‘Thought for the day!’

Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add,

but when there is nothing left to take away

 

- Antoine Exupery -

 

Spring Clean

 

Feeling like the spring still isn’t in your step after the winter months?

Follow these food tips for an energetic and re-energised new you!

 

Though spring might mean the start of the warmer months (and the festive season right round the corner…), sometimes our bodies don’t experience this shift, and instead of feeling more fresh and invigorated, we remain in “hibernation” mode, carrying some extra kilos and feeling sluggish.  What’s needed is a clean sweep for renewed energy.  Here’s what to eat and drink…

 

 

Drink up – Water – drink, drink, and drink.  It’s common knowledge that it’s one of the most detoxifying and cleaning fluids.  Try to drink about 6 – 8 glasses a day.  Other good cleansing liquids include teas such as peppermint, chamomile, Rooibos and green tea. Try Herbalife Thermojetics Beverage which contains green tea extract.  It comes in 4 flavours: lemon, peach, raspberry & original and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

 

The F Word – Eating food rich in dietary fibre will help cleanse your system.  Fruit & vegetable fibre assists in slowing down the absorption of sugar in the blood, helping to maintain good energy levels, while cereal fibre prevents constipation and digestive disorders.  Good food sources are: raw fruit & vegetables, dried fruit, wholegrains, lentils, beans, oats and brown rice.  If you don’t think you’re eating enough fruit & vegetables, try Herbalife Fibre and Herb Tablets.

 

High Energy – To keep energy levels and metabolism up, eat little and often (about every 3 hours) and choose slow-release carbohydrates to sustain energy levels throughout the day.  Top energy foods include:

Sprouts – for their high concentration of antioxidants plus trace minerals, protein, enzymes and fibre.

Grains – for a steady flow of energy and a good source of B vitamins.

Oats – these are full of energy nutrients and keep blood sugar levels on an even keel.

Parsley – for high levels of vitamin B12

Green vegetables – for B vitamins and energy nutrients.

Flax seeds – for omega-3 & omega-6 essential fatty acids.

Sunflower seeds – for magnesium, iron, copper, protein, vitamin B, essential fatty acids and zinc.

NB - Remember that some foods are energy thieves – sugar, salt, caffeine, alcohol, fried foods and highly processed food.

 

The Best Energy-Boosting Snacks – to ease your hunger between meals, try snacks that are also good for an energy kick-start: fresh bananas, oranges and apples; yoghurt, baby carrots, peppers, sugar snap peas, baby corn, cucumbers or tomatoes with a cottage cheese or hummus dip; a handful of almonds, pecans, walnuts or seeds; a slice of rye bread with peanut butter, tuna, lean turkey or chicken.

 

Spring is around the corner here!!!

Destiny is no matter of chance; It is a matter of choice

It is not a thing to be waited for; It is a thing to be achieved

William Jennings Bryan -

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Core Nutrition Programme

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake

Formula 2 Multi Vitamin

and Fibre & Herb Tablets

Winter is coming to an end!!! Don’t wait till the start of spring to get rid of those few extra kilos. NOW is the perfect time to start looking closer at your diet and your general health.

Start with the Herbalife Core Nutrition products - The healthy Nutritional Shake, the Multi Vitamin and the Fibre & Herb tablets.  These form the basic building blocks for good nutrition to supplement your diet and designed to optimise your nutritional intake.

 

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake

It's easy and practical - a healthy meal anytime, at home, at work.

It will help you manage your calorie intake and keep you feeling fuller for longer all while sustaining your energy levels. A busy work schedule can erode your fitness levels as you rush through the day.  The nutritional shake gives you a convenient and easy to prepare meal alternative, which provides the nutrition your body needs to help you replenish your energy and nourishes your body with an excellent balance of protein and key nutrients to help you feel energised.  It is also high in heart healthy soy protein and contains key nutrients to help you build lean muscle mass.

Formula 2 Multi Vitamin

It's a nutritional supplement containing key vitamins and minerals and a unique blend of herbs to complement your daily diet.  It is optimally used in conjunction with the Nutritional Shake as part of your weight management or healthy nutritional programme.

Fibre & Herb Tablets

It's a nutritional supplement that compliments the body's natural elimination of waste and toxins.  Use in conjunction with the Nutritional Shakes and Multi Vitamin as part of your weight management or healthy nutritional programme.

Your Herbalife Newsletter Foods That Burn FAT July 2012

We're all entitled to having our particular likes & dislikes when it comes to the food we eat. But which foods should we all make a point of including in our diets, because they are simply magic?

Foods That Burn Fat

Get excited! You are about to learn about some amazing foods that can help you burn fat and also make you healthier!

Everybody wants healthy foods that can melt away belly flab, but is that really possible? Believe it or not there are actually foods that have certain properties that can boost your metabolism to burn more calories and fat. Lets start with some metabolism boosters.

"Peppers."

Peppers don't have that spicy image for nothing. This vegetable is an excellent way to spice up otherwise bland dishes. Peppers come in a beautiful array of colors and shapes. They add flavor, color, and crunch to many low-calorie dishes. Jalapeno, cayenne , Habaneros and Red Peppers will all jump start your metabolism so that your body will burn fat faster so you lose weight faster, sometimes as much as 25% faster. Both hot and sweet peppers contain substances that have been shown to increase the body's heat production and oxygen consumption for about 20 minutes after eating. This is great news; it means your body is burning extra calories, which helps weight loss.

"Avocados."

Many individuals are at first stunned when learning that one of the best foods for weight loss is avocado. Avocados are the perfect fat burning food because they are high in fiber (11 to 17 grams for each Avocado) and that helps you feel full longer. They also contain monounsaturated fats and there are recent studies that show that mono-unsaturated fats target and reduce belly fat. Additionally, mono-saturated fats trigger the release of the hormones in your body that are responsible for burning fat. Add avocado to your salads, but remember to consume in moderation. Since fat has twice the energy of protein or carbs, the trick with avocado, as with all good fats is to eat smaller portions of them. Limit your avocado consumption to 1/4 to 1/2 avocado at a time.

"Brussel Sprouts."

Brussels Sprouts have been shown to provide the benefit of accelerating the function of your pancreas which results in the release of hormones that have a cleaning effect on your cells. Brussels sprouts are considered by many to be a super food. Brussels sprouts are very low in calories and their detoxification benefits will assist you in losing weight. Brussels Sprouts have been associated with the prevention of many cancers including bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer. Steamed Brussels sprouts are a great addition to a healthy fat burning eating plan.

"Carrots."

Did you know that you can burn fats just by crunching on a few carrot sticks? Carrots have a wide range of nutritional and health benefits that not only keep your system healthy and well-functioning but also help stave off additional fats and keep your body slim. Carrots also have very few calories so when they are being digested by the body, a lot more calories are used to break down the carrots as compared to the calories that are in the carrots. Carrots contain carotene which turn into Vitamin A and vitamin A helps initiate the fat burning response in your body. They are also very high in fiber are very low in fat and calories. They also help eliminate waste quickly and help to reduce cravings for sweets.

"Beets(Beetroot)."

The beet is a root vegetable similar to its turnip cousin. Beets are a good addition to your weight-loss program because they contain no fat. A powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, beets help maintain a healthy energized body beneficial to your diet. Beets may assist your weight-loss by lowering cholesterol due to their high fiber content Beets are also a powerful diuretic that have the ability to rid your body of hanging body fats while also purifying blood corpuscles that can control fat sediments. Because of these diuretic properties beets can help you flush out floating body fats. They also contain a special iron that helps to cleanses corpuscles, corpuscles are blood cells that contain fat deposits. Additionally beets contain chlorine that helps stimulate your lymph glands to further eliminate fatty deposits.

"Cabbage."

