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11 Reasons to Stop Eating Dairy

2010-09-10T16:17:00.003+08:00

by Michelle Schoffro Cook

Milk and dairy products are not the health foods we’ve been told they are. Here are 11 reasons to stop consuming them:

Cow’s milk is intended for baby cows. We’re the only species (other than those we are domesticating) that drinks milk after infancy. And, we’re definitely the only ones drinking the milk of a different species.
Hormones. Not only are the naturally-present hormones in cow’s milk stronger than human hormones, the animals are routinely given steroids and other hormones to plump them up and increase milk production. These hormones can negatively impact humans’ delicate hormonal balance.
Most cows are fed inappropriate food. Commercial feed for cows contains all sorts of ingredients that include: genetically-modified (GM) corn, GM soy, animal products, chicken manure, cottonseed, pesticides, and antibiotics.
Dairy products, when metabolized, are acid-forming. Our bodies are constantly striving for biochemical balance to keep our blood at 7.365 pH. Eating excessive acid-forming products can cause our bodies to overuse some of its acid-balancing mechanisms, one of which is the bones. Alkaline calcium is stored in the bones and released to combat excessive acidity in the body. Over time, bones can become fragile.
Research shows that the countries whose citizens consume the most dairy products have the HIGHEST incidence of osteoporosis.
Most dairy cows live in confined, inhumane conditions, never seeing the pastures of green grass they were intended to eat.
Most dairy products are pasteurized to kill potentially-harmful bacteria. During the pasteurization process, vitamins, proteins, and enzymes are destroyed. Enzymes assist with the digestion process. When they are destroyed through pasteurization, milk becomes harder to digest, therefore putting a strain on our bodies’ enzyme systems.
Dairy products are mucous-forming. They can contribute to respiratory disorders. When I remove dairy and sugar from the diets of my clients, they stop experiencing hay fever and seasonal allergies.
Research links dairy products with arthritis. In one study on rabbits, scientist Richard Panush was able to PRODUCE inflamed joints in the animals by switching their water to milk. In another study, scientists observed more than a 50% reduction in the pain and swelling of arthritis when participants eliminated milk and dairy products from their diet.
Most milk is homogenized, which denatures the milk’s proteins, making it harder to digest. Many peoples’ bodies react to these proteins as though they are “foreign invaders” causing their immune systems to overreact. Research also links homogenized milk to heart disease.
Pesticides in cow feed find their way into milk and dairy products that we consume.

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Jul 14, 2010 5:11 pm

Buffet Behavior – All You Can Eat or All You Should Eat?

2010-09-10T15:51:00.002+08:00

Picture yourself at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Are you facing the buffet, or are you sitting with your back to it? Are you in a booth or at a table? Do you cruise the whole buffet line before deciding what to eat, or do you just plunge right in? To the well-trained eye, the way you behave in a buffet line could say a lot about you – and could very well affect how much you eat.

Picture yourself at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Are you facing the buffet, or are you sitting with your back to it? Are you in a booth or at a table? Do you cruise the whole buffet line before deciding what to eat, or do you just plunge right in? To the well-trained eye, the way you behave in a buffet line could say a lot about you – and could very well affect how much you eat.

A couple of years ago, a paper published in the journal Obesity1 revealed some interesting findings from a cleverly-designed study. A total of 22 ‘trained observers’ were scattered among 11 all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets throughout the country, where they slyly watched over more than 200 diners.

They’d been trained to accurately estimate the weight and height of random patrons, then use this information to estimate their body mass index (or BMI) which is a simple way to express a person’s weight in relationship to their height. After they’d done that, they sat back, watched, and recorded what they saw – and the findings were remarkable.

There were clearly observable differences in behavior between normal weight and heavy-set people. Those with BMIs in the normal range were more likely to sit in a booth, while the high BMI folks were much more likely to sit at a table. The heavier people were also more likely to seat themselves so they could view the spread, rather than sitting with their backs to it.

The observers also noticed that the normal-weight diners tended to ‘scope out’ the whole buffet before deciding what to eat – and they put their final choices on moderately-sized plates. Most overweight diners just started at the beginning of the line and piled on the foods – and they used larger plates to do it. Even the choice of utensils differed – a lot more normal-weight people chose to eat with chopsticks, while the heavy ones opted for a fork.

Now, anyone who’s trying to lose weight knows that there are lots of tips for modifying eating behavior – eat slowly, keep tempting foods out of plain sight, practice portion control and pre-plan your meals. So what made this study so interesting is that it was a real-world observation of these principles at work.

When foods are easy to get and eat, we tend to eat a lot more of them. We’re pretty adept at using forks to shovel our food in, so it’s not surprising that heavier people might favor this method, since it’s the easiest and fastest way to get the job done. It’s also a lot easier and faster to get out of a chair rather than a booth in order to make a return trip to a buffet.

Taking a quick tour around the buffet first – something the normal-weight diners tended to do – says you’re planning ahead for what you’re going to eat. Heavier diners seemed to have only one plan – to eat, and eat a lot. And they threw another portion-control trick out the window when they opted for larger plates. Keep tempting foods out of plain sight? Hard to do when you sit facing the buffet line.

If it’s value you’re after, consider the nutritional value of your meal rather than how much food you’re getting for your dollar. Just because the sign says “all you can eat”, doesn’t mean you should.

1Wansink B and Payne CR. Eating Behavior and Obesity at Chinese Buffets. Obesity. 16(8):1957-60, 2008.

Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife.

Original Sources: Discover Good Nutrition »

You give snacks to your kids???

2010-06-26T19:13:00.002+08:00

You give snacks to your kids??? Think again before you will regret it.

Cookies, sweets, flavored milk and snacks = sugar

Why sugar harmful for children?

They become over active and can't concentrate to learn in school
The become sugar addicted and likely to get diabetes
It break down the child's immunity system and they get sick easier
It make them feel full so that they don't feel hungry for normal healthy food
It creates mood swings of a child
It dehydrates young children
It increase sleeping disorder
It will get bad teeth
It wear out the pancreas quickly
Easy to get infections from others children

Live Long, Live Healthy – Life in the Blue Zone

2010-06-25T08:46:00.000+08:00

By susanb, June 24, 2010

Those who live the longest share common healthy habits.

When you read stories about people who’ve lived a century or more, they’re almost always asked to reveal the secret to their long life. And their answers are often all over the map. Some think the key is abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, while there are others who attribute their endurance to a daily breakfast of bacon and eggs.

There are plenty of factors that determine an individual’s life span – all part of a complex interplay between genetics and environment. While there’s yet to be a clear-cut path to the ‘fountain’ of youth, there may be, at least, some small ‘springs’ – centenarian hot spots termed ‘blue zones’ that are home to unusually high numbers of people over 100 years old. And naturally, everyone wants to know what makes these blue zoners tick – and keep on ticking.

The term ‘blue zone’ became popularized after researchers in Italy used blue ink to map the concentrations of centenarians inhabiting the island of Sardinia. As the map evolved, they identified a particularly large concentration in east-central Sardinia – a very blue zone where life expectancy was higher than anywhere else on the island.

Since that time, other blue zones have been identified: Okinawa, Japan, the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica and the Greek Island of Ikaria. There are also some blue zones in the US – one in Loma Linda, California, which is home to a large concentration of Seventh Day Adventists, and another patch that runs through the Dakotas and Minnesota and up into Canada.

Clearly, these zones are wide-ranging in distance and culture. But there do seem to be similarities in how residents of the blue zones lead their lives. They don’t overeat, and the majority of them don’t smoke. They stay active, both physically and mentally – they walk a lot, they socialize and they keep themselves busy. Remarkably, most centenarians live independently past the age of 90, and the majority of them stay quite healthy until the end of life.

Their diets feature whole grains, beans, nuts, an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and – with the exception of the largely vegetarian Seventh Day Adventists – plenty of seafood. Mealtimes are an important event in everyday life – a reflection of a commitment to importance of maintaining strong connections to family and community.

They’re simple things, to be sure, but these lifestyle practices may be key to a longer, healthier life. We can learn from – and adopt – some of these habits ourselves. Keep moving, eat the right foods (and not too much), cultivate a sense of purpose in life and stay connected to family and community. You may not live in a blue zone, but it can’t hurt to behave as if you do.

Susan Bowerman is a paid consultant to Herbalife.

Original Sources: Discovery Good Nutrition

Good Nutrition and Convenience Can Go Hand-In-Hand

2010-06-18T14:50:00.002+08:00

One of the biggest complaints people have about eating healthy is the perception that it requires more hours in the kitchen to prepare nutritious meals. But there are so many convenience items available now that preparing healthy meals is a snap.

For protein, you can buy fish or poultry that’s already seasoned and ready for quick grilling or frozen pre-cooked shrimp that can be tossed with some pasta and veggies for a quick dish. And don’t overlook canned tuna, salmon or chicken breast that can be added to salad greens, rice dishes or soups.

You can also boost the nutritional value of condensed soups by mixing them with nonfat milk or soy milk instead of water. As the soup is heating, toss in some frozen mixed vegetables, or some loose pack spinach to add nutrition, flavor and bulk. Frozen-loose pack vegetables allow you to use only what you need and are ready to eat in minutes.

Salad preparation can be quick thanks to pre-washed salad greens, all sorts of pre-sliced and chopped veggies and baby carrots. Add a splash of lowfat bottled dressing and some pre-cooked chicken or shrimp and you’ve got a quick and healthy meal.

Fresh, pre-washed and cut veggies are available in the produce section, and if your market has a salad bar you can often find them there, too. Pop them in the steamer, toss with some pre-chopped garlic or onions when they’re crisp-tender, and you’ve got a gourmet dish in minutes.

Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife.

Original Sources: Discovery Good Nutrition

Obesity now a major health concern in Malaysia

2010-05-20T14:46:00.002+08:00

By Alina Simon
Wed, Feb 10, 2010
New Straits Times

BENTONG - Malaysians' penchant for skipping breakfast and eating late, especially at night, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle is ruining their figure and health.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said obesity is becoming the major health issue with the number of obese people almost tripling in the past 15 years from four per cent in 1996 to 14 per cent in 2010.

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And since obesity is the gateway to other chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart and kidney problems, he said the risk of more Malaysians developing these diseases will become greater in future.

Liow said the ministry would soon mount a health campaign aimed at educating the public on how to prevent these chronic diseases.

He said the ministry would seek help from non-governmental organisations to reach out to the people especially in villages and rural areas.

"The problem with us is that Malaysians just love to eat especially late night suppers and we don't exercise.

"Unlike our forefathers who woke up early and had an early and heavy breakfast and light dinner, we wake up late and often miss breakfast and even lunch. But we make it up by having a heavy late dinner.

"Our forefathers did physical work and sweated it out, but we work in an office and rarely exercise. That is why obesity is becoming a problem, even among children," he said after distributing Mandarin oranges and angpows to patients during a visit to Bentong Hospital here yesterday.

Liow, who is also Bentong MP, said the ministry was worried over the rise in the number of patients with chronic diseases, especially in rural areas.

"When the haemodialysis machines at the hospital here were increased from four to 14, the number of patients also grew from six to 55 now.

"Considering that Bentong is a small town with only a population of 140,000, the number of kidney patients is high compared to the national average of 70:100,000 population."

Earlier, Liow witnessed the handing over of three new haemodialysis machines from Radicare (M) Sdn Bh chief operating officer Halwah Abdul Manap to hospital director Datuk Dr Chandra Sekanan Raman.

Liow also announced that the ministry would consider sending more medical specialists especially trauma specialists to the hospital since it handled a lot of trauma and accident cases due to its proximty to Karak Highway.

He also visited the hospital's new four-storey building which is due for completion in 2012 which will house the patients' wards, emergency clinic and mortuary.

Original Sources from : AsiaOneHealth.com

Herbalife at 30 Gearing Up for ‘The Herbalife Decade’

2010-05-06T09:08:00.000+08:00

Herbalife Headquarters Herbalife Founder Mark Hughes was a visionary, but when he opened the trunk of his car to sell the first bottles of Formula 1, he probably had no idea that the company would grow to be one of the best-known direct selling companies in the industry, conducting business in 72 countries worldwide.

Today, Herbalife’s 1.9 million independent distributors offer fiscal and physical health through the company’s business opportunity and its protein shakes and snacks; its nutrition, energy and fitness supplements; and its personal-care products. Herbalife’s 2009 net sales of $2.3 billion are a far cry from its humble beginnings. And thanks to an enthusiastic salesforce and an aggressive sports marketing campaign, its brand is globally recognized.

This year, the company celebrates its 30th anniversary and is looking forward to launching “The Herbalife Decade” at a special celebration.

“It will be a celebration of the first 30 years of Herbalife, focusing on special moments and highlights in those first three decades,” says President Des Walsh. “But, most important, is that we’ll lay out our road map for the next 10 years—The Herbalife Decade. The last 30 years have laid an outstanding foundation. How tall you build a building is related to how strong its foundation is, so now’s the time for us to really get started.”

That foundation is built on products that allow the company’s independent distributors to build a solid business.
Des Walsh Michael Johnson
Des Walsh
President, Herbalife Michael O. Johnson
Chairman and CEO, Herbalife

“It’s always been about the products that help people get healthy and believing in the products and how good nutrition could change the world,” says Herbalife Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Johnson. “Herbalife’s founder, Mark Hughes, was a true visionary. In the beginning years, Mark was able to get people to believe in themselves and showed them the possibilities. He’d say, ‘Imagine how you could help people; imagine if we took this business to other countries; imagine if there was a canister of Formula 1 in every household.’ This was before everyone was talking about weight loss and before protein shakes were commonplace. Our message hasn’t changed. A lot of those people are still part of this company, and they, in turn, introduce new people to the same dream.”
Planning for Dreams to Come True

As it continues to spread its founder’s dream, Herbalife will focus on two key areas: greater penetration in the markets where it operates today and opening new markets. It’s well-positioned to do both.

A group of strong Hispanic leaders have propelled Herbalife’s success among Hispanics.

“In many markets, we already have a strong, healthy business, but we still reach just a small percentage of the population,” Walsh says. “We’re working on an initiative that will focus on specific cities, provinces and local areas where penetration isn’t great. We’ll work with our distributor leadership to increase penetration in those areas.”

