Strengthening your immune system is important year-round, and
maintaining a nutritious diet lays the foundation for optimal body
functioning. We’ve made a list of top foods you can easily incorporate
as part of your daily meals to help improve your health and bolster your
immune system.
CITRUS FRUITS
These fruits are loaded with vitamin
C. Our bodies are unable to produce this vitamin naturally, so it’s necessary
to include citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, or lemons as part of a
healthy diet. Vitamin C helps to build your immune system by increasing the
production of white blood cells in your body. These cells are essential in
protecting your body by fighting infections and illnesses.
GREEN VEGETABLES
Green vegetables such as broccoli or
spinach are packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals including
Vitamins A, C, and E, potassium and healthy fiber. These vitamins aid in
white blood cell creation as well as maintaining organ health. Both may
increase the body’s ability to fight infection by protecting cells
against free radicals.
NUTS
There are also a variety of nuts that
help aid our immune system. Almonds supply the body with heart-healthy
fat, protein and vitamin E. Similarly, walnuts can provide the body with
valuable vitamin B6, copper, and folate. These vitamins can protect
your cells from damage, enabling your white blood cells to function
efficiently.
SPICES
Spices are a great way to add some
flare—and health benefits—to your meals. Turmeric is packed with
curcumin, a compound that can boost immune cell activity and enhance
antibody responses. Ginger has similar components to turmeric; however,
it may also help decrease pain due to its concentration of capsaicin.
POMEGRANATES
This fruit is rich with antioxidants
and reinforces the immune system through antimicrobial activity.
Pomegranate juice can assist the body in removing free radicals and
protecting the cells from damage. The antioxidants found within
pomegranate juice may also help protect the body against infection.
GREEN TEA
Green tea is full of flavonoids—a type
of antioxidant—that helps aid the function of the immune system. These
antioxidants help recharge a suppressed immune system. Green tea also
helps de-stress the body and mind through its soothing aroma and flavor.
BERRIES
Almost all berries contain
antioxidants and vitamins that can also boost energy levels and protect
your heart. For example, acai berries contain high levels of fatty acids
such as omega-3, omega-6, and monosaturated oleic acid—all of which
help maintain a healthy heart.
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Cooking a heart healthy meal, or cooking in general, may seem like a frightening task to some, especially to those who tend to burn everything including toast. However, a study completed by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health states that the main ingredient in a healthier diet is cooking meals at home. By cooking at home you have control over your ingredients, your portion sizes, and the way that you cook your food.
A key to creating heart healthy meals is to cut down on cholesterol, fats, and salt found in many common ingredients. Create meals that keep your heart in mind by looking to these quick tips when dinnertime approaches.
Avoid Frying
Rather than deep frying or pan frying food, which causes ingredients to soak up unnecessary and unhealthy fats, look to these alternative options to keep the nutritional value of your ingredients intact:
Stir-frying. High temperatures destroy some nutrients when cooking, so by stir-frying foods rapidly at high temperatures, food (especially vegetables) retain more of their nutrients, and since the cooking happens quickly, the foods don’t retain as much oil as they would with conventional deep frying techniques.
Broiling. Broiling is a popular choice to prepare healthy meals since it uses direct heat to cook the food and requires little to no oil in order to cook. Similarly, broiling methods melt the natural fat found in meat such as chicken or fish, and since most ovens have a broiling unit, it is a quick and reliable way to prepare meals.
Steaming. Unlike the options above, steaming is a form of cooking that requires no oil, which makes it much better for your heart since it avoids adding unnecessary fats. Steaming is also great for keeping the original form and taste as well as most of the original nutrition, especially in vegetables. For example, steamed broccoli retains 81% of its vitamin C as opposed to only 30% when cooked in water. And since preparation for steaming is minimal, you can create a healthy meal in very little time.
Quick Tip: Try to keep your meals simple. In many cases, simple recipes and ingredients lead to healthier, more natural meals while more complicated recipes that involve extra ingredients and specialized cooking methods could potentially be taking away from your meal’s nutrition and your time.
‘Tis the Season
Try to avoid prepackaged seasonings as they usually contain a lot of salt. Selecting fresh herbs and preparing hand-made seasonings may seem foreign to you now, but in the long-term, you’ll be saving money by doing the preparation yourself. Your heart will thank you for avoiding all the extra sodium found in store-bought packages.
