NUTRITION TIP: Fruits and Vegetables: Do you Get Enough?

Fruits and Vegetables: Do You Get Enough?

The American Cancer Society recommends eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day to help prevent cancer. These foods contain important vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants and are usually low in calories. In general, those with the most color -- green, red, yellow, and orange -- have the most nutrients.

Eating at least 5 servings of vegetables and fruits each day may not be that hard to do when you look at how small one serving really is:

• 1/2 cup of fruit
• 1 medium piece of fruit
• 1/4 cup of dried fruit
• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) of 100% fruit or vegetable juice
• 1 cup of leafy vegetables
• 1/2 cup of cooked or raw vegetables

Trying to visualize the serving sizes? This may help:

• 1 medium apple or orange: the size of a tennis ball
• 1 cup vegetables or fruit: the size of a baseball
• 1 medium potato: the size of a computer mouse
• 1 cup of lettuce: 4 leaves

DID YOU KNOW - with Isagenix you can take your fruit and vegetables on the go!

ISAGENIX GREENS:

In just one nutrient-rich, 22-calorie scoop, 

you’ll get a balanced formula of herbs, 

green foods and antioxidants to fortify 

your good health.

Isagenix Greens! contains a superior combination of quality, nutrient-rich plants in one convenient scoop, so you can complement the recommended 3-5 servings of vegetables every day.

Fast and convenient—just mix with water or add to your favorite juice or shake.

Isagenix Greens! can be used by the entire family for total body health.

In addition to providing nutrient dense greens, Isagenix Greens! also contains antioxidants, rice fiber and prebiotics to support healthy digestion.

ISAGENIX ISAFRUITS

Protect your family’s health by increasing your fruit and antioxidant intake with super-convenient IsaFruits®.  IsaFruits drink powder packs an antioxidant punch with more than 30 whole fruit concentrates, including acai, mangosteen and noni.  Research shows that antioxidants may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.* **

No artificial flavors or ingredients are used, each serving contains

1 gram of naturally occurring sugar.

You may experience:

• Vibrant good health*

• Improved digestion*

• Mental focus and clarity*

• Stronger immune health*

• Kids who ask for their IsaFruits® – it tastes great!

Just call today or log in to your isagenix account and order these amazing products always at wholesale.

NUTRITION TIP: Could you Be Vitamin D Deficient?

Every day your body is regenerating skin, bone and muscle cells. But, especially in the case of your bone health, it needs Vitamin D to do its job. Without the proper amounts, you could be putting yourself at risk .

What is Vitamin D and How Does it Help the Body?

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, with its main role to help the body absorb calcium. It’s no wonder Vitamin D is largely considered by the medical community as one of the most important of the vitamins needed by your body every day. The problem, many people – especially middle-aged adults – may not realize their bones are growing weaker due to a deficiency in Vitamin D until it’s too late.

Why You’re Not Getting Enough

Vitamin D deficiency is a relatively new phenomenon among the human race. That’s because, in the modern area of the desk job, sitting in front of the TV and shopping malls with artificial light, we get less exposure to the sun than ever before. That’s right, the main source of Vitamin D comes from exposure to the UVB rays of the sun. On top of that, the darker your skin, the less you’re able to absorb the UVB rays that provide the precious Vitamin D for your body’s needs.

Natural Sources of Vitamin D3

So where do you turn for Vitamin D? Your first guess might be the carton of milk sitting in your fridge. But, according to the National Institutes of Health, most of the nation’s milk supply is fortified with 100IU/cup, only 25 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin D. 

Some fish, such as mackerel, salmon and tuna contain Vitamin D. Or you could try a spoonful of cod liver oil. Liver, beef and margarine contain some Vitamin D, but not nearly enough to satisfy your daily needs. In fact, you’d need to eat eight slices of liver per day to get the daily recommended amount of Vitamin D, according to the USDA. The National Institutes of Health says only 29 percent of men and 17 percent of women are able to satisfy their daily Vitamin D needs through diet alone.

DID YOU KNOW?   

