Seven  Xu
Seven Xu
Herbalife Independent Member
First Nutrition
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Taringa Queensland 4068
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Product Spotlight - Herbal Aloe Concentrate.

 

A refreshing Aloe Vera beverage that helps soothe the digestive system and assists with the natural self-cleansing action of the body.

 

Made from premium-quality Aloe Vera, Herbal Aloe is loaded with important enzymes, amino acids and vitamins. Includes added benefits of the extraordinarily versatile Chamomile plant. Chamomile, known for its gentle and soothing qualities, was used by the Ancient Greeks and was considered a sacred herb by the early Anglo-Saxons.

 

Stress, coffee, cigarette smoke and poor eating habits can upset the stomach and impair digestion. Herbal Aloe brings relief. The aloe plant is known to contain dozens of beneficial substances, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Herbal Aloe combines the goodness of aloe with a delicious citrus twist for a healthy digestive system.

  • Supports internal cleansing and digestive health.
  • Soothes the digestive system.
  • Made from premium-quality Aloe Vera, this delicious-tasting, healthy beverage is easy to make.
  • Is a good source of Calcium and Magnesium, and is a source of Vitamin A.
  • Completely free of Aloin, a bitter substance found in the Aloe Vera plant.

 

Herbal Aloe Concentrate
Posted by Seven Xu on Sunday 10 March 2013
The number of calories vs value of calories.

There is a common misunderstanding of calories, kilojules and how much we should be having a day. People tend to read the nutritional panel on the cereal box in the morning and take note that the average daily energy intake is 4800 kilojules a day or 1200calories and aim for that. However everybody's personal energy requirements is different. Everyone is different. 

What is my ideal calorie consumption a day?
Your ideal energy consumption is determined by your energy usage: frequency of exercise, type of exercise, duration of exercise, metabolism, if you're trying to gain, maintain or lose weight, or if you're male or female, pregnant or breast feeding and your age.

Another misconception is that as long as you hit your daily kj intake you're fine. But many don't realize that the different macro-nutrients (fats, carbs, proteins) contain different amounts of energy.

1 calorie = 4.2 kilojules
1 gram of protein = 4 calories or 17kj
1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories or 17kj
1 gram of dietary fibre = 3 calories or 13 kj
1 mL of alcohol = 7 calories or 29 kj
1 gram of fat = 9 calories or 37 kj

So hitting that kj intake isn't all it's talked up to be, because the quality of your calorie consumption is more important. If your ideal kj intake was 4800 a day, eating 130 grams of fat would exceed that. ( that's like eating 4 big macs a day and that's all)
Another point I want to get across is that your body metabolizes your macro-nutrients differently. 
Different types of fats are broken down at different speeds. Some fats, like polyunsaturated fats (especially omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils), may be more easily used up from fat stores during exercise than fats from other animal sources. 

Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into sugars or ‘glucose’. Some carbohydrate foods, such as white bread, processed cereals and biscuits are metabolised faster than others and are known as foods with a high glycaemic index (GI). Some research suggests that a diet dominated by carbohydrate foods with a high GI is associated with unhealthy weight gain and higher body fat percentages. However, both high GI and low GI foods can be included in a healthy diet.

The value of your calorie is more important that how many you have in total a day.
Don't follow a weight watchers diet or point system as they follow the amount of calories consumed a day as compared to value of calories consumed. 

What causes Unhealthy weight gain?
When we regularly eat more energy than our body needs, the excess is stored inside fat cells. Just 1 kg of body fat contains the equivalent of 37,000kJ. To lose 1 kg of body fat in a week, you would need to burn an additional 37,000 kJ, or around 5,000 kJ a day. 

How to lose excess fat?
The best way to lose excess weight is to switch to a high-fibre, low-fat, low-energy-dense, nutrient-rich diet and, most importantly, to exercise regularly. Exercise not only uses up stored energy, but also helps to stimulate muscle development. Remember, the more muscle tissue you have, the more kilojoules you can burn. 

What I want you to remember:
- A kilojoule (or Calorie) is a unit of energy.
- The kilojoule content of foods depends on the amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins present in the food.
- If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat.
Photo: The number of calories vs value of calories.

There is a common misunderstanding of calories, kilojules and how much we should be having a day. People tend to read the nutritional panel on the cereal box in the morning and take note that the average daily energy intake is 4800 kilojules a day or 1200calories and aim for that. However everybody's personal energy requirements is different. Everyone is different. 

What is my ideal calorie consumption a day?
Your ideal energy consumption is determined by your energy usage: frequency of exercise, type of exercise, duration of exercise, metabolism, if you're trying to gain, maintain or lose weight, or if you're male or female, pregnant or breast feeding and your age.

Another misconception is that as long as you hit your daily kj intake you're fine. But many don't realize that the different macro-nutrients (fats, carbs, proteins) contain different amounts of energy.

1 calorie = 4.2 kilojules
1 gram of protein = 4 calories or 17kj
1 gram of carbohydrates = 4 calories or 17kj
1 gram of dietary fibre = 3 calories or 13 kj
1 mL of alcohol = 7 calories or 29 kj
1 gram of fat = 9 calories or 37 kj

So hitting that kj intake isn't all it's talked up to be, because the quality of your calorie consumption is more important. If your ideal kj intake was 4800 a day, eating 130 grams of fat would exceed that. ( that's like eating 4 big macs a day and that's all)
Another point I want to get across is that your body metabolizes your macro-nutrients differently. 
Different types of fats are broken down at different speeds. Some fats, like polyunsaturated fats (especially omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils), may be more easily used up from fat stores during exercise than fats from other animal sources. 

