It's Summer Time! Pamper Your Skin!

Beauty is more than skin deep. And no matter what your age, you can look healthier and younger with good nutrition from the inside out.

Research has shown that by improving what you eat and how you look and think, you can help your body look younger for a longer period of time. And while wellness begins on the inside by nourishing your cells with the proper balance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, it’s also essential on the outside. A glowing, radiant face and silky, smooth skin are all representations of total wellness.

 

Skin care for men and women

Whether you’re a man or woman, Skin Activator® Day Lotion and replenishing creams can help give your skin a more youthful appearance and help you reduce the visible signs of aging before they begin or after they’re underway. Thousands of people around the world have reaped the benefits of the Skin Activator® line, Herbalife’s top-selling Outer Nutrition products. They’ve used this advanced face cream to help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and to help give their skin a more youthful appearance.

 
Key Benefits

• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*
• Collagen-building Glucosamine Complex aids hydration and firms skin.*
  
• Contains sunscreens including Parsol®** 1789 to provide UVA/UVB sun protection.
• Lightweight, non-greasy.
• Formulated for daily use.

 

Key Benefits

• Gentle cream for sensitive eye area.
  
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*
  
• Collagen-building Glucosamine Complex aids hydration and firms skin.*
  
• Visibly increases luminosity and clarity and improves skin smoothness.*
  
• Perfect for all skin types.

 

Key Benefits

• Smooths the appearance of crepe-like cleavage that can reveal a woman’s age.
  
• Minimizes the appearance of wrinkled skin in men’s throats and necks.*
  
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*
  
• Collagen-building Glucosamine Complex aids hydration and firms skin.*
  
• Visibly increases luminosity and clarity and improves skin smoothness.*

 

Key Benefits

• Contains collagen-building glucosamine.
• Rich, moisturizing cream that firms skin.
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*
• Visibly increases luminosity and clarity and improves skin smoothness.*

 

Key Benefits

• Increases lip volume.
• Fills in fine lines and moisturizes.
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.*
• Collagen-building Glucosamine Complex aids hydration and firms skin.*
• Contains sunscreens including Parsol® 1789† to provide UVA/UVB sun protection.

Independent clinical studies of the glucosamine complex in Skin Activator® products have shown that when used regularly for 12 weeks, you’ll experience:

• 57% reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• 55% improvement in skin firmness
• 45% improvement in the appearance of skin-surface texture

Remember: What you put on the outside of your body should be as nourishing as what you put inside. So don’t neglect your skin!

Sugar: The James Bond of Food

Sugar is the James Bond of food: It has code names, appears where you least expect it and leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. Oh, and we kind of have a thing for it. "It tastes good, and the more that's produced, the more we eat," says George Bray, M.D., chief of the clinical obesity and metabolism division at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

                                                                

Since 1970, the amount of sugar in processed foods has nearly doubled, largely because sugar is cheap and readily available. Today it's pumped into pretty much everything to make food products more enticing—even ones that are already sweet, such as fruit juice. As a result, the average American gobbles up 43,800 more calories from added sugar (meaning sweeteners, like high fructose corn syrup and honey, that are added to packaged foods) per year than we did in 1977. We have consumed an average of 150 to 300 more calories per day than we used to, 50 percent of which come from beverages. And our physical activity levels remain unchanged, so those extra calories don't get burned off.

Our body isn't equipped to handle this amount sugar. People who have unhealthy sugar intake levels also consume lower levels of vital nutrients, such as zinc, iron, calcium, and vitamin A. Research has also linked increased sugar consumption to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome. One study has suggested that too much sugar could raise blood pressure levels, as well.

