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Peanut Butter, Linseed & Nutrimeal Shake
Here’s a twist on the typical Vanilla Nutrimeal shake! It’s made with addition of linseed, peanut butter and cacao nibs! I ground the linseed into powder form first for better absorption otherwise they simply pass through the body whole. You can substitute linseed with LSA, a powder mixture of linseed, sunflower seeds and almond meal. It […]
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Sink Your Fangs Into USANA’s Sensé Toothpaste
It’s Halloween! Unless you have incredible self-restraint, you’re probably going to treat yourself and have just a wee bit of candy. Even if you’re not, you still want healthy, white teeth right? You don’t want to face the nightmare that is… the dentist! That’s where USANA’s Sensé Natural Whitening Toothpaste can save you from your […]
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Pumpkin Pie & Energy Balls – Halloween Inspired Recipes
Halloween is a very popular celebration and pumpkin is usually associated with it. It got me wondering what relevance pumpkin has, so I started searching online. In Ireland, there was a legend of a drunken farmer who was rejected after death by God and the Devil, but the Devil sent him away with a […]
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Healthy Halloween Tricks and Treats
Halloween is always filled with dressing up, trick-or-treating, parties… and who could forget the candy? Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean that you have to compromise your healthy diet or fill the kids with candy. Here are some really amazing and creative healthy treats to try out this year. Whether it’s for a Halloween party, […]
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Nutrimeal Green Tea & Kiwi Recipe
Matcha literally means “powdered tea.” When you order traditional green tea, components from the leaves get infused into the hot water, and then the leaves are discarded. With matcha, you’re drinking the actual leaves, which have been finely powdered. Benefits of Matcha Matcha is made from high-quality tea, and the whole leaves are ingested, so it’s […]
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Fun Facts with USANA Athlete Katie Perkins
How much do you know about New Zealand athlete Katie Perkins? She’s in our women’s national cricket team, the White Ferns. She grew up on the North Shore with a strong Christian influence in her life. Plus… she’s a USANA athlete of course! We caught up with her and asked a few questions while we […]
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Boost Energy with CoQ10
Coffee isn’t quite cutting it? You might need a CoQ10 boost. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a natural chemical compound that we make in our bodies and consume in our diets. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help combat fatigue, and even help boost your immune system. It helps boost athletic performance and even prevents […]
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Can Burnt Food Cause Cancer?
When I was young BBQ gatherings were a special occasion. It involved a lot of people, food, and certainly a lot of fun. Friends, relatives and neighbours were all invited. Typically we had corn on the cob and a variety of meat and seafood. There was pork satay, chicken wings, whole fish, tiger prawns and […]
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USANA Athletes Inside Scoop on Rio Olympics
You’ve heard the results, but have you heard the low down from our athletes? We are so proud of our New Zealanders Brooke Neal, Byron Raubenheimer and Regan Gough, who made it to the Olympic/Paralympic games. They shared their experience with us and what’s in store for the future! Brooke Neal finished 4th overall in women’s field hockey. Para-cyclist […]
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Is Alcohol the Culprit Behind Your Weight Gain?
You do all the right things to stay healthy and fit. You eat nutritious food, exercise, and take your vitamins. Despite your efforts, you’re just not losing weight. Many of us enjoy a glass of wine or ice-cold beer with dinner, or even a few beverages on the weekend. But could alcohol be the culprit […]
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