March 2023

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n </p> n <p> n n n n n Trainer: Lindsay Gnant, MS, RDN, Manager of Scientific Contentn nn n n </p> n <p> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n </p> n <p> n n n n n It’s easy to take gut health for granted when everything is working smoothly, but when things feel “off” it can have a big impact on almost every part of your life. Registered Dietitian Lindsay Gnant shares her tips to keep your gut functioning and feeling its best. She discusses general dietary guidelines to support a healthy gut, misconceptions around fiber intake, how different stages of life can impact your gut, and more.n nn n n </p> n <p> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n </p> n <p> n </p> n <p> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/tips-for-digestive-wellness/”> n n n n n Tips for Digestive Wellnessn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/”> n n n n n Isagenix Healthn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”/tips-for-digestive-wellness-2/”> n n n n n Tips for Digestive Wellnessn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://noahhodginwellness.com”> n n n n n Noah Hodginn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div>

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Quality sleep is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. After just one night of tossing and turning, you soon realize how the lack of quality sleep can affect just about every area of your life—including your mood, job performance, relationships, and even success in weight loss or weight maintenance goals.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Developing a healthy relationship with sleep is one of the best things you can do for your physical, emotional, and mental healthn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n ,n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n but it’s not always easy. Here are five of the most effective, science-backed strategies for you to get the best sleep every night.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 1. Stick to a schedule.nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Sticking to a routine that’s reasonably consistent from day to day is an important factor when it comes to quality of sleep (1-3). Regular exercise, the timing of your meals, and social activities can all be perceived as time cues for your body that help regulate your biological clock. Most importantly, going to bed and waking up at about the same time every day of the week, including on the weekend, will help to keep your sleep habits aligned with your body’s internal clock, which in turn, leads to quality restorative sleep at night.n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 2. Avoid bright light and screen time before bed.nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Bright light in the evening delays the release of melatonin, one of the hormones in the brain that regulates your sleep cycle. Low melatonin levels can make it harder for you to fall asleep and can have a negative impact on sleep quality, too. Research suggests that the blue wavelengths of light emitted from the screens of electronics is the most detrimental to melatonin release (4).n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Shut off any light-emitting electronics like tablets or smartphones at bedtime to not interfere with your body’s natural release of melatonin. An app or filter that blocks blue light on your devices is also an effective strategy, but it‘s best to shut off screens and dim the lights as part of your bedtime routine.n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 3. Avoid caffeine and alcohol as bedtime approaches.nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Even if you don’t necessarily have a problem falling asleep with a little caffeine in your system or after a cocktail or glass of wine, consuming these drinks too close to bedtime can affect the quality of your sleep, even interfering with your body’s ability to engage in deeper sleep necessary for processes like post-workout recovery and maintaining brain health (5-7).n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Plan to stop consuming caffeine at least four hours before sleep. In the evening, enjoy your glass of wine or cocktail a few hours before bed instead of just before. Making these small adjustments will allow your body enough time to metabolize any caffeine or alcohol in your system in advance so that they won’t interfere as much with your rest.n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 4. Meet your daily magnesium requirement.nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Magnesium is an essential mineral that is needed for quality sleep, among its many other functions. Studies have found that the majority of adults fail to meet the recommended daily allowance for magnesium (8-9). One study on older adults suffering from poor sleep found that magnesium supplementation led to significant improvements across a range of measuresn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n ,n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n including sleep time and efficiency (10). Another study found that the nutrient helps the body to better adapt to the rhythms of night and day (11).n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Enjoy plenty of magnesium-rich foods like dark leafy greens, nuts, and dark chocolate. If you aren’t eating enough magnesium-rich foods, consider adding a supplement, like n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/find-your-balance-with-isaflush/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n IsaFlush®n n n n n </a> n n n n n , to help meet recommendations.n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 5. Supplement with melatonin.nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n While our bodies make melatonin, natural production declines with age. Unfortunately, tart cherries are one of the only foods in a normal diet to have enough to have an effect on the body (12). But studies have found that melatonin supplementation around bedtime can reduce the length of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as improve sleep time and efficiency (13).n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Referencesn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Moss TG, Carney CE, Haynes P, Harris AL. Is daily routine important for sleep? An investigation of social rhythms in a clinical insomnia population. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Chronobiol Intn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n . 2015 Feb;32(1):92-102. doi: 10.3109/07420528.2014.956361. n n n n n </span> n

