Are Carbs More Fattening Than Fat?
Avoiding carbs is becoming a major food trend. Between updated menus and celebrity diets, more health-conscious individuals are ditching the carbs found in potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other grains, and opting to eat more fat instead. But are carbohydrates as fattening as we think they are? Weight loss and weight gain are all to do with energy balance (1). If you are consuming more energy (calories) than your body needs, it leads to weight gain over time. These calories can come from any of the macronutrients – carbohydrates, fat, or protein – as they all provide the body with energy. However, they don’t all provide the body with equal amounts of energy. Carbohydrates = 3.7 kcal per gram Protein [...]
Product Spotlight: 5 reasons To Love IsaLean™ Shake!
Isagenix hero, our meal replacement and the staple product of all our systems and packs across Weight Management and Energy & Performance solutions – the Isagenix IsaLean Shake is the ultimate must-have, and we’re here to tell you why! 1. Nutrition made simple Good eating habits and physical activity are key to reaching and maintaining your goals, but it can be challenging to get the nutrition you need each day. IsaLean Shakes take the effort out of healthy eating and provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs to perform at its best; protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It’s calorie-controlled too, with just 240 kcals per serving. This isn’t just a shake, it’s a delicious meal! 2. [...]