Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD It’s been some time since the fat-free food craze began, but with ongoing reports of the downside of eating too much dietary fat, food manufacturers continue to tempt us with literally thousands of low fat and fat-free foods on supermarket shelves. But buyers should beware – foods designated as light, [...]

There seems to be a lot of interest as to whether Herbalife products are gluten free. We see more and more food products out there that have gluten free labels and this seems to be important for people who have certain stomach problems. This post is not intended to go into details about what a [...]

There’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age. Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the causes of osteoporosis. Here are some tips for building healthy bone mass from childhood to adulthood. Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the effects of hormone changes and general dietary and [...]

The first step to achieving good health is getting your weight under control. New studies confirm that obesity is on the rise, bringing with it a greater risk of diabetes and a lower life expectancy. Obesity linked with premature death In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study that found [...]

Since the "fat-free craze" began, statistics show we have grown fatter and fatter. Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Get up to speed on "good fats" and lose the fat from your body, not your diet. Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with the words “FAT-FREE.” [...]

By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H. When our mothers told us to eat our fruits and vegetables, they were right. They are an essential part of our diet, providing a wide range of vitamins and minerals that serve an array of important functions in the body. Many people, however, are still deficient in their fruit and [...]

Most people know Herbalife as a weight management and nutrition company. But Herbalife also offers a full range of outer nutrition products focused on your beauty with Herbalife. Sure, it’s very important to eat healthy nutritious food, but it’s also important to be healthy when you use your beauty products on your skin. Beauty With [...]

Herbalife has announced the launch of a new mobile app for the iPhone. The Herbalife iPhone app is designed for Herbalife distributors and makes it easy to present the Herbalife opportunity to prospects, sign up new Distributors, place and manage orders and more. There are also special deals and discounts available through the Herbalife AT&T [...]

By Susan Bowerman, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D When it comes to dieting, most people approach the process by controlling portions and counting calories. But oftentimes, despite even the best efforts, the scale refuses to budge. Inaccuracies in counting calories and estimating portion sizes are two of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss. The beauty of [...]

By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H. Eating a balanced diet means that you’re taking in a variety of healthy foods at reasonable intervals throughout the day – it doesn’t mean that you "balance" healthy foods eaten during the day with junk foods like pizza and ice cream at night. But for many people, when the sun [...]

The 2010 30th Anniversary Leadership Summit turned out to be a huge success with thousands of Distributors from across the world gathered to witness the launch of the Herbalife Decade. Adding to the excitement of this remarkable event, Herbalife awarded the largest bonus payout in Herbalife history, surpassing the record once again. This year’s total [...]

Many customers and distributors have requested that the 550g canister of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, which is included in all of Herbalife’s Weight Management programs, be replaced with a larger 750g canister. Effective immediately, all of the weight management programs now include the larger Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix. The Herbalife Formula 1 Shake [...]

Herbalife has just announced the release of a brand new product. The Herbalife Hand Sanitizer is an eye-catching hand sanitizer which will allow you to be germ-free by cleansing your hands whenever you feel the need to do so. If you’re an Herbalife Distributor, this conveniently sized sanitizer is a great-conversation starter that you can [...]

Herbalife Imposes Restrictions on Websites Selling Herbalife Over the past 2 years or so, Herbalife has been imposing numerous restrictions on distributors who operate e-commerce websites selling Herbalife products online. When these rules and regulations concerning Herbalife websites and internet marketing were first adopted, it made sense for most distributors. However they have become more [...]

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 [...]