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Diet Herbalife Program

editor — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:31:05 +0000

Herbalife is a worldwide company offering a specific diet referred to by many people as the diet Herbalife program. The core products of the Herbalife diet program are healthy and nutritious meal replacement shakes. These shakes are scientifically designed to provide the body with the nutrients it requires to keep healthy and trim. The products work at the cellular level and some of the supplemental products work to help your cells absorb the nutrients.

What does the diet Herbalife program consist of?

For most people who want to lose weight, there are three major categories of weight loss:

0-15lbs to lose
15-30lbs to lose
30lbs or more to lose

According to these parameters, the diet Herbalife program is designed to help you achieve your weight loss goals. There are three Herbalife programs designed to help you achieve your dietary goals:

Herbalife Quickstart Program (0-15lbs)
Herbalife Advanced Program (15-30lbs)
Herbalife Ultimate Program (30lbs ore more)

You can learn now about the diet Herbalife program and the various components of each program.

To maximize your success with any of these diet Herbalife programs, it is important to maintain the schedule when taking your shakes. A shake for breakfast and lunch and then a sensible, low-calorie meal for dinner. Use the Herbalife program instructions for more information.

The Herbalife diet shakes are designed to provide the nutrients you body needs to keep healthy and maintaining your desired weight. Before you even begin, you should make up your mind that you will be committed to this program.

Don’t Quit

Most people who fail at weight loss end up quitting. It isn’t going to be easy, but the benefits far outweigh the consequences of poor health and dietary habits. The diet Herbalife program is designed to support your system with the nutrients it requires to maintain a healthy weight. Just keep focused on your weight loss goals and there is a very good chance you will achieve them with the diet Herbalife program.

Heart Health Natural Vitamins – Heart Health Q&A with Dr. Gratton

editor — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:53:28 +0000

By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H.

Q: What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and how does it support the heart?

A: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), an ingredient in Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where there is water, while others, like Vitamin E, work well in areas of fat. ALA has the unique capability to work in both water and fat, and, moreover, helps to recycle our natural Vitamins C and E. In the heart, ALA helps protect the cardiovascular system from free radical damage.

Q: If Nitric Oxide is a gas, why does Niteworks® come in powder form?

A: Herbalife developed Niteworks® with Dr. Lou Ignarro* Laureate in Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research showed that Nitric Oxide helps to keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation. His research further showed that Nitric Oxide enhances blood flow, supporting function of the heart, brain and other organs. His additional research has shown that the combination of two amino acids, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline, helps to support Nitric Oxide production in the body. Herbalife helped develop Niteworks® as a powder with these two amino acids. This product also contains Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection.†

Q: How does garlic contribute to cardiovascular health?

A: Garlic has long been recognized as a high-quality supplement to support healthy circulation and a healthy heart. One of the key active components is called Allicin, which helps to support cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, blood thinning and antimicrobial activity. Garlic supplements should be specially coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits activity. Herbalife developed Mega Garlic Plus with an enteric coating to safely pass through the stomach for full absorption.†

Dr. Gratton also serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Education at Herbalife.

* The Nobel Foundation has no affiliation with Herbalife and does not review, approve or endorse Herbalife® products.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Herbalife Weight Management Meal Planner and Weight Loss Eating Guide

editor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:06:41 +0000

Here are two files you can download that can be very useful if you’re on the Herbalife weight loss program. You can also read more about Herbalife Product Usage on this previous post. The Herbalife Meal Planner and Instructions posted below, as well as the Weight Loss Eating Guide should be useful when planning your meals. They can help you determine what a sensible meal consists of and how to prepare a healthy dinner meal while on your Herbalife weight loss program.

Click the images to open the files. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader if you don’t already have it.

Herbalife Meal Planner

Weight Loss Eating Guide

Ways To Lose Weight

editor — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:09:33 +0000

Losing weight and getting into shape is what most people aim for since excess weight can cause both emotional and physical stress. If you feel that you want to lose weight and you need guidance along the way, then this article may be useful as we cover five ways to lose weight in a safe way.

