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What's life after marriage?

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Welcome to Henry's Lifestyle

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Dreaming is not enough!
"Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Lets put our family before our career.
Are you coping well with Globalisation & Internet Growth?
Do you have a healthy body to enjoy life?

Are you totally happy with your work?
58% of people Fear losing their jobs,
63% more stressed than 5 years ago,
44% have trouble sleeping,
26% smoke and drink more,
60% are exhausted,
56% have no time for family.

Work less and live more. Its not about me, its about our team!
We change lives one by one.
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If you want to live life to the fullest, why not give yourself an opportunity to explore further? Click here:

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What would you do if you had no time constraints?
What would you do if you had no financial constraints?
What would you do if you had no fear?

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Live life to the Fullest and be free from pain and sufferings!

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Do you want a healthy digestive system?

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A LOW-FAT, HIGH-FIBRE DIET
Increasing your fibre intake can help maintain a healthy digestive system. Unfortunately, the normal diet in today's society includes only one-half to two-thirds of the fiber necessary for optimal health. The positive impact of a high-fibre diet is increased when there is a concurrent reduction in the amount of saturated fat consumed.

TRANS FATTY ACIDS AND YOUR HEALTH
Trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are created when food manufacturers turn vegetable oil into solid fat, like shortening and hard margarine. This process increases the shelf life of foods, including the potato chips, cookies, and fried food that we consume every day. Trans fat behaves like saturated fat, clogging arteries and increasing LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels. The health risks posed by this dangerous fat have prompted many regulatory agencies to require that food manufacturers list trans fat amounts on all nutritional labels.

USANA MACRO-OPTIMIZERS
New MACRO-OPTIMIZERS are a healthy source of complex carbohydrates, complete proteins, and beneficial fats. MACRO-OPTIMIZERS, such as FIBERGY®™ are low-fat, high-fibre foods. These delicious drink mixes are formulated to provide sustained energy throughout the day. All USANA MACRO-OPTIMIZERS have been analysed and do not contain trans fats.

MACRO-OPTIMIZERS have been developed by USANA's team of scientists to help take the guesswork out of proper nutrition. These precision formulations not only provide the correct amounts of healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, they also taste great and are convenient. More importantly, they will help you build a lasting foundation for true health for tomorrow.

Go to my Warehouse Sale for more products on Sale!

References
1. Munoz KA, et al., Pediatr, 1997; 100:323-29.
2. Lampe JW, Am J Clin Nutr, 1999; 70(S):475S-90S.
3. Foster-Powell K, Holt S, Brand-Miller JC., Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 2002; 76:5-56.

Beauty stuffs for sale

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Masque - $39.90Eye Nourisher -$49.90

Toner -$33

Cleanser - $33

Collection place: Along raffles place to Tiong Bahru mrt

Project in New Market(1st trip)

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Like-minded people work together, eat together, play together and even sleep together!

Its really a great memorable experience in Philippines for us. What an enjoyment!

The people there are friendly and enterprising, a great choice to open market there. Are you going to miss the Gold Mine Opportunity?

Check this out if you want to BE YOUR OWN BOSS : http://thenextbigopportunity.blogspot.com/

For more info/Biz opportunity, please feel free to email : henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

Benefits of Omega 3

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Omega 3 fatty acids block fat storage and increase fat burning. It is anti-catabolic and can suppress the appetite.

Omega 3 shortens the recovery time of tired muscles and helps reduce water retention. It can also increase energy. All of these points are very helpful when losing bodyfat is a goal.

In addition, more positive benefits of Omega 3 include anti-inflammatory properties, improvement of thyroid function and immune system enhancement.

In fact, a lack of Omega 3 can lead to insulin resistance and possibly obesity. It is also useful in the treatment of high triglycerides, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes and skin, hair and nails.

Because Usana's BiOmega-3 comes with a high content of EPA and DHA, it can offer you great value for money too. Make Usana your 1st choice for a high quality, affordable fish oil to improve you and your family's health.

The Straits Times' Mind Your Body on 26 April 2006 named Usana's BiOmega-3 as one of only three brands available in Singapore which are listed as "Best Choices".

Usana follows pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and 100% Potency Guaranteed.

