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-wsj.com Digital fitness trackers have skyrocketed in popularity recently. They’ve become a huge deal today with practically every company seemingly making its own. Leading CEOs throughout the tech industry are even wearing them with the data-obsessed executives treating their wellness the way they’d treat most business problems, analyzing and fixing the issue. These high-tech gadgets provide a constant stream of numbers that gauge the wearer’s physical activity and sometimes even the length and quality of their sleep. As they also allow users to compete against each other, some CEOs are even using them to stay current on each other’s latest data for encouragement and motivation. Having this data available seems to be helping many to prioritize well-being, including exercising more and sticking to better sleep habits. Digital fitness trackers can help all types of people lose weight and improve fitness as well as overall health, but diet is another important part of the equation. Even if you’re exercising more often and have improved your sleep habits, that doesn’t mean you can eat whenever and whatever you’d like and not experience the consequences. Combining some of Nashua Nutrition’s great weight-loss products with the use of a digital fitness tracker is bound to increase the odds for success. In our modern, busy lifestyles it can be difficult to stick to healthy eating, especially when you’re at work or running around taking care of other responsibilities. By taking advantage of meal replacements like Proti Thin’s Chocolate Shake or Health Smart’s Vanilla Shake, it can help satisfy those hunger pangs without sabotaging your weight-loss efforts. Control Products such as the Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight Control Bar or White Cheddar Control Crisps help to battle in-between meal hunger pangs as a healthy way to control your appetite while even helping to reduce calorie consumption at your next meal by up to 21 percent. The post Combine Popular Digital Fitness Trackers with Nashua Nutrition Products to Meet Your Health and Weight-Loss Goals appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

– mydario.com Labstyle Innovations, maker of a smartphone connected glucometer known as “Dario,” is partnering with nutrition app-maker FatSecret in order to integrate healthy living and eating with proper glucose tracking for diabetics and a comprehensive international food databank for logging food intake. The company states that it has taken what existing players in the market have done, integrating glucose meters into a smartphone as a presentation of the blood glucose and for capturing information as a logbook, two steps further. LabStyle Innovations CEO Erez Raphael told MobiHealthNews that the company believes providing a smart software with pattern recognition and good user experience can help to provide a better level of personalization that allows users to define exactly what to do next and how to take care of themselves better.  This partnership allows Dario users to log food from FatSecret’s database, which is important for people with diabetes in managing their illness. While Dario has not yet been cleared for use in the United States, it is available in the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, and it’s expected to be released in the U.S. in the near future. This could be an important tool for many diabetics as those with this serious health condition face a daily struggle of keeping blood glucose levels under control, which means choosing snacks that can stabilize blood sugar levels is essential. Nashua Nutrition offers a variety of products aimed to do this, such as Control Snacks which are known to safely and effectively control hunger by helping to prevent low blood sugar.  The unique combination of ingredients helps to significantly slow the release of energy from food to prevent low blood sugar while providing a continuous source of energy. Products like the Control Bar Chocolate Delight are tasty, satisfy cravings, and can even work to stabilize blood sugar levels for up to nine hours in addition to improving management of diabetes and glucose intolerance. The post New Tech Partnership Along With Control Snacks Helps Diabetes Managment appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Bariatric Fusion Multivitamin Soft Chews are a one of a kind product that was specifically designed by a team of bariatric professionals that are essential for weight loss surgery patients. These great tasting chews are available in two fabulous flavors, Mixed Berry and Tropical that make them a pleasure to indulge in while providing the body with important nutrients necessary for those who have undergone bariatric surgery. Medical weight loss has become increasingly popular, with many desiring an attractive, healthy shape that can be maintained for life. But an important consideration in achieving that goal is post-surgery habits. Patients typically have to learn how to eat healthier while avoiding harmful habits that may have led to obesity. Ensuring that the body receives essential nutrients it needs for proper functioning is a must, but because weight loss surgery makes the stomach smaller, it can be challenging to get the vitamins and minerals needed to maintain good health. Another issue is malabsorption, which may develop due to a lack of nutrition. If this occurs, it can lead to all sorts of health issues including fatigue, irritability, a weaker immune system and many other problems – even weight gain, because malnutrition causes the metabolism to significantly slow as well. This unique formula created by Nashua Nutrition includes 19 essential vitamins and minerals as well as the highest amounts of calcium citrate, vitamin d3, B-complex vitamins and biotin, yet is also completely sugar free, contributing to your better health and slimmer waistline. The chews have a great texture that is known to provide maximum results with the very best taste you’ll find in any comparable nutritional chews available today. This product and Nashua Nutrition’s entire line of bariatric products can help ensure patients get the important nutrition needed so they can achieve and maintain good health and an ideal shape. Soft Chews -natuanutrition.com The post How Bariatric Fusion Multivitamin Soft Chews Help Weight Loss Surgery Patients appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

