The bounty of the fall season makes it easy to expand your menu with fruits and vegetables. We could all benefit from more servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Even if you make healthful food choices, chances are good that you don’t meet the recommended number of fruit and[...]
Creatine is often overlooked by endurance athletes. But combining the supplement with carbohydrates might just be the winning combination for late-stage breakaway moments during competition. Because of the heavy physical demands of training and competition, athletes are always on the lookout for nutritional strategies that will increase the pool of energy-giving substrates in their[...]
With new diet fads appearing every day, it’s easy for people to become confused about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s safe for losing weight. To bring clarity to what dietary strategies are safe and effective, the International Society for Sports Nutrition published a new position stand. In their new[...]
In its most recent position stand on protein, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, wrote that exercising individuals need approximately 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (1). For a 180-pound male, this translates into a range of approximately 115 to 165[...]
Plant-based diets may have advantages for both your waistline and your general well-being, but new research suggests that the foods you choose matter most for receiving the healthful benefits of plant-based nutrition. The Perks of Plant-Based Diets Large, population-based studies continue to find links with health benefits for those who[...]
Working out can be a tricky balancing act when it comes to how it affects your immune system. Exercise too much, or at too high of an intensity, and your risk of getting sick increases. Exercise too little and your risk also increases. The sweet spot for a beneficial effect[...]
Have you ever wondered what it takes to create the natural strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, and cookies and cream flavors in IsaLean® Shake? The chemistry of these flavors is a complex, rewarding combination of taste and smell that’s also influenced by color and texture. All foods at their most basic are defined[...]
Different types of carbohydrates in foods can affect the body in different ways. Net carbs reflect the amount of carbohydrates in a food that are likely to have an impact on blood glucose levels and can be a useful tool for athletes or anyone with specific nutritional goals. It’s simple[...]
The use of modest amounts of sugar for natural sweetness in Isagenix products often raises questions from health-conscious consumers. Most of us consume too much sugar, with estimates of average consumption in North America nearing 120 grams of sugar per person per day. Any carbohydrate, including sugar or fructose, that[...]
Isagenix recently announced that the AMPED™ line and other athlete-focused products are now Informed-Sport certified. Learn why competitive athletes who are subject to testing in their sport put their trust in the Informed-Sport logo. On this podcast, David Despain explains why Isagenix chose Informed-Sport over other certifications. Trainer: David Despain, MS, CFS, Director[...]
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