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The first step to achieving good health is getting your weight under control, especially because new studies confirm that obesity is on the rise, bringing with it a greater risk of diabetes and a lower life expectancy.

Obesity is linked with premature death In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study that found that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between premature death and higher BMIs. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5’10”, weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of his obesity. While this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight Americans with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts.

Turn to Herbalife for long-term health Herbalife has helped millions of Americans take control of their eating. Our products can help just about anyone who is overweight lower their calorie intake and improve their nutrition. In addition, Herbalife’s Distributor force provides the day-to-day support that people need to change their eating habits, incorporate Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix into their daily routine and develop the confidence they need to lose weight and enjoy total wellness. We have the programs people need to reverse the overweight trend–and to help them gain control in the “battle of the bulge.” Without it, we are losing years off our lives.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Getting older isn’t what it used to be.

Remember what your parents looked like when they were your age? Looking back, they seemed so much older. And in many ways, they were. But today, the average life expectancy is on the rise—which means that men and women approaching age 50 don’t look and feel like the stereotypical middle-aged person of the 1950s.

So how can you look and feel as young as possible? By making your health and well-being a top priority. Use the following Herbalife products to help you improve your body while making you feel younger as you age.

7 Steps to Healthy Aging

1. Build a solid foundation for good health with our Cellular Nutrition products, including Formulas 1, 2 and 3.
2. Use Core Complex—fortified with powerful antioxidants—to help support a healthy cardiovascular system.*
3. Activate your skin’s youthfulness with Skin Activator® Daily Replenishing Cream, which can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
4. Slow the effects of joint aging and help reduce discomfort and swelling with Joint Support-Glucosamine with Herbs.
5. Keep your eyes in good shape with our antioxidant-rich Ocular Defense Formula.
6. Formulated with saw palmetto, Ultimate Prostate Formula can help make a man’s mid-life transition a little easier, in addition to supporting prostate health.
7. Niteworks® keeps blood vessels toned, flexible and youthful for improved circulation.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

 

By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H When our mothers told us to eat our fruits and vegetables, they were giving us great advice. Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of our diet, providing a wide range of vitamins and minerals that serve important functions in the body. Many people, however, are still deficient in their intake.

Not getting the message

Over the last several years, the U.S. Department of Health has recommended eating at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Yet, only one in seven people achieve this quota. In fact, one-third of American adults eat only two servings of fruits and vegetables a day and are four times more likely to choose a processed snack instead. On any given day, about half the population eats no fruit at all.

A bushel of reasons

There is a rainbow of reasons to eat a variety of colors from the produce aisle. Fruits and vegetables are virtually fat free, low in salt and an excellent source of fiber. Some fruits and vegetables, such as carrots and cantaloupe, provide vitamin A, which maintains eye health and immunity. Other fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and spinach, contain potassium, which is necessary for proper nerve and muscle functioning. Green vegetables, such as broccoli and asparagus, provide B vitamins, which are necessary for converting food into energy.

But all fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients, the health-promoting components of plants. Scientific studies show that phytonutrients can help protect seven key organs—including the eyes, heart, liver and skin—and they can also act as antioxidants.

Antioxidant protection

Current research has measured the total antioxidant power of various foods, citing fruits and vegetables at the top of the list. Antioxidants protect our bodies from free radicals that can cause damage to cellular membranes. Antioxidants also boost our immunity, help make our muscles stronger, and support bone and skin health.

Because eating the recommended daily servings of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables is not always realistic, try supplementing your diet with appropriate products. Herbalife’s Garden 7® dietary supplement protects your health with the powerful phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits found in seven servings of colorful fruits and vegetables. It also supports your body’s vital organs by providing them key nutrients.

So try to get in the habit of eating plenty of produce each day. It’s one of the biggest favors you can do for your body. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Mission To change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight management products in the world. Products Herbalife is focused on products that build upon the fundamentals of healthy nutrition and skin care. Award-winning scientists, distinguished doctors and renowned nutrition experts are the guiding force behind our innovative products.