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Malaysia | December 2011

What do you know about

Glycemic Index?

The Myths &Facts of

FructoseIntroducing the newHepasil DTX™ &Profl avanol® C100

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Eating a lot of high GI foods can be detrimental to your health because it pushes your body to extremes. This is especially true if you are overweight and sedentary. Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced and means you will feel fuller for longer between meals.

o Low GI diets help people lose and manage weighto Low GI diets increase the body's sensitivity to insulino Low GI carbs improve diabetes managemento Low GI carbs reduce the risk of heart diseaseo Low GI carbs improve blood cholesterol levelso Low GI carbs reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longero Low GI carbs prolong physical enduranceo High GI carbs help re-fuel carbohydrate stores after exercise

Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fl uctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss.

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USANA Nutrimeal is a meal replacement drink with a good source of proteins and fi bre, and its low GI formula is

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(Serves 2)

Preparation:Remove the bread crusts.

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Mix all other ingredients except the peaches in a bowl and whisk with a fork. Dip the bread into the mixture and gently soak both sides, the mixture should be almost gone after dipping the forth piece.

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Put in a sealed freezer bag and freeze over night.

When you are ready to eat the toast, place the bread into the oven for 3 minutes on each side and serve with peaches.

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There is currently widespread confusion about fructose, in part

due to inaccurate mainstream reporting about high-fructose

corn syrup, raw fructose, corn-syrup solids, and other fructose

sources and compounds. It is certainly true that excessive intakes

of any of these fructose sources would be unhealthy (as is the case

with most everything), but moderate intakes of these ingredients

within the context of a healthy diet are simply not dangerous or

unhealthy.

Fructose is nothing more than a simple sugar found primarily

in fruits and vegetables. One advantage of using fructose is its

very low glycemic index (compared to glucose and some other

sugars), while still being quite sweet. This allows it to be used at

lower dosages without a penalty to taste.

Additionally, while it is true that fructose is metabolized slightly

different from glucose, please note that fructose does not

automatically "turn into fat" or cause negative effects on blood

lipids - despite what some websites may suggest. Much of

fructose's metabolism depends on the dosages used and the

activity level and caloric requirements of a given individual.

As with any excess calories - whether from protein, fat, or

carbohydrates - fructose can contribute to weight gain. But again,

dosage is key. If fructose alone were responsible for causing

weight gain, most vegetarians would tend to be heavier than they

are since vegetarians' fruit intakes are generally quite high.

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This table presents information on the sugar content of 9 common fruits and fruit juices. Values are for normal serving sizes, and they represent blended averages across multiple cultivars and samples of a given food. Individual values are presented for the three major sugars found in fruits (glucose, fructose, and sucrose). In addition, values for total sugars (which may include other minor sugars, such as mannitol and sorbitol) are given. The data presented were taken from a United States Department of Agriculture publication titled Sugar Content of Selected Foods (1987).

Fruit or Fruit Juice

Apples

Bananas

Grapes

Mangoes

Oranges

Orange Juice

Papaya

Peaches

Watermelon

Serving Size

1 apple

1 banana

20 grapes

1 mango

1 orange

8 fl oz

1 papaya

1 peach

1/16 melon

Grams per Serving

Glucose

3.2

4.8

3.2

1.5

2.9

6.9

4.3

1.0

7.7

Fructose

10.5

3.1

3.4

6.0

3.3

7.4

8.2

1.1

15.9

Sucrose

4.6

7.4

0.6

20.5

5.5

10.2

5.5

4.9

17.4

Total Sugars

18.4

17.8

7.8

30.6

11.7

25.3

17.9

7.6

43.4

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Introducing the newHepasil DTX™ and Profl avanol® C100

ASK THESCIENTISTS

Question 1:

Can vitamin supplements cause dependency? Will I go through withdrawals if I stop taking them?

Vitamins are molecular compounds necessary for normal health and growth in higher forms of animal life, including humans. Humans must obtain essential vitamins from food or from supplements because the human body cannot produce these compounds on its own. Lack of a particular vitamin in the diet may lead to a defi ciency disease. (This is how vitamins were fi rst discovered.)

Aside from the possibility of inadequate nutrient intake from the diet, no side-effects are associated with discontinuation of the USANA supplements.

Question 2:

Can I take USANA supplements with coffee or tea?

Yes, the USANA Nutritionals can be taken with coffee or tea.

Caffeine at typical intakes (~300 mg/day or less) has no known negative impact on vitamin absorption and retention. This means that as long as coffee intake is no more than 2-3 cups per day, nutrient absorption should be largely unaffected. At intakes above this level, caffeine may contribute to disrupted sleep patterns and withdrawl symptoms, which can - along with other factors - negatively impact vitamin absorption.

There is some indication that tannins found in coffee and tea can interfere with iron absorption, but as USANA does not currently offer an iron supplement, this is not typically a cause for concern.

Question 3:

Should I take USANA supplements with a meal?

There are several reasons it can be benefi cial to take dietary supplements with food or a complete meal. One reason is to buffer the stomach (especially important for those with sensitive stomachs). Another reason is to increase consistency and compliance with the recommended dosage. Many people fi nd it easier to form a habit of taking supplements alongside a meal, as opposed to taking them separately.

Perhaps the best reason to take supplements with a meal is that some nutrients (e.g. fat-soluble nutrients and calcium) typically have improved absorption when taken with a meal or snack.

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Commit to eating one raw fruit or one serving of vegetables at every meal

Pick up a “gentle” art like Tai-Qi or Yoga. It will reduce your stress and improve your physical

stamina.

Get more sunshine!

Get at least eight hours of sleep a week, or more, if you can.

Buy more indoor plants, they purify the air in your home

Get a massage! Massage therapy is a great way to reward yourself for some of the accomplishments you

made

Take a quality fi sh oil supplement that contains vitamin D

Take a quality fi sh oil supplement that contains vitamin D

Replace soft drinks with tea or water

Instead of trying to fi nd a parking spot so close to the offi ce or shopping centre, park farther away. You’ll get a

little more walking exercise and a little more sunshine.