For Special Offer Price/more info, please feel free to email : henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

Baby Stuffs C

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Baby Stuffs B

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MAN-U Items for sale

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Collection place: Along Raffles place and Tiong Bahru mrt

Misc

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Collection place : Along Raffles mrt to Tiong Bahru Mrt

Korea Trip Photos

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Baby Stuffs A

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Soccer Pros

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Need For Speed

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Cool Cars

$$$ not enough?

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Concerned about your kids' health

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Is your child attracted only to fast food?
Is your child a picky eater?
Does your child fall sick often?
Have you thought of ways to increase your child’s immunity?

Discover How You Can Pave the Way To a Healthier Child
I'm going to show you how ONE simple action that you can take can allow your child to have optimum health.

Whether your child’s diet meets the nutritional needs of a growing individual
How you can boost your child’s immune system
How you can make your child less prone to illness
How you can make up for the inadequacy or lack of nutrients in your child’s diet
How you can reduce the chances of illnesses related to lack of certain nutrients for your child
How you can spend your time and energy more constructively with your child, rather than spend time worrying when your child falls sick
How you can take a safe approach towards giving your child optimum health... plus tons more!

Everyone knows that to own good health, you have to exercise regularly, stay happy and to eat well. Is your child exercising regularly, staying happy and REALLY eating well?

According to the Journal of Pediatrics, less than 1% of the children today receive even the minimal amount (RDA’s) of the required nutrients in a large study done on over 3 thousand children.

It just means that our children could well be suffering from malnutrition of some required nutrients.

So what went wrong with our food? Why are our children not getting the intended nutrition?

Over-cooking and over-processing are some of the factors that deprive us of the desired nutrients in our food. The high heat applied when we deep-fry, grill, fry, steam our food can destroy many valuable food nutrients. Nutrients disappear when fresh food is refined or processed for appearance or taste.

Alarming Truths About Our Diets - Our Losing Battle with our Children's Nutrition

Scientists believe that adequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals are critically needed in growing children.

Key nutrients such as zinc, vitamin B6, magnesium, and calcium are missing from the diets of more than 50 percent of children from 2 to 10 years old. Our children simply do not receive the nutrition they need from their diets to fuel their growths.

You might say "BUT my child is eating well. He eats his greens, a large variety of food and I restrict his intake of junk food."

That’s wonderful to know that your child has healthy food choice and adopted good eating habits. So, ...

Can a normal, healthy diet provide
your child with optimal nutrition?

Some desired nutrients needed for optimal heath in ONE day for children between 1 to 4 years old are:

Vitamin C (125 mg) = 16 medium sized apples with skin

Folate (200 microgram) = 4 medium sized oranges

Vitamin D (200 IU) = 2 cups of fortified milk

Vitamin B6 (1.25 mg) = 2 medium sized bananas

Vitamin E (50 IU) = 9 mangoes

Riboflavin (1.25 mg) = 5 eggs

Niacin (10 mg) = 2 medium avocados

So how many apples are your child eating everyday?

"Kids who learn to eat great at an early age are more likely to stay healthy... as they age""In my opinion, children over one year of age should be on nutritional supplementation... supplementation with vitamins and minerals should be used in addition to a healthy diet." -from Dr Christine Wood, M.D.Practicing pediatrician, educator and author of the book, "How to get kids to eat great and love it"

Supplementation is the next best thing that we can do to make up for what our food can’t supply.

Dieting Nuggets

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- Load up on fruits and greens. They are made up mainly of water and fibre, which have no calories.

- Keep fatty foods to a minimum. Things like fried chicken wings, mayonnaise and sausages could make your waistline bulge.

- Shelve the salt shaker and hold off on adding sugar to your coffee.

- Avoid eating processed foods such as hamburger patties and luncheon meat. They contain hidden fat. Opt for dishes made from freshly ground lean meat.

- Drink two glasses of water before meals or snack time. This will keep hunger pangs at bay.

- Halve your food intake. Share your meals with your dining partner or even order children's meals if you are in a restaurant.

- If you feel hungry in between meals, drink a glass of water or eat a piece of fruit.

- Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day, which is roughly an hour-lng stroll at a brisk pace. After all, walking is free

- Avoid crash diets. A consistent weight loss plan is more sustainable in the long run.