This plan (it shouldn’t even be called a “diet”!) encourages you to eat your favorite foods every day to safely lose weight, even if you have diabetes. Now imagine that: A “diet” in which you not only eat your favorite foods every day, but you can actually eat your most beloved foods at every meal or snack! This is the HealthSmart Foods approach. One of the reasons sticking to a “diet” and permanently losing weight is so difficult, is because most diet plans have restrictions and rules that are impossible to sustain. This includes heavy constraints on eating your favorite items. Let’s face it: Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and it’s maddeningly unfair that this pleasure must be traded in for permanent weight loss and a healthier body. Now, you no longer need to suffer through the agony of yet another “diet to try” that leaves you frequently hungry and missing your favorite foods. Welcome the HealthSmart Foods plan from Nashuanutrition.com. This approach can help anybody stick to a healthier, satisfying way of eating that will naturally lead to safe, permanent weight loss. How is this possible? By being able to eat your favorite foods and treats throughout the day instead of, for example, suffering with that once-a-week “cheat day” thing that leaves you feeling deprived the remaining six days. The smart plan provides all the foods to satisfy the biggest sweet tooth, every kind of delectable sinful type of snack and dessert item, plus breakfast meals (including cereals and pancakes), meal replacements, pasta dishes, soups, entrees…you name it, it’s there. The flavor varieties are unbelievable, such as a peanut butter and jelly protein bar, iced oatmeal raisin cookies, cinnamon hot chocolate and chocolate chip pudding! Mmmm! These foods are designed so that their carbohydrates absorb slowly into your system, so that you’re satiated without having to eat a lot; have high energy throughout the day; and have good blood sugar control for overall health. Nashua Nutrition’s food choices are also filled with all the protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber that you need. Whether you want to get healthy or your No. 1 focus is to lose a large amount of weight—safely and permanently— HealthSmart Foods is the way to go. The post HealthSmart Foods Diet: Lose Weight, Easy, No Forbidden Snacks appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

It’s not impossible to have a muscular physique by this summer like a Guardian from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” You just need to stick to the right exercise plan—and get enough quality protein so that your body can recover from your workouts. The thing with protein, though, is that for many people striving for that great summer body of attractive muscle development, protein is a nuisance. Either it’s the same boring chicken breast, grilled or canned fish, and egg white omelet, or it’s some gritty protein powder that tastes crummy—and you have to add fruit, juice, etc. to it to make it taste decent—and that requires a noisy blender that your coworkers won’t appreciate. These problems are eliminated all the way with Protein Wealth products. Not only is the issue of monotony put to rest, but these are protein foods that you can actually enjoy and not feel it’s something you “have to eat” in order to build muscle. The beauty here is that these products can go with you anywhere, and you don’t have to worry about anything getting stale or having to remain refrigerated, or needing special equipment to mix anything up. For example, the Cold Chocolate Drink requires only cold water, a glass and a utensil like a plastic spoon to mix it up. Voila! A delicious chocolate drink that’s high in protein—a snack that you can easily have at work or anywhere, while knowing that it’s helping you reach your summer goal of a muscular body. And if you’ve lost enthusiasm over the tripod of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry for protein beverages, Protein Wealth actually has a Pineapple Orange Fruit Smoothie. Not only do these products deliver on protein content, taste and convenience, but they are unbelievably low in calories and carbohydrates. This makes them ideal for those individuals who are also wanting to lose excess body fat while they add lean sexy muscle to their bodies. Plus, they help satisfy hunger and the urge to eat junky type foods. Building muscle for your summer body with proper nutrition no longer has to be boring, messy or inconvenient. Protein Wealth is a tasty, very easy alternative to all the nuisance! The post Protein Wealth: Get a Summer Body like a Guardian of the Galaxy appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Benefits of the Meal Replacement: Enables the frequent traveler to get adequate nutrients Enables the busy person who’s short on time to get sufficient nourishment Provides delicious, satisfying meals that are easy and fast to prepare Eliminates the need to worry about and keep track of features such as calories, grams of fats and carbohydrates, protein content, etc. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting in the meal. Can be taken just about anywhere without spoiling Comes in a variety of flavors; there’s something for everybody. Can masquerade as a “sinful” indulgence yet supplies a generous amount of vitamins, minerals and protein while being low in calories and fat. Provides the nutrients that bariatric patients in particular need, due to their new stomach’s smaller capacity to hold food. Many bariatric surgery patients have to “relearn” how to eat in a healthful way. Meal replacements will help expedite this process, yielding a sense of more control over food. Sweet or “sinful” meals don’t have to be off-limits to the post-bariatric surgical patient. He or she can still satisfy their sweet tooth with products such as the HealthSmart Meal Replacement Chocolate Shake. At only 220 calories, this rich creamy shake provides four grams of fiber, 35 grams of high quality protein and plenty of vitamins and minerals, with only 18 grams of carbohydrate. If your mouth is already watering, it gets even better, because there’s now available a meal replacement that’s specifically formulated for bariatric surgery patients (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, lap band, VGG, BPD and DS). This innovative product is called Bariatric Fusion, and it’s based upon the expertise of very experienced bariatric specialists—plus the raving feedback of over 3,000 bariatric patients. Patients have given Bariatric Fusion a big thumbs up for affordability, convenience, taste, texture and consistency. And if you don’t care for chocolate, vanilla or strawberry, no problem: Bariatric Fusion comes also in orange cream, cinnamon bun, cappuccino and mint chocolate flavors. For coffee lovers, get your daily energy and protein all in one with Chike Protein Iced Coffee. This delicious beverage (20 grams of protein) will also give your workouts a big spark. It contains real espresso coffee, whey protein isolate (the purest form of protein) and many essential nutrients—plus rich flavor. This product will curb cravings while helping you build lean muscle—crucial for increased fat-burning. You won’t want to go back to plain ‘ol regular coffee ever again. And there’s also Bariatric Advantage High Protein meal replacement—coming in at only 140 grams of protein per serving, and includes iced latte and unflavored. This last product is also lactose-free and has a generous five grams of fiber. Bariatric surgery doesn’t mean you must eat boring meals for the rest of your life. With delicious and nutrient-packed products such as these, you can actually look forward to meals that save time and make you feel energized. The post Weight Loss Post-Bariatric Surgery: Meal Replacement Benefits appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Deficiencies in vitamins D, A and B12 can result in serious problems, which is why supplementation can result in many health benefits. Are you getting enough vitamins D, A and B12? You never outgrow the need to get adequate amounts of these very important nutrients, which can be taken in supplement form. The Western diet is hardly loaded with all the vitamins that you need for optimal body and brain function. SAD—the standard American diet—is steeped in heavy processing, which strips food of its naturally occurring nutrients. To help overcome the nutritional deficiencies of processed, manufactured food, you should take supplements. Even if you make sincere efforts to “eat well,” it’s still very difficult to get all the vitamins you need daily through only food. The Many Benefits of Vitamin D Many people don’t get the recommended daily amount of this antioxidant. Vitamin D deficiencies can lead to an assortment of major problems (e.g., increased risk of cancer, heart disease, type II diabetes, infectious disease), but let’s look at what adequate amounts can do for you. Boosts immune function that leads to lower risk of many conditions including cancer, autoimmune disease and cardiovascular disease. Improves muscle efficiency. Vitamin D supplementation is linked with improved mitochondrial functioning. Mitochondria are a cell’s “powerhouses” and are adversely affected by vitamin D deficiency. This is why muscle fatigue is common among those with such a deficiency. Stronger preschoolers. The aforementioned link between vitamin D and muscle efficiency applies to pregnant women. A study showed that four-year-old children, whose mothers had higher levels of vitamin D during pregnancy with these preschoolers, had stronger grip strength than children whose mothers had lower levels of D during pregnancy. There’s also been found a direct relationship between higher D levels and higher muscle mass in the young children. Other benefits include a lower risk of multiple sclerosis, lower fall risk in the elderly and lower risk of getting the flu. Vitamin A: Not just Good for the Eyes Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and a deficiency can result in night blindness and a compromised immune system, plus skin problems, to name just a few negative effects of deficiency. The benefits are: Immune system efficiency Bone and teeth growth and maintenance Keeps the skin and mucus membranes in top mode (moistness) for repelling invaders Maintains good night vision as well as a protective effect against macular degeneration Fights free radicals, which are unstable atoms that can ravage DNA and lead to ailments such as cancer