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Saturday, October 10, 2015
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Sunday, September 20, 2015
Protein Shakes – A Beginner’s Guide
Curious about protein shakes but don’t know where to start? Here’s your go-to guide – how and why to use protein shakes, how to choose a protein shake mix, how to make a shake and how to personalize your protein shakes!
If protein shakes aren’t part of your regular diet, it may be because you think they’re only meant for heavy-duty athletes or serious bodybuilders. And while it’s true that many athletes use shakes to refuel after exercise, there are plenty of reasons why “regular folks” might want to consider protein shakes, too. Plus, they’re quick, convenient, and fun to make!
What is in a Protein Shake?
While there is no set definition as to what a protein shake actually includes, it’s basically a drink that provides protein – and oftentimes additional nutrients as well, such as vitamins and minerals. Some shakes are designed to simply supplement the diet with protein, while others are more nutritionally complete and can be used to replace a meal. Some protein shakes are sold in ready-to-drink form, but many people prefer to make their own protein shakes by combining – at the very least – a protein powder and a liquid; but they are often customized by the addition of other ingredients such as fruits and vegetables.
When and Why to Use a Protein Shake
As a quick, balanced meal.
Protein shakes that are designed to replace a meal are great for people who are meal-skippers. They’re quick and convenient, and can provide balanced nutrition when time for meal preparation is limited.
As a meal replacement to help you lose weight.
For those who are trying to lose weight, a meal replacement shake can be used to replace one or two meals per day. Aside from being convenient, protein shakes have a defined calorie content and are portion controlled, which makes it easier to more accurately count calories and control total intake for the day.
As a supplement to help you gain weight.
For those who are trying to gain weight, protein shakes can be used to provide supplementary calories. Drinking a protein shake in between meals or at bedtime can help to boost calorie intake.
To supplement your protein intake.
Another reason to consider using a protein shake is to boost your overall daily protein intake if it’s difficult for you to meet needs from your meals alone. When you make your own protein shakes, you can adjust the amount of protein in your shake according to your individual needs.
As fuel before and after exercise.
Many people use protein shakes after a workout, but they’re also useful as pre-exercise meals, too. Those who work out in the morning often like to ‘top off the tank’ with a light meal, and protein shakes can fill the bill.
As a means to improve your dietary balance.
A simple protein shake is like a blank canvas – you can add all sorts of things to your shake that can help you meet your daily nutrition goals. It’s easy to add a serving of fruit or vegetables, but you can also boost your fiber or your intake of healthy fats with the proper add-ins.
Choosing a Protein Shake Mix For Your Protein Shake
Some protein shake mixes are “complete” – they’re designed to be prepared simply by mixing them with water. But, more typically, protein shake mixes are designed to be mixed with milk –the combination of the shake mix and the milk provides the right nutritional balance in the finished shake.
Protein powders derived from animal sources include whey and casein (both come from milk), as well as egg white protein. For those who prefer to get their protein from plant sources, there are powders derived from sources such as soy, rice, pea, quinoa or hemp.
Some protein powders contain a blend of proteins. One reason for this is that different proteins are digested at different rates (whey protein is digested more quickly than casein, for example), so some people feel that blends are better at satisfying hunger.
Another reason is that – with the exception of soy – vegetarian proteins are not considered nutritionally complete. So, many vegetarian protein powders contain a blend of several plant proteins – this way, the final product provides the full complement of essential amino acids and is, therefore, a complete protein.
Many protein powders are flavored, although you can find plain, unflavored powders, too. Most people find that the tastiest shakes start with a flavored protein powder, such asHerbalife® Formula 1. Then, they’ll customize the amount of protein in the shake by adding extra unflavored protein powder like Herbalife® Personalized Protein Powder if necessary for their needs.
Most protein shakes, when made according to the directions on the package, typically have about 15 to 20 grams of protein per serving. An Herbalife® Formula 1 shake made according to package directions supplies 18 grams of protein.
Choosing a Liquid to Make Your Protein Shake
In order to get the proper nutritional balance in your shake, it’s important to make your shake according to the package directions.
If your protein shake mix calls for milk:
– Many protein shake mixes are designed to be mixed with milk so that the finished product will have the nutritional balance that the manufacturer intended. For this reason, only cow’s milk or soy milk should be used in products that are designed to be mixed with milk.