How to Boost your child's Immune System?

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For any enquires, please feel free to email: henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

So, what are the benefits of supplementation?

Make up for the inadequacy or lack of nutrients in your child’s diet
Boost your child’s immune system making them less prone to illness
Mental alertness
Physical fitness
Less medical bills for you
Less worries and sleepless nights for you
Less urgent sick leave for you to take care of the child
Reduce chances of illnesses related to lack of certain nutrients for your child

USANA’s USANIMALS – Your Preferred Choice!

There are so many children’s supplements in the market. What makes USANA’s USANIMALS your preferred choice?

I know how cautious you will be especially in feeding something to your precious little one.

This is why you will be relieved once you know …

SAFENESS is the number 1 priority

USANIMALS adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceutical-grade products

- the supplement is manufactured to the highest standard, much higher than the Food-Grade GMP used by most nutritional products

100% Potency Guaranteed

- every tablet contains the exact nutrients that are displayed on the label, nothing more, nothing less

Exceptional in-house manufacturing

- there is no out-sourcing and quality control is strong

SUPERIOR quality is a must

USANIMALS is unmatched in the number and variety of oxidation defense agents contained in each tablet

- your child is well-protected

Superior ingredients and balanced formulas used

- easily and quickly absorbed by the body

No artificial colorings and flavors used

- your child is getting only the wholesome goodness of the nutrients

No sugar or artificial sweeteners used

- only natural flavors and sweeteners are used and this reduces the risk of tooth decay in your child

FUN to eat

Chewable

- caters to children from 13 months to 12 years old

Fun animal shapes

- adds to the appeal of the multivitamin

Natural Wild Berry Blend flavor

- uses an antioxidant phytonutrient blend of blackberry, cranberry, raspberry, and wild blueberry fruit powders

USANA’s USANIMALS – Ranked #1 by expert

Finally, it’s not only me and my friends who have something good to say about USANIMALS.

A recent independent (non-commissioned) Canadian study examined and evaluated hundreds of American and Canadian nutritional products. The criteria for evaluation and subsequent ranking included:

Completeness of the full spectrum of nutrients
Potency levels
Antioxidant levels of vitamin E, C and beta-carotene
Components for the Glutathione Peroxidase Pathway
Insulin Resistance Defense System components (biotin, pantothenic acid, chromium, magnesium and vitamin E)
Cardiac Health properties (coenzyme Q10, vitamin E and folic acid)
Homocysteine Reduction properties (vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid)
Bioactivity of Vitamin E
Bioflavonoid mixture
Bioavailability (forms of minerals)
Lipotropic factors (choline and inositol) Potential Toxicities (vitamin A and iron)

197 children's nutritional products were initially reviewed in this study. Only 115 of these products provided sufficient nutritional detail to be considered for further evaluation. The final criteria identified 100 children's products which were subjected to complete graphical analysis. USANIMALS emerged #1 with the highest score.

Invest less than SGD 1.00 A Day To Optimize Your Child’s Health

So, how much is a bottle of USANIMALS? The retail price is SGD 35.

Special Promotion Now : SGD 29 only (whilst stock last)

Is this expensive? Different people have different opinions about the definition of something that’s highly priced or reasonably priced. You will agree with me that price is only one consideration. It’s really the value behind the money we put in that we are looking at.

A burger can easily cost you a few dollars. What is SGD 1.00 compared to that few dollars? More importantly, this SGD 1.00 is buying your child optimum nutrients.

Great news! For parents with children below 4 years old, a bottle of USANIMALS can last for 2 months. This means that you are merely investing SGD 0.50 a day to achieve good health for your child.

P.S. USANIMALS comes with a Risk Free, 30-days, Money Back Guarantee.

To place orders, click: henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

What is glycemic index?

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Common Risk of being Overweight

Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Diseases & Stroke
Cancer
Fatty Liver Diseases

Do you know of anyone suffering from these diseases?

What's your Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Your BMI = Weight / (Height x Height)

Are you Under weight, Normal weight, Over weight or Obese?

BMI less than 18.5 = Under weight
18.5 - 22.9 = Normal range
23.0 - 29.9 = Over weight
30.0 and above = Obese

Losing 5 - 7 % of your body weight by exercising for 30 min a day, 5 days a week, will reduce the risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes.

