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Thermogenesis: Breaking down the Fa(c)ts

Left and right, we hear different phrases or terms related to weight management—perhaps the most common term we may hear is “fat-burning.” To some, it may light up the eyes with excitement because it seems like a quick fix to getting rid of excess weight—however, it is not that simple! Fat-burning is a term for the breakdown of fat in our bodies and it can be activated in different ways. Fat oxidation or fat-burning can get activated either through exercise or consumption of certain foods—and can even be activated through the simple act of shivering because you are cold. Using

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Personal Development: Faithfulness Before Fruitfulness, Part 1

By Josh Clark, VP of Sales We’ve all heard it said that being faithful to a vision, commitment or relationship leads to fruitfulness. With that said, it’s not surprising that nearly everyone who makes a commitment begins with good intentions. So why is it that we often give up on our commitments?

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What is the best time of day to take a probiotic?

Probiotics have been steadily gaining more attention as research continues to reveal just how important a healthy gut microbiota is. Your microbiota has an astonishing level of impact on you, including, but not limited to, impacting nutrient absorption, playing a role in immune defences, and even producing neurotransmitters like serotonin.1 When we consume beneficial bacteria in our foods, or as supplemental probiotics, they can join forces with our intrinsic, or natural, resident microbiota, helping to prevent our gut microbiota from getting out of balance.

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HIIT Workout

HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is a form of training that is formatted to alternate between short periods of intense exercises that get your heart rate up and less intense recovery periods.

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How to Choose the Right CoQ10 Supplement

CoQ10 has become one of the most popular supplements, often recommended by doctors and health experts – but with so many different products on the market, how do you know which is right for you? Here’s three key questions to consider before deciding if a CoQ10 supplement is right for you:

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Prebiotics: What You Should Know

Written by Dr. Masís In a previous blog about probiotics, we discussed the top things you need to do about these special microbes (or tiny forms of life such as bacteria, viruses and fungi) that thrive in different parts of your body, particularly in your gut! To recap, probiotics are microbes that help support your intestinal microbial ecosystem and balance.1 So now that you know a little bit more about probiotics, you have no doubt also become aware of the term prebiotic and are probably thinking—yes there’s more to know than just probiotics! Prebiotics do differ from probiotics in many

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Sparkling Tré Berry Mocktail

Whether you are following the NeoLife Weight Management Program or simply want a delicious antioxidant beverage for the whole family, enjoy this Sparkling Tré Berry Mocktail.

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Resistance Training Followed by Quality Protein Drink Helps Control Your Hunger!

Written by Dr. Diane E. Clayton Whether you’re an elite athlete, a keen sportsperson, or you’re just trying to manage or lose weight, building and retaining muscle is always a good thing. It’s well known that protein consumption after resistance type exercise helps build muscle, but the effect that this has on subsequent appetite was unknown. In a study conducted by scientists working in the U.K. the effect of calorie equal carbohydrate-only and protein-only drinks on post-exercise appetite were compared.1

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Appetite Control: How to Stay Full Longer

According to research conducted at the Nottingham Diseases Centre in the U.K., having your food in liquid form – as a smoothie or soup, for example – helps you stay full for an hour longer than if you eat them in solid form. Anyone craving a smoothie?1

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