February 2014

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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Recipe: 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 honour 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:

500 mL 1% milk
250 mL frozen mixed berries
1 pear
25 mL flax seeds
15 mL honey
2.5 – 5 grams 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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The PGX Program: Roadmap Diet

Written by Staff Writer - Posted on 3 February 2014

Sign up for The PGX Program and discover if the Roadmap Diet is for you.

If you are someone who needs a roadmap to better health, the Roadmap Diet Plan is a safe, highly effective, and clinically proven way to lose weight. It’s easy to follow because it’s a structured meal plan. Discover how to get started below!

What is the PGX Roadmap Diet?

In its simplest form, the PGX Roadmap Diet consists of the following:

Two PGX Meal Replacement Shakes per Day: Take a full serving of the PGX Meal Replacement Shake twice per day, in place of two meals such as breakfast and dinner, or breakfast and lunch. Alternatively, you can take PGX Granules, Capsules or SatisFast shakes with a meal in place of the PGX Meal Replacement Shakes, but be sure to slowly increase your PGX intake from 2.5 up to 5 grams per meal.
Two or Three 100-150 Calorie Snacks: Have two small snacks with a source of protein and fibre between meals. To make it easier and to stave off hunger, mix up a PGX SatisFast shake as a snack. Only have an after dinner snack if absolutely necessary.
A Healthy, Balanced Meal with 2.5 – 5 grams of PGX: A portion-controlled, healthy and balanced meal for lunch or dinner with 2.5 to 5 grams of PGX. The easiest way to get this additional PGX is with the PGX Granules or Capsules.

Try to include as many whole foods in their most natural state and really limit processed or manufactured industry foods. If you don’t know how to cook, your cooking skills are poor, or just don’t have time to cook, refer to The PGX Program Booklet 10 Lazy Person’s Guide to Food Planning and Preparation, which you can download when you sign up for The PGX Program!

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