So How to Lose Weight?

No Pain, No Gain
Need to have a change in mindset - eat to live, not live to eat
Be determined - YOU CAN DO IT !
Focus on all the benefits - Good health, good looks
Eat in moderation
Eat slowly
Consume more frequent smaller portions
Substitute healthier snacks if you must snack
Drink a glass of water before a meal (Makes you half full)
Cut the fats, decrease the fats intake - no visible fats on meat & no skin
Cut down on processed food. eg. canned food, sausages (hidden food, salt & sugar)
Eat more fibre - helps you to feel full
Start exercise slowly - walk 15 mins - 20 mins - 30 mins
Do resistance exercises - increase muscle mass, muscle strenght & increase bone density. eg. jogging, soccer, gym

Realise that it is a LIFESTYLE CHANGE

What is Glycemic Index (GI) about?

Glycemic Index is a scale that ranks how quickly a carbohydrate-rich food becomes blood sugar in our body.

GI of 70 or more is high,
69 - 56 is medium,
55 or less is low.

High Glycemic Index food becomes sugar quickly in our body is unhealthy.
High Glycemic Index food causes weight gain.

Glycemic Index also depends on:

- How highly food is processed.

- How food is prepared / cooked.

- Fat content in a meal.

Why do you have a feeling of hunger even after having a heavy meal?

- when we eat food with high glycemic index (GI), such as laksa, Char Kway Teow or donuts, it can cause your body's blood sugar level to quickly spike and stimulate a heavy release of insulin to drive the sugar into your muscles and liver. Large amount of insulin release will cause the blood sugar to drop below "Normal" level, leading you to crave for more food.

What should i do?

Choose low glycemic index food like Nutrimeal, fruits and vegetables which are a better choice to maintain a more stable blood sugar level, leave you a longer feeling of satisfaction and losing weight.

Nutrimeal has a low Glycemic Index of 23. It contains healthy protein (soy & whey), Fibre (soluble & insoluble). It helps with our bowel movement too. A product which is highly recommended for diabetic patients as well.

For more info, click: http://henrychiuusana.blogspot.com/2008/08/usana-meal-replacement.html

Do we really need Nutritional Supplements?

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Does Nutritional Supplements really work for me?

"I used to avoid supplements and thought that they are a waste of money and do little to maintain good health. However, after trying usana's supplements for a couple of months, i've seen the improvement of family and my own health" - Michelle, Marketing Manager

Studies have shown that Nutritional Supplements improves the person's nutritional status as well as improve or decrease the impact of many conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and obesity.

Are supplements all the same?

Remember, poorly manufactured, in-completed and unbalanced nutritional products are a waste of money and do little to promote better health.

4 Reasons why you can trust Usana

- Feel better and enjoy life with complete balanced nutrition.
Usana's unique ingredient formulas are based on sound, scientifically proven and clinically tested ingredients.

- What you see is what you get.
Usana guarantees the potency of its products.
Most of Usana nutrient formulations are manufactured in-house, following stringent analytical and quality control procedures.
Usana verifies each product batch so that what you read on a product label is what you will receive in the product.

- Peace of mind and safety through high quality.
Usana manufacturing facilities complies with pharmaceutical grade (GMP). A variety of government agency conducts periodical inspections, requiring strict control of procedures and documentation.

- Feel secure about your nutritional decision.
Usana invests significant time and money in extensive scientific operations, information systems, research services, worldwide scientific alliances and technical support. Usana experts are at the forefront of nutritional science.

Usana Health Sciences developes and manufactures high quality nutritionals, personal care & weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers & Associates.

For any enquires, pls feel free to email: henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

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Monthly Talks Schedule

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Pls click on the tab "Schedule - September" to view the latest monthly talks schedule.
Do email me at henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg to secure your free entry today.

Many people are in these situations. Are you?

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* Do you have enough money to retire on?

* Where are the rest of your savings?

* Is your annual increment higher than the current inflation rate of 7.5% (Aug 2008)?

* Are you over worked and under paid?

* Do you want to continue to do what you have been doing for the rest of your life?

* Will your company allow you to continue to do the same job for the rest of your life?

* Are there any "IRON RICE BOWL" in this information age / globalisation situation now?

* Are you worried of being retrenched in the future?

* What alternatives do you have when you're retrentched?

* Do you want to improve the health condition for yourself & your loved ones?

* Do you want to take control of your life & spend quality time with your loved ones?

If You would like the solution to any of these Situations before anything bad hits you or your loved ones, Click here: Securing Your Financial Needs!

Why you should have a safety net???

Eg. Recent case in early 2008. Bear Stearns was bailed out by JPMorgan for only US$10(S$14) a share compared with its peak of US$170 in 2007. (-94% of investments in Bear Stearns stock!) - The StraitsTimes

Employees were hit by a double whammy which saw themselves losing their main source of income (retrentched) as well as their nest-egg. (Imagine losing 94% of your savings!)

Please bear in mind the rule of thumb that buying any one stock should not form more than 10-20% of your total investment portfolio.

International Healthcare Business with USANA

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Usana Health Science has everything you could ask for in a Turn-Key Business Part-time / Full-time:

* Low start up cost
* Commissions paid weekly, based on volume
* Unpaid volume carried over
* Excellent customer service and technical support
* Computerized, online ordering and management
* Excellent quality, in house manufactured products

Why USANA?

- USANA has been voted The People’s Choice as Best Network Marketing Company for 10 consecutive years by 'Network Marketing Today'
- 16 year old, well established company, listed on the Nasdaq (USNA)
- First company to produce pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements, that are listed in the Physician's Desk Reference
- Products are supported and used by physicians and Olympic and professional athletes
- Recognized for Producing the Best Dietary Supplements in Utah "2003, 2004 & 2006"
- Received U.S. Patent on its skin care and personal care products
- Awarded BrandLaureate SMEs Chapter Best Brand Awards 2007
- Innovative compensation plan designed to help beginners and experienced network marketers to meet their financial goals
- USANA is debt-free and records consistent sales and profit growth
- BusinessWeek ranks USANA No.3 among its "100 Hot Growth Companies of 2005” - Forbes ranks USANA No.5 on its 2005 list of "200 Best Small Companies”

Why Now?

Why not? An opportunity not taken will never realize any Baby boomer are aging and seeking more nutritional supplements, weight loss products and cosmeceuticals. Leading economists Paul Zane Pilzer predict that this is the Next Trillion Dollar Industry - the current focus is on healthcare, whereas future focus will be on prevention of chronic diseases and improved health by using products such as these Home-based business are increasing in numbers, as people realize the potential income, time freedom and tax advantages they offer.

USANA products impact the health of people all over the world. The same is going to be true for you as you begin taking the USANA products yourself and begin introducing them to the people you know and love.

Before you know it, building your USANA business will become much more than a moneymaking proposition. You will be sharing a vision of true health with thousands of other Associates and customers around the world. You will begin to feel the personal rewards that come from making a difference.

We understand how important it is to feel secure about your nutritional decisions and how much it means to share only the finest products with your friends and family. We chose USANA because we did our own research and learned for ourselves that USANA invests considerable time and money in extensive scientific operations, information systems, research and development, worldwide scientific alliances, and technical support. USANA experts are at the forefront of nutritional science. We have personally experienced the remarkable effects of taking the USANA products in our own family. USANA has earned our loyalty and trust!

It's time for you to maintain your health and work towards a better retirement. To enjoy all that you've worked so hard for all your life. To spend quality time with your family, have money to travel, and the freedom to make your own decisions.

Can you make a difference in your life and the lives of your loved ones with the job you are doing now? We know we can...

For further enquires, please feel free to Email: henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

Usana Essentials

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USANA's foundation products are the ESSENTIALS™--the advanced nutritional products that everyone needs to take every day. They are designed to provide optimal nutritional support.

The ESSENTIALS for adults are a combination of two products packaged as one:

MEGA ANTIOXIDANT, a comprehensive formula of high-potency vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that every adult needs every day for efficient cellular metabolism and to counteract the damaging effects of free radicals.

CHELATED MINERAL, a full-spectrum blend of essential minerals and trace elements in a balanced, highly bioavailable formulation. When taken together with MEGA ANTIOXIDANT, these supplements complete the nutritional foundation for every adult.

To maintain optimal health, we need a variety of vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, and other micronutrients. A healthy, diverse, balanced diet provides the foundation for good micronutrition. However, with today's lifestyle, it's impractical to obtain an optimal dose of all these nutrients. Furthermore, our diets are often far from balanced. As illustrated in the previous section, most people don't obtain even the minimal amounts of micronutrients needed to adequately support health, let alone the amounts needed to function at an optimal level.

USANA understands the importance of providing the right ingredients--in the correct amounts, in the right balance, and in the proper forms. USANA created the ESSENTIALS to provide the essential micronutrients that everyone needs every day.

THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

The "essential" vitamins and minerals, as defined by government agencies and nutrition experts, are those that are needed for metabolic function, but are not manufactured by our bodies. We must obtain these ingredients from outside sources, and thus they are an "essential" part of our diets. These same experts have defined recommended Daily Values (DV) for those ingredients where a clearly defined deficiency disease or symptom has been observed.

USANA has expanded the meaning of "essential" micronutrition to include more than just those with an established DV. A variety of additional nutrients are important to maintain optimal health. The ESSENTIALS also contain trace minerals, mixed carotenoids, bioflavonoids, and other phytochemicals and antioxidants to provide a full arsenal of compounds to help protect against the daily bombardment of free radicals.

The newest ingredient in the ESSENTIALS for adults, USANA's patented Olivol™--The Heart of the Olive™-- is an extract from the fruit of the olive that contains phenolic antioxidants not found anywhere else in nature. The addition of this new, unique ingredient containing olive-specific phenolic antioxidants complements the already diverse selection of other antioxidants in the ESSENTIALS. The benefits of olive fruit and olive oil consumption are extensive, but until USANA added this extract to the ESSENTIALS, no commercial source of these phenolic antioxidants had been readily available.

THE CORRECT AMOUNTS

The established recommended Daily Values for vitamins and minerals were developed to show the minimum amount of those nutrients needed to avoid deficiency diseases. They do not tell you how much is needed to enhance your health. The ESSENTIALS are formulated to do more than just prevent deficiency diseases. The nutrients in the ESSENTIALS are set at levels to maintain optimal health and energy levels, based on the latest scientific data.

BALANCED FORMULAS

USANA reviews all the available scientific literature to ensure that the micronutrients present in our ESSENTIALS formulas are balanced to work together. While much is still not known about all the interactions that occur with nutrients in our bodies, USANA continues to keep abreast of the latest research to ensure up-to-date formulations.

THE OPTIMUM FORM

To be useful, all nutrients must be high quality and bioavailable--in other words, in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA takes the extra steps needed to obtain the highest quality ingredients with dependable levels of potency. In addition, USANA imposes rigorous quality controls at every step of the manufacturing process, following pharmaceutical GMP guidelines.

For any further enquires, please feel free to Email: henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg

Free Radicals

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What are free radicals? Why are they damaging to the human body? And how does vitamin E and the other antioxidant nutrients help protect the body against free radical damage? We?ll attempt to answer these questions and help you understand why eating 5-8 servings per day of anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables can benefit your health. But first, a little background.

How Free Radicals are Formed?
Normally, bonds don't split in a way that leaves a molecule with an odd, unpaired electron. But when weak bonds split, free radicals are formed. Free radicals are very unstable and react quickly with other compounds, trying to capture the needed electron to gain stability. Generally, free radicals attack the nearest stable molecule, "stealing" its electron. When the "attacked" molecule loses its electron, it becomes a free radical itself, beginning a chain reaction. Once the process is started, it can cascade, finally resulting in the disruption of a living cell. Some free radicals arise normally during metabolism. Sometimes the body?s immune system?s cells purposefully create them to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However, environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and herbicides can also spawn free radicals. Normally, the body can handle free radicals, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if the free-radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur. Of particular importance is that free radical damage accumulates with age.

How Antioxidants May Prevent Against Free Radical Damage

The vitamins C and E, are thought to protect the body against the destructive effects of free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons, ending the electron-"stealing" reaction. The antioxidant nutrients themselves don?t become free radicals by donating an electron because they are stable in either form They act as scavengers, helping to prevent cell and tissue damage that could lead to cellular damage and disease.

