, it is a weekend afterall and, if I was not going to have a smooth, delicious, nutritious chocolate mocca shake, I’ll try to make the most delicious but equally nutritious breakfast. Regular breakfast that is.

I set off on the quest to feed my body with something as nutritious as my shake would be and this is what I came up with:

100gr of low fat Cottage Cheese: 12gr of protein/ 114 cal (low fat cottage cheese is an excellent dairy option as it contains a fraction of fat compared to other cheeses and is high in protein)

2 medium Scrambled Eggs in a pan sprayed lightly with olive oil: 15 gr of protein/ 200 cal (Eggs can significantly contribute towards intake of B2, E, Nicotinic Acid. Iron is present, but not well absorbed. High in cholesterol, but most experts agree that this should not be a problem for those who watch their diet, limit weekly intake of eggs and whose blood cholesterol is normal)

Medium 1/2 Avocado: 75 cal (very good source of vitamin E and monosaturated fats, and contains many other vitamins and minerals)

Slice of granary bread: 5gr protein/ around 200 cal (for people following a calorie restricted diet, dark rye bread is a good choice as it has medium glycaemic index, unlike wheat loaves which have a high glycaemic index, and so keeps hunger at bay for longer. I was not concerned about that as long as it is wholesome)

1/2 a Red Pepper (While green peppers are one of the best vegetable sources of vitamin C, red peppers are much higher in beta carotene and are also very high in vitamin C. I have recently read that they contain natural painkiller capsaicin, clinically proven to be effective when rubbed on joints as a cream; the same effect may be gained by eating peppers and may be useful against arthritis pain)

1 long Celery Stick (a phytochemical in celery can lower blood pressure)

5 Fresh Cherry Tomatoes (Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, the antioxidant phytochemical which is important to prevent heart disease and cancers. Tomatoes also contain the antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E.

Naturally, I also had my Formula 2 Multivitamin supplement, 1500mg Vitamin C Tablet, 2 x Omega 3 Herbalifeline Tablets and XtraCal Tablets.

All in all, I consumed just over 600 calories, which would mean that after regular lunch and dinner on top and after a few days of that regime, I would definitely start puttinf on weight, which is what happens to the most of the people. Without bread and avocado, I could have had breakfast with 400 calories, but my aim was not to eat low calorie meal as the only such meal I would attempt to have is Herbalife meal replacement shake. If you cut on calories, you cut on nutrition too. How can anyone think that a bowl of porridge has even closely enough to FEED your body, or a couple of toasts, etc? I say FEED, i.e. nourish, not just fill up the stomack! No wonder one already feels peckish by mid morning!

I then went and compared what I have consumed with what one gets from one shake:

Vitamin A = (equivalent to) 120g cheddar cheese (47% EU RDA)
Vitamin C = 100g boiled cabbage (29% EU RDA)
Vitamin D = 50g tinned tuna (50% EU RDA)
Vitamin E = 50g dry roasted cashew nuts (51% EU RDA)
Vitamin B6 = 100g cooked lentils (33% EU RDA)
Vitamin B12 = two raw eggs (154% EU RDA)
Calcium = 80g tofu (52% EU RDA)
Zinc = 85g cooked crab (32% EU RDA)
Magnesium = 248ml carrot juice (18% EU RDA)
Iron = 155g cooked beef steak (38% EU RDA)
Potassium = 100g cooked soya beans (NA)
Copper = one avocado (NA)
Selenium = 90g cooked liver (NA)
Dietary Fibre = four slices wholemeal bread (20% EU RDA)

All that for 220 calories! It really has everything your body needs in the morning, energy, nutrition, hydration!

One of the recent comments I had when mentioning the shake was that they prefer to eat “normal” food and have something to chew. Well, we definitely are on different planes of existance. There is nothing one can say to that (and I will not repeat what my husband’s comment to that was), perhaps apart from – “I value my health very much and appreciate the nourishment I get from the shake.” No, there is no point saying anything…

When people say that, they obviously enjoy food as I do, but they think of immediate pleasures that food give them, while I, on the other hand, always project what my health will be when I am fifty or sixty and beyond and I am prepared to invest whatever it takes in my health and make healthy choices at any given time to make sure I have healthy heart, enjoy healthy digestion and, eventually, that I age healthily.

On the other hand, there are people I mention the shake to and they automatically switch on and see it as a brilliant replacement for one of their meals they most struggle to get right. Sometimes it is breakfast for busy mums, sometimes lunch for busy professionals.

One thing I do know – You can not say the wrong thing to the right person!

OK, I hope I made my point. I really had to get this one out as it was a different breakfast and a whole new experience for me in a long time, I am talking years now. It is good to make a change every once in a while, although, I think I will stick to my morning shake for a long while now. Because, for me, it just makes the whole lot of sense. That is all!

Off to stock up on milk now, I know what I’ll have for lunch!

P.S. By the way, it is past midday and I am still full after that breakfast. So, protein and complex carbs combination works, shake or otherwise, but I prefer to save on breakfast calories and be able to “go wild” with my lunch or dinner, or both! I really LOVE my food, can’t you tell?

Should New Year Diets come with a health warning?

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I have recently come across an article from The Daily Mail advising that one should wait until spring before losing weight as the latest research suggests that “having a healthy appetite in the winter protects against flu” and the article further suggests that New Year Diets are not just bad for your health, but for your spirits too. Hmmmm, I thought, how very interesting, I could not resist to comment.

