The 28-Day Program creates a supportive environment where change can happen. Your strong leadership will make all the difference for the people in your program—and for your business. Success comes from hard work and a focus on helping others by providing support, encouragement and enthusiasm.

What Do You Need to Do Before the Program Begins?

1. Prepare Your Kitchen

Getting your kitchen and pantry stocked with the essentials for a healthier diet can put you in the right mindset for a 28-Day Program and prepare you for cravings between meals. Dump the unhealthy stuff, such as prepackaged foods, biscuits and sweets. Create a shopping list, and then stock up on healthy foods and snacks.

2. Prepare Your Meals

Meal prep is a great strategy for healthy eating success. Plan a week’s worth of healthy meals on the weekend. Think basics like grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh fruits and veggies, and Greek yogurt. Shop for the items you’ll need over the weekend, and be ready for the week ahead.

3. Plan Out Your Fitness

Productivity studies have shown that things written on an actual calendar—either a paper calendar or planner or in a phone are far more likely to be completed, no matter how busy you are. Make sure exercise is on your calendar. Find a time and schedule it, even if you wake up early, run during lunch or take a walk after dinner. Plan what you want to do (cycle, lift weights, Pilates, etc.) and commit to it.

4. Find Ways to De-Stress

Stress goes beyond mental and physical fatigue. Unchecked, it can contribute to many health problems, even if you don’t realise it. Understand your triggers by asking yourself why you feel overwhelmed—try to be specific. Find your own way of relaxing (reading, talking on the phone, meditating, yoga, etc.) and make relaxation a priority.

5. Get Ready for The 28-Day Program to Begin

The few days before you get started is the best time for some last-minute motivation to get everyone excited. Make sure you have your kitchen and meals set, enter your exercise plan in your calendar and consider ways to de-stress.

Are you Ready?

28-Day RESET Transformation Pack – Available Now!

Take advantage of this limited-time offer and dedicate 28 days to a healthier you, to get on the right track to a healthy body and business prosperity!

The 28-Day RESET Transformation Pack includes two types of nutrients, macronutrients and micronutrients, to keep the body functioning. These are crucial in order to maintain energy levels, metabolism, cellular function, and physical and mental wellbeing.

Our bodies are complicated, and they have a lot of nutritional needs in order to survive and function. The composition of our diet is essential to meeting these needs so it’s important to understand the two different types of nutrients.

What Are Micronutrients & Macronutrients?

Micronutrients

Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of every system in the body and are vital for good health.

Macronutrients

Macronutrients include carbohydrates, fats and proteins. A proper balance of these three macronutrients is key to providing your body with the energy and building blocks it needs so you can enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle.

In addition to eating one or two low-GI meals per day with fruits and vegetables, boost your macronutrient intake with a nutritionally balanced Nutrimeal meal replacement drink that provides a healthy ratio of carbohydrate, protein and beneficial fats.

The 28-Day RESET Transformation Pack Includes

1 x CellSentials®

1 x USANA Probiotic (1 box)

1 x Nutrimeal Drink Mix, Wild Strawberry

1 x Nutrimeal Drink Mix, French Vanilla

1 x Nutrimeal Drink Mix, Dutch Chocolate

1 x Nutrimeal Bulk Pouches (30 pack), Dutch Chocolate

CellSentials

The CellSentials are a combination of two products – Vita-Antioxidant and Core Minerals. Formulated with InCelligence® Technology, it provides a comprehensive spectrum of the necessary vitamins and minerals adults need every day for optimal health and energy levels.

USANA Probiotic

This blends two strains of probiotic bacteria that have been clinically proven to survive transit through the acidic environment of the stomach, and promote a natural balance of beneficial microflora in the gut, eliminating stomach upset caused by a change in your diet.

Nutrimeal

This is a low-GI formulated meal replacement drink and a quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre and many micronutrients. Nutrimeal has been formulated with a low-GI of 25, to help reduce carbohydrate cravings and deliver sustained energy throughout the day.