To prepare to accelerate entry into new markets, in 2009, Herbalife completed the installation of an Oracle platform worldwide. The $100 million platform provides the capacity to open five or six new markets each year. Herbalife also established a dedicated team focused on new market expansion.

As it grows its business, Herbalife’s products are typically the company’s key recruiters. Most distributors start as consumers. Their experience leads them to recommend the product to others, and then they become interested in having an Herbalife business.

“Mark Hughes taught distributors to use the products, wear the brand and talk to people,” Walsh says. “That same philosophy of use, wear and talk is the same thing that works just as effectively today.” He adds, “We believe at Herbalife that we have the best compensation plan in the industry, but, in addition, distributors achieve success in that plan by bringing good health to people in their communities. Distributors speak about giving the gift of health to others. They don’t talk about selling products. That’s important psychologically.”

Spreading Success Through Sports

Promoting health is also important as Herbalife looks for ways to enhance its brand recognition. The ideal vehicle? Sports sponsorships. In its premiere sponsorship, Herbalife is the presenting sponsor of the Los Angeles Galaxy. The agreement, which began with the 2007 season and extends through 2012, gives Herbalife on-jersey exposure for its brand. The company became the official nutritional supplier of Italian football club Internazionale FC (“Inter”) for the 2008/2009 season. As part of the deal, Herbalife’s H3O Pro isotonic drink, available throughout Europe, became the team’s isotonic drink. In September 2009, Herbalife also became an official sponsor and official provider of nutritional products to one of Spain’s leading La Liga football teams, Valencia CF.

Support doesn’t stop with professional sports. The company also signed a four-year breakthrough agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) that makes Herbalife the official nutrition advisor and official health and wellness provider of the country’s leading youth soccer organization. Similar to Herbalife’s agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer club, the AYSO sponsorship gives Herbalife the rights to display its name and logo on the front of AYSO jerseys, a first for the nonprofit national organization.

“Soccer, or futbol, in particular, has global appeal, and the sport has helped us introduce people to the company who might not otherwise hear about us,” Johnson says. “The events give our distributors an opportunity to meet people one on one, and the sponsorships help promote our philosophy of living a healthy, active life. Our name is becoming part of the mainstream—you’ll see our name on a jersey in a television program or on billboards. All of these things help make it easier for our distributors to conduct their business.”

The company also sponsors more than 50 sporting and fitness-related events, activities and athletes around the world that define the company’s commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle supported by good nutrition.

Scientific Support

Promoting health is important for Herbalife.

Herbalife makes sure that its products offer good nutrition that supports a healthy lifestyle through its focus on research and development, along with participation in clinical trials of its flagship products.

“For our distributors, the scientific validation of our products is all about confidence,” Walsh says. “Being in a position to reference independent clinical studies as they talk about products is very empowering for them.”

Herbalife’s R&D organization conducts testing on new ingredients, delivery methods, and products for both nutrition and skin care. In addition, the Mark Hughes Cellular and Molecular Nutrition Laboratory, based at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Center for Human Nutrition, provides UCLA researchers with enhanced capabilities to study the large variety of compounds found in plants and herbs and their effects on human health. State-of-the-art analytical equipment is used to perform many of the initial key steps in research that begins in the laboratory and extends to human clinical trials. Three clinical studies have been completed that show the effectiveness of Formula 1. The studies, conducted at UCLA; The University of Ulm, Germany; and Seoul University National Hospital, Korea, showed that using Formula 1 meal replacements twice a day led to effective weight loss.

“We’ll continue to invest in nutrition research, studies and ingredient usage,” Johnson says. “Everyone in our industry should be able to hold up their product and show the science that went into its development, the justification for ingredients, and how it was proven to do what it’s supposed to do.”

The company’s scientific reputation is so solid that it has been able to add a star to its management team, Vasilios H. Frankos, who retired in March from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“Bill Frankos is a leader in the supplement industry,” Johnson says. “As Senior Vice President of Product Safety and Compliance, he exemplifies Herbalife’s commitment to providing science-based nutritional supplements of the highest quality available in the marketplace.”

Focus on Distributors

Herbalife’s commitment to quality products through research and development, clinical trials, and even a strong management staff indicates just how much devotion it has to its distributors’ success. Every direct seller recognizes that a company’s success depends on its distributors’ accomplishments. But Herbalife takes the concept very seriously. It regularly involves distributors in decision making through conference calls and meetings. It even has two distributors who sit on the Herbalife Board of Shareholders. Walsh says that their participation has been highly beneficial, providing the distributors’ perspective as strategic issues are discussed.

And Herbalife makes sure that successful distributors are well-compensated—not only through the regular compensation plan, but also through the company’s unique Mark Hughes Bonus Award.

“It’s our annual equivalent of the Oscars,” Walsh says. “It’s open to all presidential team members who meet certain criteria in relation to their qualifying downline.”

This year’s highest bonus check paid to an Herbalife independent distributor was $2 million. In total, a record $36.5 million was paid to leading independent distributors from 29 countries—an impressive number during any year, but especially since it recognizes results in economically challenging 2009.

The milestones that Herbalife can claim from its first 30 years—becoming a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, seeing the results of clinical studies using its products published in a medical journal, doing business in 70-plus markets, and reaching 50 Casa Herbalife programs—make its executives justifiably proud. But they don’t rest on their considerable laurels. Their focus is on The Herbalife Decade.

Herbalife Founder Mark Hughes was a visionary, but when he opened the trunk of his car to sell the first bottles of Formula 1, he probably had no idea that the company would grow to be one of the best-known direct selling companies in the industry, conducting business in 72 countries worldwide.
“Inherent in the health and economic challenges facing society, there’s an unprecedented opportunity for Herbalife,” Johnson says. “As we enter our fourth decade, I believe it will be our most impressive ever.”

Herbalife’s Hispanic Harmony

While Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States, and the growth rate of Hispanic-owned businesses is three times faster than the national average, the growth of Hispanics in Herbalife is more personal. Like almost everything else, it’s driven by distributors.

A group of strong Hispanic leaders have propelled Herbalife’s success among Hispanics, through both products and the company’s financial opportunity. Their success stories have helped those leaders attract others and build vibrant businesses.

Herbalife President Des Walsh points to one of the company’s new President’s Team members as a stellar example of success among Hispanic leaders.
“She was able to buy a house in a community, where, just a few years earlier, she had cleaned those houses to make ends meet and support her children,” Walsh says. “Now, one of her children just completed college. She would never have been able to accomplish that if she hadn’t graduated from being a housekeeper to become a successful businesswoman. Her financial success gave her the ability to set a whole-new vision for her children of what they can become in life—for generations to come.”

He also notes that Herbalife has been able to tap into an important cultural characteristic: Hispanics tend to rely on personal recommendations for products they purchase.
“It’s true more in the Hispanic community than in the general marketplace, so since our products are sold through personal testimonials, that community represents an ideal base for Herbalife products,” he says. And he points out that Herbalife’s nutritional products help balance the traditional Hispanic diet, which tends to be high in calories and fat.

Walsh credits the company’s strong, capable Hispanic leaders—some of whom have been with the company for more than 25 years—for embracing the vision of Herbalife Founder Mark Hughes and ingraining it into the new generation of distributors in business today. The company has supported them by providing a range of Spanish-language tools and marketing materials.

“For many immigrants, Spanish is the language they’re comfortable with, and it’s spoken in their communities and homes,” he says. “In addition to those tools and materials, we have local meetings all over the United States in Spanish, including some large-scale corporate meetings. It’s been an enormous source of pride and confidence for our Spanish-speaking distributors that the company is investing so heavily in supporting them and their businesses. That’s helped foster further growth.”

Those Spanish-speaking distributors have also invested in Herbalife by helping it expand into other Spanish-speaking countries. For example, when the company recently expanded into Paraguay, its experienced Hispanic distributors went there to conduct initial opportunity meetings and training, and to introduce the Herbalife history and business ethics to prospects and new distributors.

Few changes in the product line have ever been necessary for it to appeal to Herbalife’s Hispanic fans. The company did release a mango-flavored aloe drink that was hugely successful among Hispanics, and some packaging has been changed to make it more convenient or affordable. But Herbalife’s message of bringing good nutrition and business opportunity to those who need it resonates strongly among Latinos.

“Hispanics are very family-oriented, and their desire to help other family members, whether financially or through better health, is deeply ingrained in their culture,” Walsh says. “Because Herbalife represents the opportunity to do both, Hispanics have embraced Herbalife strongly all around the world.”

A Culture of Caring

Herbalife doesn’t settle simply for improving the health of distributors and customers. Through the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), it creates partnerships with charities to help meet the nutritional needs of children at risk.

The company’s tradition of philanthropy was formalized in 1994 when Herbalife’s late founder Mark Hughes created the Herbalife Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization supported by Herbalife Ltd., its independent distributors, employees, friends and families.

In 2005, Herbalife Chairman and CEO Michael O. Johnson saluted Hughes and one of HFF’s initial efforts when he chose the name of a Brazilian orphanage as the moniker for an expanded outreach program that now serves more than 12,000 children in 50 international locations. Hughes had visited Brazil in 1998. While there, he discovered an orphanage in dire need of repair and provided funds to renovate the building. It later became known as Casa Herbalife, the name of the program that is now HFF’s flagship. Since its inception, Casa Herbalife has expanded by about 10 partnerships a year. Already, in 2010, it has announced grants to organizations in Quito, Ecuador; Chicago, Illinois; and two locations in Mexico.

“I travel around the world, and I see the kids we’re helping through these programs. It’s often heartbreaking to hear the stories of where they came from,” Johnson says. “But we have an opportunity to help them—through good nutrition, funding and volunteerism—and we’re doing it, neighborhood by neighborhood. We have more than 50 of these programs now. You see the smiles on the kids’ faces when our distributors and employees show up, and you just know you’re doing the right thing. And I’m proud that we can help them be healthier through good nutrition.”

Partner organizations receive grants that support childhood nutrition, but they may use the grants in a multitude of ways. In addition to food itself, organizations have renovated kitchens, offered food-preparation classes, taught nutrition classes and more. In addition to nutrition grants from Casa Herbalife, the company’s local distributors often support the organizations through fundraising and volunteerism. For example, Herbalife independent distributors in Quito combined forces with HFF and raised enough money to purchase a new, larger building to house the organization.

Herbalife encourages distributors to engage in philanthropy and to support their communities, and it recognizes their efforts in a variety of ways. The most visible and prestigious recognition is the Herbalife Family Foundation Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes an Herbalife independent distributor who exemplifies community service and, through their outstanding involvement and dedication, has made a significant contribution to changing lives. In March, the award was presented to Leslie Stanford, an Herbalife distributor since 1980, for her philanthropic efforts, including sponsoring PeaceJam, an organization that brings schoolchildren together with Nobel laureates.

At the same time, HFF provides funds to organizations assisting victims of natural disasters. HFF is a global nonprofit organization working in communities around the world. Currently, it is supporting disaster relief efforts in Haiti and Chile.

Sources from: DirectSellingNews.com

Change your Breakfast, Change your Life!!

2010-03-30T17:23:00.004+08:00

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Putting these foods into your diet are excellent substitutes for other foods that may not be healthy.

2010-01-07T09:07:00.003+08:00

Putting these foods into your diet are excellent substitutes for other foods that may not be healthy.
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2009-10-13T13:08:00.001+08:00

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Hey U! What you have for your Breakfast today?

2009-10-08T19:00:00.001+08:00

Doctors and wellness practitioners around the globe are recognizing that there is a direct correlation between having an unhealthy breakfast or no breakfast at all and our health, our vitality, our appearance and our susceptibility to disease. They also recognize that by simply changing our breakfast we can radically affect our entire lives.

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Can I trust nutrition information I get from newspapers and magazines?

2009-10-07T06:25:00.003+08:00

Nutrition tips and diets from different sources often conflict with each other. You should always check with your doctor first. Also, keep in mind this advice:

There is no "magic bullet" when it comes to nutrition. Short-term diets may help you lose weight, but they are difficult to keep up and may even be unhealthy in the long run.
Good nutrition doesn't come in a vitamin pill. Only take a vitamin with your doctor's recommendation, as your body benefits the most from eating healthy, whole foods.
Eating a variety of foods is best for your body, so try new foods!
Stories from people who have used a diet program or product, especially in commercials and infomercials, are advertisements. These people are usually paid to endorse what the advertisement is selling. Remember, regained weight or other problems that develop after someone has completed the program are never talked about in those ads.

Sources from: FamilyDoctor.org

Do You Have Enough Nutrition for your Daily Needs?

2009-09-27T12:37:00.005+08:00

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Won't it be hard to change my eating habits?

2009-09-27T12:21:00.003+08:00

Probably, but even very small changes can improve your health considerably. The key is to keep trying to eat the right foods and stay in touch with your doctor and nutritionist, so they know how you are doing. Here are a few suggestions that can improve your eating habits:

Find the strong points and weak points in your current diet. Do you eat 4 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables every day? Do you get enough calcium? Do you eat whole-grain, high-fiber foods regularly? If so, you're on the right track! Keep it up. If not, try adding more of these foods to your daily diet.
Make small, slow changes, instead of trying to make large, fast changes. Small changes will be easier to make and stick with.
Keep track of your food intake by writing down what you eat and drink every day. This record will help you see if you need to eat more from any food groups (such as fruits, vegetables or dairy products) or if you need to eat less of a good group (such as processed or high-fat foods).
Think about asking for help from a nutritionist if you haven't already done so, especially if you have a medical problem that requires you to follow a special diet.

Sources from: FamilyDoctor.org

Do I need to change what I eat?

2009-09-03T09:21:00.003+08:00

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may need to change what you eat everyday.

Has your doctor talked with you about a medical problem or a risk factor, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol?
Did your doctor tell you that this condition could be improved by better nutrition?
Do diabetes, cancer, heart disease or osteoporosis run in your family?
Are you overweight?
Do you have questions about what kinds of foods you should eat or whether you should take vitamins?
Do you think that you would benefit from seeing a nutritionist? (A nutritionist is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition counseling.)

