United Martial Arts Centers: To Better Health in 2014

Instead of making a New Year’s resolution involving unrealistic weight loss goals or exaggerated exercise promises, we would like to challenge you to make a better health resolution for 2014. Focusing on what the scale says or swearing off all sweets can be discouraging and ultimately end in disappointment. Why not have a positive resolution to revamp your eating and lifestyle habits with the goal of improving your health so you can enjoy a higher quality of life?
Here are seven science-backed ways in which you can make your health a priority in 2014:

1. Eat a protein-rich breakfast every day. Getting more protein in the morning can mean the difference between being weak and overweight and being strong, lean, and healthy in the long-term. For ultimate convenience, IsaLean Shake or IsaLean Pro is there for you every morning with the highest-quality protein and optimal nutrition. Trying out new recipes with IsaLean Shake can also add variety to your morning routine. Take a look at these creative Isagenix recipes.
2. Complement your diet with essential nutrients. Even when eating a healthy, balanced diet daily, it can be difficult to get all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and bioactives your body needs. This leads to nutritional gaps that can adversely affect health over time. Research shows that dietary intake of calcium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E, and D is commonly insufficient among US adults (1). Complementing your diet with a full-spectrum supplement such as Ageless Essentials Daily Pack with Product B provides you with nutritional insurance so you know your body is getting what it needs even on days when your diet isn’t up to par.
3. De-stress. Beating stress wherever it might crop up in your life is essential to your health. You can make it your goal to manage stress several different ways including getting regular exercise, joining a yoga class, or simply taking a stroll through a park now and again. Along the way, be sure to incorporate the de-stressing properties of herbs and plants—called Adaptogens—and put yourself on the path to greater performance and productivity in 2014. Adaptogens are found in a potent variety in Ionix Supreme, used as a daily tonic, or in e+, to power through a workout, or in t+ Chai, to regain focus and control.
4. Rest and relax. Contrary to what you may think, our bodies are hard at work when we sleep—repairing and rebuilding. Unfortunately, most adults do not get enough sleep. According to the American Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of Americans say their sleep needs are not being met during the week with 15 percent reporting less than six hours per night (2). Make sleep a priority by dedicating 7 to 9 hours to sleep each night and support optimal sleep quality with the help of Isagenix Sleep Support and Renewal.
5. Commit to cleansing. Research has found that intermittent fasting (or Cleanse Days) can benefit your health more than just supporting healthy weight loss. In fact, a recent study shows that regularly engaging in intermittent fasting can significantly improve cognition and possibly support brain health as we age. Think of Cleanse Days as your healthy aging secret.
6. Make healthy beverage swaps. Sugary sodas and beverages can drive weight gain because they present an easy way to consume calories without making you feel full (3). Swap those high-calorie beverages for healthier option such as water or tea. If you crave a flavored drink to sip on, try adding Want More Energy?, IsaFruits, or Isagenix Greens! to your water.
7. Make the most of your workout. After a workout, your muscles crave nutrition to rebuild and restore tissue. Get the most out of your workout by supplying your body with quickly absorbed branched-chain amino acids from whey protein in IsaPro^® or IsaLean^® Pro. By getting whey protein in about 30 minutes after exercise, your body will have the tools it needs to recover so you can train just as hard at your next workout.

While a common byproduct of a healthy diet and lifestyle is weight loss, there are many other aspects of health that can keep you motivated to make the right choices. Isagenix is here to provide you with the tools you need to take your health into your own hands. Make 2014 a healthier year with Isagenix!

For More Information to to www.sabumnim.isagenix.com or call 845-590-9100
References

1. Fulgoni et al. Foods, fortificants, and supplements: Where do Americans get their nutrients? J Nutr 2011;141:1847-54 doi:10.3945/jn.111.142257
2. National Sleep Foundation. Annual Sleep in America Poll Exploring Connections with Communications Technology Use and Sleep. 2001. Retrieved Dec 30, 2013 from www.sleepfoundation.org.
3. Malkik et al. Intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and weight gain: a systemic review. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006;84:274-88.

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