Quick Tip: Use citrus juice, peppers, or vinegar to add an extra level of flavor to your dishes. But be sure to use these sparingly as to not overpower the overall flavor of the meal.
Make Substitutions
Using low or non-fat yogurt instead of sour cream cuts out unnecessary fats in your meal. In ½ a cup of yogurt, you’ll get double the calcium and cut out 4 grams of fat and 2 grams of saturated fat—a fat found in many store-bought foods that could be damaging to heart health over time.
Eliminating butter and replacing it with heart healthy olive oil can be incredibly beneficial to your arteries and overall heart health. Replacing one tablespoon of butter with one tablespoon of olive oil drops the fat content by 2 grams. Seven grams of unhealthy saturated fat will be replaced by 10 grams of heart healthy monounsaturated fats instead.
Make Extra
If you’re putting in the time and effort to prepare a heart healthy dish, don’t hesitate to go overboard. Making extra food gives you healthy snack options, as well as back-up meals in case you don’t feel like preparing something new after a long day. There’s nothing wrong with thinking ahead. This will help you create good habits that will keep your heart healthy and happy in the future.
Quick Tip: Making extra food is great, but just because you have extra food, doesn’t mean you need extra helpings. Set aside proper portions for snacks and meals by using small bags or plastic containers to stay organized and stay focused on eating until you are satisfied rather than eating until you are stuffed.
ProArgi-9+ has once again been included in this year’s edition of the
Prescribers’ Digital Reference (PDR), formerly known as the Physicians’
Desk Reference, providing a greater opportunity for people to discover
the tremendous benefits of our best-selling product.
For more than 70 years, medical specialists across the world have turned
to the PDR as the authoritative source of information on drugs and
prescribed substances. Now available exclusively in a digital format,
the 2019 edition of the PDR continues to be utilized in virtually every
physician’s office, pharmacy, clinic, and library. No medical reference
is more current, more recognized, or more respected. The PDR contains
label information, dosage instructions, images, and more.
We hope this publicity encourages more people to discover and share ProArgi-9+ and its value in supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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“ProArgi-9+ is the highest quality l-arginine supplement in the world.
This proprietary formulation combines the powerful cardiovascular
benefits of l-arginine with a variety of superior heart health
ingredients to give your cardiovascular system optimum support.
ProArgi-9+ was formulated in collaboration with leading scientists and
cardiovascular specialists who have conducted extensive research on the
proper application of l-arginine in promoting heart health.”
—Prescribers’ Digital Reference (2019) Note: The 2019 Edition of the PDR containing information
about ProArgi-9+ is available only digitally. Illustrations showing a
physical book are simply a reference to the historical, widely
recognized format.
Celebrate Heart Health Month with the Cardio Protect Kit. This kit delivers three of Synergy’s most powerful formulas to support and protect your heart at a savings of over $50!
Shop Cardio Protect Kit Your heart is your body’s hardest-working muscle, and deserves special care and attention. This powerful organ beats 100,000 times a day to pump 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the body. Poor heart function and circulation can cause many issues in your body. With the Cardio Protect Kit you can nourish your heart with clinically-studied, carefully-formulated products that will help you reach your full potential.
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1 Omega-3 Omega-3 fatty acids have long been touted for their powerful cardiovascular support. Your body does not produce omega-3 fatty acids on its own, so they must be delivered through diet and/or supplementation. Made from fish oil, but without the fishy taste, Omega-3 promotes healthy circulatory function.
Purity / Potency / Safety / Results Synergy products are based on science, research, and results, ensuring that they will undoubtedly work for you. The Hughes Center for Research and Innovation was designed with the goal to combat health mega-trends driven by poor diet and lifestyle choices through natural, nutritionally therapeutic products. Outfitted with state-of-the-art instrumentation, the Hughes Center is the hub of Synergy WorldWide’s new product development.
Utilizing the center’s advanced technology, Hughes Center scientists verify the identity, purity, and potency of potential product ingredients and work to discover powerful and unique product formulations that support metabolic health through the gut microbiome. If a formulation proves itself in clinical studies, it joins Synergy’s family of Elite Health products.
Quality Assurance / Quality Manufacturing In conjunction with its parent company NSP, Synergy WorldWide controls all of its own product manufacturing and testing. The company simply refuses to leave the quality of its products in the hands of someone else. Our manufacturing facility consists of four quality assurance labs, each of which plays a specific role in ensuring product quality. Our scientists have nearly 600 unique tests at their disposal to determine the quality, purity, and potency of all raw materials and finished products. Both raw materials and finished products undergo up to 10 days of testing.