Carbohydrates are broken down by the body into sugars or ‘glucose’. Some carbohydrate foods, such as white bread, processed cereals and biscuits are metabolised faster than others and are known as foods with a high glycaemic index (GI). Some research suggests that a diet dominated by carbohydrate foods with a high GI is associated with unhealthy weight gain and higher body fat percentages. However, both high GI and low GI foods can be included in a healthy diet.

The value of your calorie is more important that how many you have in total a day.
Don't follow a weight watchers diet or point system as they follow the amount of calories consumed a day as compared to value of calories consumed. 

What causes Unhealthy weight gain?
When we regularly eat more energy than our body needs, the excess is stored inside fat cells. Just 1 kg of body fat contains the equivalent of 37,000kJ. To lose 1 kg of body fat in a week, you would need to burn an additional 37,000 kJ, or around 5,000 kJ a day. 

How to lose excess fat?
The best way to lose excess weight is to switch to a high-fibre, low-fat, low-energy-dense, nutrient-rich diet and, most importantly, to exercise regularly. Exercise not only uses up stored energy, but also helps to stimulate muscle development. Remember, the more muscle tissue you have, the more kilojoules you can burn. 

What I want you to remember:
- A kilojoule (or Calorie) is a unit of energy.
- The kilojoule content of foods depends on the amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins present in the food.
- If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat.

Posted by Seven Xu on Tuesday 5 March 2013
Most of us whether we exercise or not, have a nutritionally deficient diet. It's hard to eat healthfully. While we consume enough calories to keep our bodies going - not getting enough calories is hardly the problem for most people- we rarely eat sufficient quantities of fresh, whole, nutrient-rich foods to give us even a basic foundation for wellness. That's where our Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake comes in. Adding 3 scoops to your fruit smoothie per day gives you all the nutrients your body needs. That's why, for anyone who is on the Formula 1 Shake, we have great energy and vitality. It's not just for weight-loss!!!!
Photo: Most of us whether we exercise or not, have a nutritionally deficient diet. It's hard to eat healthfully. While we consume enough calories to keep our bodies going - not getting enough calories is hardly the problem for most people- we rarely eat sufficient quantities of fresh, whole, nutrient-rich foods to give us even a basic foundation for wellness. That's where our Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake comes in. Adding 3 scoops to your fruit smoothie per day gives you all the nutrients your body needs. That's why, for anyone who is on the Formula 1 Shake, we have great energy and vitality. It's not just for weight-loss!!!!

Posted by Seven Xu on Tuesday 5 March 2013

Nutrition

Herbalife® products are made from beneficial ingredients and developed using world-class scientific technology and research. Our protein shakes and snacks, vitamins and dietary supplements, energy and fitness products, and skin and hair care products, combined with healthy eating and exercise, can help you enjoy a lifetime of good health.

Nutrition
"Most Australians don’t get enough vitamins and nutrients."

Three Steps to Achieve Nutrition

1. Nutrition and Hydration – Everything you put into your body affects how you look and feel. For healthy aging, encourage your customers to:

  • Enjoy nutritious Herbalife® shakes
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Eat healthy, wholesome meals with lots of fruits and vegetables

2. Dietary Supplements – Most Australians don’t get their recommended daily allowance of nutrients. Taking Herbalife® supplements three times a day can help your customers add vitamins and fibre to their diets.

3. Proper Skincare – Skincare is especially important because very few antioxidants ingested in food make it to the surface of the skin. Recommend these skin health tips to your customers:

  • Apply Herbalife® Personal Care | Outer Nutrition products to cleanse, tone, moisturise and protect their skin
  • Personalise a skincare regimen by researching the complete Personal Care | Outer Nutrition line

The Foundation of Healthy Living

The concept of Cellular Nutrition is simple. All of Herbalife's products are scientifically formulated to support healthy 'villi'. These tiny, finger-like structures along the wall of your intestine are essentially 'gatekeepers' helping your body absorb more nutrients, vitamins and minerals, while protecting you from toxins. The healthier your villi, the more efficiently you can absorb the nourishment your cells need - and the healthier you'll be.

Herbalife's Cellular Nutrition provides the elements the body needs daily to maintain good health. Our products are personalised to your lifestyle, providing nutritional solutions appropriate to your stage in life.

Cellular Nutrition has been the core of Herbalife's nutritional programmes and has provided lasting results for over 29 years. Start using our Cellular Nutrition products today and discover the Herbalife difference for yourself!

 

Posted by Seven Xu on Friday 1 March 2013

Daily Protein Needs

 
 
Getting enough protein helps your body meet the demands of daily living. And studies show, you probably need more if you are working to build muscle, if you're dieting and as you age.

When protein intake is out of whack, it undermines energy, exercise performance and overall health. New research has even found that a protein-rich diet helps to maximize fat loss while minimizing loss of lean body mass.

An easy way to estimate your daily protein needs is to divide your current weight in half. The number you get is the amount of protein (in grams) that you should be eating daily.


Posted by Seven Xu on Friday 1 March 2013
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