Sources from: FamilyDoctor.org

About Herbalife

2009-08-17T07:30:00.005+08:00

Herbalife is a premier nutrition and weight-management company.We offer life-changing products and an unparalleled businessopportunity. What started with founder Mark Hughes' dream over28 years ago has become a world-class company with over 1.9million Distributors.

Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health

2009-08-14T13:29:00.000+08:00

Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low- or nonfat dairy.

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2009-08-08T12:42:00.001+08:00

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2009-08-07T10:23:00.002+08:00

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2009-08-04T02:16:00.001+08:00

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2009-08-03T19:11:00.001+08:00

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2009-07-27T18:16:00.003+08:00

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What shape you have does matter.

2009-07-16T09:53:00.005+08:00

What shape you have does matter. Read on…( from article found in American Heart Association)

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4756

Available in Malaysian Family Physician association too http://ejournal.afpm.org.my/v1n2-3/metabolic_syndrome.htm

This is for male, female with >35” already at risk

The culprit seems to be metabolic syndrome. This is the tendency to put on weight that is genetic; in the past, when human diets were “feast or famine” it probably kept people alive. Nowadays, with lots of cheap easily obtained food, it leads to insulin resistance, central obesity (”apple” shape, not “pear shape”)

You eat too much, and your body becomes “insulin resistant”, that is it has to put out more insulin to metabolize (process for energy) the food you eat. Eventually, this wears out the pancreas cells that produce insulin, resulting in Type II diabetes.

What is the metabolic syndrome?

The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors in one person. They include:

Abdominal obesity (excessive fat tissue in and around the abdomen)
Atherogenic dyslipidemia (blood fat disorders — high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and high LDL cholesterol — that foster plaque buildups in artery walls)
Elevated blood pressure
Insulin resistance or glucose intolerance (the body can’t properly use insulin or blood sugar)
Prothrombotic state (e.g., high fibrinogen or plasminogen activator inhibitor–1 in the blood)
Proinflammatory state (e.g., elevated C-reactive protein in the blood)

People with the metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and peripheral vascular disease) and type 2 diabetes. The metabolic syndrome has become increasingly common in the United States. It’s estimated that over 50 million Americans have it.

The dominant underlying risk factors for this syndrome appear to be abdominal obesity and insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a generalized metabolic disorder, in which the body can’t use insulin efficiently. This is why the metabolic syndrome is also called the insulin resistance syndrome.

Other conditions associated with the syndrome include physical inactivity, aging, hormonal imbalance and genetic predisposition.

Some people are genetically predisposed to insulin resistance. Acquired factors, such as excess body fat and physical inactivity, can elicit insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome in these people. Most people with insulin resistance have abdominal obesity. The biologic mechanisms at the molecular level between insulin resistance and metabolic risk factors aren’t fully understood and appear to be complex.

How is the metabolic syndrome diagnosed?
There are no well-accepted criteria for diagnosing the metabolic syndrome. The criteria proposed by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III), with minor modifications, are currently recommended and widely used.

The American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend that the metabolic syndrome be identified as the presence of three or more of these components:

Elevated waist circumference:
Men — Equal to or greater than 40 inches (102 cm)
Women — Equal to or greater than 35 inches (88 cm)
Elevated triglycerides:
Equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL
HDL (“good”) cholesterol:
Men — Less than 40 mg/dL
Women — Less than 50 mg/dL
Elevated blood pressure:
Equal to or greater than 130/85 mm Hg
Elevated fasting glucose:
Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL

AHA Recommendation for Managing the Metabolic Syndrome:
The primary goal of clinical management of the metabolic syndrome is to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Then, the first-line therapy is to reduce the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease: stop smoking and reduce LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels to the recommended levels.

For managing both long- and short-term risk, lifestyle therapies are the first-line interventions to reduce the metabolic risk factors. These lifestyle interventions include:

Weight loss to achieve a desirable weight (BMI less than 25 kg/m2)
Increased physical activity, with a goal of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week
Healthy eating habits that include reduced intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol

Lower Calories, Longer Life

2009-07-11T11:20:00.000+08:00

I continue to advocate controlling your calories and keeping the daily calories around 2,000 calories or less. Athletes need more, but the average person is not a professional athlete.

This study was done in animals, not humans, but the the science suggests that restricting the amount of calories we consume, while avoiding malnutrition, may extend lives and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

“Our data indicate that adult-onset moderate caloric restriction delays the onset of age-associated pathologies and promotes survival in a primate species,” wrote the researchers.

If you check your food labels, you will notice that it recommends 2,000 to 2,500 calories/day. In most industrialized countries, each citizen has about 4,000 calories available to them everyday.

Continue to eat your fresh fruits and vegetables and exercise frequently.

I'm getting ready for 2 weeks in Europe and I hope you have a great weekend!
all the best of health to you,
Dr. Luigi

Source: Science
10 July 2009, Volume 325, Pages 201-204
"Caloric Restriction Delays Disease Onset and Mortality in Rhesus Monkeys"
Authors: R.J. Colman, R.M. Anderson, S.C. Johnson, E.K. Kastman, K.J. Kosmatka, T.M. Beasley, D.B. Allison, C. Cruzen, H.A. Simmons, J.W. Kemnitz, R. Weindruch

Soy for Men who forget!

2009-07-10T05:58:00.000+08:00

I like this research information so much that I had to send you another article today!

I often meet men who tell me that they forget things like keys and dates and times. Daily supplements of soy isoflavones could help boost a man’s mental function and memory, according to findings of a small study from Australia.

Men receiving daily supplements of the isoflavones performed significantly better in tests of their working memory, report scientists from the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Researchers, led by Peter Howe, recruited 34 healthy men to participate in their 12-week double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial. The men were randomly assigned to receive a daily dose of 116 mg soy isoflavones, providing 68 mg daidzein, 12 mg genistein, and 36 mg glycitin, or placebo for 6 weeks. They were subsequently crossed-over to the other intervention for the following 6 weeks.

Tests of memory, mental function, and visual-spatial processing performed before and after the supplementation period showed that the isoflavone supplements were associated with improved spatial working memory; “a test in which females consistently perform better than males”, said the researchers.

There is so much controversy about soy protein in the news, but consistent research shows that moderate soy consumption appears to have a myriad of health benefits.

Best of health again!
Dr. Luigi

Source: British Journal of Nutrition
Published online ahead of print, First View article, doi:10.1017/S0007114509990201
“Soya isoflavone supplementation enhances spatial working memory in men”
Authors: A.A. Thorp, N. Sinn, J.D. Buckley, A.M. Coates, P.R.C. Howe

Grape Juice

2009-07-10T05:39:00.002+08:00

We have all enjoyed the delicious taste of grape juice but many of us dont know about the heart healthy benefits.

The secret is in the POLYPHENOLS which are plant nutrients that help reduce the bad cholesterol levels.
Grape juice is a rich source of polyphenols, potent antioxidants that 'mop up' harmful reactive oxygen species that have been identified as key to the aging process. A strong body of science has reported that grape juice can reduce the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

The researchers, from the CSIC and the University of Alcala in Spain, performed an in vitro study of red grape polyphenols in human cells, and found that the polyphenols were disrupted by the LDL-cholesterol transport in the pathway that sees molecules absorbed by cells.

Other antioxidants did not mimic the effect suggesting that the antioxidant activity of the polyphenols was not responsible for the effect on the LDL receptors.

Make sure to limit the amount of sugar in the juice you consume. You can often find sugar free or low sugar Grape juice. Another example of the power of plant nutrients in human health.
Wishing you the best of health!
Dr. Luigi

New Shakerela is Coming soon.....

2009-07-09T01:11:00.004+08:00

New Shakerela is Coming soon at Sungai Buloh, Selangor..... A Place Where Friends of Nutrition Meet Everyday......

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The Shop just in front of a Primary School.

Inside the shop

View from outside

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Pasar Near the shop

A Kinder garden near the shop.

Weight Issues

2009-07-05T01:51:00.003+08:00

Sources from : Yahoo News

In the past year, nearly half of the 50 US states saw obesity rates rise and no state saw a fall in the number of people who were obese, according to the sixth annual "F as in Fat" report by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
(AFP/File)

The United States is losing its battle against bulging waistlines, with two-thirds of Americans now overweight or obese, according to an annual report
(AFP/File/Greg Wood)

U.S. map shows adult obesity prevalence by state.

An overweight Brazilian boy plays with his mother on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, December 16, 2004.
REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

Shadows of patients at a weight reduction clinic. Weight-loss surgery that curbs food intake by stitching up parts of the stomach or small intestine reduces the risk of cancer in obese women by more than 40 percent, according to a study.
(AFP/File/Frederic J. Brown)

Obesity during early adulthood raises the chances that a person will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a study released Tuesday.
(AFP/File)

Health experts have long warned of the risk of obesity, but a new Japanese study warns that being very skinny is even more dangerous, and that slightly chubby people live longer.
(AFP/Getty Images/File/Tim Boyle)

A man and child receive a hot meal at the Los Angeles Mission in April 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The recession has put US children at greater risk of everything from obesity, as parents substitute cheap fast food for healthy meals; to poverty, as adults lose jobs; to crime and instability, a report has found.
(AFP/Getty Images/File/David Mcnew)

Job seekers searching online for new opportunities at the East Bay Works One-Stop Career Center in Oakland, California, in January 2009. The recession has put US children at greater risk of everything from obesity, as parents substitute cheap fast food for healthy meals; to poverty, as adults lose jobs; to crime and instability, a report has found.
(AFP/Getty Images/File)

Donuts, French fries and fried chicken. Children in the United States are at risk of "recession obesity" as parents substitute cheap, fast food for healthy meals to try to weather the economic slump, a report published Wednesday showed.
(AFP/File/Robert Sullivan)

Obesity Rates are continuing increase...

2009-07-03T00:13:00.000+08:00

this week it was announced that obesity rates are continuing to increase. Although this data came out of the US, it means that Worldwide rates are increasing as well. The US is simply a cross section of the what's going on in the world.

Adult obesity rates increased in 23 U.S. states last year and did not fall in a single state, an annual survey released on July 1 found. Adult obesity rates now exceed 25% in 31 states, up from 28 states last year and 19 the year before that.

The problem appears destined to continue worsening, too, the report indicates. Among children 10-17, about 30% are overweight or obese in 30 states, says the survey, which also examined youth this time around. Study after study has found that overweight children are more likely to become obese as adults, and obese children are almost certain to remain that way.

Even more reason to focus on healthy eating and physical activity. Make sure to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, control your calories within a reasonable amount somewhere around 2,000 calories/daily. also supplementing with nutrients if you are deficient in those nutrients in the daily diet is important...think of supplements as your "Nutritional Safety Net".

Wishing you all the best of heath!
Dr. Luigi

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE

2009-07-02T01:48:00.000+08:00

A patented extract of the Gymnema sylvestre plant has been found to stimulate insulin secretion in lab tests, opening the way for further research into its diabetes benefits.

A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry examined the effect of the plant extract on mouse and human cells in vitro.

Gymnema sylvestre, grown primarily in the Indian sub-continent, has been used India for centuries as a traditional folk remedy to help maintain optimal health.

Persaud and colleagues from Kings’ College London tested the isolate in vitro on both mouse and human beta cells, which are the pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.

If you can find supplements with the Gymnema Sylvestre extract in them, they may help support blood sugar levels.

wishing you all the best of Health!
Dr. Luigi

Source: Characterisation of the Insulinotropic Activity of an Aqueous Extract of Gymnema Sylvestre in Mouse β-Cells and Human Islets of Langerhans
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry 2009;23:125-132
Authors: Bo Liu, Henry Asare-Anane, Altaf Al-Romaiyan, GuoCai Huang, Stephanie A Amiel, Peter M Jones, Shanta J Persaud

New research on soy

2009-07-01T01:32:00.000+08:00

A review of 15 studies into the influence of soy proteins or isoflavones on male hormones has found no evidence of an estrogen-like effect.
Soy has garnered attention as a healthy source of protein, and has been linked to a multitude of health benefits, including protection from breast cancer, prostate cancer, menopausal symptoms and heart disease. But some studies have suggested that soy isoflavones could affect male testosterone levels, due to their similarity in chemical structure to estrogen, which means they bind to estrogen receptors and can exert estrogen-like effects.

The meta-analysis of data was carried out by researchers at the University of Minnesota who wrote: “Because of the increasing popularity of soy foods and the availability of isoflavone supplements, there is an important public health need to understand the impact of soy isoflavones on reproductive hormone levels in men.”

They concluded: “These results suggest that consumption of soy foods or isoflavone supplements would not result in the adverse effects associated with lower [testosterone] levels.”

wishing you the Best of health!

Dr. Luigi

“Clinical studies show no effects of soy protein or isoflavones on reproductive hormones in men: results of a meta-analysis”
Authors: J. M. Hamilton-Reeves, G. Vazquez, S. J. Duval,
W. R. Phipps, M. S. Kurzer, and M. J. Messina.

Susan Peterson

2009-06-30T21:30:00.003+08:00

EXPOSE YOUR ENTIRE ORGANIZATION TO THE INSIGHT, WISDOM, AND INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE OF FOUNDER’S CIRCLE MEMBER SUSAN PETERSON.

Susan Peterson was inspired by Mark Hughes, the founder of Herbalife, to achieve the highest levels in Herbalife and becomealll she could be not only professionally, but personally. "Mark was inspired by the stories - the testimonials - by helping people," Susan says. "I feel the same inspiration, and I am still filled with excitement for this businesse everyday. All the people I have worked with over the years have kept me focused on the 'big picture'. They have kept me moving forward and helped me achieve success." I always look forward to sharing my experience to help others know where their focus should be and to know tat if they work they can share the wealth that Herbalife offers.

Susan feels that Herbalife has truly blessed her, "It's amazing, my kids have been to just about every major city in the world!" Susan has multiple homes and is moving to the center of the 4th largest city in the USA, Houston, Texas. "It is where I grew up and the place I wanted to return. The moutain community was great for the kids but this fall they are entering University to continue their academics and it was an easy decision for me to move "home" close to family adn old friends." It's a quick trip by air to the Colorado home so Susan has the best of both worlds. "I enjoy a life of dreams fufilled, but the best part is sharing the experiences, the travel, the good fortune with the people I love. I can never thank the company and the people who have walked the road ahead of me enough," Susan adds. "They have all contributed to who I am, and where I am. i am incredibly blessed"

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Cellular Nutrition

2009-06-23T22:20:00.003+08:00

A healthy, active lifestyle start with being at your ideal weight.

