4 SuperFoods to Super Power Your Shake

Everyone these days knows that the quality of a shake can make or break your success when you want to lose weight. They are an ideal meal replacement and a tasty, nutritious alternative to many quick, mealtime options.

Whether you’re looking for solutions for weight loss, energy and performance, or healthy aging, my shakes are the perfect way to help you achieve your goals.

Mix it Up

Every once in a while, it’s fun to mix up our shakes with a little extra pizazz. From berries to oats, peanut butter to cocoa, there are more benefits to adding these superfoods to your shakes than just delicious taste. We have come up with four ways to incorporate superfoods when mixing up your your shakes.

1. If you’re looking to boost your performance, a protein-packed meal is ideal. We recommend using a higher protein shake if you’re an athlete or looking for ways to keep up your strength during a strenuous workout. For more ways to ensure you’re powered up for your workout, try adding one or more of these to your shake:

• Cashew butter or nuts: To add even more protein and great flavor, I recommend complimenting your shake with one of these.
• Flaxseed or chia seeds: As excellent sources of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, these seeds aid in helping to manage food cravings while helping to keep up your strength!
• Oats: Long touted as a health food, oats provide extra complex carbohydrates and fiber that makes for a fun texture.
• A milk substitute of your choice (dairy, almond, coconut, etc.) instead of water can boost the calcium and protein content—this is also great for kids!
• Cocoa Bar: Often overlooked as a nutritious food option, cocoa is a potent antioxidant and is highly nutritious.  Look for 85%.

2. Don’t forget, putting vegetables in your shake is a definite plus! There’s a reason we are told from a young age to include plenty of vegetables in our diet. Nutrient dense and full of essential vitamins, vegetables are a great, guilt-free option for your shake. Try one of these:

• Kale–Provides lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients known to benefit eye health.
• Spinach–Popeye had good taste for good reason, as spinach is rich in iron and a whole host of vitamins and minerals.

3.  Including nutrient-rich fruits in your diet helps keep your body nourished. It is also one of our favorite ways to liven up shakes. Keep in mind, freezing any of these fruits helps keep up your shake’s creamy texture. Frozen fruits are even a great substitute for ice when thickening shakes. Here’s a list of some of our favorite options:

• Mixed berries—Serve as a source of fiber and antioxidants.
• Oranges—Loaded with Vitamin C for immune support.
• Bananas—Full of potassium, bananas help you meet daily needs for this important electrolyte in the body.
• Kiwis—One of the most nutrient-rich fruits and low in calories.
• Lemons—Good for your health in many ways and high in antioxidants.
• Mangos—Contain nutrients that benefit skin for “inside-out” nutrition.

4. My recommendation points to some Isagenix products:

• Replenish™: As one of our newest products, Replenish is designed to provide electrolytes and nutrients to keep you hydrated. Adding a serving to your shake is a great way to start hydrating right away. Replenish is also ideal to fuel your workouts.
• Greens™: Greens is a beneficial superfood for your shake and is an easy way to get in antioxidants from vegetables, along with 3 grams of fiber. For those of you who aren’t a fan of veggies in your shakes, the delicious pineapple and citrus additions make Greens a tasty and convenient option for you.
• Ionix® Supreme: Ionix Supreme is filled with Adaptogens, which are natural botanicals that have unique characteristics that help your body combat stress, focus your mind, and elevate your daily performance. Start your day off right by adding a scoop of Ionix to your morning shake.
• And of course, all of the IsaLean or IsaPro Shakes.  My favorites are the IsaLean Shake (natural berry harvest 22 gram protein plant-based protein and the IsaLean PRO in Vanilla 36 gram protein)

Keep your body nourished by mixing up your shakes with some of these superfoods! 

The top fat burning foods

As we know, physical exercise and diet are the top solution to burn calories and maintain fit, but also aid our body by eating foods that burn fat alone, the greater.
It seems impossible, but it is true, you'll find particular foods that speed our metabolism and make us burn fat.


With your diet plan, drink a lot of water to help eradicate fat and enjoy carbohydrates, together with lean protein.  A daily dose of a nutritional cleanse will make the most ordinary diet plans excel.

 Here are a number of the very best foods that enable us burn fat:

CINNAMON: Experiments have shown that 1 /4 teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with food, is enough to accelerate 20 occasions far more the process of sugar metabolism and lower levels of it. It can be consequently an excellent thought to mix it with fruit or coffee to burn fat.

CAYENNE PEPPER: pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper, chili peppers are the very best type, to burn fat. Actually it really is taking by many famous artists and singers to help keep its best line. Cayenne not simply turns on the thermodynamic function and this action removes fat but also improves control to the body's cholesterol levels.