– Both cow’s milk and soy milk contribute additional protein to your shake – another 9 grams or so. These milks also provide additional vitamins and minerals that complement the nutrients in the shake mix, making the finished shake more nutritionally complete.
If your protein shake mix calls for water:
– Water should be used only in those protein shake mixes that call for it. These products are nutritionally balanced on their own, and do not rely on additional nutrients from the “mixer” liquid. In place of plain water, you can also use black coffee or brewed tea if you like.
– Rice, almond, hemp or oat milks provide very little protein, so these liquids are typically used in those protein shake mixes that are designed to be mixed with water. These ‘milk alternatives’ will add a bit of flavor and a few extra calories to the shake, but very little protein.
– Fruit juice doesn’t contribute any protein to your shake, either – so, again, it should be used in products that are designed to be mixed with water. But, fruit juices contain quite a few calories, so keep that in mind if you’re calorie-conscious. On the other hand, if you’re trying to boost your calorie intake, using fruit juice in your shake might work for you.
– Of course, milk or soy milk can also be used with protein shake mixes that are designed to be mixed with water – the addition of milk or soy milk will just boost protein content (and calories).
5 Ways to Customize Your Protein Shake
Add Protein to Your Protein Shake.
Even though your protein shake already contains protein, you might want to include more if your protein needs are high. You can add plain protein powder, of course, but you can also add foods like low fat cottage cheese, yogurt, ricotta cheese or silken tofu to boost protein content.
Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Protein Shake.
Adding fruits and vegetables to your protein shake is an easy way to get more servings of these healthy foods in your daily diet. Frozen fruits and vegetables are convenient, and they give your protein shakes a thicker texture. Experiment with different fruits and vegetables (you might start with sweeter veggies like carrots or butternut squash) and try different combinations – like pineapple with carrot, or banana with butternut squash. When you’re feeling a little more bold, try adding more unusual ingredients to your shake – like baby spinach leaves or beets.
Add Fiber to Your Protein Shake.
Most protein shake mixes don’t contain a lot of fiber, and most people don’t eat as much fiber as they should, so try adding high fiber foods to your shakes. Obviously, you can choose a dedicated fiber powder or go with fruits and vegetables, rolled oats, bran, or seeds such as sunflower, flax or chia seeds which all contribute fiber.
Add Calories to Your Protein Shake.
If your calorie needs are high, you can add rolled oats, nuts, nut butter, avocado, or dried fruit to boost the calorie content of your shake.
Add Ice to Your Protein Shake.
Ice makes a nice addition to a shake because it thickens up the liquid. Ice also adds volume to your shake, so it increases the portion size without adding calories. A great trick for those who are watching their weight!
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How do you like to make your protein shake? Share your favorite shake recipe!
Susan Bowerman is Director of Nutrition Training at Herbalife. Susan is a Registered Dietitian and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
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“As I accomplished my weight-loss goals, I realized I could accomplish anything I put my mind to! It empowered me in so many ways. I have made so many healthy, positive changes in my life. My advice is to stay committed. You can always be a little bit better today than you were yesterday.” “I was tired ALL THE TIME. A friend invited me to participate in a Weight Loss Challenge. She lost 35 pounds after she had her baby, so I made that my goal.
Here’s how: I combined exercise with the Quickstart program with Formulas 1, 2, 3 and Herbal Tea Concentrate together with exercising and eating balanced meals.” *†
† Incomes applicable to the individuals (or examples) depicted and not average. For average financial performance data, see the Statement of Average Gross Compensation paid by Herbalife at Herbalife.com and MyHerbalife.com.
* Consumers who use Herbalife® Formula 1 twice per day as part of a healthy lifestyle can generally expect to lose around 0.5 to 1 pound per week. Participants in a 12-week, single-blind study used Formula 1 twice per day (once as a meal and once as a snack) with a reduced calorie diet and a goal of 30 minutes of exercise per day. Participants followed either a high protein diet or a standard protein diet. Participants in both groups lost about 8.5 pounds.
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Monday, August 17, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Herbalife?