Enjoy The Journey to Better Health.

Be sure to share your success! #USANAreset

Click here to download your FREE 28 Day Healthy Food Guide!

Jump Start Your Healthy Lifestyle With RESET

Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the labels. Use only as directed.

The RESET Program lowers your daily caloric intake and recommends moderate exercise for best results. Results will vary.

It is suggested that you take these products to your physician and secure their advice if you intend to change your diet, begin an exercise program, are pregnant or lactating, have allergies, are taking medications, or are under the care of a physician.

Children under the age of 18 should not participate in the RESET Program, except on the advice of their physician and/or dietician. The RESET program is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

As with any health or fitness program, a sensible eating plan and regular exercise are required to achieve long-term results. Results will vary.

The post What Can You Achieve in 28 Days? – USANA 28 Day RESET appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

Piña Colada Sunrise

Try and stop yourself from adding a tiny umbrella to this delicious shake once you taste how close the flavors come to its original counterpart.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
• 130g fresh pineapple
• 1/2 c. ice

Coconut Breeze

One sip of this tempting shake will make you feel as if you’re sun bathing on the sandy beaches of Tahiti.

• 340g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/2 tsp. coconut extract

Grasshopper

Mint and chocolate— two ingredients destined to be together. The flavor combination makes this shake completely refreshing and satisfying.

• 340g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• Mint extract to taste

Razzle Dazzle

One burst of raspberry flavoring mixed into your traditional Chocolate Nutrimeal will add a twist of fruity flawlessness to your day.

• 340g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1/2 tsp. raspberry extract

Whack n’ Unwrap

If you love milk chocolate and orange, we’ve got the shake for you.

• 340g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1/4 tsp. orange extract

Bobbing for Apples

Nothing adds to the refreshingly tart flavor of crisp apple like some sweet and delectable caramel. Bring these wonderful flavors together, blend with ice, and you won’t believe your taste buds.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/4 tsp. caramel extract
• Red apple extract to taste
• 1/2 c. ice

Razz-A-Cran

Bring a smile to anyone’s face with this mouth-watering mix of two fruit flavors, ice, and Vanilla Nutrimeal.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/4 tsp. cranberry extract
• Red apple extract to taste
• 1/2 c. ice

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Now you can savor the delicious flavors of pumpkin pie anytime—without the guilt.

SERVINGS: 2

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 2 tsp. Fibergy® Plus (optional)
• 1/2 c. canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened)
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1 c. ice
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Cool Banana Chai

This particular shake is meant for those looking to give their early morning or dragging afternoon the energy boost it needs. It’s also packed with the perfect flavor combination of banana and cinnamon.

• 340g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1 Rev3 Energy® Surge Pack

Recipe inspired by Associate Paul Rohatensky

The Joy of Almond

After you’ve chugged this blended shake, you’ll be delighted to know you’ve discovered a healthy, low-glycemic alternative to one of your favorite candy bars.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 c. ice

The Banana Stand

Who would’ve thought it’d be possible to recreate the flavors of a chocolate banana-split sundae in one of our traditional Nutrimeal shakes? USANA—that’s who!

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1 banana
• 1/2 c. ice

Mounds of Joy

A spin off of the popular “The Joy of Almond” shake, this Nutrimeal combination shares the same flavors with the addition of yummy coconut.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
• 1/2 c. ice

Orange Creamsicle

This shake holds true to the classic summer favorite by tasting just as creamy and delicious as the original.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/2 tsp. orange extract
• vanilla extract to taste
• 1/2 c. ice

Ginger Snap

Cookie cravings? Instead, combine these ingredients to create a healthy and scrumptious alternative.

SERVINGS: 2

• 230g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. ginger powder
• 1 c. crushed ice

Aloha Pineapple

The addition of crushed ice and yogurt in this shake balances out the acidity and tartness of the juicy pineapple.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 110g low-sugar plain yogurt
• 1/2 c. crushed pineapple
• 1/2 c. ice

Root Beer Float

Everyone loves the classic combination of root beer and vanilla ice cream, but who needs the excessive amount of sugar and calories that come with it? This shake is your solution!

