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Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy the Herbalife Way!

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

     Our brain, like the rest of our body, needs to be checked regularly. When I say check, it's like evaluating if one or all of the key components of mind health is present like strong memory, ability to think and reason, steady mood, and agreeable personality. With the recent events and the uncertainties happening, our mental health may not be in good shape. I presume that some of you have experienced signs of stress, anxiety attacks, and sleep disturbances because of our current situation. 

     It is very timely that Dr. Small, who is a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board, talked about “Healthy Aging: Brain Fitness for Healthy Adults” at the most recent Virtual Wellness Tour hosted by Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. As part of the discussion, he shared his views on effective ways to improve memory and help maintain cognitive functions. He also provided relevant information on how balanced nutrition, sustained physical activity, and sound lifestyle practices will safeguard our ability to perform mental processes. Sharing the highlights of this online event below :)

Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy the Herbalife Way!

Boost the Body’s Immunity Through Nutrition

Friday, April 17, 2020

     The 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has taken the world by surprise with its highly infectious nature and mortality rate. What’s most concerning is that while we know that COVID-19 is part of a large family of viruses that include Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), there are many traits of this virus that we have yet to uncover, such as the dynamics of transmission. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it could take up to 18 months for the first COVID-19 vaccines to be made publicly available. Only an approved drug can treat or cure, or prevent the transmission of, COVID-19 and other diseases. In the absence of any vaccine to date, we are left with practical prevention measures, such as maintaining proper hygiene, wearing a mask when necessary, or maintaining social distancing. It may also be useful to keep our bodies strong, so that our immune systems function well. 

     After all, our immune system is one of the most effective forms of defense against viral infections. There are two categories of immune functions in everyone’s body – the innate immunity which prevents diseases from entering the body and adaptive immunity which eliminates or prevents the growth of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, in our body. However, increasing the body’s immunity is not as straightforward as it sounds. There remains much about the immune system that researchers are still working to understand, but what we do know is the tangible connection between the immune system and nutrition.

Boost the Body’s Immunity Through Nutrition 
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High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian

Saturday, May 02, 2015

     One of the problems associated with having a vegan or vegetarian diet is the fact that it is quite difficult to get all the protein that the body needs. However, statistics show the fact that Americans actually eat too much protein. The truth is that vegetarians can get all the protein that is necessary and the reason why that does not happen is a lack of information about the high protein food sources that are perfect for vegetarians. Because of this, here are some of the best sources available. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
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Legumes – Lentils – Beans

      Absolutely all of these are great in a vegetarian diet so you can choose any or all. Examples of what you should absolutely consider include Indian dhal, kidney beans, vegetarian chili, chickpea hummus, split pea soup and black beans. As a simple example, one kidney beans cup (canned) includes around 13 grams of protein. It is really easy to find legumes, lentils and beans in grocery stores. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
Tofu

     Tofu is a great source of protein, just as soy milk is. We even see bodybuilders that are vegetarian choose soy sources for the protein based supplements that they use. You can also try tempeh and TVP as soy foods that are protein-rich. To make matters even more interesting, many of the soy foods include great quantities of vitamin B12, iron and calcium. One half cup of tofu includes around 10 grams of protein and soy milk will offer 7 grams if you drink one cup. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
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Quinoa – Whole Grains

     When looking for protein sources for vegetarians, you need to take a look at whole grains, with quinoa being the best possible option. The alternative if you do not find quinoa at the grocery store is kaniwa. You will love the fact that one cooked quinoa cup includes 18 g of protein, together with 9 g fiber. To make matters even more attractive for vegetarians, whole grains are really cheap. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
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Nuts And Seeds

     Almost all nuts include high quantities of protein. Examples that have to be mentioned are peanuts, almonds, walnuts and cashews. Seeds like sunflower seeds and sesame seeds also have good protein quantities. You can use them as an occasional snack or after your workout. If you do not like the taste, you can also consider nut putters. 2 peanut butter tablespoons offer around 8 g of protein. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
Tempeh

     Tempeh is basically made out of soybeans that are slightly fermented and then cooked. A patty results. It is quite similar to the firm veggie burger. Similar to seitan and tofu, protein content is high and can be then cooked in so many ways. If you want to reduce the consumption of meat or you are a vegetarian, this is obviously something that has to be considered. 
High Protein Food Sources For Vegetarian
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Conclusions

     All that you really need to do is to learn all that you can about the various opportunities that are available when you need protein in your diet as a vegetarian. The only real problem appears in the fact that it is sometimes difficult to find what you need. If that is the case, you can always use protein supplements, which is an option you do want to take into account.

Product Review: JC Premiere HiLife Juice

Friday, July 25, 2014

     Hello dearies! I want to share with you another promising product that will give you health benefits from greens- wheatgrass and barley. Both are becoming famous because studies show that they contain anti-oxidant properties and large doses of vitamins and minerals. I'm not surprised why different brands of wheatgrass and barley juice have sprouted like mushrooms in the market today. I've seen different brands of wheatgrass and barley drink from television commercials, health section of supermarkets and drugstores that I frequent to. 

    Today let me introduce to you a new brand of wheatgrass and barley juice that has a different twist because it also contains guyabano extract. This JC Premiere HiLife Juice contains guyabano, wheatgrass and barley extracts. I think most of you know that guyabano is becoming famous as a treatment for all kinds of cancer. This juice drink is very promising because it's loaded with health benefits plus its great tasting too! To know more about the product click CONTINUE READING and discover a new way of drinking wheatgrass and barley juice that's totally satisfying and refreshing.


Product Review: JC Premiere HiLife Juice

Feature: Herbcare WheatgrassMAX

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

     While writing this feature and mini review, the song Green green grass of home came into my mind. Maybe it's because I can rhyme Wheat, wheat grass of hope. Can I? My apologies for the not so funny joke but as what the rhyme says above, can we say that wheatgrass is one of the "hope" in the search for the food supplement that will make our body strong and healthy to fight stress and free radicals in the environment? I've been hearing so many things about wheatgrass' benefits in achieving power and stamina. So when sir Richard sent me this Intercare WheatgrassMAX last week, I said to myself now is the right time to feed my curiosity about wheatgrass. Anyhoo, to know a little background about wheatgrass and its health benefits click CONTINUE READING.
Power and stamina for peak performance. NIKE, The Winged Goddess of Victory, testifies to Wheatgrass as source for Power and Stamina. In a temple in Ephesus, Turkey that was unearthed a century ago, NIKE, The Winged Goddess of Victory, is shown holding in her left hand a crown of laurel leaves, a symbol for Victory, and a bushel of Wheatgrass leaves in her right hand, showing that during the time of the Ancient Greeks, they used wheatgrass as a source of power and stamina and was considered essential for victory.
Intercare WheatgrassMAX
Wheatgrass has more vitamin C than oranges and has more than twice the Vitamin A in carrots.
It contains over 90 minerals, including alkaline minerals, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium.

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