Maximize your health with Cellular Nutrition

Through Cellular Nutrition, healthy nutrient help nourish your cells with our exclusive blends of plant-based nutrients, with vitamin, antioxidants and minerals to support cells function. In this way, our products deliver healthy nutrients to cells
through out the body, as a part of healthy diet. Cells are the basic unit of human body, providing the power for everything you do-from thinking to growing.

For example, our products are formulated to support healthy villi, the tiny finger-like structures alone with intestine wall that act as "gatekeepers," helping your body absorb nourishment and the healthier you'll be.

Herbalife maximizes Cellular Nutrition through unique, scientific formulations. It's the select blends of high-quality ingredients and the methods used to preserve their nutrient value. It's the way we personalize program to address each individual's needs...It's the Herbalife advantage.

Top Ten Myths About the Nutritional Value of Cow’s Milk

2009-06-17T19:08:00.001+08:00

Article Summary: The milk industry has created several reasons why we need our daily dose of milk. We’ve heard some of these for so many years now that they have become part of our thinking. It’s time to examine the myths, lies and propaganda about cow’s milk.

The milk industry has created several reasons why we need our daily dose of milk. We’ve heard some of these for so many years now that they have become part of our thinking. It’s time to examine the myths, lies and propaganda about cow’s milk.

1. Cow’s milk is pasteurized to make it safer.

Milk is pasteurized at over 170 degrees. All of the enzymes and anything of value in the milk are killed at 130 degrees. So, it’s fortified, value has to be added back in. What pasteurization really did for the business was give milk a longer shelf life. But beware. Raw milk sours when it goes bad, so you know it immediately. With pasteurized milk you can’t tell when it has started to spoil. It’s already rancid long before the bad odor develops.

2. Cow’s milk is a good substitute for mother’s breast milk.

A new born calf weighs around 90 pounds and in two years it will weigh 2000 pounds. A human infant is born at 6 to 8 pounds and it takes 18 years to reach 100 to 200 pounds. I say let nature be your guide. The structure of the milk for each species is designed to meet the specific needs of that species. Humans do not need to put on weight as fast as cows. The high fat and cholesterol content of cow’s milk should be on everyone’s list of things to avoid. As I’m writing this, I see the dairy industry is running commercials encouraging the use of milk as part of a weight loss program. What an advertising spin!

3. Our children need milk to make them strong and healthy.

Humans are the only species on this planet that refuse to wean their young. Again, we’ve set ourselves above nature. How wise is this? Studies are showing that dairy products are the leading cause of allergies. (1) (2) Since cow’s milk causes a build up of mucus in our bodies, dairy can be linked as a primary cause for runny noses, colds, ear infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, and even hay fever.

4. Milk is essential for good teeth.

This is still being touted today even though it was brought into great question back in the 1960s. A study was done using rats because their tooth decay process is biologically identical to human teeth. The end result was that the group fed pasteurized milk got twice as many cavities as the group on the sugar-fed diet. (3)

5. We need milk and dairy products for protein.

The protein component in cow’s milk is casein. This substance is so thick and coarse that it’s used to make some of the strongest wood glues you can buy. Cow’s milk contains 300 times more casein than human milk. But then, cows also have four stomachs for digestion. Human bodies lack the digestive ability to break down the casein protein. So what can we do? What has nature given us? Protein is built from amino acids. Every amino acid needed to build human protein can be found in fruits and vegetables.

6. Milk builds strong bones. We need it to fight osteoporosis.

In reality, dairy products are the number one cause of osteoporosis. Yes, other contributors are tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, soft drinks, salt, antacids, and lack of exercise, but the major cause is dairy products. And yes, cow’s milk does have calcium, but it also has casein protein, which is impossible for our digestive systems to handle, so we end up with excess. Amino acids try to break down the casein protein. It gets metabolized in the liver, and travels through the kidneys. If that excess protein would just leave our bodies via the urine, I suppose all would be well, but it doesn’t do that. Clinging to it on its way out are large amounts of minerals, among them being calcium. Here’s the catch; the more animal protein you consume, the more calcium you lose. Osteoporosis has been studied worldwide and the correlation holds true that countries with higher consumption of dairy products also have higher reports of osteoporosis.

7. We need milk and dairy for calcium.

Well, number six blew this out of the water. So where do we get our calcium? Calcium is in the soil. Plants absorb it and make it part of their structure. Animals eat the plants. Their bodies absorb the calcium. Cows don’t drink milk for their calcium, they eat plant life. So should we. Fruits, vegetables, raw nuts, grains, seeds and beans all have calcium in them.

8. Pregnant woman need to drink more milk.

Actually, the more cow’s milk a pregnant woman drinks, the more likely the infant will need that suction tube hospitals always have on hand. It sucks out the thick mucus from the baby’s nose and throat at delivery so it can breathe. It’s called “muco-protein” and mothers-to-be may want to learn more about this. Remember, your unborn is eating what you’re eating. The high mucus content of milk passes into your baby. You may want to consider cutting back on dairy products during pregnancy and look at other calcium and protein alternatives.

9. Breast feeding mothers need to drink more milk.

Have you ever heard of a cow drinking milk so that it has better and more nutritious milk for its calf? No adult mammal on this planet drinks milk except for the human. For some reason we’ve put ourselves above the laws of nature. If we look at nature we’ll find the plant life foods to make nutritious breast milk for our species’ young.

10. Milk helps coat the stomach and ease the pain of ulcers.

This idea has been passed down through the last few generations and seems to still be floating around. Dairy products are acid-forming foods. Milk will aggravate an ulcer. You’ll want to talk to your doctor for help in dealing with an ulcer.

If milk is a major part of your life style and you are looking for an alternative, you should consider soymilk. It’s high in calcium and its protein is easy to digest.

(1) Tommori, J., and Pal Osvath, Hajnalka Marton, and Helga Lehotzky. “Study of the Frequency of Cow’s Milk Sensitivity in the Families of Milk-Allergic and Asthmatic Children.” Acta Allergol, Vol.28, July 1973, p.107.

(2) Bahna, Sami L., M.D. Allergies to Milk. New York: Grune & Stratton, 1980.

(3) Southern California Dental Association Journal, Vol. 31, No.9, Sept. 1963.

Article Source: http://www.upublish.info

Whole Grains Good for Cholesterol

2009-06-17T00:31:00.000+08:00

Today's news shows that research continues to support the consumption of whole grains in the diet for healthy cholesterol.

When most grains liike WHEAT are processed, they are filtered so that much of the nutrients are extracted. Even many vitamins and minerals are taken out to create an easily packed FLOUR. Often the fiber and nutrients are taken out, so now food producers are looking towards providing Whole Grain foods which are closer to the natural grain when it's first harvested.

A group in Italy showed that whole grains are good for controlling cholesterol levels when compared with Refined Grains, according to new findings published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.

The study adds to the ever-growing body of science supporting the benefits of wholegrain consumption for heart health, which have already led the FDA to permit foods containing at least 51 percent whole grains by weight and are low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol to carry a health claim linking them to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

At the end of the study, total and LDL cholesterol levels were 4.3 and 4.9 percent lower following consumption of the wholemeal diet, compared to the refined wheat diet, said the researchers.

“In conclusion, our study demonstrates that consumption of wholemeal wheat foods compared to similar refined foods is able to improve fasting cholesterol levels; conversely this type of diet does not influence glucose and insulin metabolism, antioxidant status or markers of inflammation,” they concluded.

The researchers were affiliated with Italy’s National Research Council (CNR), Federico II University (Naples), Barilla G&R F.lli. SpA (Parma), and the University of Parma.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Published online ahead of print, 9 June 2009, doi:
“Effects of the regular consumption of wholemeal wheat foods on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy people”
Authors: R. Giacco, G. Clemente, D. Cipriano, D. Luongo, D. Viscovo, L. Patti, L. Di Marino, A. Giacco, D. Naviglio, M.A. Bianchi, R. Ciati, F. Brighenti, A.A. Rivellese, G. Riccardi

Dr. Luigi

Swine Flu

2009-06-16T06:33:00.001+08:00

Many of you have been writing me about Swine Flu. The important thing is to continue frequent handwashing and good hygiene. The recently declared the Virus H1N1 a "Pandemic" which means that it has spread to enought countries worldwide to define it as such.

The first global flu pandemic of the century was declared yesterday after the World Health Organisation held an emergency summit.The decision was taken after it was found the H1N1 virus was spreading in at least global two regions. Cases are on the increase in Australia, the UK, Japan and Chile.

The head of the World Health Organization, Dr Margaret Chan was quick to stress that it did not mean the virus was causing more deaths or had increased in severity. The pandemic, which originated in Mexico in April, is thought to have spread to 30,000 people, with 141 deaths so far recorded. The WHO has not recommended that any national borders be closed or that restrictions on the movement of people and goods are currently necessary.

So please do not worry too much but make sure to practice good hygiene with frequent handwashing.

Wishing you the best of health!

Dr. Luigi

Stanols and Cholesterol

2009-06-12T08:04:00.003+08:00

Stanols are components of vegetable oils such as corn and soybean and have been shown to lower cholesterol levels. More research shows that these stanols can help to reduce cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels, according to new study from The Netherlands.

Patients with metabolic syndrome, a condition partly characterized by high triacylglycerol (TAG) levels, experienced reductions in TAG levels of about 28 per cent, according to findings published in the Journal of Nutrition.

“We have now demonstrated in people with metabolic syndrome a reduction in both LDL cholesterol and triacylglycerol,” he added.

The study expands our understanding of the role of stanols and sterols to improve cardiovascular health. High cholesterol levels, hypercholesterolaemia, have a long
association with many diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Numerous clinical trials carried out in controlled settings led researchers to report that daily consumption of 1.5 to 3 grams of phytosterols/-stanols can reduce total cholesterol levels by eight to 17 per cent, representing a significant
reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Source: Journal of Nutrition June 2009, Volume 139, Number 6, Pages 1143-1149,
doi:10.3945/jn.108.103481 “A Plant Stanol Yogurt Drink Alone or Combined with a
Low-Dose Statin Lowers Serum Triacylglycerol and Non-HDL
Cholesterol in Metabolic Syndrome Patients”
Authors: J. Plat, G. Brufau, G.M. Dallinga-Thie, M.
> Dasselaar, R.P. Mensink

Dr. Luigi

WHY DO YOU REQUIRE HEALTHY BREAKFAST?

2009-06-07T11:57:00.002+08:00

Feel Good and Control Your Weight

Benefits of a Healthy Morning Meal Breakfast
really is the most important meal of the day
It gives you energy to start the day and is linked to many health benefits
Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast can help give you
a nutritionally complete diet, higher in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
better weight control
improved concentration and performance in the classroom or the boardroom
more strength and energy to engage in physical activity
and lower cholesterol levels

CARBS-BASED BREAKFAST
In the morning, simple carbohydrates (e.g.,
sugary refined cereals, white breads, toasts, etc.)
cause an immediate surge of blood sugar levels,
which results in the release of a substantial
amount of insulin. The insulin removes sugar from
the blood and puts it into storage, primarily in fat
tissue. The result is a decreased level of blood
sugar and a thirst for more carbs. This cycle repeats itself two to three more times during the day. When
blood sugars drop quickly, we often look for something sweet to bring the levels back up. If this happens
enough times during the day, we could end up snacking too much and taking in too many calories.

SKIPPING BREAKFAST

When you skip breakfast, blood sugar drops
below the normal level, and you experience
cravings and a drop in energy. You again revert to
simple carbohydrates to achieve a quick surge of
blood sugar and to overcome hunger and a drop
in energy. Simple carbohydrates will cause an
immediate surge of blood sugar levels and a
substantial insulin emission. The insulin removes sugar from blood turning its excess into fat. Then this
cycle repeats itself two to three more times during the day. This vicious cycle constitutes one of the major
reasons for diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight.

BALANCED PROTEIN-BASED
BREAKFAST

Such a breakfast supplies our body with all vital
nutrients and energy without increasing blood
sugar and insulin levels. It helps to avoid
dependence on carbs during the day. In this way,
appetite stays under control, cravings for carbs
(e.g., snacks, chocolate, pastry, soft drinks, etc.)
diminish, and the body uses its own stored fats to get more energy.

Creative ways to exercise

2009-06-03T17:31:00.001+08:00

The healthy tip of the day is to try to find creative ways to exercise. So today I am doing pushups and chair dips. New research shows that you can get sufficient exercise in less than 15 minutes to build muscle and strengthen the heart.

Pushups are very easy and require no equipment. Simply lie flat on the floor and start by pushing your body up with your arms and locking your elbows. From this position, slowly lower yourself towards the ground without touching the ground and return to the starting position. Try Ten of these repetitions for a "set". Take a rest after ten, then repeat until you have done fifty total. That should be just fine to get a little exercise in for a good workout.

wishing you all the best of health!
Dr. Luigi

The Important of Fruits & vegetables

2009-06-02T11:08:00.002+08:00

As the summer rapidly approaches, I am wishing you all the best of health. You have probably heard me say on many occasions to eat your fruits vegetables everyday. The health ministers in most countries recommend at least FIVE servings of fruits and vegetable everday. Working with Dr. David Heber at UCLA for twenty years, I have grown to understand that we need more. We recommend SEVEN servings of fruits and vegetables so that the plant nutrients can be absorbed and moreover to give more variety. If you can not eat enough, try supplementing with antioxidant rich tablets or capusules from plant nutrients or extracts. These supplements can help bridge the gap in nutrition especially for those of you on the go.

If you can eat more than SEVEN servings, even better, but try to focus on the seven.

Wishing you the best of health!
Dr. Luigi

Avocados and their health benefits

2009-05-30T05:32:00.002+08:00

For the nutrition tip of the day, I spoke with the famous Dr. David Heber from the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition about avocados and their health benefits.