Ways to Lose Weight – 5 Simple Suggestions:

Eat Sensibly
Making sensible choices in what you eat is the most straightforward way to lose weight, although many people adopt unhealthy dietary habits because they do not like to give up their favorite foods. Eating right does not mean that you need to altogether give up your favorite food items. This only means that you will need to ensure that you limit your intake of starchy carbohydrates, increase your intake of protein, drink enough fluids and consume all the required vitamins. Eating right also means that you can eat small quantities of your favorite food items once or twice a week and not indulge in unhealthy foods frequently.
Exercise and Weight Training

All doctors recommend exercising in order to lose weight or stay in shape but over and above a regular exercise program, weight training can also be good for you. Weight training helps men lose weight while gaining muscle and it helps women lose weight while toning their body. It is recommended to work out for 30 – 45 minutes a day for 5 days a week and concentrate mainly on increasing the strength of the body while working on toning muscles in order to lose fat. If you aren’t able to commit to working out 5 days a week, get started at 2 or 3 times a week, and progress from there. Make your goal reasonable and attainable.
Eat Smaller Portions.
This is one of the simplest ways to lose weight. Many times it isn’t necessary to pile your plate high with food. Most of it gets wasted anyway, so be conscious of this by ordering smaller portions, or sharing a meal the next time you go out to eat. And when you’re cooking at home, be aware of the meal sizes you prepare.
Eat Vegetables.
In place of eating rice or pasta, go ahead and make some cooked or steamed vegetables. This will provide necessary fiber and help you with that feeling of fullness. This comes back to the first way to lose weight, which is eating right.
Weight Loss Programs.
There are many weight loss programs out there which provide a multitude of ways to lose weight. The weight loss program should be both healthy and nutritious. If the program deprives you of certain nutrients, or you don’t enjoy the program, chances are you will not stick to it. If you haven’t yet taken a look at the Herbalife weight loss program, go ahead and get started on it. The healthy, nutritious, and great tasting shakes are a great way to lose weight.

It is important to take factors like your medical history, fitness levels and comfort with the method before opting for any of these, or other suggestions you may find on the internet. Many times we understand the different ways to lose weight, but we’re not willing to make the adjustments required to achieve our weight loss goals. Make a commitment to yourself and get started today.

Healthy Diet For Runners

editor — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:16:01 +0000

Everyone should eat a healthy diet, but athletes and runners require a special diet since they exert themselves more than others. A healthy diet for runners consists of well balanced meals that allow the runner to maintain his or her energy levels, while continuing to follow their running schedule. Listed below are some essential nutrients that should be included in a runner’s diet plan.

A healthy diet for runners must include proteins. Since exerting the muscles leads to muscle break down, protein helps rebuild the lost muscle tissue while adding lean muscle to the body. Natural sources of protein include sprouted legumes, egg whites, fish, milk products and chicken. Some amount of protein can also be derived from grains and vegetables.

Fat is typically considered unhealthy and many people stay away from all sources of fat, but there are different types of fats that can help your heart. A healthy diet for runners must include monosaturated fats and Omega 3 fatty acids. Fat also helps a person metabolize fat soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, E and K. Natural sources of monosaturated oil includes nuts, avocado and olives. Flax seed, flax oil and cold water fish such as salmon contain good amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Water is an important part of healthy diets for runners. Runners sweat a lot and therefore lose a lot of water. Runners can get dehydrated if they do not consume water at regular intervals. Water also helps metabolizing water soluble vitamins and provides trace minerals to the body. Water can also be derived from fresh fruits and vegetables.

Carbohydrates are often avoided by runners and people who exercise. Sufficient amounts of carbohydrates can help you acquire immediate energy and will spare protein for repairing and building muscle tissues. Sources of healthy carbohydrates include vegetables, fruits and whole grain products such as pasta, bread and rice.

Although starch is a type of carbohydrate, starch should be avoided in a runner’s diet since it can cause excessive weight gain and heart problems in the long run. Sources of starch include potatoes and white rice. Trans fats and Saturated fats should be avoided by runners since these types of fat can cause serious heart damage and cholesterol build up in the body.