Well, the research from Michigan State University supports the popular idea that nourishing winter meals can stave off colds and bugs and it suggests that having a body ready to fight a virus will lead to a faster recovery and less severe effect and that we need the reserves so our body is ready for any additional stress, including fighting a virus.

The researchers believe that cutting down on food impairs the immune system and reduces the production of antibodies to fight infection and say the findings, based on the study on mice, also apply to people – and that eating sensibly in the flu season can protect against viruses.

So, is this just a lot of nonsense? Well, depends on how you read it. To many who do indeed need to lose weight, I am afraid that this might just give another excuse to prolong overeating as, while research is pretty clear, I do not think that the message is.

What the article is not clear about is that “diets” do not need to mean that one needs to starve to lose the weight. Diets that they refer to where calories are cut by 60% should be out of the question at any time during the entire year.

Of course those diets will weaken your body in the same way as having a “healthy appetite” suggested in the article can too weaken your body as it is not about a “healthy appetite” but “healthy eating” full stop. This actually could make a lot sense if people indeed are looking after their diet and their weight during the entire year by living on more wholesome, fresh and cooked-from-scratch meals. It is quite easy to eat a nourishing balanced diet and also stay healthy and slim.

Statistics show that 90% of American diet is processed food and us Britons can not be far behind as the majority of the population in the UK (that also happens to be overweight, surprise, surprise) also lives on processed foods.

When it comes to calorie restricted diets, the truth is – if you cut the amount of food that you eat, you also cut on the nutrition your body gets. Meal Replacements are ideal way to control your weight without compromising on nutrition, but not all of them are created equal as majority, especially those bought across the counter, i.e. in the shops, not to mention any brands, while they will indeed reduce your calorie intake, they will not be able to nourish you properly and, therefore, are not a long term solution.

I personally enjoy nourishing and absolutely delicious Herbalife’s meal replacement shake for breakfast. I have been doing it for over 4 years now, since August 2004, virtually without exception. It has about 300 calories with all the fruit that I add to it and it has a perfect balance of nutrients, i.e. carbs, protein, fibre and fats are all in perfect balance with 23 different minerals and vitamins also added. My young children enjoy them too with their meals.

I enjoy the shake for dinner too on most evenings and will tuck into a regular, balanced meal during the day with a couple of snacks mid morning and afternoon. I also supplement using highest quality supplements, from Herbalife naturally, and my diet is still around 1700 calories per day minimum, which helps me to control my weight with no stress or much effort, but, more importantly, I hardly get sick.

This winter in particular, while flu epidemic is all around me, I do not think I even sneezed once. Actually, friends will know that I am not even avoiding to give them a good hug despite them being completely stuffed, as I know just how strong my body is. I am very grateful for my health, but I know it is not an accident.

Now, it is a whole new year, a new year that has enormous possibilities of a better life for you and your loved ones. For abundant success. For turning the tide against the negative impacts of last year. My wish to you is your best health ever and your weight is absolutely crucial to how you manifest great health, therefore, remaining overweight is not the path to feeling fit and fabulous! But, please do take caution… many weight loss methods can indeed compromise your health. So, educate yourself on healthy eating and make it your priority as health indeed is your biggest wealth. You owe it to yourself!

So, make this year count! Let this year be the one when you will shed last year’s body and make it one of the greatest years of your life!

Give Your Digestive System a Break This Festive Season!

When you realise that we eat about 500kg of food every year on average, it is no wonder we sometimes get a bit of indigestion! In fact, thanks to the festive season, many might feel as if they’ve eaten that much during December alone! If you will be over-indulging or will be starting (or re-starting) weight management programmes in January, it is doubtly important that you make sure, whatever you decide to do, that it also helps you to maintain a healthy-functioning digestive system.

Do you have a dodgy digestion?
Our digestive systems are remarkably resilient, although bad eating and lifestyle habits can stress them out, leading to a number of unpleasant symptoms such as bloating, water retention, constipation, flatulence, cramps and indigestion.

If any of the above sounds familiar, read on for some simple ways to improve your digestive health…

It is not just what you eat, but how you eat it…
For healthy digestion, it is as important to look at how you eat as what you eat.

Chew your food as saliva can only break down food so far – your teeth need to do the rest.

Eat regularly and moderately as if you eat too much and too often, your digestive system will not get a minute’s peace and it is important it does!

Eat slowly and calmly: high stress levels are a major cause of both constipation and diarrhoea. If you rush when you eat, you’ll increase your chances of bad digestion.

The essential ingredients of good digestion

Wonderful water!
If you aren’t drinking your daily eight large glasses of water, then start today! The fluid you drink dissolves minerals, vitamins and nutrients, which are then more easily absorbed by your body. Water also relieves constipation by lubricating and softening food waste.

Friendly Fibre!
The average European only consumes half the daily recommended amount of fibre (25-35g), even though it is crucial for healthy digestion. Essentially, fibre is food your body can’t absorb or break down, which passes into the colon and is eliminated as waste.

As well as aiding digestion and relieving constipation, fibre also has other health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Some tips for including fibre in your diet
Try to eat as wide a variety as possible for the greatest health benefit:

Try wholegrain bread, brown rice and whole-wheat pasta. Refined products like white bread remove the outer coat from the grain, which lowers fibre content.

Eat fruit at every meal – apples, oranges, pears and berries are great sources of fibre. But beware! Removing the skin from fruits and vegetables decreases their fibre content.

If you want to snack, how about some (low-fat) popcorn? Two air-popped cupfuls give you 2.4g fibre.