 The average American consumes around 22.2 teaspoons of added sugar every day. According to the new guidelines, we should really be eating a fraction of that amount. The recommended sugar intake for adult women is 5 teaspoons (20 grams) of sugar per day, for adult men, it’s 9 teaspoons (36 grams) daily, and for children, it's 3 teaspoons (12 grams) a day.  Knowing how much sugar you should be eating is completely different from calculating what you're actually eating. Daily intakes of added sugar aren't easy to estimate as the Food and Drug Administration doesn't require that nutrition labels list the amount of naturally occurring sugars separate from the amounts of added sugars. The American Society of Nutrition's new Smart Choices Program can help you to a certain extent. Products that qualify must get fewer than 25 percent of their calories from added sugar, but some products that qualify have as many as 17 grams per serving (nearly a full day's worth for women), and the nutrition labels still don't note whether those are naturally occurring or added.

The best way to cut added sugars out of your diet is to limit processed foods as much as possible, and satisfy your sweet tooth with fruit. Indulge wisely, by curbing cravings and eliminating hidden sources. Make a practice of this, and you won't need to spend so much time staring at food labels and counting sugar grams.

Protect Dad From Prostate Cancer With Lycopene

Men have special nutrition and health needs. Heart disease and cancer are the top two causes of death in men. After lung cancer, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. A healthy diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods is essential for fighting off disease and improving overall health.

One of the ultimate super foods for dad is tomatoes. Canned tomato products are one of the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant with cancer-fighting and heart-health benefits (look for low sodium or no-added-salt varieties). Preliminary research has shown lycopene may have possible benefits in prostate cancer prevention. Lycopene is also believed to help keep cholesterol from becoming oxidized, which may decrease plaque build-up in arteries. An added bonus is that lycopene may also protect the skin from sun damage.

Lycopene is a bright red pigment in fruits and vegetables. It is better absorbed by the body in processed tomato products because lycopene is released when tomatoes are processed. Because lycopene is a fat-soluble nutrient, prepare or serve with a small amount of fat, such as olive oil, to help increase the absorption.

Fortunately, many of dad’s favorite foods contain a healthy amount of lycopene. Ketchup, papaya, watermelon, grapefruit, pasta sauce, and guava all are few of the main sources where lycopene is active.

My recommendations:

Herbalife Gourmet Tomato Soup

Gourmet Tomato Soup Hot, Savoury and Nutritious A minute away from the traditional flavours of fine Mediterranean cuisine Eight times the protein of regular tomato soup* Fortified with tomato lycopene and inulin fibre Indulge in the popular Mediterranean flavours of basil and oregano  Herbalife’s newest savoury snack is a perfect choice as one of your 5 small daily meals.

Enjoy Gourmet Tomato Soup as a healthy and hot snack during the day or as an appetizer before lunch or dinner. It’s calorie-controlled at only 104 calories, and high in protein and fibre to keep you fuller for longer! It also contains prebiotic fibre Inulin to support healthy digestion and naturally occurring tomato Lycopene, a known antioxidant. Soup is a high volume, low energy food, it provides the feeling of satiety and fullness, without the extra calories often found in larger meals or less healthy, convenient snacks. Indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean… without the calories Mediterranean diets are regarded as one of the healthiest diets in the world. Now Herbalife offers you a taste of the Mediterranean with this healthy savoury snack option. Enjoy a Mediterranean experience with Herbalife Gourmet Tomato Soup.

Prostate-supporting ingredients, including saw palmetto and lycopene promote healthy prostate function.*


Key Benefits

• Protect prostate and urinary function*
• Boost antioxidant protection*
• Potent softgel formula

 Other foods that are important for men include:

• Fish/Seafood: The omega-3 content of fatty fish (salmon, tuna and mackerel) boost brain function and keep your heart healthy. Goal: Start with fish once a week and work up to a goal of three times per week.

• Berries: These powerful fruits are loaded in antioxidants, helping reduce the effects of aging and reducing cholesterol. Goal: Eat berries 5-7 times per week.

• Nuts and Seeds: Research suggests eating foods rich in the mineral selenium, such as nuts and seeds, may help reduce prostate cancer. Nuts and seeds also help reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels due to the good fat they provide (in moderation of course). Goal: Aim for ¼ cup of nuts daily. Walnuts, Brazil nuts, peanuts and almonds are your best bets.