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4 Tips to Boost Your Immune System Through Nutrition
When people think about their immune system, they usually consider its role in fighting a cold or infection. But there is a direct connection between the immune system and nutrition. Our immune system is one of the most effective forms of defense against viral infections. There are two categories of immune functions in everyone’s body – the innate immunity which prevents diseases from entering the body and adaptive immunity which eliminates or prevents the growth of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, in our body. In a person who is malnourished, the immune system shuts down. In people who are overweight...
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Our Commitment to Providing Good Nutrition, Now More Than Ever
John AgwunobiIncoming Chief Executive Officer The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty and concern for people around the world. It is an unprecedented situation, and we understand this is a challenging time for everyone. Despite these uncertain times, we are inspired by the incredible resilience, compassion, and creativity of people around the world who are making the best of an unfamiliar situation, doing what’s right and helping others. At Herbalife Nutrition, our main focus has been protecting the health and wellbeing of our distributors and employees. There is nothing more important to us. We are also faced with a great responsibility:...
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What is Nutrient Density and Why Is It Important?
Whenever you eat foods, you are getting a certain number of calories. But what else are you getting? Nutrition is more than calories alone and it takes well-balanced meals to get all the protein, healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals we need every day. There are many ways to encourage healthier eating as in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines which advise eating more fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. As we look at changing diets, there is often advice to reduce all processed foods, but some processed foods are also healthy and need to be differentiated from those that are...
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30 MINUTE MEAL IDEAS TO GET DINNER ON THE TABLE, FAST!
Fast Can Be Healthy Too 😉 Preparing healthy meals doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. When your freezer, refrigerator and kitchen cupboards are well stocked, you can easily whip up a healthy meal in just 30 minutes. Setting aside time to prepare a healthy meal at home may sound like an impossible task – especially if you think it’s going to require hours of your time, and it can sometimes seem easier to eat out or order a takeaway. But doing this can make healthy eating a lot more difficult, so I’m going to show you how to...
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