Herbalife Solutions for Healthy Digestion
If eating too much of all the wrong kinds of foods has really taken its toll, you may benefit from Herbalife’s core nutrition product – Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, which can be used as a healthy breakfast as it contains protein and complex carbs and 4 wholemeal toasts equivalent of fibre.

In addition to Formula 1 shake, the following Herbalife products have been specifically formulated to aid Healthy Digestion:

Cell Activator
Your diet is only as good as what your body can absorb. Cell Activator contains a blend of nutrients, plants, and B-vitamins that support energy production and improves performance by helping essential nutrients reach their destination. More about Cell Activator…

Herbal Aloe Concentrate
Stressed digestive systems can be soothed and cleansed by Herbal Aloe Concentrate’s aloe vera and camomile. A couple of glasses a day will also held up your fluid intake, so essential for healthy digestion. More about Herbal Aloe Concentrate…

Florafibre
Digestive problems are often a result of an imbalance of “friendly” and “unfriendly” bacteria in your digestive tract. Florafibre contains millions of good bacteria to help ease a stressed system, plus fibre to boost your daily intake. More about Florafibre…

Also, let’s not forget Herbalife’s Christmas Survival Kit:

FibreBond Tablets and Formula 1.

The rule is – ‘never to go to the banquet hungry’!

As long as you take a Formula 1 shake half an hour to an hour before heading out to the party – it means you won’t be famished and eating everything in sight at the buffet table! Also, take 1-2  FibreBond Tablets before your meal to ensure up to 50% elimination of fats from your food. This is one cheat you will not feel sorry about!

What did you have for breakfast Today? Healthy Breakfast – Good nutrition starts every morning!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it gives your body the fuel that gets you going so you can hit the road. Breakfast not only starts your day off right, but also lays the foundation for lifelong health benefits. It gives us the energy to make it through the day and keeps our metabolism high as well.

It’s easy to skip breakfast with everything we have going on in the morning: walk the dog, get the kids ready for school, feed the cat, iron the blouse we’re planning on wearing to the office etc. Fixing a healthy and nutritious breakfast just doesn’t seem to fit in a lot of times. Here are the options that most people think of as breakfast and actually, they are just loading themselves with empty calories with not much nutritional value that would, in most cases, just turn into body fat:

Too fatty. Fried eggs, sausages, bacon, cream cheese on your bagels, cheesy omelettes, Egg McMuffins, Sausage McMuffins, hash browns, anything English or Scottish. Too much fat means excess calories and sure weight gain.

Some people even skip breakfast because they sleep too late or because they think it’s a way to stay thin. But skipping breakfast doesn’t help people maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day as your blood sugar levels drop below normal level and you experience cravings and a drop in energy. Chances are you’ll revert to simple carbs to achieve quick surge of blood sugar to overcome drop in energy and hunger. Simple carbs will cause an immediate surge of blood sugar levels and substantial insulin emmission, which turns the sugar into fat and the cycle repeat itself during the day a few times, as explained above in the too-sugary or carb example of a breakfast
A healthy breakfast should consist of a variety of foods, for example, whole grains, low-fat protein or dairy sources, and fruit. This provides complex carbohydrates, protein and a small amount of fat — a combination that delays hunger symptoms for hours. So, your morning meal doesn’t have to mean loading up on sugar, fat and cholesterol. Making nutritious breakfast choices can set you up for healthier eating all day long.

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To make a healthy breakfast each day, choose one item from at least three of the following four food groups:

People who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to:

Consume more vitamins and minerals and less fat and cholesterol
Have better concentration and productivity throughout the morning
Control their weight
Have lower cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease
Breakfast is especially important for children and adolescents as children who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, problem-solving skills and eye-hand coordination. They may also be more alert, creative and less likely to miss days of school.

On a scientific level, our body has over 100 trillion cells which demand 114different nutrients every single day that provide energy and nutrition and nourishment to our body. And, let’s not forget the water. So, based on that, there are four criteria of a good and healthy breakfast:

Provides body with all vital nutrients to rebuild the body;
Provides the body with energy in terms of protein and complex carbs to help body burn the calories and sugar;
Provides the body with water, a couple of glasses before and a couple after breakfast;
Helps to maintain a normal blood sugar levels

Balanced protein breakfast supplies our body with all vital nutrients without increasing blood sugar or insulin levels. It helps to avoid dependence on carbs during the day. In this way, apetite stays under control, cravings for carbs diminish, and the body uses it’s own stored fat to get more energy.

Herbalife’s Formula 1 Nutritional Nutritional Shake fills the above criteria and will, indeed feed your body with ALL the much needed nutrients that would be difficult to achieve with any other regular breakfast, unless you eat 1000 calorie and nutrient packed breakfast of eggs and wholegrains and fruit and veg, etc.

Herbalife’s meal replacement shake is not just a balanced, healthy, low calorie meal, but a quick and easy option too that can be prepared the night before or on the spot – it takes a couple of minutes only…

Just pour some semi-skimmed or soya milk in your blender, add any of six delicious flavours of Formula 1 Nutritional shake mix, and you can even add fresh or frozen fruit, if you like. Blend it well for a lovely, frothy texture and enjoy on it’s own or preferably with Formula 2.

These two will give your body all the nutrients it needs, in a perfect balance, it will fill you up for up to 4 hours, balance your sugar levels, give you plenty of energy, help you sleep better, it will also help manage your weight or even help you lose weight if you fancy one of those instead of lunch or dinner, they would help improve your general well-being, it will positively influence your mood and is great for your digestive system.

