Celebration BĒA Sparkler

  Celebration BĒA Sparkler 55 Calories, 3 Minutes 2 oz Cleanse for Life® 1 scoop Isagenix Fruits 1 can BĒA™ (chilled) 4-6 ice cubes Mix all ingredients except ice in a tall glass. Stir until combined. Add ice and serve. Tip: Make the Celebration sparkler a Cleanse Day drink by adding an extra 2 oz… Continue reading Celebration BĒA Sparkler

Focus on Variety, Not ORAC

ORAC testing results cannot be translated to real antioxidant protection in the body. For years, scientists have been trying to develop a test that can illustrate the antioxidant capacity of foods. This information would provide evidence for which foods are “super-antioxidants” and potentially are best at reducing oxidative stress and supporting the health of cells in the… Continue reading Focus on Variety, Not ORAC

Nutrition Month Tip: Fruits and Veggies, Think Variety

Emphasize variety over quantity of fruits and vegetables, a recent study suggests. Going to the grocery store and wading through the fruits and vegetables—fresh, frozen, packed and dried—can be confusing for anyone. So what do we do? We grab the same things every week. We buy what we are used to! Some fruits and veggies… Continue reading Nutrition Month Tip: Fruits and Veggies, Think Variety

Teens Eat Too Little Fruits, Vegetables

A recent CDC report highlights the lack of fruits and vegetables in the diets of teenagers As any parent understands, getting teens to eat healthy—as in getting adequate servings of fruits and vegetables—is nothing short of a battle. Now, a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that… Continue reading Teens Eat Too Little Fruits, Vegetables

Minute Myth Busting: All Antioxidants Are The Same

There’s a war going inside your body. It’s the war against oxidative stress. Free radicals are the enemies and antioxidants are the soldiers on the front line. They protect your body by neutralizing free radicals that attack from all fronts including internal and external sources such as visceral fat, poor diet, smoke, sun exposure, and… Continue reading Minute Myth Busting: All Antioxidants Are The Same

3 Ways To Get More Isagenix Greens, Daily

Not only does Isagenix Greens makes a great-tasting beverage on its own, but it can also be used in different ways to pack your diet with those phytonutrients woefully absent from most Americans’ diets. For most of the U.S. population the average intake of vegetables is only about two servings per day (1). Two servings… Continue reading 3 Ways To Get More Isagenix Greens, Daily

Phytonutrients: Are You Getting Yours?

We all know that eating our fruits and vegetables is good for us. They supply needed vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are usually low in calories (1). But another way that fruits and vegetables benefit our health is through phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are unique compounds found in fruits and vegetables that have positive effects on our… Continue reading Phytonutrients: Are You Getting Yours?

Fruit & Greens Focus: Are You Getting “Variety”?

For National Nutrition Month, focus on fruit and vegetable variety Say it again, V-A-R-I-E-T-Y. It’s the variety—not just the quantity of servings—of different colored fruit and vegetables eaten daily that is associated with the greatest health benefits. However, one need only visit the nearest mega-sized supermarket to notice what kinds of foods fill the average… Continue reading Fruit & Greens Focus: Are You Getting “Variety”?