CITRUS: oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, have a lot of vitamin C, a effective fat burning food. Can dissolve the fat on our physique, since it speeds up metabolism and improve our body's defenses

GINGER: Ginger is a vasodilator and what it does would be to dilate, rising blood flow and speed up the metabolism 20%. It really is identified for use in beauty treatments, simply because it is a food that detoxifying, good for circulation and burns fat. You are able to consume as considerably fresh as dried root or tea, the effect will be the exact same.

APPLES (berries): all fresh fruits include pectin, but especially apples and berries. Pectin has the capacity to absorb water and fat. When the accumulation of water is big the fat is drag by pectin and water and for that cause is cleared from the physique.

Consuming a lot of fiber, with suitable balance between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber to not cause constipation or diarrhea, and if it takes a lot, preferably not all the meals, to stay away from carryover of vitamins and minerals in feces, fiber that lowers cholesterol also protects the bone marrow and in general all of the structures of the musculoskeletal program and stimulates and regulates the defenses.

The green tea will assist to not absorb fats.

So, if you would like to lose weight and burn fat, attempt to combine these foods and physical exercise, burn fat and shed those pounds requires much effort and will.

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Hey, Why Not? Alcohol and Cleansing

Is having "A" drink while cleansing ok to do?

Cleansing can take a lot of effort, and all that hard work to improve your health shouldn’t go unrecognized so why not reward yourself on a Cleanse Day with a deserved drink or two, or three?

April Fools!

Cleanse Days and pranking holidays aside, it’s a reasonable and frequently asked question here at Isagenix if drinking a favorite cocktail or glass of wine is okay when embarking on an Isagenix system. And the answer is yes! It is okay. Depending on your lifestyle, religious beliefs, and eating habits, you may or may not choose to have a drink every now and then. But drinking an alcoholic beverage here and there is a normal part of life for some people and doesn’t have to be completely abandoned. However, just like we want you to improve your dietary choices and eat healthier, we also want you to be mindful of choices you make around alcohol and choose wisely.

Be Mindful of Moderation

Drinking alcohol, just like eating indulgent food, should not be an all or nothing approach. The key is moderation, and moderate alcohol consumption has been found to even have a health benefit by supporting cardiovascular health and the circulatory system (1, 2).

What is moderate? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans set it at one drink per day for women and two per day for men (3). One drink equates to 12 fluid ounces of beer, 5 fluid ounces of wine, and 1.5 fluid ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits. Even though moderate alcohol drinking has been found to provide possible benefit to health, there is a fine line between that and drinking in a way that does not benefit health. Be aware of both types of drinking and be sure to stay on the safe, healthy side.

Be Mindful of Calories

Another factor to keep in mind with drinking is the calorie contribution each drink provides. A glass of wine or a light beer likely will not put you over the edge for daily calories, but there are certain drinks that can counteract even the best efforts in restricting calories. Alcohol is calorie-dense by itself – 7 calories per gram versus 4 calories per gram from protein or carbohydrate. So the more alcohol you drink, the more the calories add up. And if frou frou (read: foo foo) drinks are your favorite (think margarita or a piña colada), you’re likely guzzling down 300 to 400 or more calories per drink from the sugary syrups used or the mixers and liquors added.

Another way that drinking alcohol can throw you off course from weight-loss goals is by lowering inhibitions. Having a drink or two can cause a person to avoid thinking twice about having those chicken wings or chowing down cheesy pizza. Inhibition is everything when it comes to sticking to a healthy eating plan, so keep that in mind when deciding on that second or third drink.

Have a Plan

So how can a person who is trying to lose weight or reach their health goal on an Isagenix system also include alcohol in their protocol? Opposite of the opening joke, do not drink on Cleanse Days, but do know that you can drink moderately otherwise if you choose. To ensure drinking moderately keeps you on track instead of veering you way off course, keep these tips in mind:

Choose the lightest –Wine is a safe option, as a glass of red, white, or sparkling wine has just about 120 calories. Even better is a white wine spritzer (half wine half seltzer) that has around 70 calories. Light beer isn’t a bad option either, containing around 100 calories, and the same 100 calories goes for a mixed drink containing a shot of vodka mixed with a calorie-free mixer such as club soda with a splash of cranberry juice.
Eat something– If you know that Happy Hour is on the horizon, help avoid giving in to whatever food comes your way by having a healthy snack or even an IsaLean Shake beforehand. An added benefit is that having something already in your stomach, the intoxicating effects of alcohol are lessened.
Mix it up – If you’re the type that likes to have a drink in hand to keep up with everyone else then throw a calorie- and alcohol-free drink in the mix. A club soda with lime provides a great fizzy option.
There will always be times in life when a toast is called for. And even if you’re doing an Isagenix system you’ll still need to live your normal life. Instead of fretting about how to avoid alcohol at all costs, realize that you can imbibe, just in a smart and controlled way. Cheers to your health!


