February 2014

PGX: We’re On Instagram

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 20 February 2014

Connect with us on Instagram!

Find us on Instagram @pgxdailylife and stay up to date on what’s abuzz in the world of PGX.

We love connecting and seeing what you and your PGX products are up to! Post your photos of how you’re using your PGX, such as adding PGX Protein Powder or PGX Granules to your smoothie, or to any one of your favourite recipes. Be sure to use the hashtag #PGX and/or #PGXrecipe, or you can tag us in your photos by using our @pgxdailylife handle, so that we can find your PGX photos! You can also stay informed on what’s happening with us by following us at @pgxdailylife.

Below is an example of photos that we’ve put up over the last while, in addition to some photos that PGX’ers have shared with us that we’ve reposted.

We look forward to connecting!

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5 Heart Healthy Exercises

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 19 February 2014

Easy forms of exercise to get you and your heart into shape.

As Heart Month continues on, so do our aspirations to keep your hearts healthy, PGX’ers! As we discussed earlier this month, being active and committing to regular cardiovascular workouts can help improve your heart health. However, getting going on a regular exercise routine can be a bit daunting if you don’t know where to start.

Fortunately, improving your heart health doesn’t require you to become an Olympic athlete; all it takes is some moderate exercise and the commitment to not give up! If you’re unsure of where to start in order to improve your heart health, below are five easy exercises you can do to keep your heart healthy.

Top 5 Heart Healthy Exercises

Intensive walking
Jogging or running
Swimming
Biking
Circuit training

PGX Tip: Allow your body to recover post-workout by replenishing your energy with a PGX protein shake.

Stay healthy, PGX’ers!

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Recipe: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 18 February 2014

A recipe that’s incredibly easy, packed with protein and Olympic athlete inspired!

It’s Day 11 of the Olympics and, here at PGX, we’re still feeling very inspired by the drive and dedication of all the athletes who are taking part in these Winter Games. While, of course, we know that training is the most crucial element of any athlete’s regime, eating well also plays a large part in athletic achievements. Which is why we wanted to share another Olympic-inspired recipe with you!

The below quinoa recipe, adapted from Olympic runner, Kara Goucher’s recipe, is the perfect quick and easy snack to eat at home, in the office or on the go to fuel your body up with energy and protein. With only a few simple ingredients, this recipe takes practically no time to make. Prepare a large amount Sunday or Monday and continue to snack on it whenever hunger strikes throughout the week.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of quinoa
1/3 cup of canned black beans
1 tomato
1 scallion
1 tsp of olive oil
1 tsp of lemon juice
1 stick of PGX Granules per serving

Directions:

Cook quinoa as directed on package.
While quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse black beans, chop tomato, slice scallion and squeeze lemon.
Mix all ingredients, except PGX Granules, together in a large bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve individual serving and add PGX Granules.

Train hard, eat well and tackle those goals, PGX’ers!

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The PGX Center’s DEXA Machine

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 13 February 2014

Take advantage of our DEXA scanner and discover your body composition.

One of the cool things about our new PGX Program Center is the DEXA scanner. It looks a bit like a tanning bed but it is actually a unique kind of X-ray machine.

DEXA is an abbreviation for “dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.” This piece of equipment provides one of the most accurate measurements of body composition available, registering the distribution of fat and lean muscle throughout the body. A DEXA scan sends low-energy X-rays from two different sources through the body, which is about as much energy as an airport body scanner. The person lies face-up on the machine and the scanning device makes several passes over the body. It takes about 6 minutes for the scan, with the whole process taking about 15 minutes. Information from the scan is sent to a computer where calculations are done to provide a detailed score and illustrated printout that helps the nutrition and fitness experts at the PGX Center advise that individual on an appropriate program for weight management, fitness, and lifestyle changes.

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Train Like an Olympian

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 12 February 2014

5 tips on how to train like an Olympic athlete.

Although standing on the Olympic podium may seem like a dream fit for only the world’s most elite athletes, there’s no reason why we can’t all take notice of how they train and find inspiration for our own fitness goals and workouts.

Below, find motivation from our top five favourite tips on how to train like an olympic athlete, inspired by an article shared by Men’s Fitness. Read the full Men’s Fitness article here.

Fuel your body: Eat well and stay hydrated. For extra help in preventing sugar cravings and overeating, try adding PGX to your diet.
Rest: Downtime and getting enough sleep are just as important as training. Don’t work your body too hard without giving it the proper rest it deserves.
Warm-up: Be sure to warm-up your body properly and leave time in your workout for a proper cool down and recovery.
Believe in yourself: Mentally prepare yourself for your goals. Write them down; find inspiration and don’t allow yourself to give up.
Early bird gets the worm: Schedule your workouts for the beginning of the day before you can get too tired or distracted.

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Wear Red Day

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 7 February 2014

Support Heart Month and women’s heart health by wearing red today.

Today is National Wear Red Day in the United States and we want to help spread the word on how you can support the movement! By wearing red today, you’ll be helping raise awareness of heart disease, which is the number one killer of women.

Learn more about heart disease and how you can help create survivors by watching the video below and visiting the Go Red for Women website.

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Get Social With the PGX Team

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 6 February 2014

Keep up-to-date with our PGX Team on Twitter!

Keep informed with updates from our PGX Team of experts and spokespeople by subscribing to our PGX Experts list on Twitter. The list includes our incredible team of NDs, RDs and RHNs, as well as our wonderful spokesperson, Olympic gold medalist, Sylvie Fréchette.

Not following us yet? No problem! Follow us @pgxdailylife.

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Exercise & Heart #Health

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 5 February 2014

How exercise can help support your heart health.

This February, we are focusing on Heart Month in more ways than one: with healthy eating (read our latest Heart Health Tasty Tuesday recipe) and healthy habits, such as exercising regularly.

We all know that being active is a part of a healthy lifestyle. But did you know that regular aerobic exercise can strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system and improve heart failure symptoms?

Aerobic exercise can be as simple as taking a 30 minute walk or jog, or as complex as hitting the gym and engaging in multiple exercises, such as jumping rope, using the stationary bike and the rowing machine. No matter which exercises you decide to do, however, it’s important that you commit to doing them at least three times a week in order to reap the maximum health benefits.

If you’re just getting started, try taking your dog for a walk or ask a friend to go on a leisurely bike ride with you. It’s best to begin slowly and increase the level of difficultly and the length of the exercise as you go along; this will prevent feelings of frustration and you’ll be more likely to stick with your new routine!

PGX Tip: Try fuelling up with a PGX protein shake before you begin your exercise.

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Heart Healthy Berry Smoothie

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 4 February 2014

It’s Heart Month and we’re celebrating with heart healthy recipes!

In honor of Heart Month, we’ve decided to dedicate every Tasty Tuesday this month to heart healthy recipe. This week, we’re kicking it off with a heart healthy breakfast smoothie, adapted from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, that is the perfect option for those of you who are too busy in the morning to sit down and eat. Grab it on the go, fuel up for the day and feel good about what you’re feeding your body and your heart!

Find the full recipe below.

Ingredients:

2 cups 1% milk
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 pear
2 tbsp flax seeds
1 tbsp honey
0.5 – 1 tsp PGX Granules per person

Directions:

Cut the pear up into small pieces.
Blend all ingredients together, except for PGX granules.
Pour into glasses, stir PGX into individual glasses and serve.

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