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1 ½ tsp. root beer extract
• 1/2 c. ice

Morning, Sunshine

Do you desperately need a latte or cappuccino morning “pick me up”? Try this tasty shake instead.

• 280g water
• 3 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1 tsp. instant coffee
• 1 tsp. condensed milk
• 1/2 c. ice

Fudgy Wudgy Shake

For all the chocolate lovers out there—this should be your first stop when choosing which shake to dive into first.

SERVINGS: 2

• 1 c. low-fat milk
• 3 scoops Chocolate Nutrimeal
• 1 c. ice

Hog the Nog

Eggnog is a favorite holiday treat for many of us, but it’s important to remember just how much fat is packed into every glass of it. Avoid holiday weight gain by making this shake your go-to treat for the winter season.

SERVINGS: 2

• 1 c. low-fat milk or dairy alternative (such as soy or rice milk)
• 4 scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon extract
• 1 tsp. Fibergy Plus (optional)
• 1 c. crushed ice

Click the below hyperlink for the PDF version!

Delicious Twists to Nutrimeal Shakes

The post USANA Nutrimeal Shakes with a Delicious Twist appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

Purple kumara is rich in anthocyanins, which possess strong antioxidant properties. It is also high in fibre, vitamin C and potassium.

I use Nutrimeal protein powder to give it an extra protein boost. If you don’t have protein powder, you can replace water with skim milk or other non-dairy milk. The drink will also taste creamier. This becomes a complete breakfast on the go. Enjoy!

Spiced Kumara Shake Ingredients

120 g purple kumara

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/2 tsp ginger powder

Pinch of allspice powder

1 tbsp. SoyaMax

1 tbsp. Vanilla Nutrimeal

200-250 ml water

Pinch of salt

Walnuts and coconut chips to decorate

Spiced Kumara Shake Method

Blend all ingredients except walnuts and coconut chips until smooth

Sprinkle the walnuts and coconut chips on top

Written by Lismi Wong

The post Spiced Kumara Shake appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

Perfect with a dob of coconut yoghurt topped with fresh raspberries

Here’s how:

1/2 cup almonds blitzed up in nutribullet or powerful blender (or you could use almond butter)
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder *
1/3 cup rice syrup (or honey) or less
2 TB melted coconut oil

Mix all together until smooth and creamy. Spread into a lined tin, set in fridge then cut into desired size chunks. Speed up by putting in the freezer which is a great place to store it out of sight.

Enjoy!

USANA Nutrimeal Free – A nutritious, plant-based meal replacement shake.

* I use USANA’s Nutrimeal Free which is a vanilla,  plant based protein, free from gluten, dairy or soy backed by science.

Written by Robin Wilson
If you’d like help making changes to your diet and lifestyle, get in touch with Robin today: http://www.holisticwellness.nz/

The post Nutrimeal Free Idea – Another One For Your Sweet Tooth! appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

Today I want to share a very easy recipe that you can make for Christmas breakfast. The base is vanilla Nutrimeal mixed with cacao powder. You can certainly use chocolate Nutrimeal. I wanted a different tone of chocolate that’s why I made it that way. Strawberry Nutrimeal will look lovely too. Then I topped them with summer fruit that I had at hand. I added avocado so it is thick enough to hold the fruit on top. Another tip is to add a few drops of mint extract to the base.

Ingredients for Christmas Breakfast Bowl:

1 pack of vanilla nutrimeal

1 heap tsp of cacao powder

a few drops of mint extract (optional)

1/4 avocado

Strawberries

Apricot

Freeze dried raspberries

Coconut chips

Sunflower seeds

Mint leaves

Method

1. Mix the first four ingredients in a blender until smooth
2. Topped with the rest of the ingredients

I wish you all a lovely Christmas and Happy New Year 2017! Stay safe and enjoy your holidays!