It truly is an intelligent meal that is one of a kind and that whole family can enjoy. They are just great for kids too; my kids just love them, especially younger one as I was taking them also during pregnancy and started him on it when he was just 6 months old.

As Dr Louis Ignarro, Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine in 1998, has said at one of his trainings: “Change in diet can improve your health, but taking Herbalife products can improve your lifestyle”. This is so true as making positive changes with diet surely does make a huge difference, but, nutrition you get from consuming Herbalife shakes and supplements is optimum nutrition that can take your health on a completely new level.

So, whatever you decide to do for breakfast, just remember the benefits of a healthy breakfast: More mentally alert and ready for the day, Improve mood by keeping your blood sugar levels even, Better cope with stress, Consume less calories throughout the rest of the day. So, set a good example for loved ones and friends – set aside a few minutes in the morning and fix a smoothie before you head out the door!

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables, 100 percent juice without added sugar
Grains: Whole-grain rolls, hot or cold whole-grain cereals high in fibre
Dairy: Skim milk, low-fat yogurt cups or low-fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses
Protein: Hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, lean slices of meat and poultry, or fish, such as water-packed tuna or slices of salmon

Too sugary or carb-filled: Pancakes, waffles, toast, donuts, pastries, scones, bagels, pies, sugar cereals, breakfast bars, muffins (which, let’s face it, are usually just cake). I’m not anti-carb, but the problem with many breakfasts is that they are low in fat and protein, and nothing but empty carb calories. Carbs start your day with a high blood-sugar level, which will result in emmission of insulin; the insulin removes sugar from blood, turning it’s excess into fat. The result very shortly is low blood sugar levels, which results in cravings for more carbs. You’ll be on a roller-coaster blood-sugar ride all day as this cycle repeats itself 2-3 times during the day and is a major cause for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.

Herbalife’s Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix gets coverage in At Home Magazine (Oct 08): 20 Ways to Lose Weight without trying!

I was pleased to have seen our Formula 1 Meal Replacement Shake getting coverage in the October 08 issue of At Home Magazine. Most of the advice are really plain common sense that us, Herbalife distributors, in any case advise our customers: eat your breakfast, never skip meals, increase on your fruit and veg intake, get wise on portion sizes, be active, drink 8 glasses of water a day, eat at regular intervals, limit alcohol, eat slowly, choose less processed foods, write a food diary, etc. But, At Home Mag, had one more suggestion:

“TRY A NUTRITIONAL MEAL REPLACEMENT… For convenience, you might want to opt for a meal replacement such as Formula 1. It contains an excellent balance of vitamins and minerals for a healthy meal. What’s more, it’s available in six great flavours. Easy to prepare, and created especially for people who aspire to be their absolute best by helping build lean muscle mass, the shakes will also help sustain your energy levels. Simple swap two meals a day for a nutritious shake and then tuck into a balanced meal in the evening…”

Read more about Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix: ShapeWorks Core Essential: ANYTIME-ANYWHERE MEAL

Is this you? Here are healthy solutions to some of your common questions…

Here are solutions to some common questions when it comes to food and diet. A lot of people survive on nutritionally poor diet and find it very difficult to break the cycle. I do believe that healthy eating and making a healthy choice is yet another habit that needs to be exercised every single day until you naturally choose the food that make you feel good. Changes that your body would experience as a result could simply amaze you. Hope this helps…

“I don’t eat breakfast/ I don’t eat lunch”

If you miss breakfast and don’t eat for longer than 13 hours, your body starts to fast and the metabolism slows to conserve energy. You are also more likely to snack on something unhealthy later in the day and overeat in the evening. The Formula 1 Nutritional Shake takes under a minute to prepare and provides a balanced, nutritious and delicious breakfast. It is digested and assimilated by the body with ease, making it the perfect fast food! We call it Intelligent Nutrition! For complete control, try our Basic Wellness Programme

“I eat too many carbs”

Cereals and toast for breakfast, a jacket potatoes for lunch, pasta for dinner and carb based snacks such as rice cakes, cereal bars and chocolate during the day. If your diet is almost all carbs, you have no nutrition going into your body and any excess energy from carbohydrate food is stored as fat. Instead focus on getting protein into every meal. But if you tried to get all the protein you need from foods such as meats, you would consume too many fat and calories. Our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake is a perfectly balanced fix together with our healthy Protein Snacks.

“I crave carbohydrates and sugary snacks”

Too many carbs in your main meals and then “topping up” with carb based snacks as well? Consider how carbohydrate-rich food generates a rapid rise in blood glucose and therefore swings in blood sugar levels. And how insulin works as a storage hormone. As above, look at the balance of carbohydrate and protein in your diet. Our Basic Wellness Programme is a perfect solution as it is nutritionally balanced, it will balance your sugar levels and stop cravings for unhealthy foods as your body will be fully satisfied. And get a balance between fruit, vegetable and Protein Snacks. Restrict carb based snacks such as rice cakes, cookies and cereal bars.

“I eat 3 meals a day and lots of snacks”

If you are consuming too many calories each day and eat the wrong kind of foods: too many processed and fast foods empty of nutritional value, too many carbohydrates such as bread, potatoes, pasta – you will, without doubt put on weight. Use the Basic Wellness Programme to control your calorie intake without hunger. And get a balance between fruit, vegetable and Protein Snacks. This programme helps you to increase your nutritional intake in contrast to conventional diets which reduce it.