As you know, many fats are healthy, others are unhealthy. Doctors generally recommend to avoid the Saturated fats like butter in large amounts. Instead, doctors generally suggest eating unsaturated fats. The two well known unsaturated fats are MONOunsaturated and POLYunsaturated. The POLYunsaturated fats includes the omega 3 fish oils and flax seed oil. The MONOunsaturated fats include those in olive oil, nuts and avocados.

Dr. Heber's research in food has shown that as avocados age and change color getting darker, the amount of healthy MONOunsaturated fats tends to increase. This means when you go shopping for food, make sure to find the nice ripe avocados when picking them in the store.

Wishing you all the best of health!
Dr. Luigi

The benefits of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels

2009-05-26T23:07:00.001+08:00

For the nutrition tip of the day, A new study adds to an ever growing body of science supporting the benefits of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels.

In adults, it is said vitamin D deficiency may precipitate or exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that the vitamin may reduce the incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes.

The first study, which followed 3,113 men across Europe aged between 40 and 79, found that higher blood levels of vitamin D were associated with better performance in tests of attention and speed of information processing. Results of the European Male Ageing Study (EMAS) are published online in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.

Also, the benefits of Vitamin D seem to help support conditions like asthma.Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania report that vitamin D may also slow the progressive decline in breathing that can occur in asthmatics as a result of human airway smooth muscle (HASM) proliferation.

According to findings presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 105th International Conference in San Diego, calcitriol, a form of vitamin D synthesized within the body, could reduce growth-factor-induced HASM proliferation, which leads to reduced lung function over time.

So always get your healthy Vitamin D from sunshine and from a healthy diet!
wishing you the best of health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
May 2009, doi:10.1136/jnnp.2008.165720
“Association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and cognitive performance in middle-aged and older European men”
Authors: D.M. Lee, A. Tajar, A. Ulubaev, N. Pendleton, T.W. O'Neill et al.

Magnesium

2009-05-20T16:06:00.000+08:00

I've told you about Magnesium in the past nutrition tips, and the information on benefits continues. A new study from Korea suggests that supplemental magnesium may reduce blood pressure. The findings were published online in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases.

“These findings suggest that magnesium supplementation may help prevent the progression of hypertension in normo-magnesemic non-diabetic overweight people with higher BP, although mechanisms of counter-regulation preventing further BP increase remain to be elucidated,” wrote the researchers from Pusan National University.

Magnesium is found in fruits and vegetables, fish and nuts such as almonds. It has a myriad of benefits in the human body but is especially important in blood pressure. There are many people who are magnesium deficient and who may not know that it contributes to high blood pressure.

So be sure to get your healthy magnesium levels everyday, I recommend around 400mg/day if not a little more.
Wishing you the best of health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Vitamin D

2009-05-19T16:04:00.000+08:00

For the nutritin tip of the day, a new study shows that Vitamin D deficiency may cause health problems.

According to findings published in Diabetes Care, a study with 3,262 Chinese people aged between 50 and 70 showed that 94 per cent were vitamin D deficient or insufficient, and 42 per cent of these people also had metabolic syndrome.

“Vitamin D deficiency is becoming a condition that is causing a large burden of disease across the globe with particular deleterious impact among the elderly,” said researcher Dr Oscar Franco from Warwick Medical School in England.

Source: Diabetes Care
Published online ahead of print, doi: 10.2337/dc09-0209
“Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Metabolic Syndrome among Middle-aged and Elderly Chinese”
Authors: L. Lu, A. Pan, F.B. Hu, O.H. Franco, H. Li, X. Li, X. Yang, Y. Chen, Z. Yu, X. Lin

ALSO, because many of you have asked...I will try to post questions that I get from you all around the world and share them with others...
This is from Lorrie Lee Massie in Portland, Oregon, USA. Lorrie asked why salt is important and what level in the diet is good.
Best of Health to you!!

We need salt because its an electrolyte which helps power the body. Think of a car with a battery. Well, we don't have those so we need electrolytes to help with energy, they establish something called an electro-chemical gradient which help power cells. So sodium, potassium and chloride are all important.
A low sodium diet is two grams or less but having bit more is fine.

All the best,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Sauna

2009-05-18T16:02:00.000+08:00

The first Sauna was discovered around the 5th or 6th century in Finland and the technique has been perfected since.
The sauna has many benefits besides the social aspect of sitting together and talking, and the stress reduction while relaxing.
Sauna may provide some relief to patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis, and may also alleviate pain and improve joint mobility in patients with rheumatic disease. The sauna does not cause drying of the skin, and may even benefit patients with psoriasis, although sweating may increase itching in patients with atopic dermatitis.
For the nutrition tip of the day, try some form of relaxation to help control stress like a sauna and feel the wonderful benefits. Or just visit Finland and the locals will take good care of you.

This week a tour of Italy: From Venice to Bologna!
Wishing you the best of Health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

The benefits of antioxidants in exercise

2009-05-15T15:57:00.000+08:00

For the nutrition tip of the day, researchers are debating the benefits of antioxidants in exercise because of a controversial study with Vitamin C and Vitamin E during exercise:

“Antioxidants prevent health-promoting effects of physical exercise in humans”
Authors: M. Ristow, K. Zarse, A. Oberbach, N. Kloting, M. Birringer, M. Kiehntopf, M. Stumvoll, C.R. Kahn, M. Blüher

This study received a great deal of media attention because of the hype factor, but most doctors agree agree it makes little sense. During exercise, there is damgage of tissues and oxidation of tissues. The human body builds up natural antioxidants to help offset this oxidation process. Eating foods rich in antioxidants helps to support this process as well which is why certain ingredients help athletes like glucosamine and omega 3's for joint health.
The researchers in this controversial study above looked only at two pathways in the body's system while they ignored many others which are very important in determining the effects of antioxidants on tissue damage and performance.
One doctor Schauss commented that: “This paper does NOT deserve media attention for many reasons,” “[It certainly does not deserve] headline news that might discourage the use of vitamin C and/or E by individuals engaged in exercise routines, or those contemplating exercise.”

So if you see news that says to avoid antioxidants with exercise, dont' believe the hype!
Wishing you all the best of health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Food allergies in kids

2009-05-13T15:56:00.000+08:00

For the Nutrition tip of the day, let's talk about food allergies in kids.
New research shows that rising childhood obesity levels may also be driving the increases in food allergies.

Studies done on over 4,000 children indicated that increases observed in allergic disease in children, particularly food allergy, may be due to obesity. The study led by Cynthia Visness from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was quoted as saying: “The associations were stronger for the obese weight category than the overweight category, providing evidence of a dose response for weight”.

The most common food allergen ingredients are cereals containing gluten, fish, crustaceans, egg, peanut, soybeans, milk and dairy products including lactose, nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seed, and sulphites.

Another reason to control the rates of obesity in children through good nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle!

Wishing you the best of health!!

Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
May 2009, Volume 123, Issue 5, Pages 1163-1169.e4
“Association of obesity with IgE levels and allergy symptoms in children and adolescents: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2006”
Authors: C.M. Visness, S.J. London, J.L. Daniels, J.S. Kaufman, K.B. Yeatts, A.-M. Siega-Riz, A.H. Liu, A. Calatroni, D.C. Zeldin

Potassium

2009-05-07T19:31:00.000+08:00

Happy Thursday and Greetings from Tel Aviv!

I just flew from the southern tip of Israel . I was in a town called Eilat where you could see Saudia Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt from the hotel room! Incredible.

On the plane ride, I flew over the "Dead Sea" which is a very salty body of water. The Dead Sea is especially rich in Magnesium and Potassium.

For the nutrition tip of the day, make sure you have sufficient potassium in your diet. To grow food, most companies use fertilizer, and fertilizer must contain three elements: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. For good potassium, companies turn to natural sources such as the Dead Sea to collect large amount of potassium (and magnesium) so that they can provide these minerals to farmers to grow food. In turn, the food we eat not only grows in a healthy way, but its rich in the nutrients we need in the body.

Potassium is an important "Electrolyte" in the body with Sodium and Chloride which helps to regulate metabolism and cell function.

so the next time you reach for some fresh fruits and vegetables, think of potassium and the importance of this nutrient in food.
Wishing you the best of health!

Tomorrow, On to Cyprus!!!

Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Vitamin B6 May Significantly Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

2009-05-06T19:28:00.002+08:00

For the nutrition tip of the day, new research coming out of Harvard University in Boston shows that Vitamin B6 may significantly reduce colorectal cancer risk whether it's taken in the diet or in dietary supplement form.

Almost 15,000 people took part in the study, which reported that increased blood levels of the vitamin’s active form which is called pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), were significantly associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.

However, this is not the first time we've seen this.

The study follows similar findings from Scotland-based researchers published in the same journal last year. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital (Edinburgh) and the University of Aberdeen, reported that increased intakes of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev., Vol. 17, pp. 171-182).

“In conclusion, vitamin B6 may protect against colorectal cancer independent of other one-carbon metabolites and inflammatory biomarkers,” they concluded.

So make sure to get your healthy dose of Vitamin B6 in the diet and you can reach for a multivitamin or other supplements that have good levels of
B6.

Wishing you the best of Health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
2009, Volume 18, Pages 1197-1202 doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-08-1001
“Prospective Study of Plasma Vitamin B6 and Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Men”
Authors: J.E. Lee, H. Li, E. Giovannucci, I.-M. Lee, J. Selhub, M. Stampfer, J. Ma

Health tip of the day is nutrition tips for asthma

2009-05-03T11:37:00.002+08:00

A recent study in France showed that children with asthma who use MAGNESIUM as a supplement used their inhalers less often for asthma symptoms which supports the theory that magnesium helps to support the relaxation of airways. I generally recommend approximately 400mg/day of magnesium, however please keep mind that magnesium also stimulates the bowels so do not take too much as it may cause irregularity or cramping. Magnesium is also known as a mineral which helps with metabolism and mood, in fact we believe people who are magnesium deficient may have more mood swings and feelings of depression.

So get your daily dose of healthy magnesium and you will feel the results.

All the best to you!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Building a little muscle in your body

2009-05-02T07:56:00.003+08:00

Happy Friday to you!

On Thursday morning here in LA, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the world famous musician Stevie Wonder on his radio show KJLH. We had a great discussion on diet and exercise and muscle metabolism. Stevie asked me how much weight he should lose as he sipped on an Herbalife Vanilla Strawberry shake. I told him that because he's a muscular man taller than six feet, that he should focus on exercising and feeding his muscle with healthy protein sources. So, the health tip of the day is to concentrate on building a little muscle in your body.

Muscle burns fat both during exercise and while you sleep. So an important part of weight management is to exercise daily, I recommend 5 days/week. Even for older adults and women, building healthy muscle is very important because muscle regulates metabolism. One pound of your Skeletal muscle burns about 14 calories everyday without doing anything but rest, so when we exercise it burns more. Very fit muscular people can often eat more calories than average because their muscle burns the calories even while they are sleeping.

Recent studies have even suggested that people with muscle live longer compared to those without, even if those people are carrying a little extra fat weight. The skeletal muscle seems to have a protective effect on metabolism and helps prevent conditions like diabetes Type II and other medical problems.

I am off to Europe for 3 weeks of work, but I will writing you as often as possible from various countries for health tip updates!
Wishing you the best of health!

Sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Fruits & Vegetables

2009-05-02T00:06:00.003+08:00

Nutrition tip for the day is to focus on nutrient dense food which are generally fruits and vegetables.

Calories come in different forms. The solids are hamburgers, fries, hot dogs, pizza, tacos, etc. The liquid calories are often overlooked which includes sodas, teas, alchoholic beverages, fruit juices, smoothies, and energy drinks. They are often packed with calories and low in essential nutrients. Generally the food companies do not fortify these foods and drinks with nutrients because it costs more money and they are not interested in health, just profit.

check the nutrients on your food labels and look for foods that are nutrient dense, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And of course, i recommend controlling the calories in the food.

Wishing you all the best!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Pomegranate Juice

2009-04-28T08:03:00.001+08:00

For the health tip of the day, its all about pomegranate juice. As many of you know, I've been working with my mentor at UCLA, Dr. David Heber for 20 years. Dr. Heber has numerous publications, and this week his colleagues published more on the science of plant nutrients and health. A new publication shows that pomegranate juice may help to support men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer.

According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA), a daily glass of pomegranate juice affected the doubling time of a marker in the blood called the Prostate Specific Antigen, a marker commonly used to screen for cancer and also used to track the disease after diagnosis.

This study suggests that pomegranate juice may effectively slow the progression of prostate cancer after unsuccessful treatment," said Christopher Amling, MD, spokesperson for the AUA. "This finding and other ongoing research might one day reveal that pomegranate juice is an effective prostate cancer preventative agent as well."

Pomegranate, a rich source of antioxidants, has been linked to improved heart health, but a growing body of science indicates the fruit protect against prostate cancer. Studies have also reported a role in joint health by slowing cartilage loss in arthritis.

So be sure to get your daily fruit and vegetable intake and try some pomegranate juice when you can. wishing you all the best!

sincerely,

Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Journal of Urology
2009, Volume 181, issue 4, Page 295
“Long term follow up of phase 2 study of pomegranate juice for men with prostate cancer shows durable prolongation of PSA doubling time”
Authors: A.J. Pantuck, N. Zomorodian, M. Rettig, W.J. Aronson, D. Heber, A.S. Belldegrun

Curcumin

2009-04-27T08:13:00.002+08:00

For the health tip of the day, curcumin which is a natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric a yellow color has been shown to reduce and prevent weight gain in animals. This may be new research to help support the fight against obesity.
Investigators from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston published their findings in the Journal of Nutrition.

The researchers suggest that curcumin may actually suppress new tissue growth in fat tissue and may also affect the metabolism of existing fat tissue by reducing it.

“The curcumin suppression of angiogenesis in adipose tissue together with its effect on lipid metabolism in adipocytes may contribute to lower body fat and body weight gain,” wrote the authors, led by Asma Ejaz from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. “Our findings suggest that dietary curcumin may have a potential benefit in preventing obesity.”