The Solution

That’s where the Ageless Essentials Daily Pack comes in. Your bone health is important, which is why Isagenix included healthy amounts of Vitamin D in both men’s and women’s Ageless Essentials Daily Packs. With 2000IU of Vitamin D in both the A.M and P.M. pack, you know you’re helping protect your body from the effects of aging and helping to ward off brittle, weak bones. When you can’t get enough Vitamin D from exposure to the sun or your daily diet, Ageless Essentials gives you 375 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin D to make sure your body has the tools it needs to keep your bones and muscles strong.

NUTRITION TIP: The Importance of your Green Vegetables

When given the choice to eat a fresh piece of fruit or a large green salad, most of us would choose the fruit. But while apples and oranges are important to our diets, we also need to make sure we’re eating enough greens.

Your mom was on to something when she told you to eat your vegetables. Broccoli, spinach, cabbage, turnip greens … they’re all good for us, and yet we do an awfully good job of avoiding them. If you’re convinced that greens are “just vegetables” consider this:

We tend to eat many foods with high acidity levels, but eating green plant foods helps balance our pH levels, which helps the body maintain a more neutralized balance. Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are particularly important for optimal brain functioning, are found in some dark greens. The chlorophyll from green plants helps minimize toxins in the blood. These vegetables also promote colon and heart health.

Leafy vegetables are low in calories, making them ideal for those hoping to lose weight. They also help minimize the risk of cancer and heart disease due to the fact they are low in fat and high in dietary fiber. Green vegetables are also high in countless nutrients, vitamins and enzymes that keep our body functioning properly. These include iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamins K, E and C. Pregnant women are advised to indulge in greens because the folic acid provided by them is said to help prevent birth defects while those with type 2 diabetes benefit from the high magnesium content and low glycemic index.

Green vegetables have phytochemicals, which protect cells from damage and ensure the eyes remain healthy. They are also antioxidants, which means they support your immune system and keep you healthy all year long.

Clearly there are several good reasons to eat green vegetables, but it can be tough to eat veggies piled high in a salad, especially in the chilly winter months when all we’d rather do is bundle up with a warm cup of soup. But we need the vitamins and minerals they provide year round, so if a salad isn’t sounding all that appetizing -  

CONSIDER THIS - PUT ONE SCOOP OF ISAGENIX GREEN'S INTO YOUR ISALEAN SHAKE, ISALEAN SOUPS OR WATER

What should I know about Isagenix Greens!?

Isagenix Greens! contains a superior combination of quality, nutrient-rich plants in one convenient scoop, so you can complement the recommended 3-5 servings of vegetables every day. Fast and convenient, Isagenix Greens! also contain antioxidants, rice fiber and prebiotics to support healthy digestion.

Fast and convenient—just mix with water 

or add to your favorite juice or shake. 

Isagenix Greens! can be used by the entire 

family for total body health.

In addition to providing nutrient dense 

greens, Isagenix Greens! also contains 

antioxidants, rice fiber and prebiotics 

to support healthy digestion.

How can I benefit from using Isagenix Greens!?

Isagenix Greens! is a delicious formulation sourced from only the highest-quality green plants, specialized herbs and vegetables in one convenient 22-calorie scoop.  

The nutrient-dense whole-food concentrates 

contained in Isagenix Greens! supports 

detoxification for optimal nutritional cleansing. 

Isagenix Greens! works to balance and 

support digestive health.

NUTRITION TIP: The importance of proper hydration

Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink…Those famous words, written over 250 years ago, convey some idea of the importance of good old H20 to us humans. Water is life, truly, and when we are healthy, but especially when we are sick, our bodies need water more than they need food, sleep, or exercise.
An important component of just about every function that takes place within us, water is the major part of our saliva, stool, and urine and it also cushions and lubricates brain and joint tissue. It transports nutrients and carries waste away from body cells, and it helps regulate body temperature by distributing heat and cooling the body through perspiration (blood is 83 percent water, muscles are 76 percent water and even 22 percent of bones is water!).
Under average circumstances the body loses and needs to replace approximately 2 to 3 quarts of water daily. Breathing, urinating, defecating, perspiring and sneezing all cause water loss, water that needs to be replaced on a daily basis. Luckily, many of the foods we eat, like us, are composed primarily of water (why do you think they call it watermelon?). Foods with particularly high water content include most fruits, greens, and most vegetables.

