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Peppermint is a perennial herb — meaning it lives more than two years — native to Europe and Asia, naturalized in the northern U.S. and Canada, and now cultivated in many parts of the world. The herb is best known for its flavor and fragrance. Peppermint leaves, both fresh and dried, and peppermint essential oil… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Peppermint

Trainer: Sara Richter, M.S., Nutrition Education Manager   Nutrition Education Manager Sara Richter is on the call to talk all about Cleanse Days. She dives into the science behind cleansing and what makes it different from any other fasting protocol on the market. She explains how Cleanse Days aren’t just a tool for weight loss… Continue reading Podcast: Cleanse Days 101

If achieving a healthy lifestyle is your goal, then managing stress should be a top priority. Stress is often the unseen factor hampering the weight loss efforts of many. Unfortunately, it’s not something that can be easily changed and often goes unaddressed when implementing a positive lifestyle change. How Does Stress Affect Health? There are… Continue reading Why Managing Stress Is Key for Weight Control

For the first time since 2008, new U.S. federal guidelines for physical activity have been released. The guidelines recommend that all adults engage in at least 150 minutes of physical activity that elevates the heart rate each week (1). The good news is that any activity during your day counts toward the total, and just… Continue reading 7 Reasons to Move More and Sit Less

Trainer: Katie Carpenter, Ph.D., Exercise and Nutrition Communications Specialist   Exercise and Nutrition Communications Specialist Katie Carpenter, Ph.D., is on the call to discuss how Isagenix can help support your immune system this winter. Dr. Carpenter shares her top tips for avoiding sickness as well as her favorite Isagenix products for supporting immune health. For… Continue reading Podcast: How to Support Your Immune System This Winter

Sugar is supposed to be bad, right? Isn’t the goal of exercise to rid yourself of all the damage done by eating carbohydrates in excess? While it may seem counterintuitive, the reality is that a little carbohydrate and sugar can fuel your workout, especially when it involves high-intensity, long-duration exercise. A modest intake of carbohydrates… Continue reading Should You Have Carbs Before You Work Out?

Trainer: Lindsay Gnant MS, RDN, Sr. Nutrition & Scientific Affairs Specialist   The holidays are a time for fun, family, and celebration. The holidays are also the time of year when those sneaky, unwanted pounds start to add up. In this conversation, Registered Dietitian and Isagenix Nutritionist Lindsay Gnant shares some surprising statistics about holiday weight gain.… Continue reading Podcast: The Skinny on Holiday Weight Gain

Trainer: Taylor Malham, Nutrition Education Specialist    We are coming up on the most wonderful — and stressful — time of year! Before the holiday season kicks off, now is the time to start implementing a plan to help you better manage stress this time of year. Nutrition Education Specialist Taylor Malham is on the… Continue reading Podcast: Tips for Managing Stress

Isagenix offers weight loss solutions and aids to limit calorie intake. One of these is Isagenix Natural Accelerator, a formula combining ingredients for blood sugar support and thermogenesis like acetic acid, which comes from apple cider vinegar. While vinegar shares some similarities with wine and yogurt, those foods are byproducts of bacterial fermentation, whereas vinegar… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Apple Cider Vinegar

Trainer: David Despain, MS, CFS, Director of Science Communications   Director of Scientific Affairs and Communications David Despain is on the call to discuss why comparing Isagenix products to typical processed foods is like comparing apples to oranges. David leans on his food science expertise to break down some of the nuances in food safety… Continue reading Podcast: Processed vs. Nutritionally Engineered Foods