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 [...]
Nutrition Q&A: The Truth about Protein
As a nation we’re becoming more interested in increasing the amount of protein in our diets to help meet our goals, but how much do you really know about protein? We met up with Isagenix UK’s very own Product Education and Nutrition Communications Manager, Rebecca Haresign, to look at what protein is, how much we need, and how protein can help us reach our goal. What is protein and what does it do? Protein is found in every cell of the body, and is essential for the constant growth and repair of tissues. Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids, and it is this sequence of amino acids that determines the biochemical function of each protein (1). [...]
Sugars in Isagenix Products
When you look at the ingredient labels of Isagenix products, you’ll probably notice that some of them include sugar. This might occur in different forms such as dextrose, sucrose, fructose, honey, molasses and agave syrup. Is sugar bad for me? Sugars are a type of carbohydrate that are found naturally in many foods that contribute to a healthy diet including fruit, vegetables and dairy products (1). All carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, such as glucose, before being absorbed by the body. The body’s tissues require a constant supply of glucose which is used to fuel metabolic functions within the body (1). Consuming a small amount of sugars as part of a balanced diet is not bad for your [...]
Maintaining your weight loss
Achieving your target weight is a challenge but maintaining those results can be even harder. In fact, only around 20% of people manage to keep weight off for at least a year after reaching their target weight (1). Are you struggling with keeping the weight off? Read on for some helpful tips on sustaining your weight loss plan this autumn. Maintenance Tips Isagenix products and systems are a great starting point to help you succeed in your weight management journey. We’ve also come up with a few tips for continuing your healthy lifestyle. After all, you worked so hard to get here! Develop Healthy Habits At the start of any successful nutrition plan and exercise routine, developing healthy habits is [...]