The word “biodiversity” refers to the variety of life forms that make up an ecosystem, like a forest, wetland, lake, or ocean. But your gut is an ecosystem of sorts, too. The more biodiversity your gut has, the better your digestion and overall health. Trillions of Gut Microbes From an ecological perspective, your gut harbors… Continue reading Reclaiming Your Gut Microbiome’s Biodiversity
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The Beauty of Muscle
Muscles are visually pleasing, but they also have a deep inner beauty you should know about. Skeletal muscle is versatile, playing a critical role in movement, posture, breathing, circulation, and temperature regulation. Less known is muscle’s ability to support energy and protein metabolism. These features have tremendous influence over our health. What Muscle Is Made… Continue reading The Beauty of Muscle
4 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Wasted food is a bigger problem than most of us realize. Globally, about one-third of food products end up in the trash every year, which is why taking simple steps to prevent food waste can impact environmental sustainability (1). While food is wasted at all stages in our food system— from the field to the… Continue reading 4 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Waste
Microbial Diversity: The Key to Gut Health
Did you know that your health could depend on the diversity of microbes in your gut? Listen in as David Despain, M.S., CFS, breaks down what microbial diversity is and why it is so important to your health. David discusses all the ways you can support a diversified microbiome and how you may be… Continue reading Microbial Diversity: The Key to Gut Health
Why Your Cleanse Day Isn’t Complete Without Cleanse for Life
An Isagenix Cleanse Day is a method of nutritionally supported intermittent fasting, and Cleanse Days aren’t complete without the benefits of Cleanse for Life®. Intermittent Fasting With Cleanse for Life Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular strategy for achieving health and weight loss goals — for good reason. Mounting scientific research identifies the advantages… Continue reading Why Your Cleanse Day Isn’t Complete Without Cleanse for Life
Podcast: Q&A With Dr. Paul Arciero
Research and Development Scientist Alex Mohr and Dr. Paul Arciero call on their backgrounds in research to provide evidence-based answers to commonly asked questions. They cover a wide range of topics, such as what type of protein you should be eating, Shake Day schedules for shift workers, nutritional needs of older adults, and advice… Continue reading Podcast: Q&A With Dr. Paul Arciero
Ingredient Spotlight: Frankincense
Frankincense is the exudate (secreted substance) from Boswellia tree bark and is a complex mix consisting of a gum, essential oil, bitters, and other compounds (3). There are many different species of Boswellia tree, each producing resins with slightly different chemical compositions (2, 3). You can obtain frankincense from any Boswellia tree, but these trees… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Frankincense
Podcast: All About IsaLean Shakes
Registered dietitian Lindsay Gnant is on the call to discuss what makes IsaLean Shakes such a nutritious option and why they’re a key part of Shake Days. She breaks down everything you need to know, from their nutritional profile to the research into their effectiveness for long-term weight loss. For more podcasts visit IsagenixPodcast.com. The… Continue reading Podcast: All About IsaLean Shakes
4 Ways to Avoid Regaining Weight
For many people, the most challenging part of a weight loss journey is keeping the weight off. Isagenix products are designed to make the transition from weight loss to weight maintenance much easier. Research shows that, on average, more than 50 percent of people who lose weight will regain most of it within the first… Continue reading 4 Ways to Avoid Regaining Weight
Don’t Let Post-Workout Snacks Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals
Have you ever had a great workout, only to overcompensate and eat more calories than you burned with your post-workout snack? Next time, making your snack choice prior to your workout may help stave off those unwanted calories. We know that eating after a workout allows the body to refuel and recover, but what you… Continue reading Don’t Let Post-Workout Snacks Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals