Escape the Fat-Free Diet Trap

Since the “fat-free craze” began, statistics show we have grown fatter and
fatter.

Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Get up to
speed on “good fats” and lose the fat from your body, not your diet.

Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with
the words “FAT-FREE.” But as conscientious weight watchers load up
their shopping carts with fat-free foods week after week, many discover
this alarming fact: their weight is going up!

Getting fat on fat-free
Since the beginning of the “fat-free craze,” statistics show Americans
have grown fatter and fatter. Although we’ve been taught to think of fat
as the culprit in the weight-loss battle, clearly this is only part of the
whole diet picture. Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s
calorie-free. Many fat-free foods are actually very high in sugar and
carbohydrate calories. And these calories, when eaten in excess, become
converted into the one thing we’ve been taught to avoid–fat!

Lose the fat from your body, not your diet
Ironically, in order to burn fat and lose weight you need a certain amount
of good quality fat. That’s why the ShapeWorks® Weight-Management
Program stresses the importance of a well-balanced diet that includes
enough “good fats,” such as those found in fish and olive oil.

By avoiding the fat-free craze and giving your body the complete
nourishment it needs with Nutrition supplements and weight-management
products, you’ll lose weight steadily and feel healthier as you do.

It seems everywhere we look, someone is promoting a new diet that praises the power
of protein. But whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain your current weight, the
importance of protein goes far beyond physical appearance and muscle building.

A necessity for every body

Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is an organic
compound, composed of 22 amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of
life. Protein is stored in muscles and organs and the body utilizes it to build and
repair tissues, as well as for the production of enzymes and hormones. Proteins also
make it possible for blood to carry oxygen throughout the body. Along with fat and
carbohydrates, protein is a “macronutrient,” meaning the body needs relatively large
amounts of it. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences has
concluded that our daily protein requirements should be 10% to 35% of our total
caloric intake, with men needing slightly more than women. A lack of protein can
cause loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, as well as weakening of the heart and
respiratory system.

How protein affects your weight

The widespread popularity of high-protein diets is due in large part to their
ability to help manage hunger. When protein is absorbed, it sends a signal to the
brain to decrease your hunger. Another benefit of protein is that it raises your
resting metabolism by maintaining muscle mass. As we age, muscle mass decreases
without exercise, so staying fit is a key to burning fat by keeping your metabolism
high. Protein also leads to a much less rapid rise and fall of blood sugar and
insulin, so you avoid the “sugar highs and lows” after eating sweets without
adequate protein. Certain foods, however, provide a healthier resource for protein
than others.

Consider the source

You can obtain healthy sources of protein without high levels of saturated fat. For
example, soybeans, nuts and whole grains provide protein without much saturated fat
and offer plenty of healthful fiber and micronutrients as well. If you’re looking
for yet another great way to obtain healthy protein, vegetable sources of protein
found in Herbalife’s Formula 1, are high-quality and have lower calorie levels with
virtually no added fat. Herbalife products personalize your daily protein intake to
match your body’s needs. With a variety of shakes and snacks, the ShapeWorks®
program helps you build or maintain lean muscle while providing healthy weight
management support.

Now that you’ve increased your knowledge of protein, you can effectively enhance
your diet and allow good health to take shape.

Eat Your Fruits & Veggies

When our mothers told us to eat our fruits and vegetables,
they were right. They are
an essential part of our diet, providing a wide range of vitamins
and minerals that
serve an array of important functions in the body.
Many people, however, are still
deficient in their fruit and vegetable intake.

Not getting the message
Over the last several years,
the U.S. Department of Health has recommended eating at
least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day.
Yet, only one in seven achieve
this quota. In fact, one-third of American adults
 eat only two servings of fruits
and vegetables a day and are four times more likely to
 choose a processed snack
instead. On any given day, about half the population eats no fruit at all.

A bushel of reasons
There is a rainbow of reasons to eat a variety of colors
 from the produce aisle.
Fruits and vegetables are virtually fat free, low in salt
 and an excellent source of
fiber. Some fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and cantaloupe,
provide Vitamin
A, which maintains eye health and immunity. Other fruits and vegetables,
 such as bananas and spinach, contain potassium,
which is necessary for proper nerve and
muscle functioning. Green vegetables,
such as broccoli and asparagus, provide B
Vitamins, which are necessary for converting food into energy.
But all fruits and
vegetables contain phytonutrients, the health-promoting
components of plants.
Scientific studies show that phytonutrients can help
protect seven key organs,
including the eyes, heart, liver and skin and they
may also serve as antioxidants.

Antioxidant protection
Current research has measured the total antioxidant
power of various foods, citing
fruits and vegetables at the top of the list.
Antioxidants protect our bodies from
free radicals that can cause damage to cellular membranes.
Antioxidants also boost our immunity,
help make our muscles stronger and support bone
and skin health. Since eating the recommended daily servings of
antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables is
not always realistic, try supplementing your diet
with appropriate products.

So try to get in the habit of eating plenty of produce each day.
It’s one of the biggest favors you can do for your body.

Children who watch TV while eating are twice as likely
to eat "junk" food as opposedto fruits and vegetables.

Today's sedentary lifestyle for children is raising their
risk of obesity, diabetes,osteoporosis and other disorders.
Read how you can help reverse this alarming trend.

Today's parents are having their pediatrician tell them
their 11-year-old son hasType 2 diabetes
or their 16-year-old daughter has osteoporosis.
The "out-of-control"lifestyles fashioned
by the adults of the past 40 years has led to a 50% increase in
the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes–the
kind of diabetes that used to be known as "adult onset"
because this obesity-related disorder wasn’t usually diagnosed until
age 50 or older!

Making wellness a family affair

If we begin to place an emphasis on eating healthy foods
and increasing activity levels in our children,
we can reverse these alarming trends.
Here are a few guidelines for dealing with overweight children.
Be sure the child has been evaluated by a medical doctor
to assure there are no reasons why losing weight would
be a problem.
Children can begin their day with a multivitamin tablet
and a nonfat milk or soy milk.

Stopping the epidemic

Choose to set the example of picking up an apple
instead of an ice-cream bar.
Stop smoking. Turn off the television or computer
and shoot some hoops with your children or go for a walk.
Be sure to take your dog so you won't
have a fat dog at risk fordiabetes and heart disease–yes,
they develop the same diseases as humans!
Let's makethe 21st century the century of wellness,
family values and quality of life.
Let's start today.

Since the “fat-free craze” began, statistics show we have grown fatter and fatter.

Just because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Get up to speed on
“good fats” and lose the fat from your body, not your diet.

Today, supermarket shelves are packed with foods that call to dieters with the words
“FAT-FREE.” But as conscientious weight watchers load up their shopping carts with
fat-free foods week after week, many discover this alarming fact: their weight is
going up!

Getting fat on fat-free
Since the beginning of the “fat-free craze,” statistics show Americans have grown
fatter and fatter. Although we’ve been taught to think of fat as the culprit in the
weight-loss battle, clearly this is only part of the whole diet picture. Just
because a food is fat-free doesn’t mean it’s calorie-free. Many fat-free foods are
actually very high in sugar and carbohydrate calories. And these calories, when
eaten in excess, become converted into the one thing we’ve been taught to avoid–fat!

Lose the fat from your body, not your diet
Ironically, in order to burn fat and lose weight you need a certain amount of good
quality fat. That’s why the ShapeWorks® Weight-Management Program stresses the
importance of a well-balanced diet that includes enough “good fats,” such as those
found in fish and olive oil, together with Herbalife’s highly nutritious meal
replacement shakes and snacks.

By avoiding the fat-free craze and giving your body the complete nourishment it
needs with Herbalife’s Cellular Nutrition supplements and weight-management
products, you’ll lose weight steadily and feel healthier as you do.

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

They’re easy, fast, tasty and most of all, nutritious! Hear from Dr. David Heber
about why ShapeWorks® Formula 1 shakes are a healthy meal.

Q: What are the components that make Formula 1 a healthy, satisfying meal?
A: Formula 1 provides high quality soy protein, healthy carbohydrates, vitamins,
minerals, amino acids and other nutrients to provide the cells of your body what
they need for optimum health. You will be able to tell the difference from your
usual breakfast after the very first shake.

Q: Is the soy protein in Formula 1 beneficial to both men and women?
A: Yes, the soy protein in Formula 1 is definitely beneficial for both men and
women. Numerous scientific studies demonstrate the benefits of soy protein for heart
health when included as part of a healthy, low-fat diet, which is why Formula 1 has
a healthy heart symbol on every label (except Tropical Fruit flavor, which contains
less soy).

Q: How can one product, Formula 1, be ideal for both weight loss and weight
maintenance?
A: Research shows that drinking two shakes a day and eating one healthy meal will
lead to weight loss, while having one shake a day will keep the weight off for
years. Formula 1 is the ideal meal for everyone, whether they want to lose weight,
keep off the weight they have lost or just maintain their naturally healthy weight.

Q: If I’m lactose intolerant, can I use soy milk to make a shake?
A: Yes, simply add soy milk to Formula 1 and you should have no problem. By the way,
most humans are lactose intolerant to some degree. You lose nothing when you
substitute soy milk for dairy milk from a health standpoint.

David Heber, M.D., P.h.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Chairman of the Herbalife Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards

With holiday season at hand, many people will soon be looking for help losing a few extra pounds. Below, Dr. David Heber answers questions about losing weight.

Q: How does protein help someone lose fat tissue instead of lean tissue?
A: By eating enough protein to maintain your lean tissue while losing fat, you keep your metabolism revved up. Every pound of lean tissue burns 14 calories per day compared to only about three calories burned for each pound of fat per day. So keeping the lean and losing the fat helps you burn more calories at rest. This is also called the resting metabolic rate or metabolism for short.

Q: How does metabolism influence weight-loss?
A: Whenever you eat more calories than you burn through exercise and through your metabolism at rest, you will store the extra as fat. So having a higher metabolism can help you maintain your weight by balancing calories in and calories out. Exercises that strengthen your muscles improve your ability to burn calories at rest.

Q: What are the benefits of plant-based protein, or soy?
A: Soy protein naturally has a different composition than animal proteins that makes it healthier for your blood vessels, bones and kidneys than animal protein. Soy protein also has isoflavones, which together with soy protein as found in Formula 1, has an FDA-approved heart-health claim. That is why you see a heart on the label.