“I snack on fruit all day”

Yes, fruit is a healthy snack, but not an alternative to a balanced meal that includes protein. Focus on getting protein into every meal by balancing it with carbs, fibre and fat. Try using the Basic Wellness Programme. And get a balance between fruit, vegetable and Protein Snacks.

“I’m too busy”

If you are too busy to think of the ideal balance of every meal, Herbalife takes care of two meals and give you easy to follow guidance for the third. Gradually change your eating habits, as you lose weight, so that you can keep the weight off permanently. Our Basic Wellness Programme is a perfect healthy solution for those on the go.

“I have low energy”

Food is fuel for the body. If you miss meals, do not drink enough water, eat foods with little nutritional value or consume sugary snacks with resulting “highs and lows” then this will affect your energy levels. If you always feel tired, try our Basic Wellness Programme to get back into the routine of eating three meals a day. Includes the high quality vitamin, mineral and herbal supplement Formula 2 that will help nourish and detox your body. “Feed” the body not “starve” it.

“I want to break my coffee-drinking habit”

Too much coffee can rob the body of essential nutrients and increase radical damage. And as a diuretic coffee doesn’t count as part of your daily water consumption. Do you struggle to drink 6-8 glasses of plain water a day? We have blended five fast-acting botanicals to create a herbal treat you can enjoy everyday. This Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage is kinder to your body than traditional beverages. Supplement your daily tea and coffee intake with this Herbal Beverage, an invigorating alternative packed with beneficial antioxidants. Each cup contains two thirds less caffeine than a cup of coffee, so you can reduce your caffeine intake and benefit your body with an herbal boost. Counts as part of daily water intake.

“I need something to replace fizzy drinks”

Fizzy drinks contain on average, six teaspoons of sugar in each can. Plain water is often the last option when choosing a drink, despite its importance to our well being. Fizzy and carbonated drinks do not allow the cells of our body to absorb nutrients correctly and can easily upset our body’s delicate infrastructure. The Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage provides a versatile alternative to traditional beverages, with an exhilarating low-calorie beverage. It supports body’s metabolism and can be taken hot or cold. I love it with a slice of lemon or cupful of Herbal Aloe Concentrate. Many clients will alternate between herbal beverage (“Thermo”) and plain water throughout the day.

“I plan to exercise”

Lack of good nutrition and lack of energy at the end of the working day often means than good intentions are not maintained beyond January! Drink the Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage cold on the way to the gym to provide you with extra get up and go. And use during exercise, added to your water bottle. Use the Basic Wellness Programme to provide your body with fantastic nutrition. Here is more information to help fitness minded individuals.

“I want something to support my weight management program”

Struggling to get through the day without giving into cravings and nagging hunger pains? Snacking habits i.e. mid morning and mid-afternoon. Carbohydrate cravings? Tired frequently due to excess body weight? You need a vitality boost? We have the latest science has to offer – Thermo Complete contains a selection of carefully chosen and blended herbs, which together provide a potent synergistic supplement designed to provide an invigorating boost. Without this product, weight management is ‘not total’! Take in between meals.

“I eat out a lot. I eat fatty foods”

Scientific and nutritional experts strongly advocate an increased consumption of dietary fibre and lower intake of fat and calories to help maintain good general health and regulate weight. Unfortunately, typical Western diets include fast food and tends to be high in fat and low in fibre-rich foods. Fibrebond is a unique blend of active fibres and sodium choleate that can help maintain the process of elimination and assist in the emulsification of fat for digestion. Take 30 mins before a meal high in fat e.g. trip to the Chinese/ Pizza. It deals with the fats we eat, not what is already on the body!

“I have dimpled skin/ excess water”

Dimpled skin forms when fatty tissues in certain parts of the body accumulate fluid and wastes. Herbal Complex Tablets with Vitamin C and Iron are designed to encourage smoother skin, maintaining an effective process of elimination.

“I tend to get indigestion and bloating”

Stress, coffee, cigarette smoke and poor eating habits can upset the stomach and impair digestion. Aloe Vera is undoubtedly one of nature’s greatest inventions. It supports your insides, gently by refreshing and cleansing. Use Herbal Aloe Concentrate on a daily basis and enjoy a real tonic!

“I’ve heard that exercise causes free radical damage, what can I do?”

Your body is exposed to free radicals daily from pollution, poor diet and tobacco smoke. Without an adequate supply of antioxidants, free radicals cause cellular damage, which can have a cumulative and harmful effect on your general health. The harder you exercise, the more antioxidants you need, so eat plenty of fresh, raw fruit and vegetables and take a good quality antioxidant product, Schizandra Plus is highly recommended.

Results of the latest weight loss study: High protein breakfast could aid weight loss

Eating more protein in the morning helps create the feeling of being full throughout the day and could help dieters lose weight, according to a new study. The timing of a meal is a key factor as a greater sense of fullness is experienced after a high protein breakfast compared to when more protein is eaten at lunch or dinner, the report published in the British Journal of Nutrition said.

Wayne W Campbell, PhD, the study author and professor of foods and nutrition at Purdue University in the US, said: “There is a growing body of research which supports eating high-quality protein foods when dieting to maintain a sense of fullness. This study is particularly unique in that it looked at the timing of protein intake and reveals that when you consume more protein may be a critical piece of the equation.”