and heart disease Can slow down growth in established cancers Helps maintain healthy skin Stronger resistance to colds Vitamin B12: Especially Important to non-Meat Eaters Vegetarians and especially vegans may not be getting enough B12, as this nutrient is found naturally only in animal-derived foods. Vegans and even vegetarians should consider a B12 supplement. A deficiency in B12 can cause neurological problems including permanent damage to the brain. Deficiencies can cause fatigue, anemia, depression, constipation, loss of appetite, memory problems, asthma, issues with vision and even low sperm count. B12’s main benefits are proper functioning of the nervous system and optimal red blood cell production. Other benefits: Contributes to proper glucose metabolism Fights against brain shrinkage from age Improves cholesterol profile Aids in skin integrity Helps protect against cancers such as colon, lung, breast and prostate Don’t assume that living in a modern world and/or overeating automatically means you get adequate amounts of vitamins D, A and B12. Supplementation should be a part of your overall health program. The post Vitamins D, A and B12: Why They’re so Important appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

One of the most difficult aspects of trying to lose weight is fighting the urge to snack. We tend to snack when we’re bored, when we’re watching television, or at work when we’d like a pleasant distraction from the monotony. Snacking can happen almost anywhere. Changing your snacking habits can be hard, but by using control snacks, it can help you satisfying that craving for something sweet while controlling your appetite and even decreasing the total calories you consume at your next meal by as much as 21 percent. Hunger pangs are one of the biggest reasons for diet failure. By conquering hunger and cravings for unhealthy snacks, you’ll have a much greater chance of achieving your goal weight. Sometimes those feelings of hunger are more psychological, such as when you see your favorite dessert on TV, while other times your body may really be telling you it’s time to eat. No matter what the cause, Nashua Nutrition’s control snacks are a nutritious and delicious way to satisfy hunger and prevent low sugar which is what triggers your appetite. One of the problems many dieters face is not having a healthy snack available. If you go too long between meals, you may develop headaches, dizziness or light-headedness, difficulty concentrating and irritability which are symptoms of low blood sugar. With control snacks on hand, you can grab just one to help prevent these symptoms for as long as 9 hours; helping you make it through without going off track until you are able eat a healthy meal. Another way these tasty snacks can help you win the battle against flab is to provide you with more energy. If you’re feeling sluggish, you’ll be less likely to work out. Without regular exercise, your metabolism will begin to slow and you’ll also start to lose muscle. Keep your energy levels up and keep your metabolism burning at its max in order to burn more calories, become fitter,  and reach your weight loss goals that much faster. The post Fighting the Flab with Control Snacks appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Following weight-loss surgery, patients are limited as to how much they can eat as the procedure utilizes staples or bands to reduce the stomach to only about 10 percent of what it was. Because the surgery makes the stomach smaller, it can be difficult to receive the vitamins and minerals needed for good health. The body may also have problems absorbing nutrients in addition to the lack of nutrition in the diet, ultimately leading to malnutrition. Post-bariatric patients may experience lightheadedness or even fainting due to lack of essential nutrients, and malnutrition often causes moodiness and irritability as well as sluggishness, a weaker immune system, hair loss, tooth decay and overall premature aging. It may also cause weight gain due to a slower metabolism that often results with the loss of muscle and lack of nutrition. Celebrate Vitamins offers a perfect solution for bariatric surgery patients with the highest quality vitamin supplements available at the most affordable prices. As every product in the line is developed by medical professionals, you can rest assured that each includes levels of vitamins that are considered safe for bariatric patients. Bariatric surgeons typically suggest taking daily multivitamins following any type of weight loss surgery. Chewable and liquid vitamins are often recommended as they can be more easily absorbed and are not as likely to result in digestive problems such as an ulcer or heartburn. Celebrate Vitamins Multi-ADEK is a great tasting chewable multivitamin with all of the essential vitamins and minerals in the levels that are appropriate for weight loss surgery patients. As calcium is essential for all patients undergoing bariatric surgery in order to support good bone health, Celebrate Vitamins Calcium Plus 500 is an excellent choice to be sure you’re meeting your body’s calcium needs. Each vitamin offers 500 milligrams of the most recommended form of calcium, calcium citrate. Of course, vitamin D is necessary in order to help the body absorb calcium. Calcium Plus also contains 800 IU of vitamin D, the highest level available in a bariatric protocol, as well as magnesium which is also important for bone health. The post Celebrate a New and Better You With Celebrate Vitamins appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