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know that restless nights can be quite normal. It’s not just those late-night cravings for carbs that can get to you. Some scientific studies suggest that the calorie deficit inherent in a typical restricted-calorie diet may also disrupt normal sleep patterns, among other challenges (1).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Studies also have shown that providing your body with a serving of protein before bedtime will help you to feel full, boost your metabolic rate, and support muscle metabolism while you sleep (2).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Together, these BBB components are designed to satisfy late-night cravings while helping you get your rest. This, in turn, can help keep you on track to release stubborn belly fat.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Getting enough quality protein is an important nutritional strategy for protecting against muscle loss while losing weight. Research shows that, on average, around 25 percent of weight lost from typical dieting is from lean body mass (3).n n </p> n</div> n<h3 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Components of the BBBnn n</h3> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The core components of the BBB are intended to provide extra support for your weight loss efforts through nutrition and restful sleep.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The Bedtime Belly Buster (BBB) consists of the following core components:n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n For an extra kick of nutrients before bedtime, the following complementary products are commonly taken alongside the BBB.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n IsaPro Whey Protein and Plant-Based Proteinnn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n IsaPro provides high-quality protein which has been shown to offer benefits such as support for muscle maintenance and growth. Consuming a serving of protein before bed also helps to support better recovery from exercise and may support satiety when taken at bedtime.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n IsaPro Whey Protein is available in both Chocolate and Vanilla, each of which will give you that sweet sensation without the empty calories, fat, and sugar of typical late-night treats. IsaPro Plant-Based Protein is a great option for anyone who is focused on plant-based nutrition or who just wants greater variety in their day.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Isagenix Fruits and Isagenix Greensnn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Isagenix Fruits and Isagenix Greens add flavor to the BBB without excess calories or sugar. In addition, they provide valuable phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Complementary Productsnn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n These popular complementary products help provide your body with the right amounts of nutrients to support overall health. They include the IsaOmega with fish-derived omega-3 essential fatty acids, and FiberPro, which adds prebiotic fiber, designed to support digestive health and promote regularity, or Adaptogen Elixir to help the body better adapt to everyday stress.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Renewal n n n Sleep Support  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Scientific research has identified a significant link between inadequate sleep and weight gain (4). Making adequate sleep a priority is an important step in reaching your weight loss goals that many people overlook. Renewal Sleep Support contributes by helping to promote a restful, complete night’s sleep with natural ingredients including melatonin and chamomile flower extract. (Note: This product is not to be included in the BBB drink itself!)n n </p> n</div> n<h3 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Preparing the BBBnn n</h3> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The bottom line of the BBB is that by supplementing your nighttime regimen with the high-quality undenatured whey protein or plant-based protein in IsaPro and using the Renewal Sleep Support before bedtime, you can help your body transform your waistline while enjoying a good night’s rest.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Here are the simple steps for preparing the BBB.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Instructions:n n n n n </b> n n n n n 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime is the ideal time to prepare your BBB.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n With an IsaBlender vessel, shaker cup, or regular blender, combine 4 or 5 ounces of water, IsaPro, Fruits or Greens. Because the mix foams rapidly, shake the vessel vigorously before blending.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nBlend all of the ingredients for 30 to 60 seconds.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nIf desired, add a few ice cubes and re-blend.Enjoy this nutrient- and protein-dense bedtime treat followed by Renewal Sleep Support. And don’t forget IsaOmega, Fiber Pro (blended with your BBB), or Adaptogen Elixir if these products meet your needs.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Referencesn n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Castro AI, Gomez-Arbelaez D, Crujeiras AB, et al. Effect of A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet on Food and Alcohol Cravings, Physical and Sexual Activity, Sleep Disturbances, and Quality of Life in Obese Patients. Nutrients. 2018;10(10):1348.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nReis CEG, Loureiro LMR, Roschel H, da Costa THM. Effects of pre-sleep protein consumption on muscle-related outcomes – A systematic review. J Sci Med Sport. 2021;24(2):177-182. doi:10.1016/j.jsams.2020.07.016n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nWilloughby D, Hewlings S, Kalman D. Body Composition Changes in Weight Loss: Strategies and Supplementation for Maintaining Lean Body Mass, a Brief Review. Nutrients. 2018;10(12):1876.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nOgilvie RP, Patel SR. The epidemiology of sleep and obesity. Sleep Health. 2017;3(5):383-388. doi:10.1016/j.sleh.2017.07.013n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <em> n n n n n This adapted excerpt is from n n n n n </em> n n n n n “Bedtime Belly Buster For Dummies, Isagenix Special Edition” n n n n n <em> n n n n n published with permission from John Wiley &amp;

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Trainer:n n n n n </b> n n n n n Lindsay Hoffbuhr, 8-Star Golden Circle, 11-Star Crystal Executiven n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Spring and summer break are right around the corner; for many, that means travel! Long-time Isagenix product user and expert, mother of two, and health advocate Lindsay Hoffbuhr shares her favorite tips and product recommendations to elevate your next trip. Along with sharing her travel must-haves, Lindsay discusses the importance of going on vacation with the right mindset to help you feel your best and soak in every moment spent with loved ones.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/must-have-travel-tips/”> n n n n n Must-Have Travel Tipsn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/”> n n n n n Isagenix Healthn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”/must-have-travel-tips/”> n n n n n Must-Have Travel Tipsn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://noahhodginwellness.com”> n n n n n Noah Hodginn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div>