The Benefits of a Premium Pack
The Weight Management Premium Pack is the ultimate pack for your weight management success! It includes the 30-Day Weight Loss System and additional complementary products to support your goals and lifestyle, as well as plenty to share with friends and family. It is designed to Support your everyday nutrition as part of your weight loss or weight maintenance goal, and also includes: Your favourite IsaLean™ Shakes Free annual Membership for one year An event coupon valid for one year Isagenix accessories: including a IsaBlender and an IsaShaker Watch Rebecca Haresign, our Product Education and Nutrition Communications Manager and Jenni Harris 2-star Golden Circle, Crystal Executive and UK Founder's Club Member, talk you through the benefits of this premium pack! [brightcove]5649309945001 [/brightcove]
What it Means to Have No-Compromise Quality
Have you ever wondered whether dietary supplements offer the right kind and the right amount of ingredients? Good manufacturing practices are a crucial component when it comes to the efficacy of a dietary supplement. At Isagenix, we understand the importance of good manufacturing. We pride ourselves on the commitment to our no-compromise quality. The Isagenix No-Compromise Quality Policy is extensive and thorough, and is set up to ensure that all Isagenix products are made to the highest of standards. The policy guidelines cover authenticity, quarantine/release procedures, potency and purity testing of raw materials and finished products, and other areas. We also have procedures to ensure consistency and safety in each phase of our manufacturing process. Thorough testing of all raw [...]
To Cardio or Not to Cardio?
It’s a well-known fact that exercise is an essential part of staying healthy, but what types of physical activity are best? Most people know that resistance training is essential for building muscle, but is there any need for cardio? A combination of both is the key! Although fitness trends are constantly going in and out of popularity, it’s important to remember that all types of exercise have their benefits and, just like with your diet, a well-balanced and varied fitness regime is best. You’re recommended to get active for at least 150 minutes each week, plus additional strength exercises at least two days per week. Your heart rate should be raised, make you breathe faster and feel warmer. Strength exercises [...]
The Facts Behind The Fats in Your Diet
Getting adequate amounts of fat is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. Although there are some types of fat you want to avoid or consume sparingly, our bodies do require some fat. Fat is a source of the essential fatty acids that your body can’t make itself. Fat helps your body to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat is also a source of energy, providing 9 calories per gram. This is more calories than the other macronutrients provide, as carbohydrate and protein each provide 4 calories per gram. Types of fat Fat is made up of different building blocks, known as fatty acids. The structure, length and saturation of these fatty acids determines their [...]
The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
Calorie restriction is a well-known method of weight loss that has been used for many years. However, many people struggle to adhere to this strategy and few people are successful in maintaining their weight loss. This has led to new and effective dietary strategies that can enable a person to lose weight and, most importantly, maintain their lower, healthier body weight. In recent years, intermittent fasting has become a hot topic in the world of biomedical research, with an ever-increasing number of scientific publications on the topic. Scientists weren’t always intrigued by the research and it wasn’t until the last several years that the mounting evidence on intermittent fasting as a practice begun to gain momentum and acceptance for weight [...]
The Use of Natural Flavours and Colours
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the delicious flavours within our IsaLeanTM Shakes and other products? The chemistry of all these flavours is a complex, rewarding combination of taste and smell that’s also influenced by colour and texture. Sometimes the organoleptic properties of a food product, such as the flavour and colour, need to be improved. Contrary to what some people may think, when manufacturers use the term ‘natural flavours’ on ingredients lists this is not a way to hide harmful or unappealing flavouring agents. So, what are these flavourings and why aren’t the individual flavours identified on labels? What are natural flavours? Flavourings are used to improve or modify the smell and taste of foods (1). [...]