4 Tips to Conquer the Afternoon Crash
Imagine yourself on a typical day, finishing lunch and gearing up for what should be a productive afternoon. Just as you start to tackle the next item on your list, you’re hit with a sudden wave of drowsiness that leaves you nodding off despite your best efforts to stay focused...
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 Power of Protein: Soy vs Whey
Protein is essential for the growth and repair of muscles, and is an essential part of every cell in the body. There are 20 different amino acids that make up proteins, and it is the sequence of these amino acids that characterises the role of the protein. Of the 20 amino acids, eight are considered ‘essential’ as they are not able to be made by the body, so we need to get these from the diet. Animal protein sources provide all eight essential amino acids. With so many different types of protein available, it can be difficult to understand which is most beneficial. What is whey protein? Whey is one of two major types of protein found in milk, the [...]
IsaBody Challenge – Hear From Those In The Know!
What better way to get your IsaBody Challenge questions answered, than by asking someone who has completed it themselves? They have been where you are – ready to get started – and gone onto not only achieve amazing results, but to help others do the same! Meet Tami Shervey. You might recognise her from onstage at the UK's Grand Opening event, where she inspired the crowd to set themselves the challenge and get moving towards their goals. As IsaBody Grand Prize Winner 2013 and an Isagenix Millionaire, she's the perfect person to tell you what to expect and share her tips of how she achieved success. Tell us about your life before the IsaBody Challenge. "My life didn’t look like [...]
Product Spotlight: 5 Reasons To Love AMPED Hydrate!
Meet AMPED Hydrate: your workout saviour and a staple in many of the Isagenix Energy & Performance and Weight Management solutions. It’s no surprise that Hydrate is a must-have product for supporting a range of exercise needs, and is many people’s go-to sports drink. Read on to discover the top 5 reasons why it's one of our favourites. We know you’re going to love it! Power in your performance Whatever your weight goals, fitness and exercise are sure to play an essential role in achieving them, which is why it is important to take the right products to support you through your workout. During exercise, your body loses electrolytes through sweat and burns through carbohydrate stores (called glycogen) in muscle. Hydrate [...]