Founded in 1980,
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives
with great products. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and
personal care products are available exclusively through dedicated independent
Herbalife members in more than 90 countries. We support Herbalife Family
Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition
to vulnerable children. We also sponsor more than 250 world-class athletes,
teams and events around the globe, including global soccer superstar Cristiano
Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has more
than 7,800 employees worldwide and reported net sales of $5.0 billion in 2014.
Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF).
What is the customer-member relationship?
Herbalife customers
successfully attain their nutrition goals when they have someone to guide them
through the process. One of the key values of Herbalife is the one-on-one
coaching and support that Herbalife members provide to their customers.
Herbalife customers get much more than a product, they get great support and a
plan to meet or exceed their personal nutrition, weight-management and fitness
goals.
Who typically becomes an Herbalife member?
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Herbalife draws people of all
communities, male and female, young and old to the company and its products.
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The Hispanic community has
particularly embraced Herbalife products and the business opportunity for many
years, and Herbalife was recently recognized as a corporate role model in
LATINO Magazine’s “LATINO 100” Spring 2014 issue, an annual listing that spotlights
companies providing the most viable business opportunity for U.S. Latinos.
Why do people become Herbalife members?
People become members
for a number of reasons. About 73% join primarily to receive a discounted price
on products they and their families consume and enjoy. Others wish to earn
supplementary income through direct sales.
How does Herbalife compensate members?
Herbalife pays compensation to
members based solely on the sale of product.
- Like other sales organizations, if certain sales thresholds are met, the company will pay a bonus based upon a percentage of a product’s suggested retail price.
- Under the Herbalife marketing plan, it is possible for a new member to come in and build a business and ultimately earn more income than those above them.
Does the
company have strong protections for the consumer and the member?
- Herbalife provides the Gold Standard in consumer protection. Details of these guarantees are provided to all members through a variety of methods.
- The company clearly presents the benefits of membership and provides complete information about realistic potential income, which has to be proactively acknowledged by any potential member before an application can be signed.
- There are no minimum purchases required and there is a low cost of entry. The costs for becoming a member are reasonable: an introductory Mini Member Starter Pack costs $59.50 or a Full Member Starter Pack costs $92.25. These starter kits contain products with a combined value exceeding their purchase price and are backed by the company’s fully refundable, 90-day money-back Gold Standard guarantee if membership is cancelled for any reason.
- For those who choose to pursue the business opportunity, the company provides robust training for members, including financial literacy, entrepreneurial “how-tos,” and the importance of avoiding exaggerated or misleading claims about earnings or products.
- If a member chooses to leave Herbalife for any reason, any unsold products can be returned within 12 months of purchase. Return shipping and handling is paid for by Herbalife.
Does Herbalife have a regulatory compliance
infrastructure?
- Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations is taken very seriously at Herbalife and promoted and taught to all members.
- Former Federal Trade Commissioner, Pamela Jones Harbour heads the company’s global compliance department. This global compliance team monitors members’ health and product claims and ensures that they comply with all guidelines established by regulators and the company.
- If any Herbalife member or customer has a complaint, there are confidential hotlines and protocols to ensure their grievances can be highlighted and addressed. These hotline numbers are included in every Herbalife product delivery to ensure all members have access.
- Herbalife provides members with claims guidelines and compliance seminars to encourage best practices.
- Herbalife also utilizes a network of mystery shoppers and ambassadors that help coach members and ensure compliance with rules.
What quality controls does the company have in place
in the manufacturing of Herbalife® products? How does Herbalife ensure
products are safe?
- Herbalife® products are based on proven nutrition science, a commitment to nutrition research and development, a rigorous quality assurance program and control of product integrity from Seed to Feed. They are food, not medicine. Herbalife® products do not treat disease or claim to do so.
- Herbalife’s Seed to Feed strategy ensures integrity of all products from sourcing of raw materials to delivery of finished product.
- Herbalife has rounds of testing at key points in the product manufacturing process to ensure quality and safety.
- Herbalife owns four manufacturing facilities around the world that operate to the highest Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
- Herbalife manufacturing facilities and testing/quality labs are audited by independent organizations and are accredited by ISO and certified by NSF International in the U.S.
- Herbalife has an industry-leading post-market surveillance system for adverse event reporting.
- Herbalife’s quality assurance is overseen by Vasilios H. Frankos, M.S., Ph.D., a former director of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs at the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Become a Member
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Say NO to unhealthy choices, say YES to a Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix
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