The Purdue study looked at overweight or obese men who ate a reduced calorie diet. The diet consisted of two variations of protein intakes, both which were within federal nutrition recommendations. The first was a normal protein intake (or 11-14 percent of calories) and the second was increased protein (or 18-25 percent of calories). The researchers tested the effect of consuming the additional protein at specific meals, breakfast, lunch or dinner, or spaced evenly throughout the day and they found that the feeling of fullness was greatest and most sustained throughout the day when the additional protein, from high-quality protein foods, from sources such as eggs and lean Canadian bacon, was eaten at breakfast. Other examples of high-quality protein foods include yogurt or low-fat dairy products such as cheese.

One is to argue that basis of this research resembles the Atkins Diet , which works for weight loss because of the same reason as they found – increase of protein. However, impact of calories (especially those coming from fat) when bacon, eggs and bagels are all consumed for breakfast, can be detrimental to health when consumed on a daily basis and more lean sources should be encouraged in order to promote healthy lifestyle as we all know by now that Atkins Diet is not a healthy diet.

A recent survey commissioned by Solae found that consumers increasingly seek filling breakfasts that release energy slowly, expanding opportunities for manufacturers of soy products. Meanwhile the Starbucks Coffee Company has just introduced the Power Protein Plate to its breakfast menus in the US and Canada. This combines an egg, a whole wheat bagel, peanut butter, cheese, and fresh fruit and contains 16 grams of protein (about one-third of an adults daily needs). Katie Thomson, registered dietitian and senior nutritionist at Starbucks want nutritious option including lean protein to help “fill them up and give them energy to make it to lunch”. Well on them for thinking of their customer’s health, however, bagels and peanut butter are hardly a lean protein and neither are cheese and eggs if consumed daily.

Keith Ayoob, a nutritionist and associate professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, said: “It strikes me that there is a real opportunity to increase protein intake at breakfast to see a meaningful impact on people’s weight loss efforts.” Another Purdue University study published in a 2007 issue of Obesity, a scientific journal, revealed that a calorie-restricted diet with additional protein resulted in retained post-meal feelings of fullness and improved overall mood. This is more like it…

Also, Consumers increasingly seek filling breakfasts that release energy slowly, expanding opportunities for manufacturers of soy products, according to US-based Solae. “The relevance of soy protein, in particular to these needs, is its ability to deliver sustained energy and satiety benefits as a high-quality, plant-based protein,” said Jean Heggie, Solae director of marketing. “Consumers seeking the benefits of protein in the morning want to get those benefits in a low-fat and convenient format. Soy protein fits well in foods and beverages designed to deliver on those attributes. There is already widespread understanding and appreciation for the benefits of protein among consumers today. However, there remains opportunity to educate consumers about benefits of specific protein sources.” They are just trying to say that not all protein sources are created equal as those coming from red meat and animal sources, in general, should be replaced with plant based lean protein sources or fish as they contain less fat.

Proteins, such as those in soy, are well known for providing satiety – that is, making the consumer feel fuller for longer. However, slow release carbohydrates also boost satiety when compared to simple carbohydrates like sugar and white flour. This suggests that soy could be used in conjunction with whole grains to provide satiating breakfast cereals. Additionally, potassium content has been linked to lower blood pressure, and when using whole grain as the fibre source, a product can also provide satiety. Source: www.nutraingredients.com

Herbalife Solution: Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix has exact attributes of a breakfast and a meal in general that the above study supports.

It’s important to start the day the right way. Formula 1 is your perfect healthy breakfast to kick-start your day. A shake for breakfast, lunch or dinner provides the ideal blend of protein to help you feel fuller for longer to help you resist the temptation of unnecessary snacking. Formula 1 will provide you with the confidence that you are on track to reqard your body with the nutrition it deserves.

As one of our core products, the Formula 1 shake is ideal healthy meal for everyone! We have programmes available for people wanting a healthy breakfast, weight loss, weight gain and sports nutrition that build on this nutrition. Many people use a single shake for breakfast, just to ensure they are getting their basic nutrition every day!

Formula 1: A healthy meal

High in key vitamins and minerals to help you achieve your RDAs, including antioxidant vitamins A, C and E.
Less than 220 calories to help you control your caloric intake.
Naturally high in fibre to support healthy digestion.
Specially formulated with high quality soy protein to help you feel fuller for longer or help sustain your energy levels.
Available in six delicious flavours.
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Herbalife Formula 1 nutritional shakes combine complex carbohydrates with lean protein, which can keep you going for longer without feeling the need to snack!

Heart healthy soy protein

Research shows that 25 grams of soy protein per day as part of a diet low in saturated fats can help reduce blood cholesterol. A single shake provides you with 10.6 grams (in Cookies and Cream). To achieve the recommended intake of 25 grams, add an additional shake each day, and try supplementing with other Herbalife soy-based products like Formula 3 and other foods such as soy beans or tofu.

High in fibre

Dietary fibre can help speed the passage of food and assist with the removal of wastes and toxins. The high fibre content in formula 1 may help support a healthy digestive system as it contains an equivalent of 4 wholegrain toasts. To reach your daily recommended intake or 24 grams of fibre, supplement with other Herbalife fibre products like Fibrebond or Florafibre, or foods such as cereals, grains, fruit and vegetables.

Herbalife weight-management and nutrition programmes are intended for use as part of a healthy diet in conjunction with regular physical activity. It is important to maintain adequate fluid intake. Weight control is achieved with a calorie-controlled eating plan. Only Formula 1 can be used as a meal replacement for weight control, all other products are food supplements and supporting products.

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix: ShapeWorks Core Essential: ANYTIME-ANYWHERE MEAL

In today’s busy lifestyle reaching for convenient food on the go is an easy and attractive option. These foods tend to be high in fat, salt and calories and often lack essential nutrients denying the body important vitamins and minerals. Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix has been used by millions of people around the world for the past 27 years.