A Easy Healthy Diet Plan

editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:14 +0000

Although many people have a desire to implement a new diet plan that is both easy to maintain, and healthy; they tend to experience difficulties in following a new diet plan and sticking to their new schedule. The majority of the diet plans offered are not flexible and require the person to consume certain meals at specific times. A easy healthy diet plan incorporates the benefits of traditional diet plans while providing flexibility to the person opting for the plan. Listed below are a few ways to incorporate a easy healthy diet plan and a few tips that can help you improve your existing diet plan.

It’s not all or nothing – Certain diet plans require the person to stick to the suggested diet at all times due to the seriousness of the situation. If you are opting for a easy healthy diet plan to improve your eating habits or to prevent future problems, it is recommended to remember that if you skip following your diet plan for one day, it is not a do or die situation and you can get back to your diet plan after the small mistake was made.

Drink adequate water – A easy healthy diet plan does not ask you to drink gallons or water or skim on water. It is recommended to drink water when you feel thirsty and take small sips of water throughout the day. A glass full of water should be consumed in the morning and before sleeping at night.

Eat carbohydrates – Carbohydrates are not bad and are required to provide instant energy. While following a easy healthy diet plan it is recommended to eat carbohydrates derived from fruits, vegetables and whole grain products. It is important to remember that at least 50% of the daily energy requirement should come from non starchy carbohydrates and depending on your doctor’s or dietitians orders this quantity can be increased or decreased slightly.

When a person stops following their diet plan, he or she tends to indulge in foods that day that they shouldn’t have, and feel that they will make up the following day. A easy healthy diet plans allows the person to forget the small error and continue his diet plan without feeling the need to indulge since the day has already been messed up by a minor mistake. It is important to remember that it is human nature to make mistakes, but it is will power that can help us make up for mistakes, get back on track and stick to our diet plans.

If you choose Herbalife as your diet plan, then it doesn’t get any easier. You simply take a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch and then eat a sensible dinner. If you feel the need to snack between meals, there is a range of Herbalife snacks to choose from. You can even take your shakes on the go if you have a busy lifestyle. Here are detailed instructions on the program, and you can place your order when you’re ready.

Healthy Diet For Teenagers

editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:35:19 +0000

Parents and guardians often have a hard time providing a healthy diet for teenagers since most teenagers are at a stage in their lives where they typically do not want to do what they are told. Listed below are few ways to incorporate healthy food items into your child’s meals in order to provide a healthy diet for teenagers.

Add cheese – Cheese is often seen as an unhealthy food item that causes weight gain. Contrary to the popular belief, cheese is actually very nutritious and contains proteins, minerals, calcium and Vitamin A. Since calcium is very important for a teenager’s growing body low fat cheese is the best way to deliver the calcium in a natural way.

Make sandwiches – Sandwiches made from whole wheat bread or whole grain bread are nutritious and the roughage in the grains can help digestion. Depending on the taste preferences of the person, eggs, cottage cheese and vegetables can be added to the sandwiches to help create a healthy diet for teenagers.

Use sandwich spreads – Homemade sandwich spreads can be made in a few minutes and since you control the ingredients, healthy ingredients can be added. While making homemade sandwich spreads, olives can be added to deliver mono saturates to the diet. Olives are also high in antioxidants and can prevent build up of toxins in the body.

Bake cakes – Most people believe that cakes are high in sugar and are extremely unhealthy. Cakes such as carrot cakes and beet cakes are fun ways to provide nutrition to the body. Honey can be used instead of sugar and part of the butter can be compensated using low fat milk.

Bake chicken and fish – Baked chicken and fish is extremely delicious and does not require oil for frying. Since meat can cook in its own fat, adding oil to bake meat is not required. Baked fish is beneficial to the heart and baked chicken provides proteins to the body.

Teenagers often rebel against rules and do not do as told; hence forcing them will only make things worse. The best way to provide a healthy diet for teenagers is to prepare meals with the tips mentioned above and let them realize that healthy food can taste good.

As it relates to Herbalife, many teenagers have experienced success with losing and maintaining weight. Even gaining weight if that is the goal. It will also provide them with the nutrients their bodies need to grow healthy.