Written by Lismi Wong

The post Christmas Breakfast Bowl appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

You can get passionfruit powder from gourmet shops and certain supermarkets. There are also many other fruit powder that I find would be fun to play with, such as plum, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, blood orange.

Have fun creating and staying healthy!

Ingredients

1 pack of strawberry Nutrimeal

1/2 tsp passionfruit powder

400 ml water

1 tbsp. Fibergy plus

1 tbsp. Soyamax

Ice cubes (optional)

Chia seeds (optional)

Almond meal (optional)

Linseed (optional)

Strawberries sliced

Method

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth, except the last 4 ingredients
2. Decorate with the last 4 ingredients

Simple as that!

Written by Lismi Wong

The post Strawberry & Passionfruit Nutrimeal shake appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

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 can be found in supermarkets in the baking or health food’s aisle.

Ingredients

1 pack vanilla Nutrimeal

1 Tbsp. peanut butter

1 Tbsp. linseed / LSA (linseed, sunflower and almond)

1 Tbsp. cacao nibs

400ml water

Ice cubes (optional)

Method

1. Grind the linseed into powder or use LSA
2. Add in water first then the rest of the ingredients.
3. Blend and enjoy!

What’s so great about linseed?

Linseed, also known as Flaxseed, is a great source of gluten/wheat free fibre. Fibre has many health benefits. It keeps us regular, helps with weight loss and diabetes management, protective against bowel disorders and heart disease.

Linseed is the richest plant source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, named Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), which are important for a healthy brain, heart, joints and immune system. It’s so important because our bodies can’t make ALA we need obtain it through our diet. It has a pleasant, nutty flavour and can also be sprinkled on cereals, into yoghurts, and smoothies.

written by Lismi Wong

The post Peanut Butter, Linseed & Nutrimeal Shake appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.

Ravinder Lilly Writer and Dietitian

Low GI eating is on everyone’s lips at the moment – but it’s not on everyone’s menu and that’s a problem. Choosing more low GI carbohydrates has so many health benefits. For example, it helps you to say fuller for longer which is important. In Australia and New Zealand, over 60 per cent of adults are overweight or obese. And, this is triggering chronic (long term) conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

Part of this, say experts, is due to our natural liking for sweet foods. In evolutionary terms, sweet fruits meant they were ripe and ready to eat. But today, they are absolutely everywhere. And too much sugar actually stresses the body. Here’s how…

Our liking for sugar and fat is so strong that one recent study suggested that sugary foods and drinks could be as addictive as nicotine in cigarettes. Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital in the United States found that both nicotine and high GI foods and drinks (such as cakes, pastries and sugary drinks) can stimulate the same brain receptors in a similar way to addictive substances.

Highly processed carbohydrates seem to light up the regions of the brain that areinvolved in reward and cravings. And, because they can also make you feel hungry (which happens when your blood glucose levels sink), they are one contributor to the worldwide obesity epidemic.

Are you a slave to the crave?

So, going back to nature and choosing more low GI, less processed carbohydrates can help overcome sugar cravings and help to avoid overating for those who battle with being overweight or obese.

But that doesn’t mean that carbs are a dirty word. Your body and your brain relies on the fuel and its preferred source is glucose – a tiny sugar molecule. But it’s all about how your body receives this vital fuel.

Because carbohydrates are one of the first things your body breaks down and because they already contain glucose units (either linked together in large complex units i.e. low GI carbs) or processed (small, sweet-tasting high GI carbs) they are the biggest influencers of your blood glucose levels.

Let’s talk GI

This difference in effect on blood sugar levels is the basis of the Glycemic Index, or GI. GI rates foods based on how much they raise blood glucose and carbohydrate foods are given a GI ranking ranging from zero to 100. So:

• Low GI = 55 and under (these are the best choice)

• Medium GI = 56-69 (choose these in preference to high GI foods and drinks)

• High GI = 70 and above (try to limit how much of these you consume).