One common reason for snacking is an overload of stress. Many people are considered “stress snackers” as the habit is an attempt to soothe the pressures of work, school, family, relationships, finances and other difficulties. No matter what type of stress, it can cause the body’s level of cortisol to rise which ultimately increases appetite. Reducing stress is an important part of battling the bulge and achieving weight loss goals. These stress-relieving techniques can help you to combat it. Regular exercise Daily physical activity is a great way to help cope with stress as it helps increase levels of endorphins, which are often referred to as “happy hormones.” Meditation or deep-breathing Practicing meditation or deep-breathing techniques daily is highly effective in decreasing stress levels. It provides a better sense of well-being as well as overall health which can help you feel stronger and better able to resist unhealthy foods.  Research has found that it can even help one to overcome binge eating. Healthy snacking When you get the urge to snack, remember that junk food can make matters worse by temporarily spiking blood sugar. One of the best things you can do is to remove foods like chips and candy from your home and office and instead satisfy those sweet or salty cravings with Snackergy snacks. Snackergy snacks offer a line of tasty, satisfying treats that are also rich in nutrition and an excellent alternative to those vending machine products and most foods found on shelves at the convenience store. With lots of protein, they also help keep you feeling fuller longer than those traditional snacks. Craving chocolate? Snackergy Chocolatey Protein offers that crunchy, chocolatey taste you want without the guilt. Each one of these fabulous Snackergy snacks delivers 10 grams of protein to help prevent you from overeating when the stress gets to be too much.  Snackergy Zippers are great when you want something salty and come in a variety of flavors like Chipolte BBQ and Sour Cream & Onion. The post Beat the Bulge with Snackergy Snacks and Other Stress Relieving Techniques appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

The holiday season is often synonymous with food, which can make it an especially challenging time for those who have had bariatric surgery and are required to follow a strict post-op diet. Post bariatric patients also require less food and smaller meals in order to maintain success; however, this also makes them more susceptible to malnutrition as they often cannot meet the body’s nutrition needs through diet alone. While sampling some of the delicious tastes of the season is fine, more than that can quickly cause the pounds to add up and often don’t contain the vital nutrients required to aid the body in running smoothly and efficiently. To sustain your health over the holiday season and beyond, products like Bariatric Fusion can be the key factor for success. This product line was specifically designed and formulated for weight loss surgery patients by medical professionals in order to provide the key vitamins and nutrients necessary for those who have undergone the procedure. Bariatric Fusion Meal Replacement is a great way to get the protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals needed to achieve or maintain optimal health as well as normal body weight. Meal replacements can be an important tool in your arsenal of weapons to fight stubborn pounds that can often creep up during the holidays. For those that have recently undergone surgery, using these delicious beverages that are available in a variety of fabulous flavors like mint-chocolate ice cream, orange cream, strawberry shortcake and French vanilla can help teach you how to eat less – an essential habit for maintaining weight loss for life. As you’ll be getting the nutrients your body needs, they can also help keep your blood sugar levels balanced and even boost energy levels. Bariatric Fusion Multivitamins can help ensure that you are receiving the key micronutrients that are thought to be vital for weight-loss surgery patients. The formula is all-inclusive, utilizing the most biologically available vitamins and minerals to maximize absorption. What better way to enjoy the holidays and the New Year than with compliments on your beautiful and healthy new body? The post Holiday Feasting Post Bariatric Surgery with Bariatric Fusion appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Many people find that the needle on the scale is headed in the wrong direction after the holidays. If you’re one of the thousands who hope to lose those extra pounds following the holiday season, one of the best ways to do that is by incorporating protein packed meals into your diet. Why is getting enough protein so important? It can be essential in order to achieve weight loss goals as without enough protein, the body begins to burn muscle rather than fat. Losing muscle means that the metabolism will begin to slow and you’ll burn fewer calories.  The amino acids in protein serve as the building blocks for your muscles, increasing strength, giving you a leaner appearance and helping to keep the fires of the metabolism burning at its max. Foods that are rich in protein will make you feel more satisfied and keep you feeling fuller longer, decreasing the risk of giving into temptation when unhealthy snacks are around. As more energy is required to digest protein than carbs, you’ll also be burning more calories. Nashua Nutrition’s line of protein packed meals are not only delicious, but they’re good for you too as they contain the nutrition your body needs, without the extra calories and fat.  