DID YOU KNOW - 

One of the most talked about contaminants in our drinking water is chlorine, a necessary disinfectant used to kill harmful, disease-causing bacteria. Unfortunately, chlorine combines easily with other chemicals and naturally occurring organic material to form many carcinogenic substances.  Chlorine has also been linked to heart attacks, strokes, premature senility and sexual impotency. When you think about it, the purpose of chlorine is to kill living organisms; as far as I know we are all living organisms! Even in small amounts, taken daily this poison builds up in our systems and causes harm.

Why ISWATER?

Our exclusive proprietary process delivers an alkaline concentrate with stabilized negative ions. Just adding 1 mL to an eight-ounce glass of water can energize your water and provide Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) promoting the body’s overall health and wellness by neutralizing free radicals. By drinking alkalized water or water with a pH level higher than 7.0, you can give your water a fresher taste and maximize hydration at the cellular level.

• Proprietary process delivers a stabilized alkaline concentrate
• Neutralizes the harmful free radicals often found in regular drinking water
• Helps the body to hydrate and efficiently cleanse away toxins
• Energizes water and ensures maximum hydration at the cellular level
• Helps the body to perform at optimum levels
• Makes your water taste fresher
• Perfect for adding to your water before mixing up your IsaLean® Shakes, Cleanse for Life® and Ionix® Supreme powders, IsaFruits®, Isagenix Greens!™, or any other Isagenix product that requires water for mixing

 

Top Tips for Increasing Your Fluid Intake

1) Have a glass of water or juice on arising in the morning, since you've had no fluids for many hours.

2) Drink constantly throughout the day rather than several 'big gulps' at once—this meets your body's needs better and may prevent the problem of frequent urination.

3) If you have problems with constipation, it could be because you don't drink enough water—our bodies need water to balance the fiber intake that comes from fruits, vegetables, and grains.

4) Fluids are more easily absorbed from the body when they are somewhat cooler, about 40-60 degrees. Keep a 1 or 2 quart bottle of water in your refrigerator and make sure you need drink and refill it daily.

5) When you pass a drinking fountain, stop for a refreshing drink.

6) Use the color of your urine as a guide for how well your are hydrating. If you urinate regularly and your urine is light yellow, you're drinking enough. If it's dark yellow, increase your fluid intake.

7) Carry a water bottle with you and drink regularly between meals.

8) Allergy sufferers and persons taking any medication should try to attain the fluid goals outlined above. Our kidneys and liver need extra water to process medicines.

Water, water, everywhere. Make it part or your daily routine for good health.

NUTRITION TIP: The importance of your OMEGAs

What can high-omega-rich foods do for you?

• Reduce inflammation throughout your body
• Keep your blood from clotting excessively
• Maintain the fluidity of your cell membranes
• lower the amount of lipids (fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides) circulating in the bloodstream
• decrease platelet aggregation, preventing excessive blood clotting
• inhibit thickening of the arteries by decreasing endothelial cells' production of a platelet-derived growth factor (the lining of the arteries is composed of endothelial cells)
• increase the activity of another chemical derived from endothelial cells (endothelium-derived nitric oxide), which causes arteries to relax and dilate
• reduce the production of messenger chemicals called cytokines, which are involved in the inflammatory response associated with atherosclerosis
• reduce the risk of becoming obese and improve the body's ability to respond to insulin by stimulating the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism, and is expressed primarily by adipocytes (fat cells)
• help prevent cancer cell growth

What conditions or symptoms indicate a need for more high-omega-rich foods?

• Depression
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Fatigue
• Dry, itchy skin
• Brittle hair and nails
• Inability to concentrate
• Joint pain

Salmon, flax seeds and walnuts are excellent food sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
DID YOU KNOW that several of the Isagenix products contain your essential Omega Rich vitamins?  It's true!  The Isalean Shake is rich in flaxseed as is the slim cake and the Isacrunch.  You can eat the delicious IsaCrunch directly from the container or you can add the hulled hempseed to salads, yogurts or soups.   (Our hempseed is THC-free and is a highly digestible, complete protein packed full of omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids.)
Have a Heart Healthy Day!

NUTRITION TIP: The Importance of your B Vitamins

B Vitamins are essential to health. Your nerves, skin, eyes, hair, liver, mouth, muscles, gastrointestinal tract, and brain depend on them for proper functioning. They are coenzymes that are involved in energy production and are also useful for alleviation of depression and anxiety.