At Synergy, every month is Heart Health Month thanks to Synergy’s
proven, effective flagship product, ProArgi-9+. But in February, we
recommit ourselves to heart health by joining the official Heart Health
Month movement to share awareness about common heart dangers and
celebrate the magnificent muscle.
Take a look at some interesting tidbits and exciting discoveries made
about the heart in the infographic above. By learning about the heart,
we can spread awareness of cardiovascular health and make a difference
in the lives of those impacted by heart disease.
Meal replacements are on the rise as people live increasingly busy lives, surrounded by unhealthy food choices. Many seeking to lose weight and/or build muscle turn to high-protein shakes to help them achieve their wellness goals. According to a recent report, the global protein supplements market is expected to increase to $3.59 billion by 2024, as people continue to invest in fitness and become more conscious of their health.
Meeting the demands of this consumer trend, Synergy WorldWide is proud to offer the Biome Shake and SLMsmart Health Shake. Both are delicious meal replacements with 20 and 26 grams of protein, respectively in every serving. But what is it that’s making protein and meal replacements a household necessity?
Human biology is stacked upon proteins. They exist in the outer and inner membranes of every living cell, and make an appearance in:
Muscle tissue
Bones
Red blood cells and plasma
Hair and nails
The body needs protein to make enzymes, which do a number of jobs in the body, including digesting food and making new cells. Perhaps one of the most important jobs that proteins have are creating neurotransmitters, which are responsible for sending messages back and forth from nerve cells to other specialized cells, such as muscle cells.
As people are predicted to continue making fitness a priority, consuming protein becomes of increasing importance because it is essential to supporting muscle growth. While Biome Shake and SLMsmart Health Shake were designed by in-house scientists to support weight management programs and microbiome care, many have turned to these shakes for their protein content and nutrients in enjoyable, flavorful, convenient forms.
WHY MEAL REPLACEMENTS?
Time moves quickly these days. With the conveniences of technology, our days are full, and our attention is in higher demand than ever before. No one wants more stress, especially stress in regards to food, proper nutrition, weight control, and microbiome health. That’s why an increasing number of people are reaching for meal replacement shakes, which are nutrient-dense and can help fill the gaps created by an incomplete diet through an easy-to-mix shake. Add in the convenience factor of being able to stash a serving or two in your purse or car, and you have the recipe for a quick, delicious alternative to skipping a meal or overindulging in a less healthy restaurant option.
Whether you’re looking for an easy weight management solution or a convenient way to fill nutritional voids, Synergy’s shakes can show you why meal replacements are skyrocketing in popularity.
Check out the special January kits containing these powerful shakes.
The Hughes Center for Research and Innovation was designed with the goal to combat health mega-trends driven by poor diet and lifestyle choices through natural, nutritionally therapeutic products. Outfitted with state-of-the-art instrumentation, the Hughes Center is the hub of Synergy WorldWide’s new product development. Utilizing the center’s advanced technology, Hughes Center scientists verify the identity, purity, and potency of potential product ingredients and work to discover powerful and unique product formulations that support metabolic health through the gut microbiome. If a formulation proves itself in clinical studies, it joins Synergy’s family of Elite Health products.
Our manufacturing facility consists of four quality assurance labs, each of which plays a specific role in ensuring product quality. Our scientists have nearly 600 unique tests at their disposal to determine the quality, purity, and potency of all raw materials and finished products. Both raw materials and finished products undergo up to 10 days of testing.
Make 2019 the year that you invest in your health and achieve your goals! Now through January 31, pick either (or both!) of these special New Year packs below to turn your January into the month that kicks off your healthiest year ever.
Pick-A-Pack Specials Choose SLMsmart for weight management or Purify for a balanced and properly fed microbiome. Either will help you boost your New Year’s resolutions and give you the perfect jumpstart into the New Year.
Pick-A-Pack:
Purify Boosted Pack – $279/200 CV
Renew your microbiome for the New Year with the Purify Boosted Pack that includes extra product and a Stackable Blender Bottle at a discounted price. You save $291!
SLMsmart Special Check out these incredible SLMsmart transformations: In the coming months, we will follow up with you to check in on your success with these packs. So, no matter which pack you choose, take “before” pictures, weigh and measure yourself, and stay tuned for more information to come!