When it comes to weight loss, there might be something special about cabbage besides its low calorie count. Cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable, contains a compound called glucosinolate, which may protect the body from several different cancers, according to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. It is possible that glucosinolate promotes weight loss, along with greater endurance when exercising. Glucosinolate spurs the body to use additional fat for fuel, which keeps energy levels steady and extra weight off of your hips. Other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower also provide Glucosinolate. So Can cabbage help weight loss? The simple answer is yes, There is no doubt about it. Cabbage in all its varieties is a vegetable that requires more calories to digest than is contained within the food. The sulfur and iodine content of cabbage can assist in melting down fat in your stomach and waistline areas. .

Thought for the day!

"It is necessary to help others, not only in our prayers, but in our daily lives. If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them."

- Dalai Lama -

     

Your Herbalife Newsletter 10 SUPER Foods
27July 2012

We're all entitled to having our particular likes & dislikes when it comes to the food we eat. But which foods should we all make a point of including in our diets, because they are simply magic?

Welcome to the Top 10 Healthiest foods and fat burning tips.

Get excited! You are about to learn about some amazing foods that can help you burn fat and also make you healthier!

First we will start off with some of the healthiest foods you can put into your body.

What better way to get healthy then to start eating healthy foods that studies have shown can help you prevent cancer, improve your heart health, live longer and look great.

Ok, lets get started with the first healthy powerhouse of foods

"Broccoli."

The "King" of healthy vegetables. Loaded with vitamins such as B-6,A, folic acid, and K also full of minerals like potassium and calcium. Broccoli also has unique cancer-fighting properties, activated by phytochemicals indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane. Steam it and add to your salads, you can even add small amounts to your protein smoothies and you wont even taste it!

"Tuna and Salmon"

Fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Omega-3 also plays a role in preventing conditions like hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, depression, dry eye syndrome and possibly cancer. Make sure you eat tuna or Salmon or any other fatty, dark skinned fish at least 3 times a week

"Dark Chocolate"

Believe it or not dark chocolate actually makes our top 10 list because of recent studies which show benefits to our cardiovascular system,as well as cancer-protective properties and mood-enhancing benefits. Many studies have shown that chocolate contains flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. University researchers have found that the quantity and quality of antioxidants in chocolate is high when compared to other foods that also contain ant-oxidants. Cocoa powder actually ranks the highest of all of the chocolate products.....cocoa, dark chocolate and milk chocolate are the next highest. Make sure you consume in moderation because chocolate is also high in fat.

"Garlic and Spices"

Garlic can help prevent hypertension, improve lung function and is a great way to boost your immunity. Include a clove or two in your diet every day. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and may reduce cancer risk and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Studies have shown that cinnamon can help lower cholesterol and also stabilize blood sugar. Ginger looks promising for cancer prevention and is anti-inflammatory.

"Cranberries and Blueberries"

Cranberries are packed with proanthocyanidis that have been shown to reduce the risk of stroke and improve urinary tract health. it also works against gastrointestinal viruses. If you are looking for an antioxidant punch, look no further then the blueberry. This fruit has the highest level of antioxidants among fruits. Studies have shown that blueberries can help in lowering cholesterol, reducing diabetes risk, and even slowing down the aging process. Combine that with improving motor skills, and urinary and vision health and you have another top 10 pick for healthiest food. Mix blueberries in your protein shakes and add them to fruit salads or just eat as snacks.

"Green Tea"

Many studies support the benefits of adding green tea to your diet. We added this tea to our top 10 list because studies show it has cancer risk reducing properties, and a potential of also decreasing incidence of stroke and heart disease. Make it habit to switch from regular black tea to green tea.

Try Thermojetics Instant Herbal Beverage from Herbalife

"Almonds and Walnuts"

If you think almonds are just for satisfying your mid-afternoon munchies, you're in for a surprise! These tasty tidbits pack a nutritional punch, combining tons of essential nutrients in one very delicious package.

One teeny ounce of almonds contains 12 percent of your daily allowance of protein. And absolutely no cholesterol, of course. You'll also get 35 percent of your daily allowance of vitamin E, that valuable antioxidant with so many cancer-fighting qualities. And most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated, also known as the "good" fat.

