5 A DAY WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Fruit and vegetables are key to a healthier lifestyle. What's more, they taste great and add variety to any meal.

These just few points why you should eat fruit and vegetables everyday:

• Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables will give you plenty of vitamins and minerals. For example, many are naturally high in folate (folic acid), vitamin C and potassium. Fruit and vegetables are also a good source of fibre and other substances, such as antioxidants. I want you all to remember that all these nutrients are important for our heath.
• Fruits and vegetables are generally low fat, low calorie foods. so eating fruits and vegetables instead of foods that are high in fat and added sugars may help you achieve or keep to a healthy weight.
• Eating more fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.

Honestly, they are so many tastes, colours and textures to choose from. So give it a try and become part of the five a day family.

BODY

Our skin is the front line defense in our daily fight against pollution and other environmental irritants, so we need to protect and reinforce it with extra care. Aloe vera, whose most traditional use as a natural product is to soothe the skin, is an ideal defense. We have designed unique and varied products that work naturally by providing essential moisturizers and vitamins to the skin. Our skin care products can help counteract the environment’s harsh effects, and are reinforced with the International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval.

FACIAL

Our skin is the front line defense in our daily fight against pollution and other environmental irritants, so we need to protect and reinforce it with extra care. Aloe vera, whose most traditional use as a natural remedy is to soothe the skin, is an ideal defense. We have designed unique and varied products that work naturally by moisturizing and providing essential nutrients and vitamins to the skin. Our skin care products can help protect the skin against the environment’s harsh effects, and are reinforced with the International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval.

New and Improved** Forever Lite Ultra with Aminotein - Vanilla

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What is so different? Well for one, Forever Living’s new and improved Forever Lite Ultra® with Aminotein® has the complete and total benefits of soy protein. Emerging science has revealed that soy protein alone can provide some unique advantages over using the combination of whey and soy.

Consider this table showing the benefits of a whey/soy protein blend vs. a soy only protein:

One of the best parts about soy protein, though, is that significant clinical research studies have found that it lowers cholesterol – and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has even approved this as an authorized health claim! In fact, two shakes made with Forever Lite Ultra® with Aminotein® provide you with 34 grams of protein from soy. And according to the FDA, “25g of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.” That’s a win-win situation!

Soy protein also appears to support exercise performance, and because it is such a high quality protein, it satisfies the greater need athletes have for protein during muscle-building.

The other difference about Forever Lite Ultra® with Aminotein® is...Aminotein, which is a unique blend of enzymes specifically designed to break down protein and to ensure proper digestion and optimal absorption of amino acids.

So take the plunge with our new and improved Forever Lite Ultra® with Aminotein® shake mix. Be consistent in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and mix a shake or two every day. Make Forever Lite Ultra part of your healthy diet.The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure or prevent a specific disease or class of diseases. You should consult your family physician if you are experiencing a medical problem.

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Forever Lite Ultra Vanilla w/Aminotein

Quick Vegetarian Paella

This Spanish classic is simple to prepare and easily doubled to serve a crowd. Artichokes, bell peppers, mushrooms and olives cooked with nutty brown rice make this a hearty one-dish meal. The blend of exotic spices including saffron and tumeric give an extra special flavor.

Yield: 5 servings (serving size: about 2 cups)

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  extravirgin olive oil
• 2  cups  chopped onion
• 2  cups  (1-inch) chopped green bell pepper
• 1  cup  sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  cups  uncooked quick-cooking brown rice
• 2  cups  fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 1  cup  water
• 1  teaspoon  saffron threads, crushed, or ground turmeric
• 1/2  teaspoon  dried thyme
• 2  cups  chopped tomato
• 1  cup  frozen green peas
• 1/2  cup  pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1  (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in rice and next 4 ingredients (through thyme); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato, green peas, olives, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and artichoke hearts. Cook 3 minutes or until rice is tender and mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

350 (23% from fat)

Fat:

8.9g (sat 1g,mono 5.1g,poly 0.9g)

Protein:

10.8g

Carbohydrate:

62g

Fiber:

7.2g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

3.4mg

Sodium:

686mg

Calcium:

78mg

Nava Atlas, Cooking Light, APRIL 2005

Cobb Salad Pizza Menu

Add quick-cooking chicken cutlets and refrigerated pizza dough to a mix of fresh vegetables for a light and lovely superfast meal.

Total: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 pieces)

Ingredients

• 1  (11-ounce) can refrigerated thin-crust pizza dough
• Cooking spray
• 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese, divided
• 1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  white wine vinegar
• 1/2  teaspoon  Dijon mustard
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper, divided
• 2  slices applewood-smoked bacon
• 8  ounces  skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets
• 1/2  cup  quartered cherry tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons  chopped red onion
• 2  cups  lightly packed mixed baby greens
• 1/2  cup  diced peeled avocado

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Unroll dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; pat dough into a 14 x 12-inch rectangle. Lightly coat dough with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven; sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons cheese. Set aside.
3. Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
4. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble bacon into oil mixture. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
5. Add chicken, tomatoes, and onion to oil mixture; toss gently to combine. Add greens; toss gently. Top crust evenly with chicken mixture, avocado, and remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Cut into 8 pieces.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

377

Fat:

13.9g (sat 3.1g,mono 7.1g,poly 2.4g)

Protein:

21.8g

Carbohydrate:

40.3g

Fiber:

2.6g

Cholesterol:

40mg

Iron:

2.9mg

Sodium:

731mg

Calcium:

57mg

Kathryn Conrad, Cooking Light, AUGUST 2010

EAT HEALTHY

Learn to balance your food budget with nutrient-rich foods.

Focusing solely on fat and calories has gotten us nowhere in terms of improving nutritional status in the U.S., and so we find ourselves at a crossroad for how to think about healthy eating. For decades, nutrition advice has focused on the foods people should not eat, but this approach does not seem to be working. Americans are not only overweight but also undernourished in key nutrients like calcium, fiber, Vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium. It appears that we are consuming more calories than we need, but not enough nutrient-rich foods to help us achieve better health.

Cutting calories is common nutrition advice, but that advice also needs to include tips on getting the most nutrients from those calories. The calories you choose give you the nutrients you need. But remember, you don't eat nutrients, you eat food. To eat the nutrient-rich way, consider all of the nutrients and minerals in a food or beverage. Look at how many beneficial nutrients it contains, such as vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.

The nutrient-rich foods approach is a positive, realistic way to think about eating: it shifts the focus from foods to avoid to foods you can enjoy. These foods are familiar and easy to find so that healthy eating isn't difficult or stressful. Plus, these are foods that can both nourish your body and give you pleasure.

The following food groups are sources of nutrients that many people are missing (or not getting enough from in their diet) including calcium, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and E. Bite for bite, these nutrient-rich foods have the most nutritional bang for your buck.

By: Holley Johnson Grainger, M.S., R.D., MyRecipes
Aug, 2009