References

Ronksley PE, et al. Association of alcohol consumption with selected cardiovascular disease outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2011 Feb;342:d671.
Collins MA, et al. Alcohol in moderation, cardioprotection, and neuroprotection: epidemiological considerations and mechanistic studies. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2009 Feb;33(2):206-19.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol and Public Health: Frequently Asked Questions. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm#moderateDrinking
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Is Stress Aging You?

Take control of your health and the stress in your life with the help of Adaptogens.

Stress—just reading the word can hit a nerve that gets your heart pumping. April is Stress Awareness Month and we’ve decided it’s time to place the spotlight on the unhealthy nature of stress when it’s not controlled.

It’s no secret that stress can put your health at risk, but now researchers from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have found that the additional presence of poor sleep is linked to compounded problems long term.

They concluded that the combination of stress and sleeplessness can lead to accelerated aging and a weakened immune system, especially among those who are obese (1). This is the result of shortened telomeres, which are the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that keep DNA healthy and safe from damage. Telomeres begin to shorten as you age, or prematurely depending on your lifestyle.

A similar study published in the Journal of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity discussed the implications of poor sleep and perceived stress levels in relation to telomere health in 87 obese individuals.

Scientists were able to gauge the mechanisms of poor health and aging in response to stress by observing the health of the participants’ telomeres and stress biomarkers, which were measured and approximated through cellular blood samples, while sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and self-reported sleep duration records (1,2).

The results revealed that poor overall sleep patterns, resulting in decreased daily functioning, paired with high levels of self-reported stress were related to shorter telomeres. Thus, the findings offer rationale to make stress reduction, and proper, adequate rest a mission to accomplish (1, 2).

How To Approach Stress                        

With so many available combative tools and techniques there is no reason to stress about stress; meditation, yoga, exercise, and balanced nutrition are just a few healthy options.

One underused tool for mitigating stress is a family of botanicals known as Adaptogens.

References

Prather A, Gurfein B, Moran P, Daubenmier J, Acree M et al. Tired telomeres: Poor global sleep quality, perceived stress, and telomere length in immune cell subsets in obese men and women. BrainBehavImmun. 2014 Dec 20.
Prather A, Puterman E, Lin J, O’Donovan A, Krauss J, Tomiyama AJ, Epel ES, Blackburn EH. Shorter leukocyte telomere length in midlife women with poor sleep quality. JAgingRes.2011
Panossian A, Wikman G. Effects of adaptogens on the central nervous system and the molecular mechanisms associated with their stress-protective activity. Pharmaceuticals 2010; 3: 188-224.

Tips for Your Best Cleanse Day Ever

By incorporating these tips, you are sure to have a successful Cleanse Day.

Cleanse Days may not always be easy, but sticking to your Cleanse Days “guns” (habits) will help you to glide right through and be on your way to optimal fat and weight loss, not to mention health. Whether cleansing is already second nature to you or you’re starting your first cleanse, there’s a few tips—seven in all—to remember for success:

1.) Follow a schedule. During a Cleanse Day, temptations to slip-up can be overwhelming. Whether it’s your co-workers convincing you to go to the Chinese buffet for lunch or the fast food joint calling your name on the way home, it can be easy to stray from your Cleanse Day commitment.

The best way to avoid these temptations is to set a schedule.   It should outline your plan for the entire day including when to drink your nutritional cleanse, take appetite suppressants, and enjoy crave curbing treats! You can also schedule in time throughout the day to drink water and when you plan to go to bed since they are both important parts of cleansing. (More on this below.) The best part is you can tailor the plan to your personal lifestyle; just remember the recommendation to drink four ounces or two scoops of a nutritional cleanse four times during Deep Cleansing Days.

2.) Personalize your routine. If you enjoy having your nutritional cleanse drink warm (like a tea) in the morning, but want to add ice to make a slushy in the afternoon, go for it. Maybe you feel most satisfied by having two choice snacks! with your Cleanse or saving a healthy snack t to curb an afternoon craving. Personalization is key and by taking control over your Cleanse Day, you’ll be more likely to stick with the plan.

3.) Get sleep. Because you are consuming fewer calories on a Cleanse Day, it’s possible to feel tired come late afternoon. Your body may not be able to perform at the same level as Shake Days, so take it easy if you need to and maybe head to bed early.

Sleep is not only a time for your body to rest, but also a time to rebuild and restore. In fact, not getting enough quality sleep can actually cause your fat cells to become “too tired” and become less efficient at using energy. This can lead to a whole host of health complications including obesity. Instead, give your body the rest it needs to truly benefit from cleansing and get some shut-eye.

4.) Use your tools. You don’t have to feel deprived on a Cleanse Day. There are healthy options of snacks, energy drinks —all of which can give you the extra boost you need to make it through the day.