Curcumin in turmeric is found in many different supplements since many cultures do not eat it regularly in the diet.

wishing you the best of heatlh!
sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Journal of Nutrition
Volume 139, Pages 919-925, doi:10.3945/jn.108.100966
“Curcumin Inhibits Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes and Angiogenesis and Obesity in C57/BL Mice”
Authors: A. Ejaz, D. Wu, P. Kwan, M. Meydani

The threat of SWINE FLU

2009-04-27T08:01:00.002+08:00

I am wishing you all the best from Los Angeles, California where presently we are dealing with the threat of SWINE FLU. Our Health Ministry here in the US is finding out the origin of this flu and how to treat it. This afternoon in the USA, they declared a National State of Emergency but we have not had any cases result in death so far.

Please take the necessary precautions put forth by your local governments and remember that Influenza is far more damaging on an annual basis. For those of you who travel frequently, you may call your local health department and ask if a simple mask is in order.

Wishing you the best of health,
sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Apples

2009-04-25T09:21:00.002+08:00

For the nutrition tip of the day, new research shows that apples grown from organic farming may be more nutritious than the apples grown through conventional standard methods. There has been an ongoing debate on the benefits of true organic farming relative to standard practices of modern farming. New findings were recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. “In the present study the organically produced apples displayed a higher phytochemical concentration and a higher antioxidant capacity than conventionally produced apples,” wrote the researchers, led by Bernhard Watzl from the Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food in Karlsruhe.

Watzl and his co-workers compared the polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity of Golden Delicious apples grown under organic and conventional conditions over a three year period (2004-2006). According to their findings, in 2005 and 2006 the antioxidant capacity was 15 per cent higher in the organic fruit than the conventionally produced fruits. Organic apples grown in 2005 also had a higher polyphenol concentration, said the researchers.
This data remains controversial, but many consumers are actively looking for foods that have been prepared through organic farming techniques free of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers from petrochemicals.

"Organic farming represents a sustainable method of agriculture that avoids the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides and makes use of crop rotation and good animal husbandry to control pests and diseases," wrote Williamson. "From a nutritional perspective, there is currently not enough evidence to recommend organic foods over conventionally produced foods."

I am a big fan of supplements to support basic nutrients in the diet and of course eating healthy meals from good sources.
Wishing you the best of health,
Sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Published online ahead of print, 23 April 2009, doi: 10.1021/jf803961f
“Three-Year Comparison of the Polyphenol Contents and Antioxidant Capacities in Organically and Conventionally Produced Apples (Malus domestica Bork. Cultivar `Golden Delicious')”
Authors: B.A. Stracke, C.E. Rfer, F.P. Weibel, A. Bub, B. Watzl

Eat Your Vegetables with Lycopene

2009-04-24T18:01:00.002+08:00

The healthy tip for the day is to eat your vegetables with lycopene such as tomatoes. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition showed that increasing intake of antioxidant in the family known as Carotenoids may reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome by approximately 50 percent.

The carotenoid Lyocopene was shown to be associated with improved symptoms. The
Study lead by Ivonne Sluijs from the University Medical Center Utrecht showed that higher lycopene was relted to lower serum triglycerides.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a condition characterised by central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. The syndrome has been linked to increased risks of both type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Sluijs and her co-workers report that high intakes of all these compounds was associated with lower incidence of the syndrome, and that lycopene and beta-carotene in particular were linked to apparent protective effects.

So make sure to eat your tomatoes or your lycopene rich supplements which have been shown to support health.
Wishing you all the best!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: Journal of Nutrition
May 2009, Volume 139, Number 5, Pages 987-992, doi:10.3945/jn.108.101451
“Dietary Carotenoid Intake Is Associated with Lower Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged and Elderly Men”
Authors: I. Sluijs, J.W.J. Beulens, D.E. Grobbee, Y.T. van der Schouw

Vitamin D

2009-04-23T12:39:00.003+08:00

Today’s health tip of the day is to get your daily dose of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for a whole host of reactions in the human body and contributes to health in a significant way. Recently German researchers report that a daily dose of vitamin of 83 micrograms per day had lower levels on triglycerides and markers of inflammation like tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha).

We get Vitaman D from various food sources AND from sunlight. The vitamin D that we make from sunlight is more bioactive in the body, however during the winter months, it’s often difficult for many people to get sufficient Vitamin D because there is little time for sun exposure.

Supplementing with Vitamin D in the diet may help support health levels, especially during the process of weight loss when many nutrients may be lacking in the diet.
In adults, it is said vitamin D deficiency may precipitate or exacerbate osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases. There is also some evidence that the vitamin may reduce the incidence of several types of cancer and type-1 diabetes.
So make sure to get your daily dose of Vitamin D to help support your health.
Wishing you the best of health!

Sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
May 2009, Volume 89, Pages 1321-1327, doi:10.3945/ajcn.2008.27004
"Vitamin D supplementation enhances the beneficial effects of weight loss on cardiovascular disease risk markers"
Authors: A. Zittermann, S. Frisch, H.K. Berthold, C. Götting, J. Kuhn, K. Kleesiek, P. Stehle, H. Koertke, R. Koerfer

Weight Management with Chewing Gum

2009-04-22T10:23:00.004+08:00

For the health tip of the day, interesting news on weight management with chewing gum.

A new study shows that chewimg gum may be a potential tool in weight management in terms of controlling snacking on sugary foods.

Scientists in the US found men and women who chewed gum three times hourly in the afternoon ate fewer snacks. Specifically, the gum-chewers ate fewer sweet snacks than when not chewing on gum.

Subjects in the study were split into two groups, one group chewed gum every hour for fifteen minutes total. They had three gum-chewing sessions within three hours, while the other group did not chew gum. After the three hours, BOTH groups were allowed to eat any snacks they chose. The people who chewed sugar free gum chose less snacks and reported feeling fuller. The decrease in overall snack intake was approximately 40 calories which is significant.

The study was conducted by Dr. Geiselman and is the first of it's kind.
Something else to consider if you are working on your own weight management or coaching someone in weight management.

wishing you all the best of Health!
Sincerely,
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

High Glycemic Foods May increase obesity in the newborn.

2009-04-16T09:17:00.003+08:00

New research shows that eating high glycemic foods like white bread and chocolate during the later stages of pregnancy may increase obesity in the newborn.

Researchers showed that consuming high glycemic index snacks during the third trimester of pregnancy had an association with heavier birth weight in the offspring and a higher rate of growth in the new borns. This study was recently published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

It is important to point out that in this study, animals were observed and not humans, however similar results can be applied to human populations. The scientists were from the University College in Dublin, and the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin.

No previous animal studies have shown that short duration intake of high glycemic foods during the third trimester could affect the birth weight and growth rates of newborns. So this study was the first of its kind.

This study is timely because The International Association for the Study of Obesity estimated in 2006 that the number of obese school age children in Europe increased by almost 50 per cents since the late 1990s.
This is a massive increase in the number of obese kids and the numbers are projected to increase. IASO believes that more than one third of the child population will be overweight in the next 4 years which is staggering.

So, the take home message is to control the high GI foods during the entire pregnancy, but especially the third trimester. Focus on healthy controlled calorie foods and supplements and always incorporate some physical activity into the daily routine.

Wishing you all the best of health!
Dr. Luigi
Website: http://drluigi.com

Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Published online ahead of print, Early View, doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02149.x
“Transient high glycaemic intake in the last trimester of pregnancy increases offspring birthweight and postnatal growth rate in sheep: a randomised control trial”
Authors: N.A. Smith, F.M. McAuliffe, K. Quinn, P. Lonergan, A.C.O. Evans

Magnesium

2009-04-15T21:24:00.002+08:00

Magnesium is one of nature's miracle minerals, it has a calming effect on the body's tissues from the muscles to the brain. Studies have shown that magnesium in the diet can help relieve symptoms of asthma, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions. Good sources of magnesium include fish, almonds, and natural spring water. Magnesium supplements often have calcium and vitamin D together as all three help support bone health.

Website: http://drluigi.com

Herbalife Core Nutrition

2009-04-09T09:15:00.001+08:00

What the Doctors say about Herbalife core nutrition products.. Also how to make great tasting fruit smoothies with Herbalife Formula 1 shake drink.

Personal health, Nutrition & Apearance The Herbalife Way!

2009-04-07T19:34:00.011+08:00

The Pre-Modern Era Diet

Modern Life

Increased Burger Size

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Evolution of Man

Obesity Rates Predicted to Double in 30 Years

Etiology of Obesity

You Can Control Your Health

What Can We Do About It?

Use the Products, Wear the Button and Talk to People.

“Changing Peoples’ Lives One Person at a Time”

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What Your Body Needs is Healthy Nutrition At Herbalife this is called

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The Power of Protein

Protein is the Most Satiating Macronutrient!

Soy Protein Is the Highest Quality Protein from Plants.

* If weight gain occurs, restart the weight loss plan until excess weight is lost.

It Is Important to Have
Energy!

Cellular Nutrition
To maximize your health

COLORFUL NATURAL PLANT ANTIOXIDANTS

Healthy Bodies Need Natural Plant Nutrients

Aerobic Exercise

How Much Exercise?

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Good health and looking your best is important to a successful, happy life.
It takes work and discipline to accomplish.
Herbalife has the scientifically formulated products to help you and your customers achieve your goals.
Good luck and much success in your future achievements and growth.

HERBALIFE HONORS 2009

2009-04-04T10:52:00.002+08:00

Mark Hughes Bonus Awards. Post event Webcast.
Invite your family and friends to be a part of the celebration and Herbalife's biggest bonus payout in history!

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If you were the best Tennis player in the world, what Nutritional Product Brand would you buy?

2009-04-04T07:18:00.002+08:00

Did You Know?

2009-03-19T21:25:00.001+08:00

More than 1/3 of Malaysians in the face of obesity and related diseases.
There are more than 3,000,000 of the Malaysian high cholesterol.
More than 2,100,000 Malaysians are facing the threat of diabetes.
According to statistics, 50 percent of deaths due to poor diet.

Earth Hour Goes Global - Turn Off Your Lights and Non Essential Electrical Appliances

2009-03-13T09:36:00.001+08:00

Join The Earth Hour

On March 29th, 2008 at 8pm , join millions of people around the world and make a statement about climate change by turning Off Your Lights and Non Essential Electrical Appliances for ONE HOUR on the evening 8pm to 9pm. This is an International Event and it was created by WWF in Sydney Australia in 2007.

All of us, are invited to invite everyone throughout the world to turn off the lights for an hour starting at 8 p.m. (your own local time)–whether at home or at work, with friends and family.

Help make Earth Hour 2008 even better by inviting friends and family to join. Tell Your Friends Now!!!!!

10 facts on nutrition

2009-03-11T20:50:00.001+08:00

Nutrition is a foundation for health and development. Better nutrition means stronger immune systems, less illness and better health for people of all ages.

Healthy children learn better. Healthy people are stronger, more productive, and better able to break cycles of poverty and realize their full potential.

The world faces increasing threats to food security, as a result of rising food prices and less agricultural productivity, which could lead to undernutrition. Conversely, some populations are challenged with escalating obesity.

This fact file explores the risks posed by malnutrition, nutrition through the life cycle, and ways to improve global nutritional health.

Malnutrition is a major contributor to the total global disease burden. More than one third of child deaths worldwide are attributed to undernutrition. Poverty is a central cause of undernutrition.
A key indicator of chronic malnutrition is stunting - when children are too short for their age group compared to the WHO child growth standards. About 178 million children globally are stunted, resulting from not enough food, a vitamin- and mineral-poor diet, and disease. As growth slows down, brain development lags and stunted children learn poorly. Stunting rates among children are highest in Africa and Asia. In south-central Asia 41% are affected.
Wasting is a severe form of malnutrition - resulting from acute food shortages and compounded by illness. About 1.5 million children die annually due to wasting. Rising food prices, food scarcity in areas of conflict, and natural disasters diminish household access to appropriate and adequate food, all of which can lead to wasting. Wasting demands emergency nutritional interventions to save lives.
Hidden hunger is a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the diet, which are vital to boost immunity and healthy development. Vitamin A, zinc, iron and iodine deficiencies are primary public health concerns. About 2 billion people are affected by iodine deficiencies worldwide; and vitamin A is associated with more than half a million deaths of under-five children globally each year.
The rise in overweight and obesity worldwide is a major public health challenge. People of all ages and backgrounds face this type of malnutrition. As a consequence, rates of diabetes and other diet-related diseases are escalating, even in developing countries. In a few developing countries, up to 20% of children under-five are overweight.
Good nutrition during pregnancy ensures a healthier baby. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months, introducing age-appropriate and safe complementary foods at six months, and continuing breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond. About 20% of deaths among children under-five worldwide could be avoided if these feeding guidelines are followed. Appropriate feeding decreases rates of stunting and obesity and stimulates intellectual development in young children.
Nutritional problems in adolescents start during childhood and continue into adult life. Anaemia is a key nutritional problem in adolescent girls. Preventing early pregnancies and fortifying the nutritional health of developing girls can reduce maternal and child deaths later, and stop cycles of malnutrition from one generation to the next. For both girls and boys, adolescence is an ideal time to shape good eating and physical activity habits.
A lifetime of unhealthy eating and inactivity raises health risks over time - contributing to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and other problems. The global population is ageing: the number of people aged 60 and older will jump from 700 million today to 1 billion by 2020. Nutritional health at older ages will be a critical factor in the state of global health.
Nutrition information is required to identify the areas where nutritional assistance is most needed and monitor the progress of change. In 2006 WHO released international child growth standards that provide benchmarks to compare children's nutritional status within and across countries and regions.
Public education is another way to improve nutritional health. Starting in China during the Beijing Olympics, and continuing in other countries, WHO and Member States will promote "5 keys" to a healthy diet:
1. give your baby only breast milk for the first six months of life
2. eat a variety of foods
3. eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
4. eat moderate amounts of fat and oils
5. eat less salt and sugars

Sources from WHO

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Why are you overweight???

2009-03-01T13:23:00.000+08:00

You are overweight for the most simple of reasons -- because you're eating the wrong foods, the wrong types of calories per meal, and you're also eating meals in the wrong patterns each day.

Think closely about what we're about to tell you, since it's going to change the way you think about dieting...

FOOD is more powerful than any prescription weight loss pills, because the FOOD that you eat can either make you THIN or FAT. You don't get fat because of a lack of exercising, that's a myth. You get fat because you don't eat the right foods at the right intervals each day.