It is balanced and delicious, versatile and easy to prepare – the perfect healthy meal in a glass! Whether you take one shake a day as a healthy meal or two shakes as part of your weight management programme, it will deliver perfect healthy solution as it is packed with vitamins, minerals, herbs, healthy soy protein, carbohydrates and healthy dietary fibre, all in 200 calories!

KEY FEATURES:

New, improved protein-rich formula, derived from Soy Protein Isolate

Each serving (made with milk) provides 17 grams of protein helping to keep the body’s protein requirements balanced thus minimising muscle wastage during periods of weight-control.

Low in calories, only 217 kcal per serving (including 250ml of semi-skimmed milk.

Low in saturated and unsaturated fat.

Formula 1 has been developed with advanced food technology, providing a scientifically balanced and easily absorbed source of quality nutrition.

Provides a combination of slow-release and quick release carbohydrates to help regulate blood sugar highs and lows while maintaining energy levels.

Provides high quality dietary fibre.

Rich in minerals and vitamins A, C and E, that can help fight “free radical” oxygen molecules and so help protect your body.

Formula 1 uses calcium caseinate, a protein source which may be more suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

Easy to prepare, totally portable, delicious…

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FORMULA 1 FOR WEIGHT CONTROL AND SHAPING UP
Do you find calorie counting off-putting and demoralising?
Formula 1 is simple – you do not need to tediously count calories – just have two servings each day and a main meal of your choice. This daily routine provides perfectly balanced calories and nutrients, ensuring your body is well-nourished.

Do you feel constantly hungry and empty, even if you have just eaten?
Formula 1’s special combination of ingredients will help to provide enough calories/ energy to get you through the day.

Do you worry that you maybe missing essential nutrients because you are reducing your food intake?
Ordinarily, you may well be! It is essential to the success of any weight control programme to include a reliable source of comprehensive nutrients, such as those contained in Formula 1.

Do you sometimes feel miserable, tired, even irritable whilst trying to control your weight?
Miserable because you feel deprived; tired because your “fuel” intake may be too low and irritable because blood sugar highs and lows can create a yo-yo effect. Formula 1 will help pep-up your vitality levels, and consequently, your outlook should be more cheerful.

Do you find it difficult to maintain variety and interest in your food when trying to control your weight?
With six different and delicious flavours to choose from, and an abundance of shake recipe ideas - the last thing you will suffer is boredom! The recipes are so versatile and diverse and you will also have fun thinking some of your own ideas!

FORMULA 1 FOR MAINTAINING THE PERFECT WEIGHT
Are you worried that you may start putting weight back on?
Replace ONE meal a day with a delicious shake and continue with choosing healthy foods for your two main meals. You need not put any weight back on if you have made careful lifestyle improvements and continue to use ShapeWorks products in the “maintenance fashion”.

FORMULA 1 FOR QUALITY NUTRITION AND BALANCED MEALS
How often do you resort to ready-made meals or eat out at “fast food” outlets?
Many fast foods are low in nutritional value, over-processed, full of chemicals, high in fat and sugar, and expensive. If you do need a “fast meal”, and want to be kind to your body, opt out for Formula 1’s fantastic nutrient rich food value.

To give you an idea of just how nutritious it is, one shake provides the following approximate nutrient levels:

Vitamin A = (equivalent to) 120g cheddar cheese (47% EU RDA)
vitamin C = 100g boiled cabbage (29% EU RDA)
Vitamin D = 50g tinned tuna (50% EU RDA)
Vitamin E = 50g dry roasted cashew nuts (51% EU RDA)
Vitamin B6 = 100g cooked lentils (33% EU RDA)
Vitamin B12 = two raw eggs (154% EU RDA)
Calcium = 80g tofu (52% EU RDA)
Zinc = 85g cooked crab (32% EU RDA)
Magnesium = 248ml carrot juice (18% EU RDA)
Iron = 155g cooked beef steak (38% EU RDA)
Potassium = 100g cooked soya beans (NA)
Copper = one avocado (NA)
Selenium = 90g cooked liver (NA)
Dietary Fibre = four slices wholemeal bread (20% EU RDA)

Imagine the amount of calories you would be consuming daily in order to give your body minimum amount of every single nutrient your body needs every single day to ensure proper metabolism, growth, repair, detoxification and reproduction: it is estimated that you would need to consume food that would range between 4000-6000 calories to get the same amount of nutrition from regular foods.

How much time do you spend each day preparing nutritionally balanced meals?
If your lifestyle prevents you from regularly preparing nutritious meals, don’t worry; Formula 1 takes just a few minutes, there is no mess, no fuss, and it tastes great! Just ad milk/ soya milk/ juice or rice milk and shake till smooth and creamy. If you fancy a smoothie, just add fruit. It is quick, Healthy and Easy to prepare!

Do you eat breakfast each day?
Breakfast is recognised by nutritional experts as the most important meal of the day, providing you with much needed energy and nutrients, and is the “break” from your night’s “fast”. Try not to neglect your fuel requirements – Formula 1 makes a satisfying and easily prepared breakfast, perfect for getting the day off to a good start!

How often do you rush through or miss lunch?
Prepare a Formula 1 shake instead! Just take a small container to work with enough of the powder for one serving and add either milk powder and water, juice or use fresh semi-skimmed or soya milk! Combine in a sealable beaker and give it a good shake – lunch is ready! If you have access to a blander – then add some fruit for variety!