If you find yourself hitting a wall in the middle of a Cleanse Day, e+ Natural Energy Shot may be the answer. With naturally sourced caffeine from green tea and yerba mate, e+ provides the safe and healthy energy boost you need. It has even been tested in a pilot trial showing that it supports weight loss when included in an Isagenix Cleansing and Fat Burning system.

5.) Drink water throughout the day. Our thirst mechanisms are very tricky. Sometimes we can feel hungry when we’re actually thirsty. In fact, studies have shown that drinking water instead of reaching for food when a craving comes along can actually help with weight loss. Keeping the body hydrated also helps it function optimally, especially when it comes to flushing out impurities. Shoot for 8 to 10 glass of water not only on Cleanse Days, but every day.

6.) Engage in light exercise. Although high-intensity exercise is not recommended on Cleanse Days (See To Exercise or Not to Exercise on Cleanse Days?), engaging in light physical activity such as walking or yoga may have some fat burning benefits. These low-intensity forms of exercise are less likely to induce high amounts of stress on the body and can increase calorie expenditure.

Additionally, these activities can act as distractions from eating and can even provide motivation to stick with your Cleanse Day schedule. Just remember to listen to your body and keep activity light.

4.) Have an IsaLean shake for your first meal after a Cleanse Day. After giving your body time to rest and detoxify, it craves balanced nutrition, especially the high-quality protein found in protein shakess. Together, Cleanse Days and Shakes Days help fuel fat loss while maintaining muscle mass—a sure-fire way to not only lose weight, but to also maintain weight loss.

The most important thing to remember is that there are many ways to be successful on Cleanse Days—it just takes finding the ways and habits that work for you.  Take ownership of your Cleanse Day, personalize it to your needs and body, and the motivation and commitment will come effortlessly. Before you know it, weight loss goals will be all but a memory, and you’ll be happily maintaining your weight and health.

 Reference: Dennis et al. Water consumption increases weight loss during hypocaloric diet intervention in middle-aged and older adults. Obesity. 2010; 18(2):300-307. doi 10.1038/oby.2009.235

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How Beyonce Knowles Lost 20 Lbs With Lemon Cleanse Diet

Cleanse helps you in eliminating unwanted parasites and chemicals from the body.Cleanse is a very  effective dietary cleanse that not only helps you to lose weight but also improves overall health.

The lemon cleanse and maple syrup diet also otherwise known as the Master Cleanse diet, was conceived by Stanley Burroughs. Later on, the health loss program was also incorporated in Peter Glickman’s book, ‘Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 Days”. The lemon cleanse diet is not merely a diet plan but a comprehensive detoxification program that helps to flush unwanted toxins from the body.


The lemon cleanse diet merely entails, drinking 6-12 glasses of a concoction made with freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon, 2 tbsp of grade B, organic maple syrup, a pinch of cayenne pepper diluted in 8 oz. of water. This should be taken for a minimum of 10 days. However during this period, refrain from consuming any solid foods. It is very important to drink the herbal laxative tea, the Senna leaf tea before bedtime and use saline water flush, after you wake up in the morning. Mix 2 teaspoons of uniodized sea salt in a glass of lukewarm water to make this.

  There are certain protocols that you need to strictly follow in order to come off the lemon cleanse. Contrary to common misconception, the Master Cleanse is not a starvation diet or fast of any kind. Many celebrities, including Beyonce Knowles have used the lemon cleanse diet successfully to lose weight and get in shape. The diva claims to have shed 15-20 pounds in a very short span of time. Besides this, the diet also has various other health benefits.

The Cleanse also helps you to cope with cravings and addictions as well as eliminate unwanted parasites and chemicals from the body. Cleansing is necessary because with time you accumulate undesirable substances in the body. This can cause several health disorders like fatigue, reduce immunity, headaches, allergies and other ailments. The Master Cleanse is a very gentle yet effective dietary cleanse that not only helps you to lose weight but also improves overall health.

 It is recommended to use fresh, organic lemons to make the juice. Lemons are deemed to be one of the best food items and are full of essential vitamins and minerals. Drinking the potion made with lemons, maple syrup and cayenne will help to restore the alkaline levels of the body naturally. The reason for using maple syrup is that it is one of the few forms of unprocessed sugar; which is actually good for the body. Also, it contains vital minerals and micronutrients that provide energy during the Master cleanse.

 While maple syrup provides the body with the necessary calories, other ingredients aid in getting the body rid of harmful toxins. Although many people have used the Master cleanse for a span of 30-40 days, it should not be used for more than that. To be on the safer side, make sure that you follow the instructions completely. Thus, read the book thoroughly and consult a health expert before you commence the lemon cleanse.

 The Master Cleanse is in no way a weight loss fad diet but actually a very effective way to lose weight without any adverse affects. However, once you are off the diet, remember to eat healthy and exercise regularly.

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