Quand et comment personnaliser votre Shake Day
Vous êtes prêt à perdre du poids ? Quoi de mieux pour commencer que de commander le Programme 30 jours Perte de Poids. Ouvrez le colis, suivez les instructions et... voilà ! Les résultats sont là ! Pas exactement en fait. Bien que cela puisse fonctionner pour bon nombre de personnes, certains auront besoin de personnaliser leur programme, en particulier leurs Shake Days. Dans le cadre du Programme 30 jours Perte de Poids, un Shake Day compte deux IsaLeanTM Shakes, deux encas de 100-150 calories et un repas de 400-600 calories, ce qui apporte entre 1 000 et 1 400 calories par jour. (Voir notre planning Shake Day) recommandé. Au Royaume-Uni, un homme adulte a besoin de 2 500 calories par jour et une femme adulte a besoin en moyenne de 2 000 calories [...]
Which Whey – Concentrate, Isolate or Hydrolysate?
When it comes to protein, the type, amount and timing are all important. Research shows that whey protein is the preferred choice for weight loss and muscle growth (1). To truly reap these benefits, studies support consuming 20g - 40g of protein per meal, as well as after strenuous workouts (2). However, there are many different types of whey protein – concentrate, isolate, hydrolysate. Is one better than the others? Let’s break down the science. Protein Components, Absorption and Bioavailability To fully understand which protein form is best, it’s important to consider how protein works in the body. The nutritional effects a protein exerts on the body mainly depends on its amino acid profile, the rate of absorption, and the [...]
Salt and Isagenix Products
Salt, the everyday term for sodium chloride, is the biggest source of sodium in the diet. Sodium is a mineral, and is needed by the body to transport water and maintain fluid balance (1). However, as with most things, consuming too much sodium is linked with negative health effects including high blood pressure, which can put additional strain on your blood vessels and organs (2). Sources of salt In Europe, about 70-75% of the salt we eat is already added to the food we buy (3). This means as a consumer, we’re unable to alter the amount of salt in these foods. Many of these foods are not obviously salty, such as breakfast cereals, cheese and bread. Salt is added [...]
How to Avoid Weight Regain after Weight Loss
There are many different approaches a person could take to try to lose weight, and whilst many of these strategies can be successful in the short term it can be a challenge to maintain this lifestyle. In fact, only around 1 in 5 people manage to keep weight off for at least a year after reaching their target weight (1). Recently, scientists from the University of Colorado published a review of the scientific literature in 2015 that looked at what occurs in the body during weight loss, and how adipose tissue (body fat) drives the body to regain weight (2). What happens during weight loss? Body weight is controlled by an internal feedback loop between the brain and the periphery. [...]
Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Choice? We ask our Nutritionist
A few years ago, many of us hadn’t even heard of coconut oil, but now it appears everywhere we go. In recipes, health magazines, and listed as ingredients in products. Many suggestions have been made as to potential health benefits of coconut oil, but what evidence is there to support this? We posed our questions to our very own nutritionist Rebecca Haresign to find out more about coconut oil, and whether we should be including more of it in our diets. What is coconut oil? As the name suggests, coconut oil is a fat derived from coconuts. Fat is made up of fatty acids, and the structure, length and saturation of these fatty acids determines their health effects (1). Most [...]
The Ultimate Cleanse Day* Prep Guide
Have you ever wondered how your friends breeze through Cleanse Days* while you continue to struggle? Or maybe you’re preparing to complete your first Cleanse Day* but are feeling a bit intimidated? Even if Cleanse Days* aren’t a problem for you, you may be wondering how you can better help others make the day a little easier. Keep reading for our Cleanse Day* prep tips to help you through: Cut excess calories early A decrease in extra calories, such as those from added sugars, while on an Isagenix System may be hard to adjust to overnight. It’s best to gradually start cutting back ahead of time. For example, if you’re someone who only takes their coffee with sugar, maybe try [...]