Porridge is a great low GI food

Choosing low GI foods most of the time and fewer high GI foods/drinks is linked with a lower risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Essentially, low GI carbohydrates (large and complex and made up of many glucose molecules joined together with the fibre intact) are the body’s preferred source of fuel. High GI carbohydrates (the sugary kinds) are much smaller molecules – you could say that they’re pre-digested, and tiny enough to taste sweet. They rapidly enter the blood stream.

Too many of these are related to long-term conditions including weight problems and even type 2 diabetes. We don’t yet know whether this is linked with overall lower blood glucose levels or related to reduced spikes in blood glucose levels. But what we do know, is that when glucose levels increase dramatically, the rate of chemical reactions your body has to undergo surges rapidly, too. The result is the production of free radicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS); these can damage body cells and DNA. Choosing more low GI foods means that less of these damaging oxygen free radicals are produced with less potential cell damage.

How high GIs how it affects your body

After downing a sugary treat, your body experiences a rush of glucose. But, because your body wants to keep blood glucose levels to within narrow limits (very high and very low blood glucose levels can damage and destroy body cells), it releases the hormone insulin.

Sugary foods and drinks cause your blood glucose to yo yo

It’s insulin’s job to encourage the cells to take in glucose and normalise the level of glucose in blood. But if too much is released, the rebounding low blood glucose levels sends you running for the nearest sweet treat, trapping you in a sugar trap that can trigger weight gain, mood problems and more.

Insulin boosts the storage of glucose in the cells, but it also encourages your fat cells to take in fats. Simply put, your body won’t break down and use your fat stores when there’s a lot of insulin around.

Low GI is better for weight watchers

Watching your weight? Watch your GI too!

When you want to watch your weight – especially winter weight gain which creeps up without you knowing – it’s important to think about how what you eat affects your insulin levels. Because insulin encourages your body to store fat, having high levels of insulin in your bloodstream over the long-term can actually trigger more body fat. And that includes if you’re eating fewer calories overall.

Enter Nutrimeal…

So low GI is king. And, choosing low GI foods for breakfast especially when combined with protein and fibre is ideal. This combo is especially important in the morning when you break your overnight fast.

Again, it’s down not the way your body handles insulin. Levels of insulin tend to be low in the early morning but once you’re awake, your body ramps up insulin secretion to metabolise the glucose released by your body to help you get going.

Some studies have shown that GI values actually change over the day. So, when different foods were tested for the GI value, scientists found that the same food eaten later in the day prompted a lower glucose response. So a high protein, low GI breakfast is especially important.

Boiled eggs with wholegrain toast or porridge with skimmed or low-fat, calcium-enriched soya milk or toast with peanut butter are good choices. And so is a Nutrimeal.

Nutrimeal: have it your way!

With all of the nutrients – protein, healthy fat and low GI carbohydrates that you’d expect from a healthy meal, it takes just a few minutes to mix up in a blender bottle. If you have a little more time to spare, blend it with some frozen berries for a tasty, nutrient-packed meal in a glass. Or, pour into a leak proof water bottle and enjoy when you can.

Replace two meals a day and you’re on your way!

Because Nutrimeal is strictly portion and calories controlled, replaced two meals per day with Nutrimeal can help you to lose weight – as long as your third meal is a healthy, calories controlled one!

And, it’s not a short-term fix – long-term follow up studies show that meal replacements like Nutrimeal may actually help people stay within their new lower weight range.

Comes in Wild Strawberry and Dutch Chocolate varieties. French Vanilla Nutrimeal is gluten free.

To prepare Nutrimeal, add three scoops to 290–340 ml of cold water to taste. Blend or shake. Contains: soybean, milk and wheat. Produced on equipment that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, sesame, and shellfish.

The post GI – how low can you go? appeared first on Usana Health Sciences Organization.