How often do you feel tired and lacking in vitality?
If you find your vitality levels flagging half way through the morning or afternoon, simply top-up your fuel reserves mid morning or mid afternoon with a snack-sized half serving of Formula 1!

Do you lead a stressful lifestyle and worry that it may be affecting you on a physical level?
It is better to be safe than sorry! You need a constant supply of vitamins and minerals to help your body fight off the free radical damage we endure because of stress, pollution, chemicals, etc. Formula 1 provides balanced nutrients, which are readily absorbed by the body to help keep you in a good physical shape. As a simple preventative measure, simply include Formula 1 in your daily regime!

Do you tend to snack on cakes, biscuits, and rely on a constant supply of coffee and tea through the day?
Get into a new and healthier habit – replace one of your daily snack sessions with a nutritious and tasty protein bar or soy nuts.

FORMULA 1 IS VERSATILE
Everyone can enjoy the benefits of Formula 1 as it serves different purposes:

weight control: simply replace two meals a day with two shakes
healthy nutrition: once you’ve achieved your ideal weight, replace one meal with a shake and incorporate it into your daily regime feeling confident that you are giving your body the best.
sports nutrition: sports men and women all over the world enrich their daily diets by powering their active lives with rich nutrient content in Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix.

FORMULA 1 FITS INTO BUSY LIFESTYLE
A hectic lifestyle of busy mums and dads, hardworking students and high-flying executives, needs a regular supply of good quality “fuel” to keep blood sugars level and provide essential nutrients and energy throughout the day. Irregular meals and poor food choice can result in fatigue and weight gain so regularly-spaced healthy meals are a must. Formula 1 shake is a NOW meal, immediate, satisfying and nutritious.

FORMULA 1 – AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF PROTEIN
Protein provides the “building blocks” of life – amino acids – every cell in the body needs amino acids. Protein is useful to the body for a multitude of tasks, such as maintaining muscle mass, repairing damage to tissues and producing hormones and enzymes.

FORMULA 1 – MORE HEALTH BENEFITS
It can reduce cholesterol levels, helps digestive system work more efficiently by choosing smaller, highly nutritious option, fibre rich, that is easily digested; supplies excellent levels of valuable nutrients.

Finally, at the end of a long list of positive benefits, you can enjoy this marvellous product in five fabulous flavours: Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Tropical Fruit, Cappuccino and Cookies and Cream Flavour. It really is the classic must-have!

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Shake up your day, everyday!

Every day over one million Formula 1 shakes are consumed around the world! Formulated by the leading nutritional experts, Formula 1 is an excellent balance of ingredients for a healthy, balanced meal, created especially for people who aspire to be at their absolute best.

It is a reflection of the times in which we live that now more people than ever face health issues: Approximately 1.6 billion adults worldwide are overweight with 400 million considered obese (source: www.wgo.int/en). Today’s diet in the West typically consists of time saving convenience and fast foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt (source: Euromonitor Int). Add to this sedentary lifestyles that are now commonplace in society and we potentially have a recipe for poor general health (source: www.wgo.int/en).

Having all this in mind, what a better way to to kick-start a new, healthier you, than with your own personalised Intelligent Nutrition plan. It goes without saying that to be at your absolute best you need to be in tip-top shapem fit-as-a-fiddle and following a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife’s Formula 1 shake is the right way to start!

Formula 1 for Weight Management
“I regained my life through the Herbalife Weight Management Programme using Formula 1, which is part of my solution to weight management, good nutrition and general well-being”, Sarah Jane Jones, UK

Being on a weight management programme can be a challenge for most, especially with tempting convenience foods so readily available. Formula 1 is a healthy meal, that contains soy protein to help you feel fuller for longer; it may help you to stay away from calorie-laden snacking between meals so you can focus on achieving your goals.

Formula 1 for busy professionals
“I keep trying new things and live my life far more adventurously than I ever did before”, Retha Fourie, South Africa

Many of us lead extremely busy lives packed with activities from dawn to dusk. It is not surprising then, that at times, the associated stresses and pressures mean that preparing a healthy meal is often over-looked. Formula 1 is an exceptionally convenient and easy to prepare healthy meal alternative which allows time to continue with your action packed lifestyle.

Formula 1 for Healthy Aging and Digestion
“I feel much younger than I am; I feel that I can do anything”, Kirsti Juntunen, Finland

As we age, our digestive system may become more slugish that we were younger and we may find it hard to keep up with everyday demands. Formula 1 is a healthy meal that is naturally high in fibre to help you support healthy digestion so you are still raring to go whatever your age.

Formula 1 for Fitness and Energy
“I had more energy tahn I’d ever had before and my recovery time after exercise was much quicker”, Tiago Oliveira, Portugal

One fo the most important things in any fitness programme is building lean, strong muscles to help you perform at your absolute best. When used in conjunction with a healthy diet and fitness programme, Formula 1 is an ideal healthy meal that contains soy protein to help you build lean muscle mass so you can concentrate on performing to your highest potential.

Formula 1 Absolute Facts:

Less than 220 calories to help you control your caloric intake.

Naturally high in fibre to help support healthy digestion.

Contains healthy soy protein:
- to help you feel fuller for longer
- to help you sustain your energy levels
- to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels
- to help build lean muscle mass as part of a fitness programme.

Ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner as each shake provides an excellent balance of ingredients:

Use two shakes a day for weight-management
Use one shake a day for healthy nutrition

 

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High in key vitamins and minerals to help you achieve your Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).