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). [...]
Nutrition Q&A: What You Need to Know About Fibre
Dietary fibre is possibly one of the most underappreciated topics in nutrition, but once you know how dietary fibre can affect your health and impact your waistline, you might change your mind about fibre. What's so important about dietary fibre? Dietary fibre is more than a single dietary component. It’s a complex mix of different plant-based compounds, each with unique health-supporting benefits. The main feature that makes fibre unique is that it’s not digested or absorbed by the body. Even though fibre isn’t digested, it is essential for our health, particularly our digestive health. Getting the right amount of fibre can reduce the risk of some diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer (1). Fibre also [...]
Can I use Isagenix products if…?
We get many questions from people at different life stages and with medical conditions regarding the use of Isagenix products. If you have any kind of medical condition, our general recommendation is to speak to your doctor before starting an Isagenix System, modifying your diet or changing your lifestyle. Isagenix offer meal replacements and nutritional supplements, not medications. No information used in the promotion of our products should be considered as medical advice. Pregnancy and breastfeeding Good nutrition is important throughout life, and is particularly important when you’re planning a pregnancy, already pregnant, or breastfeeding. However, this is not a time to diet. During the final trimester of pregnancy, energy requirements increase by around 200 calories per day (1). Women [...]
Good Nutrition Before A Cleanse Day
Many people choose not to or can’t have dairy-based products, but still want to benefit from Isagenix Cleanse Days* and other dairy-free products. Whilst this has always been possible, now that we’ve launched My Pack in Europe this has just got a whole lot easier! Cleanse Days* aren’t complicated, but for most people they are very different from the usual daily routine. The overall goal is to significantly limit calories for a period of up to two consecutive days per week (a total of four days per month) while receiving nutrients from Nourish for LifeTM and other Cleanse Day* snack options. Cleanse Days* are about letting your body rest and recharge – there are no laxatives or diuretics involved. On [...]
Product Spotlight: 5 Reasons To Love IsaPro®!
Protein is an essential part of the diet and requirements increase even further as you become more active, particularly if you’re including resistance training in your programme (1, 2). If you’re struggling to consume sufficient protein for your needs, we know just the product for you! Read on to find out why we think that IsaPro is going to be one of your Isagenix favourites. Convenient protein boost Whether you’re looking to build muscle or include more protein to help reach your weight loss goal, IsaPro is a quick and convenient way of increasing your protein intake. With 18 grams of undenatured whey protein per scoop, IsaPro is an excellent food supplement. Numerous studies have shown that whey protein is [...]
What’s the best way to rehydrate post workout?
It’s well known that we need to rehydrate after exercise to replace the water that is lost when you sweat. But did you know that when you sweat you lose more than just water? Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are also lost in your sweat. These minerals need to be replaced when you rehydrate during and after exercise to restore the balance of water and electrolytes in your body (1). Why electrolytes are important So, what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that travel through the blood and other extracellular fluids (2). Sodium is the most highly concentrated electrolyte lost in sweat, and is needed by the body to help balance the level of fluids (1, 3). As [...]