Everything we consume on a daily basis, our nutritional intake, has a direct effect on the health of our Immune System as well as our general health.
Immune system is activated when body is “under attack” from toxins, bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens. One of the ways our body uses immune system is as a defense mechanism to fight & eliminate these “foreign invaders” and disease.
Herbalife Nutrition’s Global Nutrition Philosophy offers a roadmap of what we should be doing and consuming in order to have a strong Immune Health so body can efficiently fight off foreign bodies and recover quicker from the “attack”:
Macro Nutrients
- Protein
- Healthy Fats
- Carbohydrates & Fibre
Micro Nutrients
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Phytonutrients
Other needs:
- Hydration
- Exercise
- Rest
The way Herbalife Nutrition plays a big role in supporting people with their health is through good, balanced nutrition & healthy, active lifestyle – high quality supplements working alongside healthy diet, exercise & rest for maximum benefit. Combination of all those together builds strong immune health.
PROTEIN
Is essential component of every cell in the body including our immune cells, so there is a very strong connection between protein, lean muscle mass and healthy immune system.
Post-exercise protein has been shown to have beneficial effects for the immune system in athletes. Aim to consume up to 30% of your daily calories from protein by balancing plant protein with animal protein, unless your diet is entirely plant based. In that case, Herbalife Nutrition would help top up body with complete protein body may not be getting or is getting at the expense of too many calories consumed…
Herbalife Nutrition Products containing protein that can help you reach optimal protein intake:
WHEY BASED PROTEIN PRODUCTS
SOY BASED PROTEIN SOLUTIONS
… for those who wish to keep it plant based. Soy is a fantastic protein source as it is the only plant source that contains all amino acids in one plant.
Formula 1 is suitable for vegans and is a perfectly balanced healthy meal with all the key nutrients essential for healthy immune function.
OTHER PROTEIN SOURCES: PEA, QUINOA, FLAX SEED
… combination of which also also gives body all the essential amino acids.
Contains natural sources of protein with all the essential amino acids, Fibre & Vitamin C.
FIBRE
Dietary fibres are the indigestible parts of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Fibre can be soluble and insoluble and both are key for a healthy functioning digestive system. Microbiome in our gut need healthy fibre to eat and a healthy gut contributes to the maintenance of a healthy immune system, making fibre very important for our immunity.
Adults should consume 25 grams of fibre per day. Research, however, shows that average daily intake of fibre in many European countries, including the UK, is less than the half of the recommended amount, in most countries being below 13 grams per day, so Herbalife Nutrition can help fill the gap without excess calories.
Herbalife Nutrition products that help with optimum fibre intake:
5 grams of fibre per serving
6 grams of fibre per serving
6 grams of fibre per serving
5 grams of fibre per serving
3 grams of fibre per serving
HEALTHY FATS
Healthy fats play a key role in our bodies as they are needed for a normal functioning of the immune system as well as vision, brain and heart, in particular blood pressure and normal blood triglyceride levels. Some fats, such as Omega 3s are considered to be essential, so we have to get them through diet. Healthy fats should be up to 30% of the diet.
HERBALIFE NUTRITION HEALTHY FATS SOLUTION
HerbalifelineMax – a food supplement that contains sustainably sourced fish oils (accredited by “Friend of the Sea”) high in Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) HIGHER levels of both per capsule, which delivers heart, vision and brain benefits
VITAMINS & MINERALS
Vitamins, minerals & trace elements are natural chemical substances that are essential for normal functioning of the majority of body functions. They are found in fresh fruits & vegetables and have a direct impact on our immune system.
DID YOU KNOW?
75% of the world’s population does not consume enough fruits and vegetables.
93% of adults does not meet their Vitamin D & E requirements
61% are lacking in Magnesium
50% does not consume enough Calcium & Vitamin A
“Eat 5-a-day” campaign across Europe is created as it is a minimum required for healthy immune function. However, it is not being achieved.
The following are vitamins and minerals that support immune function and that can be found in Herbalife Nutrition products:
VITAMIN C
Contributes to the normal function of the immune system. May be found in fruits and vegetables including citrus fruits, broccoli, bell peppers & strawberries. RI = 80mg – equivalent to 2 small oranges.
VITAMIN D
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and while it can be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, this is not sufficient at times. Dietary sources are vital such as oily fish, eggs, etc. RI = 5mcg – equivalent to a small portion of mackerel filet (63 gr)
ZINC
Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and is manily found in nuts, seeds, meat, fish & shellfish, dairy produce. RI = 10mg – equivalent to about 20 tablespoons of dried sesame seeds.
Other vitamins & minerals essential to our Immune Health are: Vitamins B6 & B12, Vitmin A, Folate, Iron, Copper & Selenium.
- 313% RI Vitamin C
- 200% RI Vitamin D
- 87% RI Zinc
- 144% Selenium
- 39% RI Vitamin C
- 39% RI Zinc
- 38% Selenium
- 100% RI Vitamin C
- 125% RI Vitamin C
- Contains 250% RI of Vitamin C or 200mg, especially formulated to maintain the normal function of the immune system during & after intense physical exercise
- 38% RI Vitamin D
- 38% RI Zinc
- 38% Selenium
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Are plant-based only nutrients and can help reduce oxidative stress & boost immune system, which is why it is important to eat 5 fruits and vegetables each day!
RoseGuard contains a range of carefully selected botanical ingredients including rosemary and turmeric, that help top-up your daily intake of antioxidant substances.
It provides 100% RI of vitamins A and C, which contribute to the normal function of the immune system.
On top of nutrition – hydration, regular exercise & getting adequate amount of sleep & rest are essential to the immune function of the body!
WHAT NEXT?
Complete an online Wellness Survey & get wellness recommendations tailored for you. It’s quick and easy and with nutritionist suggested meal plans at the end to help get you started depending on your goals.
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