Rich tasting and convenient, HealthSmart Dinners like Creamy Chicken Pasta are loaded with essential nutrients and contain 15 grams of protein that will help you feeling full for hours. You can even choose from Italian classics like the HealthSmart entrée Spaghetti & Meatballs. This fabulous dish doesn’t even have to be refrigerated as its shelf stable, making it easy to stick to your diet while on the road. It contains 13 grams of protein to help you stay on track without having to battle pangs – one of the biggest reasons that diets often fail. This year, don’t lose the battle to stubborn holiday pounds – fight back by convenient, nutritious, protein packed meals. The post Ward Off Holiday Weight Gain with Protein Packed Meals appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin as it is produced by the body as a response to sunlight. With the latest statistics revealing that as many as 85 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough of the vitamin, this is a big health concern. Taking a supplement like Celebrate vitamins can be important to decrease the chances of developing a number of health problems. A few of the reasons people develop a vitamin D deficiency include: Avoiding the sun. As the body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight, those who live in northern latitudes, stay indoors all of the time or cover their skin while outside may have a deficiency. Not consuming enough foods with vitamin D. Those who follow a strict vegetarian diet are also subject to a deficiency because the majority of natural food sources are animal-based such as egg yolks, fortified milk, cheese and beef liver. Being obese. As the vitamin is extracted by the blood from fat cells with its release altered into the circulation, those with a body mass index of 30 or greater frequently have low blood levels of vitamin D. Darker skin. Those who have darker skin may have a reduced ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. A vitamin D deficiency has been linked to numerous health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, autism and more. Some studies have also found that those lacking in the vitamin may develop heart disease, increased blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disorders and obesity in addition to a host of other problems. How do you know if Celebrate Vitamins may be essential for you to meet your nutritional requirements? Symptoms of a deficiency can include bone pain and muscle weakness, but for many, the symptoms are so subtle a problem may not be noticed. Celebrate Vitamins 5,000 IU quick-melt is a great way to meet your body’s needs for vitamin D and to decrease the chance of developing any of the potential deficiency problems. They are mild and easy to take with a tasty orange flavor, making it a no-brainer option for helping to ensure optimal health. The post The Cause of Vitamin D Deficiency and How Celebrate Vitamins Can Help appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Using protein shakes to replace or augment everyday meals is a great way to achieve weight loss success. They serve a double purpose as weight loss drinks with the ability to enhance athletic performance as well as boost the ability to lose those stubborn pounds. Just a few of the benefits of protein shakes include: Keeping you feeling fuller longer. The protein will keep you feeling satisfied as well as help to suppress your hunger between meals. You’ll also burn more calories during digestion, boosting weight loss efforts even further. It takes more energy to digest protein than it does to digest carbohydrates. Convenience. These shakes are easy to prepare, making them a very convenient way to eat a nutritious meal and be aware of exactly how many calories you’re getting. By utilizing these, you’ll have no question when it comes to portion size, making it much easier to stick to your diet. Improves ability to stick to a fitness program. One study found that a group of intense exercisers who supplemented their diet with 10 grams of protein had fewer infections, less muscle soreness and less heat exhaustion. Ultimately, this may allow one to continue a fitness program without interruption from illness or injury. Greater fat loss. Research has shown that increasing daily protein intake along with regular exercise often results in more fat loss as compared to working out alone. Increased metabolism. Without enough protein in your diet, the body begins to burn muscle instead of fat, which can make weight loss difficult if not impossible. The more muscle you have, the more calories that are burned every day. Increasing muscle boosts the metabolism and helps give you a leaner, more fit look. Protein shakes offer a delicious way to lose weight quickly while helping to maintain or even boost muscle mass. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they are just for body builders. While it’s true that a high-protein shake can help to build lean muscle mass, they also encourage fat loss, increase satiety, deliver important nutrients and improve metabolic activity, making them a great choice for all types of people. The post The Benefits of Protein Shakes for Weight Loss Success appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