As we get older our ability to absorb B vitamins from our food declines. In some Alzheimer’s patients, it was found that the problem was due to a deficiency of vitamin B-12 plus vitamin B-complex in an accepted multivitamin.

The use of coffee, cigarettes, sugar and alcohol destroy B vitamins. People with diabetes and alcoholism need more B vitamins than most people. B vitamins are water-soluble and any excess is excreted and not stored in the body. Your body needs to replace B vitamins daily.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE ISAGENIX IONIX SUPREME PROVIDES YOUR BODY WITH ALL OF DAILY NEEDED VITAMIN B3 - 12?

POWER EVERY PERFORMANCE WITH IONIX SUPREME!

Whether you're preparing for a marathon, to make an important presentation or to throw a baseball around with your kids - Ionix Supreme will provide the nutritional fuel you need to help you be at your best all day, every day.  

Our scientifically balanced formula is filled with adaptogens that help neutralize the effects of stress and power performance.

The antioxidants in Ionix Supreme fight damaging free radicals and help preserve health.

In addition, the whole food concentrates and our proprietary blend of trace minerals provide the foundation for outstanding health!

Symptoms of a Deficiency of B Vitamins:

Nausea, exhaustion, irritability, depression, forgetfulness, loss of appetite, weight gain, pain in muscles, poor immune response, loss of control of limbs, abnormal heart action, skin problems, acid reflux, splitting nails, mood swings, teary or bloodshot eyes etc.

Physical Problems:

Irregular Heart Beat, Acid Reflux, Migraine Headaches, Fatigue, Sore Mouth, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headaches, Indigestion, Limbs Numb or Stiff, Limb pains, Abnormal Gait, Skin Eruptions, Labored Breathing, Low Blood Sugar, Soreness and Weakness in the Legs and Arms, Muscular Weakness, Reduced Sensory Perception, Difficulty Walking, Impotency in Men, Pernicious Anemia

Psychological Problems:

Mood Swings, Memory Loss, Difficulty Concentrating, Anxiety, Depression, Dementia, Emotional Sensitivity (can lead to asthma attacks), Loss of Mental Energy

Positive Benefits You May Notice While Taking Good B-Vitamins:

• Increases body’s ability to obtain oxygen,
• Helps extend cell lifespan,
• Regulates fat metabolism,
• Neutralizes the craving for liquor,
• Stimulates the bodies glandular and nervous systems,
• Lowers blood cholesterol and protein synthesis,
• Helpful in the treatment of heart disease and asthma,
• Very helpful to a smoker who is trying to quit,
• Important to residents in high-density pollution areas,
• Mellows the personality,
• Raises your ability to withstand stress,
• Relieves depression,
• Improves circulation and lowers cholesterol deposits in the skin and arteries to legs that restrict blood flow,
• Helpful in preventing heart attacks and strokes,
• Can help regulate blood sugar levels in hypoglycemic patients,
• Improves complexion (B3 or Niacin),
• Improves the production of hydrochloric acid for digestion,
• Improves the synthesis of sex hormones,
• Can relieve Hiatus Hernia,
• Can stop the craving for nicotine

NUTRITION TIP: The Health Benefits of Whey Protein

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WHEY PROTEIN

Whey protein, may help increase satiety or the feeling of fullness, which can help curb snacking or over-eating.  In fact, a recent survey by Dairy Management found that two thirds of consumers said it was extremely important that a food makes them feel satiated.  

- Whey protein also helps promote bone growth

- Increase muscle strength

- Whey protein has anticancer, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.

- Delays aging

- Promotes wound healing

- Improve cognitive functioning

- Lower total cholesterol

- Regulate immune system functioning

- Improve mood.

And DID YOU KNOW that the Isagenix Isalean Shakes contain 23 grams of undenatured whey protein?  Undenatured, meaning it is not processed so the shake is able to retain all 90 of the essential nutrients your body needs daily.  All 60 minerals, your key vitamins, your digestive enzymes, the three essential fatty acids and ALL 18 amino acids.  Our whey protein is also a grade 7 protein, which is rated out of a grade 8.  Most of the whey proteins you find here in the states are only a grade 1.  

So you are already ahead of the curve.  Keep drinking your shake everyday and stay healthy for life.