Vitamin E ? The most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant in the body. One of the most efficient chain-breaking antioxidants available. Primary defender against oxidation. Primary defender against lipid peroxidation (creation of unstable molecules containing more oxygen than is usual).
Vitamin C ? The most abundant water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Acts primarily in cellular fluid. Of particular note in combating free-radical formation caused by pollution and cigarette smoke. Also helps return vitamin E to its active form.

The Antioxidants and Disease Prevention

Heart Disease

Vitamin E may protect against cardiovascular disease by defending against LDL oxidation and artery-clogging plaque formation.

Cancer

Many studies have correlated high vitamin C intakes with low rates of cancer, particularly cancers of the mouth, larynx and esophagus.

How to Place Order for Nutrimeal?

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Note for Singapore Customer:

Email me at henrychiuhm@yahoo.com.sg for any enquiries and to place your orders at a special rate.
Payment to be made upon collection.

Usana Meal Replacement

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Nutrimeal™
A quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and many micronutrients in three delicious flavours.

Provides low glycemic complex carbohydrates and 8 grams of dietary fibre per serving.
NUTRIMEAL™ is a balanced meal replacement drink and a quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and many micronutrients.

THE BENEFITS OF SOY AND WHEY PROTEIN Each serving of Dutch Chocolate and Wild Strawberry NUTRIMEAL™ provides 15 grams of soy, whey, and other proteins. French Vanilla NUTRIMEAL™ provides 15 grams of soy protein. Soy protein is a complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids in optimal ratios and in a highly digestible form. Whey protein, which is also easily digestible, is an excellent source of amino acids essential for building a healthy body.

LOW GLYCEMIC CARBOHYDRATE AND FIBRE NUTRIMEAL™ has low-glycemic index of 23, to help reduce carbohydrate cravings and deliver sustained energy throughout the day. Each serving also contains 8 grams of high quality dietary fibre.

We engage a multi-pronged approach to Reset , Transform and maintain your weight in a healthy way without burning a hole in your pocket.

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Does Diet work?

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How Come Diets Do Not Work?
It is a failry well known fact that diets do not work, you may lose the weight but is it healthy weight loss? Was it body fat or healthy muscle that you lost? And how fast did it take to put it ALL back on again and then some?

So why is this?
-Diets are not balanced.
They recommend foods that stimulate the wrong hormonal reaction to burn fat and lose weight.

-Diets are not personalized.
They use a one-size-fits-all concept, which fails to take into account your own specific requirements.

-Diets are not easy.
They are far to restrictive and difficult to follow, and certainly are not something you can employ for a lifetime

Tips: How to Select the Right Meal Replacement

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So many brands and types of meal replacements are on the market shelves, I couldn't begin to list them — and anyway, these products are always changing.

If you‘re wondering whether you should try some of these bars, shakes, puddings, or soups to help you lose weight, here are a few things you should consider.

-Become a label reader and compare the nutrients in the various products.
-When reading labels, first find out how many servings are in the entire package. Sometimes, a good-sized package that feels pretty hefty will turn out to contain just a few servings.
-Some other things to find out from the label:

Calories.
Each meal replacement should contain between 200 and 300 calories. Less than 200 calories, and you won't feel full; you'll likely want to eat more. On the other hand, if one meal replacement provides more than 300 calories, make sure that the rest of your daily calorie intake stays within your goal.

Protein.
Aim for at least 12 grams of protein in each replacement meal. Protein helps to keep you feeling full longer.

Fiber.
To be considered high in fiber, a product must contain 5 grams or more. Fiber promotes healthy digestion and helps you feel full.

Fat.
Avoid products that contain saturated or trans fats, and look for total fat to be around 8 grams.

Sugar.
Generally speaking, the lower the better. Be aware of sugar alcohols as well, which can cause some digestive problems if consumed in large amounts.

Vitamins and minerals.
Look for a product that contains 50 to 100 percent of the Dietary Reference Intake.
If you do decide to try a meal replacement program, do some comparison shopping and make smart choices. Consult with your physician and a registered dietitian about designing a specific eating plan for you.