National Chocolate Day takes place on October 28, giving those who like to indulge an excuse to celebrate and get deliciously “chocolate wasted. The term was coined in the Adam Sandler movie, “Grown Ups,” in which the actor’s character explains being “wasted,” or drunk, to a little girl as a “hankering for ice cream.” The girl replies by saying, “I wanna get chocolate wasted.” Following National Chocolate Day, it isn’t long before the holiday season arrives which means more and more opportunities to indulge in delectable desserts like chocolate. But what is one to do when trying to lose weight? Resisting the temptation when there are so many sweets available can be extremely difficult.  Hunger pangs are the number one reason that most dieters get off track and lose the will power to resist high calorie foods. If you want to know how to control appetite while still giving into the urge for a delicious treat, it is possible. It’s important to keep nutritious, satisfying foods on hand that will prevent in-between meal hunger. Healthy snacks like almonds and other nuts or seeds are a great way to keep energy levels up and prevent a voracious appetite; however, they don’t too much to satisfy a craving for chocolate. Fortunately, Nashua Nutrition offers a variety of foods that not only offer a great option for how to control appetite, but there are also a wide range of options that allow the dieter to indulge in heavenly chocolate. The Control Chocolate Delight Bar is chewy, sweet and indulgent, satisfying even the biggest sweet tooth while clinically proven to reduce calorie intake at the next meal by an average of 21 percent. It helps to prevent those between-meal hunger pangs by converting blood sugar slower than any other product available and stabilizing blood sugar levels for up to 9 hours. Control Chocolate Drizzles are sweet and crunchy crisps drizzled with creamy chocolate that will make you feel like you’re indulging like everyone else, but without the guilt. The Drizzles have also been proven clinically to decrease calorie intake at the next meal, prevent between-meal hunger and stabilize blood sugars for up to 9 hours. These products can help dramatically improve success, offering a fabulous choice for anyone who wants to know how to control appetite and achieve weight loss goals. The post How to Control Appetite during Chocolate Day and Other Food Celebrations appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Choosing a diet plan can be difficult. Diets such as the Atkins’ Diet allows for very rich foods as part of a low carbohydrate diet based on the premise of drastically reducing carbs and eating more protein and fat which allows the body to naturally lose weight by burning stored body fat more efficiently. By significantly reducing carbohydrate consumption to a fraction of what most Americans consume, this causes the body to go into a state of ketosis, burning its own fat for fuel. This causes one to feel less hungry, and ultimately less likely to overeat in addition to transforming the body into a fat-burning engine resulting in weight loss. The Atkins’ diet remains controversial due to concerns about possible long term health effects, but there are other options for burning fat quickly such as the QuickTrim diet. This diet offers a number of benefits in addition to weight loss. The QuickTrim formulas provide all of the tools a dieter needs to achieve the body they desire including: All day fat burning with Iso-Burn which serves to boost the metabolism, helping the body to burn more fat and calories all day long in addition to increasing energy levels, improving the mood and helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Iso-Cleanse helps aid the body in removing toxins and impurities, detoxifying the system to result in improved health and enhanced energy. QuickTrim formulas also aid in removing excess water from under the skin to improve appearance. Many people are not aware that cleansing the body can be an important part of any weight loss program. As we are all exposed to numerous toxins throughout the environment including our water, food and the air we breathe, the body tends to hold onto fat in order to protect its organs from potentially damaging effects of these substances. By ridding the body of toxins, this encourages fat burning and overall weight loss. When choosing the diet that is right for you, fat burning and cleansing should be important factors in that decision, helping you to increase the chances of achieving your weight loss goals. The post What to Expect from Diet Plans: Plus How QuickTrim Can Help Boost Fat Burning and Cleanse the Body appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Surveys have found that an estimated 97% of Americans eat at least one snack a day. The type of snack consumed, however, can make the difference between weight loss and weight gain. A study out of Purdue University recently revealed that those who consume 1.5 ounces of almonds daily experience a decreased appetite and improved levels of vitamin E as well as monounsaturated fat, or good fat, intake. Although almonds are high in fat, they contain healthy fats that can help keep you fuller longer between meals and even burn more belly fat. They can also help control blood sugar and cravings, while aiding the body in maintaining proper levels of fat burning hormones. Nashua Nutrition’s control snacks are also a great healthy way to meet your snacking needs, and by purchasing them directly online you can even reap a control snacks discount. These tasty treats are nutritious and feature a unique formula that provides safe and effective hunger control, preventing low sugar which triggers the appetite. One of the main reasons diets fail is due to hunger pangs, if can feed them with a nutritious, satisfying snack, you’ll be much more likely to resist unhealthy foods, practically guaranteeing weight loss success. For example, you can get a control snacks discount by purchasing the Control Peanut Delight Bar online, available in a box of 15. These chewy bars are especially satisfying and clinically proven to reduce calorie intake at your next meal