This little nut is also loaded with minerals like magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, as well as lots of healthy fiber. And don't forget calcium and folic acid - they're in there too!

When you get right down to the details, it's no wonder so may people go nuts for almonds! Walnuts are rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts are the first food that the FDA allowed to make this claim "Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 oz of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."

"Honey"

Honey has many healing properties and research has shown that honey has a role in digestive health as well anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects. The benefits of honey go way beyond its great taste. Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to your body. Additionally, honey has been shown to boost the performance, endurance and reduce the muscle fatigue of athletes, pretty amazing. You get a quick energy boost from the glucose contained in honey. Immune system benefits. Honey can be a very powerful immune system booster due to it’s anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties. Here is an amazing recipe for a tonic that will help keep the doctor away. Before breakfast, mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of warm water and drink it. This helps with joint pains as well.

"Herbalife Formula 1 Meal Replacement"

You can enjoy your shake as a snack, a source of extra protein, for general nutrition or as a meal replacement for weight loss and maintenance.The shake provides the nutrition your body needs to help you replenish your energy and nourishes your body with an excellent balance of protein and key nutrients to help you feel energised. It is also high in heart healthy soy protein and contains key nutrients to help you build lean muscle mass.

Don't forget ... shakes can also be enjoyed by sports people who are looking for that nutritional edge!

The nutritional needs of your body increase when you exercise, and highly digestible and absorbable carbohydrates, proteins and essential fatty acids such as those found in Formula 1, are required by the body to help achieve peak performance.

Are you one of the millions of people who regularly skip breakfast? Does this leave you with hunger pains mid -morning? It's no secret that breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day. Not only does breakfast lift your mood, research has confirmed that your body needs a nutritious breakfast to maintain your energy throughout the day. Great for children who skip breakfast or who are poor eaters, give them a shake as a "milk shake" !

• 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 five delicious flavours.

Keep going for longer! Herbalife Formula 1 nutritional shakes combine complexed 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 22 grams..

NEXT WEEK: FOODS THAT BURN FAT!!!!!

 

 

Your Herbalife Tip - Weight Control Eating Plan And Nutritional shake

Maintain good Nutrition! What is a Nutritional Shake?

You can enjoy your shake as a snack, a source of extra protein, for general nutrition or as a meal replacement for weight loss and maintenance.

Don't forget ... shakes can also be enjoyed by sports people who are looking for that nutritional edge!

The nutritional needs of your body increase when you exercise, and highly digestible and absorbable

carbohydrates, proteins and essential fatty acids such as those found in Formula 1, are required by the body

to help achieve peak performance.

Are you one of the millions of people who regularly skip breakfast?

Does this leave you with hunger pains mid -morning?

It's no secret that breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day.

Not only does breakfast lift your mood, research has confirmed that your body needs a nutritious breakfast

to maintain your energy throughout the day. Great for children who skip breakfast or who are poor eaters,

give them a shake as a "milk shake" it takes as long as making a cup of coffee. All children like milk shakes.

Herbalife shakes make a delicious breakfast!

How Many Calories in Herbalife Shake?

Herbalife Shake has only 90 calories - adding milk brings the calorie count to 180.

"SO HOW DO I MAKE A SHAKE?"

Step One.

Chop up solid ingredients, such as fruit. Remember to peel fruit and remove pips and seeds.

Add to your blender.

Step Two

Add liquid ingredients -- whether that be Skim milk, water, fruit juice, yoghurt or extra Low calorie shakes

by using Diet cordial flavour.

Step Three

Add your 2 scoops of Herbalife Formula 1 Powder and 1-2 scoops of Herbalife Protein Powder Add to blender

and blend until smooth.

COFFEE SHAKE made with Herbalife Formula 1

2 Dessert spoons. Vanilla Formula I

1 Tsp. Instant Decaffeinated Coffee

250 ml Non-fat Milk

½ Banana (optional)

4-6 Ice Cubes (optional)

Makes 1 serving

Cost per shake chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cookies & cream, tropical: R330