Meal Replacements: Are They For You?

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Meal replacements — those products that provide an entire meal's worth of nutrition and calories in a single bar or shake — are often used as a core component of the American dieter's meal plan. You have probably seen them in the supermarket and in TV ads. Just one small shake or bar, and you've got yourself a complete meal.
Meal replacements sales have now topped 1 billion dollars a year. What makes them so popular? The simple answer is that they work: Eating fewer calories will naturally result in weight loss. But meal replacements only work when you stick with the plan.
If you want to lose weight and think you'd like to try a meal-replacement product, first weigh the pros and cons. On the plus side, meal replacements:

are convenient
can save you time
are calorie and portion controlled
are often fortified with vitamins and minerals
often have a sweet taste that can satisfy a sweet tooth
On the downside, meal replacements:
can be expensive
often become boring because they don't come in many varieties. For example, Slim Fast® shakes only come in a few flavors.
might not satisfy your appetite the same as a meal would — drinking a shake may not be as satisfying as eating a turkey sandwich.
sometimes leave a vitamin aftertaste — and if you don't like the taste, you won't stick with the program and lose weight.
In sum, meal replacements can be effective for weight loss when replacing one or two meals each day. They are generally safe, as long as your calorie intake doesn't fall too low. If your calorie intake falls below 1,200 per day, you should ask your physician to supervise your diet.
Meal replacements can work if you do the work and follow the plan.

World class BiOmega to Boost your child's brain.

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Are you BOOSTING your child's brain power or LOSING it?

More parents have discovered the health benefits of giving fish oil (omega-3) to their children. This is evident by an increased fish oil products flying off the shelves.

Note: Whether you are already on fish oil products or you have yet to start, this article is a must read for the benefits of your loved ones.

Nutritionists with Food and Nutrition Specialists in Singapore have confirmed that high levels of omega-3 fatty acids are good for preventing heart diseases, stroke, cancer, depression and other mental health conditions in adults, they are also essential for brain development in children. These are indeed good news from The Straits Times on 26 April 2006 (Mind Your Body).

New research is beginning to emerge that omega-3 fatty acids may help with various learning disorders such as dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Does human's brain needs Fat?

Children’s brains grow rapidly. They definitely require a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, our body cannot produce the omega-3 fatty acids even though it is vital for our child’s brain development. We can only acquire it through our diet. Parents have to ensure that our children are constantly having a healthy and well-balanced diet. Also, they need to have a regular intake of fish such as wild salmon (not farmed salmon), sardines and mackerel.

How confident are you that your child is truly having a well-balanced diet that can supply the required amounts of omega-3 fatty acids? How sure are you that the fish given to your child is not intoxicated with heavy metals such as arsenic, copper, lead and mercury?

How to check Fish Oil Supplements’ Quality?

Omega-3 supplementations may be the practical way forward. For concerned parents, safety is often a top consideration when we choose fish oil.

With on-going environmental pollution, there are studies that have shown that some fish oil supplements also can contain unsafe levels of environmental pollutants such as dioxins. Prolong intake of such pollutants may increase the risk of cancer over our children’s lifetime.

To be safe, always check out the fish oil quality and purity. Make sure the manufacturer uses the best ingredients and quality control procedures with Pharmaceutical Grade Good Manufacturing Practices.

It becomes quite a complicated issue for parents to ascertain the fish oil quality. No worries. A study by Environmental Defense, a leading US non-profit organisation rated fish oil around the world according to purity.

Top Brands Identified on Apr 26, 2006 The Straits Times (Mind Your Body)

USANA’s BiOmega is listed as one of only three brands available in Singapore which are listed as “Best Choices”. USANA’s BiOmega fish oil gives you the best value for money in terms of ingredients (DHA & EPA etc).

Great news to all parents who have challenges getting the fish oil down their children's throats due to the fishy smell! USANA's Bi-Omega has natural lemon juice added to the fish oil to remove the fishy smell, so it is much more pleasant now.

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Essentials

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USANA's foundation products are the ESSENTIALS™--the advanced nutritional products that everyone needs to take every day. They are designed to provide optimal nutritional support.

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Travelling

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Holidays

Korea

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Reading Self Development books

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Fishing

shark

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Soccer