by an average of 21% while also preventing between-meal hunger. It also works to stabilize blood sugar levels for as long as 9 hours. The chocolate Control Drizzles also offer a control snacks discount while allowing you to indulge guilt-free in a heavenly sweet and crunchy taste of crisps drizzled with creamy chocolate. These snacks are also clinically proven to decrease your calorie intake for your next meal by an average of 21% and stabilize blood sugar levels for up to 9 hours. Control snacks are a great way to significantly improve the chances for successful weight loss – and you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to do it! The post Healthy Snacks Can Help You Control Your Appetite While a Control Snacks Discount Can Help You Save Cash appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Did you know that research has found that dieters who use meal replacements lose an average of double or even triple the amount of weight as those who don’t? Using meal replacements may be one of your best tools to not only meet your nutritional needs, but to fight against stubborn pounds and ultimately help you reach your weight loss goals. Using these delicious beverages as part of your diet can help teach you how to eat less and lose weight quickly, often for life. In fact, choosing the right beverage can help boost your metabolism by as much as 25 percent. They can help you save calories by avoiding fatty foods as well as to avoid underestimating calorie amounts. Replacements can aid in keeping blood sugar levels balanced which allows your body to burn stored fat as fuel and even increase your energy levels. A few of Nashua Nutrition’s meal replacements that will allow you to reap all of these benefits and more include: HealthSmart Meal Replacement These beverages offer a convenient and tasty way to lose weight; all you need to do is mix 16 ounces of cold water and the contents of one package in a blender. Available in chocolate or vanilla, each has just 230 calories and includes 35 grams of protein, 3 grams dietary fiber, just 1 gram of fat, and plenty of essential vitamins and minerals to help you meet your body’s nutritional needs while losing weight. Bariatric Fusion Meal Replacement These products were specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of bariatric surgery patients; however, they offer a great way for all types of people to get the high quality protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals needed to achieve optimal health and an ideal body weight. The beverages come in a variety of flavors too, including cappuccino, chocolate mousse, cinnamon bun, French vanilla, mint chocolate ice cream, orange cream and strawberry shortcake. Labrada Lean Body Meal Replacement These fantastic meal replacements come in a variety of ice cream flavors:  chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and Neapolitan. They can be mixed in a glass, shaker or blender, and offer a ton of nutrition including 40 grams of high quality protein, 12 grams of carbs and 20 essential vitamins and minerals. The taste is so good these beverages were even awarded the American Tasting Institute Gold Medal. The post How Meal Replacements Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

The popularity of a coffee, without the jitters that come with a caffeinated beverage was said to have inspired Bariatric Advantage to create a new flavor in a decaffeinated version, Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha, giving bariatric patients and others a new option to meet their protein needs. Following bariatric surgery it’s essential for patients to get their body’s protein needs met as the surgery makes the stomach smaller, making it difficult to receive essential nutrients that are important for good health. The new mocha flavor offers an excellent alternative for those who love coffee to help them achieve their protein intake goals. One serving of the decaffeinated beverage provides 20 grams of protein, five grams of carbohydrates, and zero grams of fat. Like the other Bariatric Advantage products, it was designed specifically to meet the needs of those who have undergone weight loss surgery to help support life-long health. Of course, these products aren’t just for weight loss surgery patients. All types of people looking to meet their body’s nutritional needs, including getting more protein in their diet, can use benefit from the new Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha as well as the other products within the Bariatric Advantage line. Adding protein to your diet is a great way to boost weight loss and fitness efforts by: Providing a boost of energy. Protein can help sustain energy and keep you going all day long. Your body digests protein slowly, providing a continuous energy supply that can help you stay motivated and even workout longer. Consuming protein will help keep you fuller longer as compared to eating something comprised mostly of carbohydrates. This can often give you a much-needed edge to resist eating unhealthy snacks. Protein can also help raise your metabolism by preserving lean muscle as it takes more energy to digest protein than carbs. Bariatric Advantage products like the new, tasty Pro Joe Magnifico Mocha will help you to naturally burn more calories and build more muscle, providing an additional calorie burning boost. These delicious beverages are a convenient way for anyone to indulge in great taste while getting essential protein in a way that is easily absorbed. The post Bariatric Advantage Offers a New and Delicious Option for Meeting Protein Needs appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.