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The Clear Advantage

 

We are constantly hearing of water’s undisputed health benefits. It is one of the most vital of all nutrients, yet, for many, it is perceived as having little or no value at all. As distributors, we have been educated enough to know how critical an adequate supply of purified water is to the cellular nutrition. Whether it is for weight loss or just good health maintenance, cool refreshing water is the clear advantage!

 

Did you know that:

You can survive long periods of time without food, but several days without water can be fatal?

Almost 70% of your body (40 to 50 quarts) is water?

Eight to 12 cups of water are lost daily through perspiration, urine, breath and the intestinal tract and must be replaced?

 

Replacing Losses - How Much?

You may find that you are not thirsty at any given time, but you still nay need fluids. By the time you actually feel thirsty, your body may already be dehydrated. Learn to gauge your water consumption by the frequency of trips to the restroom; frequent trips are a sign you are probable drinking enough.

 

An adequate water supply can be regarded as the amount necessary to balance water loss. This can vary markedly. The National Research Council recommends approximately 1.5 ml of water per calorie of energy expanded. Thus the average female may require between eight and ten cups daily while the average male requires ten to twelve. A good rule of thumb is to drink eight cups of plain water daily with an additional tow to four cups consumed in foods and other beverages such as milk, tea, soups etc. Keep in mind, the more active you are and the hotter or more humid the weather, the more water your body requires.

 

How Much is Too Much?

Contrary to popular belief, drinking more water then what is recommended does not cause bloating or edema (water retention) with a normal functioning heart or kidneys. If a healthy person exceeds his body’s water needs, the excess is quickly eliminated. You are unlikely to “drown yourself” by drinking too much water. However, drinking too little water can inhibit your body’s ability to accomplish many physiological tasks.

 

Eight Reasons for Eight Glasses!

Water is an essential nutrient.

It carries nutrients to cells and transports wastes to kidneys and lungs for excretion.

Through the bloodstream, water carries hormones and disease-fighting cells.

It is necessary for many chemical reactions of digestion and metabolism.

Having a plentiful supply of water assists in temperature control by cooling through perspiration.

Water protects and cushions tissues and lubricates joints.

It can be both filling and satisfying (Appetite suppressant.)

It assists with constipation relief.

 

Here are a few thirst-quenching serving suggestions:

Water is most palatable at a refrigerated temperature and is rapidly assimilated by the intestinal tract when ingested at this temperature.

Use a frosty mug!

Add a slice of lemon or lime for taste.

Sip it through a straw.

Carry a 32-ounce water bottle in your car. You’ll always have a refreshing supply.

Mix in some Herbal Concentrate Tea for a delicious, refreshing drink.

 

So you see, water truly is the clear advantage to a healthier, happier “You!”

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ShapeWorks™ Program Components

Quickstart

Advanced

Ultimate

Quickstart components +:

Advanced components +:

Quickstart Protein Plus has above with 750g Shake Mix (instead of 550g) +:

Advanced Protein Plus has Quickstart Protein Plus components +:

Ultimate Protein Plus has Advanced Protein Plus components +:

Sample ShapeWorks™ Meal Plan

Breakfast and Lunch:

  • meal replacement
  • cup of herbal tea concentrate
  • multivitamins (1 tablet)

(approx. 29g protein)

Meal Replacement

  • 25g Shake Mix
  • 375 ml 1% M.F. milk or soy milk
  • 12 g (2 tbsp) Protein Powder – add more based on your needs
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen fruit
  • blend well
Dinner:

  • meal
  • dessert (1cup fresh or frozen fruit)
  • multivitamins (1 tablet)

(approx. 30-40g protein)

Meal

  • 4+ cups of salad
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) rice- or wine-vinegar or nonfat salad dressing
  • 85-170g/3-6oz fish, skinless chicken, lean red meat or soy-meat substitute, cooked by non-fat means
  • 2+ cups mixed vegetables
Snack:

(approx. 12g protein)

  • 1 cup cut, raw vegetables
  • Soup (Cream of Chicken Mix) or Protein Bar or Roasted Soy Nuts or Protein Drink (Wild Berry or Peach Mango Mix)
Tips:
  • Individuals weighing over 100Kg/220pounds or wanting to lose 23Kg/50pounds or more may add one extra tablespoon of Protein Powder to their shakes. Also, men may have two snacks a day if hungry and weight-loss goals permit.
  • Replace 1 meal a day (instead of 2) to just maintain your weight.
  • Take advantage of all available flavors of shake and drink mixes.
  • Drinking water is important.
  • Exercise several times a week.

Sample Meal

GRILLED CITRUS SNAPPER (2 servings)
Ingredients: ¼ cup bottled citrus marinade

¼ cup green onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp minced fresh ginger root

1 pound red snapper filets

Directions:
  • Prepare marinade by combining the first four ingredients in a bowl.
  • Then pour marinade over snapper, flesh side down, and let set for 15 minutes.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Remove snapper from marinade and pat dry. Season snapper with salt and pepper.
  • Grill skin side down on an oiled rack set five-six inches over glowing coals for four minutes. Place lid on the grill to cover, grilling snapper until just cooked through for another four minutes.*
  • Carefully transfer snapper with a metal spatula to a platter and remove skin before serving.
  • Serve with steamed asparagus tossed with lemon and garlic.

*NOTE: Alternatively, snapper may be grilled in a hot, well-seasoned grill pan with a lid over moderate heat.

Nutrient Analysis per Serving: Calories: 285

Protein: 48 grams

Carbohydrates: 12 grams

Fat: 3 grams

Look for other healthy meal ideas here.

Meal Replacement (Shakes) Variations

With up to 30 meals in every ShapeWorks™ meal replacement container, the shakes can be used to make lots of variations, for drinks and for snacks (muffins, cookies, bars and pies). Here are two examples.

CHOCOLATE – MINT SHAKE
2½ tbsp/37ml Meal Replacement (French )Vanilla
1/3 cup/75ml Skim milk
¼ cup/60 ml Herbal Aloe drink
4-6 Ice cubes
2 drops Mint extract
Directions:
  • Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
1 cup/250ml Meal Replacement (Dutch chocolate or French Vanilla)
2½ cups/625ml Skim milk
1 package White chocolate sugar-free instant pudding mix
¼ cup/60ml Peanut butter
1 Ready made chocolate pie crust, 8″/20×20cm
Directions:
  • Mix Meal Replacement and milk together.
  • Add pudding and peanut butter mix well and pour into crust.
  • Chill one hour.
  • Add fat free, non-dairy whipped topping.

See also

Herbalife.com – Official Homepage of Herbalife