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Vitamins and minerals play an important role in ensuring that our bodies are able to function at their highest potential. This is especially true for kids, whose bodies and minds are busy developing and growing. In fact, our bodies use more than 45 different vitamins and minerals each day.  They help build DNA and make proteins, which are essential for growth. They support our immune systems and they carry out a slew of other important functions. In addition to vitamins and minerals, our bodies also benefit from plant nutrients, or phytonutrients.  Those are the things in fruits and vegetables that give them their vibrant colors and act as defense mechanisms for plants. [Related: Why color matters in your fruits and vegetables] For people, the plant nutrients found in the different color groups support various systems in our bodies, such as memory, heart health, cellular health or our immune systems.  Ensuring we get our daily dose of vitamins, minerals and plant nutrient...

  Organic food: Why should you choose it? It wasn’t that long ago that organic products were relegated to specialty stores or very small sections of your favorite grocery store. Not anymore. A growing number of people see organic products as a way to choose a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families, whether they are purchasing fruits and vegetables, meat or other products. Research shows that the seal denoting USDA Organic certification on a product will influence  a majority of people’s buying decisions. * But what are the benefits of organic food and organic products?  Let’s take a closer look at what organic means. What does organic mean? Official definitions of organic depend on the agency certifying something as organic.  Different countries may have different definitions, but in general it means fruits, vegetables, botanicals, meat, dairy items and other products are produced in a way that is free from chemical fertilizers,  synthetic pestici...

  Organic superfood powders, protein powders fuel your mornings Just because many of us no longer have to get up early for a long commute doesn’t mean it’s any easier  to get everything done before our day starts. In fact, some of us might have developed the habit of staying in bed until the very last minute,  getting up just in time to grab a cup of coffee or an energy drink before logging on. But the old saying is true: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Not only does it jumpstart your brain to help with clear thinking and concentration,  it will likely help you make healthier choices throughout the day. Breakfast drinks are easy and efficient It doesn’t have to be super involved or take a lot of time, either.  Smoothies, shakes and other nutrient-filled drinks are the easiest way to ensure you’re getting some sustenance that delivers what your body needs. Just make sure you have a blender and a ready supply of some key ingredients and...

  At Nutrilite, it’s not just about covering your body’s nutrition gaps to help you take your game to  the next level.  Our experts have developed Nutrilite supplements that not only help you meet your performance goals,  but also meet NSF Certified for Sport® standards. What does NSF Certified for Sport mean? It means that any of the Nutrilite dietary supplements or sports nutrition that have the “NSF Certified for Sport” mark on them have gone through rigorous testing, review,  inspections and monitoring to minimize the risk that these products contain banned substances. What banned substances do they check for? The banned substances include, but are not limited to: Stimulants Narcotics Steroids Diuretics Beta-2 agonists Masking agents Product testing for banned substances and label content confirmation Formulation and label review Production facility and supplier inspections Ongoing monitoring What the Certification Process Includes When you take NSF Certifie...

  Go to bed. Toss, turn … zzzz. Wake up … toss, turn … zzzz. Wake up … toss, turn … zzzz. Sound familiar? You’re not getting enough sleep, and that’s  not healthy . Plus, it can make you really cranky (Get your own coffee!). Here are a few tips to help you get more sleep. Keep it quiet Snoring sleep partners? Noisy traffic? Loud neighbors or roommates? Consider a white noise machine or a loud fan to drown out the racket and whir you to sleep. You could also investigate soundproof curtains to keep the outside noise outside and  carpeting to muffle noise from below. And rearrange your bedroom to place your bed the farthest away from any noise sources. The lowest cost solutions are earplugs and having a friendly but direct conversation with your neighbors about being considerate. (No, bongo drums at 2 a.m. on a weekday are not OK,  even if they did invite you to the party.) Create a sleep sanctuary Keep your bedroom tidy, cool, dark and quiet. If outside noise isn’t a p...