September 2010
| Summer Vitality Plan |
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Has the winter left you feeling jaded? Low energy levels, poor immune function and fatigue are common symptoms of a stressed lifestyle and a poor diet. Our fast paced lives mean we rush around grabbing snacks and quick solutions to our hunger which supply short bursts of energy but very little else. Over time this leaves us feeling lack lustre and of course prone to ill-health. Another common downfall is not drinking enough which can severely impact our energy and concentration levels. Many of us can own up to neglecting fresh “live” foods in preference for fatty, sugary snacks. Our reluctance to eat fruit and vegetables is borne out by reports that suggest only 12% of us actually get our recommended 5 portions a day. This means a large majority of us are falling short of our intake of vitamins and minerals, which are the very nutrients that protect us from infection, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer and help us feel full of get up and go! So to get you closer to your 5 a day and to boost hydration levels we’ve put together a Summer Vitality plan which includes easy ideas to help you pack in the protective nutrients and feel the benefit of boundless energy! • Start the day with a glass of Fruit Hit Black & Blueberry Smoothie. Packed with protective antioxidants, this smoothie not only counts towards your 5 a day but supplies protective phyto-nutrients called anthocyanins that may help minimise the signs of aging. • Replace your mid morning sugary snack with a pack of dried fruits such as Urban Fresh Black Cherries. These great little fruits are packed with protective antioxidants as well as fibre. They have no additives or preservatives and supply energy “as nature intended”. • Cool off with a home-made iced lolly. Fill lolly moulds with your favourite juice, we love the Fruit Hit Tropical juice which helps re-kindle memories of lazy days on tropical beaches.... • Had a hard day at work and tempted to grab a take-away milk-shake? Swap your regular shake for a home-made mango lassi. Combine a Fruit Hit Mango & Orange Smoothie with some low fat live yogurt, add a couple of ice cubes and blitz. Enjoy the refreshing sweetness knowing it’s also supplying low fat protein and supporting gut health. • Bored of water but want to avoid those sugar laden squashes? Then maintain hydration with CherryActive, this great tasting drink not only supplies an arsenal of antioxidant nutrients but also benefits from no added sugars, sweeteners, preservatives, flavourings or colourings. |