Win the battle of the bulge with a nutritious meal

MANILA, Philippines - Managing weight is one of the primary concerns of the growing legions of Filipino health buffs and weight watchers. In doing so, they try to block or burn fat, reduce fat intake, take slimming teas and capsules, go on a stringent fitness regimen, and even go on a crash diet.

According to Dr. Ray Strand, a leading American authority on nutritional medicine, while these measures somehow help manage weight, over 98 percent of dieters will regain their weight, and usually more.

He added that the so-called yo-yo diets and quick fixes that are not scientifically based are unhealthy and unsustainable in the long term.

The good news is there is a medically proven way to manage weight without losing on the important nutrients needed by the body to stay healthy. Utah-based USANA Health Sciences, one of America’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplement firms, recently launched Nutrimeal on the Philippine market which will cater to the Filipinos’ increasing desire to manage weight more effectively.

A great-tasting, low-glycemic meal replacement drink, Nutrimeal contains quality protein, carbohydrates, fats, dietary fiber, and micronutrients needed by the body on a daily basis. Each serving contains eight grams of dietary fiber, which can help maintain a good digestion,  healthy heart, and sound circulatory system.

It is reformulated for a low glycemic index (GI) of 23 for sustained energy and balanced glucose absorption; it is packed with soy phytonutrients for a healthy immune system.

Strand says that the breakthrough drink helps reduce the frequent carbohydrate cravings and health risks associated with a high-glycemic diet, such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

Available in vanilla and strawberry flavors, the meal drink has soy isoflavones, which have antioxidant effects that help maintain bone health and moderate natural hormone cycles.

Each serving provides 15 grams of soy, whey, and other proteins. Soy may help maintain cardiovascular health, diastolic blood pressure, and HDL-cholesterol levels. Soy protein contains essential amino acids in optimal ratios and in a highly digestible form.

Meanwhile, whey protein is an excellent source of amino acids essential for building a healthy body.

Coupled with a moderate exercise program, low-glycemic carbohydrates, and sufficient water intake, the five-day Nutrimeal Reset program is a high-fiber cleansing food which can effectively take away a few excess pounds.

For details on good weight management practices, visit www.usana.com/reset.