Also, the pattern that you choose to eat your meals each day is more powerful than any prescription weight loss pills. This is true because your body is like an "engine" and it only needs certain foods at certain intervals each day, and if you don't eat the right foods at the right times then it won't burn those calories -- and you'll wind up storing those calories as fat tissue. (Hint: You need to eat more than 3 times per day to lose weight, but we'll show you the details later).

You have gotten overweight by eating the wrong foods, that much is a fact. And guess what? You can get SLIM by eating the RIGHT FOODS at the RIGHT INTERVALS each day.

It's not really any more complicated than that, and the way to start losing weight has nothing to do with starving yourself or jogging.

F1 chocolate taker - additional igredient in your shake!

2009-02-17T19:02:00.000+08:00

I have a very good news for those who are currently taking the HBL Chocolate F1 . One of the customers who took the Chocolate F1 showed the doctor what she consumes during the normal medical checkup per the doctor's request after seeing her 'indicators' improved. The doctor read through the ingredients and found this label in the bottle as circled below in green. PHENYLALANINE. The doctor told her that this chemical will help to make you sleep well. This is an additional benefit which I never knew off all this while.

I further did some search in the web, found additional good effects of this substance - listed below. Don't ask me why it is only in Chocolate flavor - I guess I have to find out more from the training to come.

But congratulations to those who are taking the Chocolate F1 - read below in details. If you can't understand the one as hilited in Chinese, it basically explaines about how it can lower down the risk of negative side effect from the cancer treatment; and a better sweetening substance for patients with high blood pressure, diebetics, and heart attack.

Source: Wikipedia

Phenylalanine (abbreviated as Phe or F)[1] is an α-amino acid with the formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2C6H5, which is found naturally in the breast milk of mammals and manufactured for food and drink products and are also sold as nutritional supplements for their reputed analgesic and antidepressant effects. Phenylalanine is structurally closely related to dopamine, epinepherine (adrenaline) and tyrosine.

This essential amino acid is classified as nonpolar because of the hydrophobic nature of the benzyl side chain. The codons for L-phenylalanine are UUU and UUC. It is a white, powdery solid. L-Phenylalanine (LPA) is an electrically-neutral amino acid, one of the twenty common amino acids used to biochemically form proteins, coded for by DNA.

Nutrition Club @ Penang

2009-01-29T07:06:00.000+08:00

we visited some Nutrition Club in Penang before we decide to open our nutrition club.

Busy Opening day....

2008-12-06T10:51:00.002+08:00

My shakerela Nutrition Corner opening soon!!!!

2008-12-03T20:30:00.005+08:00

Our Bar Table.... nice or not???

Let's us start work...

wow... so dirty...

Front door

Finally done....

Cheers, let's us take a photo for our memories...

Just arrive 1am....

To Your Heart Health

2008-09-11T07:27:00.000+08:00

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D. Nobel† Laureate in Medicine
Your cardiovascular system is the driving force behind Cellular Nutrition. Over 100,000 miles in length and equipped with nearly six-trillion endothelial cells, your blood vessels produce the Nitric Oxide that supports Cellular Nutrition. Endothelial-derived Nitric Oxide functions in many important ways to support the cardiovascular and circulatory system. Endothelial damage, from a poor diet, obesity and lack of exercise, results in deficient Nitric-Oxide production and, therefore, increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are easy ways to make your endothelium healthy by adjusting your diet, engaging in moderate exercise and taking Niteworks®.

How does Nitric Oxide work?
Nitric Oxide, also known as NO, is the body’s most widespread signaling molecule. NO promotes Cellular Nutrition by facilitating blood flow to every cell in the body. Because NO expands the diameter of the arteries, more nutrients are delivered to the cells and more waste products are removed from the cells. Nitric Oxide provides Cellular Nutrition to all organs of the body and also protects these organs against injury and disease caused by exposure to oxidants, a condition known as “oxidative stress.” NO is the body’s most potent antioxidant, protecting cells against free radical damage. In this regard, NO functions just like Vitamins E and C.

NO deficiency and Endothelial Dysfunction cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and untimely death in the U.S. and is sometimes associated with NO deficiency. The diseases resulting from NO deficiency include hypertension, stroke, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, gastrointestinal ulcers and erectile dysfunction. A healthy vascular endothelium is essential to a healthy cardiovascular system because it is required for normal NO production and action. Vascular-endothelial dysfunction leads to decreased NO production and increased oxidative stress, creating a vicious cycle that promotes further endothelial dysfunction.

Diet improves heart health
Another way to keep your endothelium healthy is through diet. A sensible diet that is low in fats and carbohydrates, but rich in proteins, will go a long way in promoting cardiovascular health. Decreased fat intake greatly reduces the body’s production of destructive free radicals and decreased dietary carbohydrates limit the intake of calories. Eating a high-protein diet maintains muscle mass and energy levels. The combination of high protein plus low carbohydrates and fats can result in substantial weight loss, which further promotes a healthy cardiovascular system.

A winning combination
The three lifestyle changes outlined–mild to moderate exercise, a high-protein diet and Niteworks®–have something in common: they all play a role in enhancing the production and action of endothelium-derived Nitric Oxide. For this reason, exercise, diet and Niteworks® are a winning combination for maintaining and improving your endothelial health–and a healthy endothelium means a healthy heart. When you combine their results, you can easily see how your overall health and general well-being can improve.

†The Nobel Prize is a registered trademark of The Nobel Foundation.

Heart Health 2

2008-09-11T01:20:00.000+08:00

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate in Medicine, Herbalife Scientific Advisory Board

Q: Why should Core Complex become part of my daily routine?

A: Core Complex daily supplement packettes target four key areas of heart health maintenance: cholesterol, triglycerides, homocysteine, and oxidative stress.* Cholesterol is an important marker for heart health, but triglycerides, another kind of blood fat, are also important markers of cardiovascular health. Homocysteine is an amino acid found naturally in your body, although excessive homocysteine levels in the blood often leads to serious heart health conditions. And perhaps most importantly, along with a low fat diet and exercise, supplementation is the first line of defense against numerous heart health risk factors. (Herbalifeline® softgels and Tri-Shield® Neptune Krill Oil softgels are included in Core Complex.)

Q: How is Neptune Krill Oil unique?
A: Actually, Neptune Krill Oil or NKO® comes from a tiny crustacean in the Antarctic. NKO® is unique from fish oils in that it contains three groups of heart-healthy compounds; not only the Omega-3 fatty acids, but also a healthy blend of phospholipids and antioxidants. This unique blend helps to maintain cardiovascular health by counteracting oxidative stress.* In other words, NKO® is a powerful antioxidant.

Q: Why is it important to start taking heart health supplements now?
A: Don’t wait. The best way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system is to start now, before you have developed risk factors for heart disease. Along with a low-fat diet and exercise, the active ingredients in Core Complex, Tri-Shield®, Niteworks®, Herbalifeline®, and Mega Garlic Plus help to maintain key heart health indicators already within a normal range.* It is wise to consider a heart health program today.

Foods containing at least 0.65 gram per serving of plant sterols, eaten twice a day with meals for a daily intake of at least 1.3 grams, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A packette of Core Complex supplies 1.3 grams of plant sterols.

NKO® is a registered trademark of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Heart Health

2008-09-11T01:18:00.000+08:00

By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H. Vice President, Medical Affairs and Education

Q: What is Alpha Lipoic Acid and how does it support the heart?
A: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), an ingredient in Niteworks®, is a potent antioxidant first discovered in the 1950s and later recognized in 1988 for a variety of health-promoting activities. ALA works in the mitochondria, the body’s energy-producing cells, where it has been shown to protect the DNA from damage. Many antioxidants, like Vitamin C, work well in areas of the body where there is water, while others, like Vitamin E, work well in areas of fat. ALA has the unique capability to work in both water and fat, and, moreover, helps to recycle our natural Vitamins C and E. In the heart, ALA helps protect the cardiovascular system from free radical damage.

Q: If Nitric Oxide is a gas, why does Niteworks® come in powder form?
A: Herbalife developed Niteworks® with Dr. Lou Ignarro, who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Dr. Ignarro’s research showed that Nitric Oxide helps to keep blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.* His research further showed that Nitric Oxide enhances blood flow, supporting function of the heart, brain and other organs.* His additional research has shown that the combination of two amino acids, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline, helps to support Nitric Oxide production in the body. Herbalife developed Niteworks® as a powder with these two amino acids. This product also contains Alpha Lipoic Acid and Vitamin E for antioxidant protection.*

Q: How does garlic contribute to cardiovascular health?
A: Garlic has long been recognized as a high-quality supplement to support healthy circulation and a healthy heart. One of the key active components is called Allicin, which helps to support cholesterol lowering, antioxidant, blood thinning and antimicrobial activity. Garlic supplements should be specially coated to be effective because stomach acid inhibits activity. Herbalife developed Mega Garlic Plus with an enteric coating to safely pass through the stomach for full absorption.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Healthy Aging with Herbalife

2008-09-11T01:15:00.001+08:00

By Staff Writer

Getting older isn't what it used to be.
How can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Here are 7 steps to healthy aging.

Remember what your parents looked like when they were your age? Looking back, they seemed so much older. And in many ways, they were. Average life expectancy is currently on the rise, which means that men and women approaching age 50 don’t look and feel like the stereotyped middle-age person of the 1950s.

So how can you look and feel as young as you can? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Use the following Herbalife products to help you improve your overall health and well-being while making you feel younger as you get older.

7 Steps to Healthy Aging

Build a solid foundation for good health with our Cellular Nutrition products, including Formulas 1, 2 and 3.
Use Cardio ToconOx®, fortified with powerful antioxidants, to help support a healthy cardiovascular system.*
Activate your skin’s youthfulness with Skin Activator® Daily Replenishing Cream, which can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Slow the effects of joint aging and help reduce discomfort and swelling with Joint Support-Glucosamine with Herbs.*
Keep your eyes in good shape with our antioxidant-rich Ocular Defense Formula.*
Formulated with saw palmetto, Ultimate Prostate Formula can help make a man’s mid-life transition a little easier, in addition to supporting prostate health.*
Niteworks® keeps blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Good Health Lasts a Lifetime With Cellular Nutrition

2008-09-11T01:11:00.001+08:00

By Staff Writer

Everyone needs Cellular Nutrition. It's that important to your long-term good health.

Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Learn the simple way to deliver the nutrients your body needs at the cellular level.

Each day, your system is challenged by factors that rob you of valuable nutrients, undermining your health, damaging your skin and making weight management a struggle. When your body's nutritional needs are not met, your health suffers.

A complex problem made simple
It can be a daunting task to ensure you are getting the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal health in the right balance every day. That's why Herbalife has made nutrition simple with our Cellular Nutrition Program. This advanced Herbalife technology supplies the amino acids, vitamins, minerals and herbal factors your individual cells require to function optimally.

Whether you need to lose weight, gain muscle, want to increase energy, have softer, shinier hair or improve your quality of life, Cellular Nutrition, the foundation of Herbalife's wellness philosophy, is designed to address these specific concerns.

As easy as one, two, three
Cellular Nutrition consists of a creamy, deliciously filling shake (enjoyed once or twice daily) and two nutritional supplement formulas taken with each meal-it's that simple!

Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix.
Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex.
Cell Activator®. Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Experience the "Herbalife difference" today!

Bone Health: The Hard Truth About Brittle Bones

2008-09-11T01:05:00.001+08:00

By Staff Writer
There’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the causes of osteoporosis. Here are some tips for building healthy bone mass from childhood to adulthood.

Our bones fight a never-ending battle against the effects of hormone changes and general dietary and lifestyle factors–leaving both men and women with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects over 25 million Americans each year. Almost 80% of osteoporosis is found in women, although a growing number of older men are also at risk.

Healthy bones begin with childhood
Fortunately, there’s plenty you can do to build healthy bones and maintain them as you age. Children should eat three to four servings of calcium-enriched foods every day to build healthy bones. As an adult, it’s best to add a calcium supplement to your diet. Xtra-Cal® is packed with calcium, in addition to Vitamins C and D, which helps absorb essential calcium.*

Soy also appears to benefit bones, replacing calcium-depleting animal protein in the diet and providing a great source of bone-building isoflavones. Our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, Protein Bars, Soup Mix, Formula 3 Personalized Protein Powder, and Soy Nuts with Cardia® Salt are great sources of soy protein–making soy both “heart smart” and “bone smart!”

Making bone health a priority
Take control of your diet, increase your activity and curb such lifestyle habits as alcohol or smoking. With regular effort, you’ll give yourself the very best chance of having healthy bones–no bones about it!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Congratulations, Attila Vajda, Olympic Gold Medalist

2008-09-11T00:44:00.001+08:00

Hungarian flatwater canoeing athlete Attila Vajda captured the gold in the men’s 1000-meter canoe singles on Friday, August 22, winning Hungary’s first gold medal of the games at Beijing. Attila, 25, told reporters that during the race he drew inspiration from the memory of his friend, two-time Olympian Gyorgy Kolonics, who died while training for the 2008 Games. He said, “It was a tough race, but he was with me throughout until the last 50. From there on, I didn’t need him.” Attila paddled to victory ahead of the competition, crossing the finish line in 3 minutes, 50.467 seconds.

Attila, who was selected by his coach as the “secret weapon” of the Athens Olympics, previously took home the bronze in the men’s 1000-meter canoe singles in the 2004 Games, and in 2006 won the national title at the World Championships held in Duisburg, Germany. A consumer of Herbalife® products, Attila counts Liftoff® brand and Niteworks® brand dietary supplements among his favorite products. He said, “When I am feeling tired and cannot concentrate, I take Liftoff®–even during training and competitions. I recommend it to everyone.”*

Congratulations, Attila!

The Facts on Fats

2008-09-10T18:47:00.000+08:00

By Louis Ignarro, Ph.D.
Nobel† Laureate in Medicine

Though you may have been taught the opposite, fat can actually be good for you. In fact, there are healthy fats and unhealthy fats–and knowing the difference is essential to your health. Below is an easy-to-use guide that will help you understand the differences between fats.

