Herbalife and The Power of Protein can change your life!
Nutrition: The process by which a living organism takes in and uses food for the purpose of growth and tissue development/replacement.
Calorie: Kilocalorie of energy- unit of energy required to raise 1 mililiter of water 1 degree Celsius
Macronutrients: Substances required in large quantities to sustain life; proteins, carbohydrates, fats, water
Micronutrients: Substances required in small quantities to sustain life; vitamins and minerals
*The most important role of food is to provide these substances essential for maintaining optimal health & performance.
-proteins are made up of amino acids
-there are 22 total amino acids: 9 essential and 13 non-essential that form up to 55,000 different proteins
* Essential: cannot be manufactured by the body-you get them by eating foods that contain protein
* Non-essential: manufactured within the body by combining 2 or more essential amino acids.
ROLE OF AMINO ACIDS:
1. Form proteins that form lean muscle tissue
2. Increases fat metabolism
3. Increase strength
4. Enhance athletic performance
5. Cellular development and renewal
6. Produce enzymes to help breakdown and absorb the nutrients
7. Create neurotransmitters-foundation of our CNS-Central Nervous System
8. Assist in producing hormones that support normal growth and functioning of all bodily organs-heart, brain, liver, kidneys and sex organs
9. Support the strength of our immune system in fighting infection
10. Strong muscle protects our skeletal system
Taking in adequate amounts of protein will ensure the body works at its optimum level daily:
Men- average 150 grams protein a day
Women-120 grams protein a day
1 gram protein= 4 calories
7 grams protein= one ounce on average
-Average serving size-3 to 6 ounces lean cuts animal protein; deck of cards or the palm of YOUR own hand
-Include some protein at every meal to slow the absorption of carbohydrates which keeps your blood sugar more constant
*Aminogen, 3 tablets 3x a day will assist in the breakdown and metabolism of protein.
Healthy sources of protein:
Soy protein: Formula 1/F1 Instant/Muscle and Recovery Meal Replacement Shakes
Soy Beans: 1/2 cup cooked=14 grams protein
Chicken: 1 ounce=7-9 grams protein (increased protein/ounce from higher quality feed of chickens)
Beef: 1 ounce=7 grams protein
Fish: 1 ounce=6 grams protein
Eggs: 1 large=6 grams protein (white albumin portion)
Our protein snacks are fantastic ways to help meet our daily intake requirements as well. No matter what situation you are faced with you can make a better food choice to stay on track. When you are at your healthiest and living your best life you can serve and give even more of yourself to the ones you love!!
Use this information and Herbalife and the power of protein will change your life!
Mike Kohne
888-353-5290
www.shopherbalife.com/2befit
Here’s to Living your Best Life!
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