UNSATURATED FATS (Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated)

Monounsaturated Fats
Monounsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature but firm up when cooled in the refrigerator. They are generally considered healthier fats and are found mainly in plant sources such as nuts and avocados, as well as olive, peanut and canola oils. Like all fats, monosaturated fats are high in calories. If you increase the amount of monosaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

Polyunsaturated Fats
Polyunsaturated fats can be either liquid or soft at room temperature, and are found in plant oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, flaxseed and canola oils, as well as in seafood. Polyunsaturated fats include the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. In addition to providing energy, EFAs are part of the structure of every cell in our bodies. We need EFAs to achieve & maintain a healthy heart; they are also essential for the healthy function of the brain, eyes, skin, joints, hair and the immune system. To supplement your intake of health-promoting Omega-3, try Herbalife's Herbalifeline® and Tri-Shield®. Keep in mind that polyunsaturated fats are also high in calories. If you increase the amount of polyunsaturated fats in your diet, be mindful of your overall intake in order to manage your weight.

SATURATED FATS
Saturated fat is solid at room temperature and is most often found in animal food products including milk, eggs, meat and butter. Some plant products like palm, coconut and palm kernel oil are also saturated. Saturated fats are not inherently unhealthy, but an excess of these fats in the diet raises cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.

TRANS FATS
Trans fats are chemically engineered, with a metal catalyst like nickel, at very high temperatures. Although some may look liquid, they maintain their structure for long periods of time (which is why fast food chains can fry food in the same oil all day long). The FDA suggests regulating your trans fat intake and to replace them with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats whenever possible. New label laws require companies to list amounts of trans fats on their product labels.

Quick tips from the doctor:

Increase the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
Limit your intake of saturated fats.
Regulate your intake of Trans Fats and make sure to read labels.

†The Nobel Prize is a registered trademark of The Nobel Foundation.

WEIGHT LOST COMPETITION

2008-08-26T02:05:00.000+08:00

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Tammy, my friend's amazing result...

2008-08-19T01:26:00.002+08:00

She was a graphic designer
Long working hour and unhealthy lifestyle (sleep late, stress and unhealthy diet habbit etc) pushed her weight up to 82kg and had high blood pressure, high cholestrol, gastric, her hands and legs were numb every morning when she woke up.
Amazingly she lost 20kg after 6 months, improved her health condition.

Beauty Transformed

2008-08-13T01:59:00.002+08:00

A NURSE in ICU, hospital.
She used to be thin and has very good skin. After working in ICU for few years. The working environment (night shift and stress) caused her weight increase 12kg in 1 year and has a serious skin problem on face.
She spent over RM70,000 on her face treatment, from western medical to chinese traditional medicine treatment and also skin care centre.
When she was recommended HBL, she study the ingredient and feel safe to take it because with her professional background, she noticed that they are all nutritions for our body. She lost 9kg in 3months and get rid of her skin problem.
Her weight maintained and DIDN'T bounce back for 3 years already.

Beast... ungly....

2008-08-13T01:58:00.002+08:00

Hereditary illness from his mother on age 20.
Started taking pain killer from 1 pack a day and kept increasing to 8 packs daily.
Now after consuming the balanced nutrition
Pain killer not needed for 2 years already.
Whole family follow his diet plans.

Gain and improve skin problem

2008-08-13T01:55:00.001+08:00

•Weight gained
•Face skin problem solved

Really Headach....

2008-08-13T01:53:00.001+08:00

One is overweight and another one is underweight.
HBL cellular nutrition is safe to be consumed by children as well.
Everybody can eat, from baby to old people.
Suitable to balance and achieve optimum/healthy - lose /gain/ maintain weight

I find a different wife.... :P

2008-08-13T01:47:00.001+08:00

Small tummy after gave birth.
Fatty arm
Lost 5kg after 3 months.
Improved energy level and health conditions, now keep shaping

Transformer....

2008-08-13T01:41:00.001+08:00

This is my picture before Herbalife... really really.......

Over weight
Lost 11kg in 4 months.
Improve cholesterol and serious gastric problem.

The Importance of Shape

2008-07-29T15:23:00.001+08:00

By David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Chairman of the Herbalife Nutrition and Scientific Advisory Boards

What is your shape?

You may think you know when you look in the mirror, or you may be too busy trying to cover up unshapely areas to really see yourself as you are. Do you know how much fat you’re carrying, compared to how much muscle? Do you know where you tend to gain weight–upper body, lower body or around the middle? Until you know the answers to these questions, you are not ready to make your personal plan for losing weight and keeping it off. Understanding your body is the first step to reaching your best personal shape. As someone who teaches both doctors and the public about obesity, I believe weight loss has been overemphasized and body shape underemphasized. You have probably read about the Body-Mass Index (BMI), which is a weight-to-height ratio. If your BMI is greater than 25, you are considered overweight in the U.S., and if it is greater than 30 you are obese. This ratio has been a powerful way for scientists to document the obesity epidemic in this country and its effects on health and disease. However, when it comes to you as an individual, it can be misleading. A football player can be considered overweight on the BMI scale, but if the extra weight being carried is muscle, he is not really fat. A thin woman can have a normal BMI, yet still be over-fat. So shape counts.

Shapes are personal and go beyond the usual apple and pear. Women can have three typical body shapes–upper body fat, lower body fat and both upper and lower body fat. Men usually only get upper body fat. The upper body stores fat in times of stress and some people can lose and gain weight rapidly in the upper body. The lower body fat in women responds to female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone and stores fat for breastfeeding a newborn baby. Women who have both upper and lower body fat will lose their upper body fat first. Women with more upper body fat tend to have more muscle than women with lower body fat and will need more protein in their diet to help control their hunger. Losing weight is harder if you have lower body fat rather than upper body fat, but the medical benefits of losing your upper body fat are greater. Losing weight around your neck, face, chest and waist usually goes along with losing fat on the inside as well. So as you look better, you are also improving your health tremendously.

Finally, there are two more body shapes to consider: The shape you can change and the shape you can’t change. It is important to know the difference and work on the shape you can change, while adjusting your wardrobe and attitudes to the shape you cannot change. Due to low metabolism, many women with lower body fat can’t lose weight just by cutting calories. These lower body-fat cells are resistant to both exercise and diet. Only a personalized program can help make sure you get enough protein to control cravings and build or maintain lean muscle.

HERBALIFE NAMED ONE OF FITTEST COMPANIES

2008-02-26T16:49:00.001+08:00

BY MEN’S FITNESS MAGAZINE

LOS ANGELES, January 15, 2008 – Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a global nutrition and direct selling company, was named one of the 15 fittest companies in America by Men’s Fitness magazine. Men’s Fitness selected these companies based on access to state-of-the-art gym and fitness facilities, cafeterias with health- and nutrition-minded menus, preventative medical care, and programs for losing weight and quitting smoking, and rewards for staying in shape.

“We are a company that ‘walks the talk,’ said Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife’s chairman and CEO. “We’re extremely proud of our employees’ efforts in changing their lives and we will continue to do our best to support healthy, active lifestyles.”

Among the many components of the company’s Wellness for Life program are two weight loss challenges held every year – “Maintain, Don’t Gain” during the holiday season and “Summer Shape-Up.” The challenges include weigh-ins, weekly tips and handouts, and support sessions.

Herbalife also sponsors monthly educational seminars with nutrition and fitness experts on topics such as healthy snacking, and encourages employees to participate in the company’s basketball and tennis leagues. Similarly, Herbalife sponsors around eight triathlons nationwide (among 120 other sports and fitnessrelated events), and provides professional trainers, team clothing and peer support for employees who participate.

“The old me felt run-down, stressed out and tired,” says Paul Funk, a senior systems business analyst. “The new me joined the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ challenge and lost 5.5 pounds. I now ride my bike to work three days a week – six miles each way – and every week feel stronger and more energetic. The Wellness Challenge changed my life for the better.”

Employees based in Herbalife’s Torrance, Calif. facility have access to the Team Herbalife Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art gym facility where employees can participate in lunchtime power walks, abs classes, or general workouts with trainers. The facilities also include a cafe with a healthy menu and subsidized prices.

Finally, Herbalife gives its employees complimentary access to its array of protein shakes, energy drinks, and nutritional supplements. Employee achievements and success stories are regularly shared at company meetings as well as in Herbalife’s quarterly employee magazine, fostering an environment of support and motivation.

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About Herbalife
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells weightmanagement, nutritional supplements and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 65 countries through a network of 1.7 million independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to bring good nutrition to children. Please visit Investor Relations for additional financial information.

Weight Management

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Over 28 years ago, we were one of the first companies to pioneer powdered weight-management products. Today, we are selling products in 65 countries around the world.

Effective and Easy
You don't have to skip meals to succeed with us. In fact, our weight-management programme encourages healthy snaking. Our programme is the most generous, effective weight-management programme you can try, and it may be the last weight-management programme you'll ever need! Weight loss results vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a physician before embarking on this or any weight-management programme.

Scientifically developed and produced to extracting standards, our programme provides balanced nutrition with soy protein and Cellular Nutrition as its foundation.
Too busy for breakfast? Too tired to cook? Have a shake! Convenient prepackaging makes it easy to get good nutrition quickly with little to no effort on your part!
Forget dismal diets that revolve around a few specific items, limiting your meal choices. With the weight-management programme, you can still eat delicious food that will leave you feeling satisfied, not deprived.
No more yo-yo dieting. Our weight management programme is more than a diet - it is a healthy way of life. After trying the products, many customers discover that they feel so much better, they can't imagine ever wanting to give them up!
Our products result in an improved sense of vitality and well-being. Many customers speak of increased energy that enables them to spend more time doing activities they love.
You may save money on your food bill because you will no longer feel the urge to buy expensive prepackaged junk food, chocolate, cookies, sweets, chips and other unhealthy snacks.

The Power of Protein

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We understand the challenges you face when it comes to managing your weight. That's why we've created the programme. A breakthrough in weight management, the programme combines our 28-year heritage of weight-management with the latest in scientific research. By combining Cellular Nutrition and the power of protein, you experience more energy and control hunger while you lose weight. The programme is simple, healthy, and best of all - it works!

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60 million customers and over 2 decades of global success
Built on forward thinking and the creation of special products with specific purposes, we are one of the market leaders in nutritional technology. Good health is dependent on good nutrition, a fact that is recognized but often overlooked by conventional health professionals, who generally focus on curing diseases and symptoms of today's society. We have reached back into the Earth's rich herbal history to seek out the ingredients which will help shape our nutritional future.
The science behind the success
Leading doctors, scientists and nutritionists in the US make up our Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards, ensuring that our products meet o exceed the highest standards possible.
Nature and science balanced
Blending the natural ingredients with science technology enables us to create nutrient-rich, essential daily supplements, a welcome addition to any lifestyle.
Natural ingredients
Only ingredients derived from some of the highest-quality natural sources are included in our products, gathered from all corners of the world.
Legislation and Control
We keep up with scientific literature, news and legislation to ensure that every product we offer is safe and effective. Each product also conforms to the specific legal requirements for each country in which it is sold. We can feel secure in the knowledge that our products are safe and effective before being distributed to millions of customers throughout the world.
Convenient, easy-to-use products
There are products that are just right for you, whether you wish to lose weight, maintain your weight or just be as healthy and happy as you can be.
The future
Already in over 65 countries around the world, we are still expanding. The goal for the future is to bring quality nutritional support within easy reach of every person who wishes to improve their lifestyle and well-being.

Good Health Starts with Cellular Nutrition

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To feel healthy, you have to be healthy. And to be healthy, you need to nourish your cells. We call this Cellular Nutrition, and it's the scientific foundation of every product we offer. By supplying your cells with the proper balance of nutrients, your cells become more receptive, allowing them to efficiently absorb and process nutrients. Through Cellular Nutrition, we have created the best foundation for weight-management and lasting results.

Personalized Weight-Management
Nutrition and the power of protein are at the core of our programme. A breakthrough in weight-management, our programme is based on the clinically tested theories and philosophies of Dr. David Heber, M.D. Ph.D, F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N. With 28 years as a leader in the weight-management industry, we've designed this programme to help you successfully control your hunger - the #1 challenge facing people on a diet. With the ability to personalize your protein, we have created a winning combination with the programme.

The Cellular & Molecular Nutrition Laboratory
As an extension of our Founder's commitment to scientific research, the University of Califonia, Los Angeles, has established the Mark Hughes Cellular & Molecular Nutrition Laboratory. This lab is part of the highly respected UCLA Center for Human Nutrition headed by Founding Director Dr. David Heber, Professor of Medicine and Public Health at UCLA. We have established criteria to review all products manufactured to ensure the highest quality standards. All products that meet these guidelines are Cellular Nutrition certified.

It's as Easy as 3-2-1

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With our programme, weight-management is as simple as:

3 Times a Day - Take your supplements three times daily to enhance your health and give your body the benefits of Cellular Nutrition.
2 Shakes, Personalized - Enjoy two meal-replacement shakes, personalized to the protein needs of your body, keep your metabolism up and hunger at bay. No need to count calories. Shakes are simple, delicious and fun.
1 Colourful Meal - Eat a healthy meal including plenty of colourful fruits and vegetables.
Follow this simple plan and you'll achieve healthy results.

Mark Hughes Cockboard

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Cellular Nutrition - The Basic Concept of Herbalife

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To be effective nutrition must get to the cells of your body.
Cellular Nutrition provides your body with all the nutrition you need everyday for a healthy shape and optimum weight.
Cellular Nutrition give you the best product for your overall health wheather you are normal weight, overweight or underweight.

Achieving Optimal Wellness

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Weight management and nutrition play a key role in preventative medicine. Herbalife and healthcare practitioners work together to bring optimum wellness to your patients.

Malaysia Vital Statistic

3.8 Million adult in Malaysia are overweight.
300 million adult worldwide are obese and 1 billion are overweight.
17 million of death cases of cardiovascular in the world are related to obesity.
20 million children under the age of 5 years are overwieght globally in 2005.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity were 31.6% and 16.3% respectively in Malaysia.
70% of Doctor's visits are diet-related.
2,100,000 diet-related conditions are linked to diabetes cases.

Our lifestyle
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified obesity as achronic disease and cautions that obesity is set to overtake some of themore traditional causes of ill health such as under-nutrition and infectious diseases.

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