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Stop Waking Up Tired: Close the Recovery Gap!

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Every creature requires sleep. From mammals to insects, not a single living creature can survive without sufficient sleep. Animals can sleep up to 22 hours to as little as 30 minutes a day! This drastic difference depends on many factors, including species-specific diets, sizes, hunter or prey status. Carnivorous hunters sleep longer due to higher calorie diets, while herbivores and prey animals sleep less as they need to be vigilant to avoid being attacked.1

Scientists note that most animals need at least some rest during either night or day, and sleep is crucial for humans. While it’s generally healthy for people to aim for 7-8 hours of sleep nightly, the key is to actually experience restfulness during those hours. Too often, people wake up feeling tired or experience a mid-afternoon slump. So, what’s a body to do?

Here are a few tips to help you create a more restful sleep routine so you wake up ready to take on the day:

•          Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning.2 Water can help your body get ready to start the day. After all, during the day, you hydrate periodically, whereas during sleep, you may be losing moisture through perspiration without replenishing. Staying hydrated can help support overall well-being and alertness.

•          Stretch your body upon waking. Overnight, during REM sleep, your muscles are literally paralyzed. This is known as atonia.3 Stretching first thing in the morning can help stimulate circulation throughout your body to help you transition from sleep to wakefulness, making you feel more alert. If you like yoga, morning may be the best time to do it, as it can help trigger the release of endorphins that provide increased energy and even help improve brain function.4

•          Eat breakfast. In a cross-sectional study conducted with 323 undergraduate health professional students, breakfast skippers exhibited poorer attention, while students consuming a nutritious breakfast demonstrated improved attention.5 What you eat for breakfast can make a difference in energy levels, so choose a combination of lean proteins, whole grains, nuts, and fruit with low sugar content—these types of food may help support steady energy throughout the day. Avoid sugary foods as they can spike-and-crash energy levels.

•          Drink less coffee. This does not mean to abstain, but to drink in moderation. Coffee has been found to many health benefits; however, drinking a large amount first thing in the morning has been found to possibly contribute to fatigue later in the day.6 The caffeine gives you a temporary lift, and can also cause dehydration and fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

•          Go outside for a few minutes. Sunlight triggers serotonin, which can elevate your mood and help you feel more energized. If you can’t go outside, open the curtains so you’re exposed to light the minute you wake up. This can help you quickly wake up and get rid of any sleepiness. If you can carve out some time to go for a walk, jog or run before tackling the rest of the day, even better!

•          Watch what you eat and drink in the evening, because it well may impact your next morning. Finish large meals 2-3 hours before your bedtime, and eliminate caffeine in the late afternoons. If having alcoholic beverages, drink sparingly in the evening hours, as it can disrupt deep sleep cycles.

•          Develop a comfortable rest-to-rise routine and stick to it. Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily, even on weekends. A consistent schedule helps maintain your circadian rhythm, which is linked to your internal biological clock that’s responsible for feelings of sleepiness.

Be sure to check out our July 2026 rest-and-rise specials on nikken.com!

1 https://naplab.com/guides/sleeping-habits-of-different-animal-species/

2, 3, 4, 6 https://www.healthline.com/health/morning-fatigue-remedies

5 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11484532/

Empower Your Body Every Day

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Compare a well-tuned auto to one that is parked and never driven. Even if the parked car is under a weather-proof cover, left long enough, it won’t start. The same holds true for the human body. A well-cared-for body is agile, resilient and responsive. The body that isn’t properly cared for may eventually become immobile.

Empowering your body daily involves a balanced mix of purposeful movement, whole-food nutrition and conscious stress management—all of which encompass consistent self-care. It involves consistently making choices that support your physical and mental well-being. This approach to empowered living requires discipline, but you may be surprised how natural it feels to develop a solid daily regimen that helps empower your body every day.

Here are some simple ways to build daily habits that help strengthen your body:

•          Commit to movement. Choose an activity that is enjoyable for you. Walking outdoors, even on city streets, can be invigorating. If you can walk through a park or anywhere there is a green space, that’s even better. If you drive somewhere daily, park your car a little farther from the destination and get in some steps. Are you in a residence or an office building with stairs? Use them instead of the elevator. The key is to move your body every day

•          Stretch your body. Cardiovascular exercise gets your heart pumping, but stretching works different muscles, tendons and joints to help keep you limber. Twist, bend, reach—once you start, you will notice greater flexibility over time and probably feel more comfortable throughout your day.

•          Nourish your body. What you eat can affect your body’s physical capacity, energy levels and even clarity of mind. Be sure to incorporate nutrient-rich whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, fibrous grain and healthy fats.

•          Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Begin first thing in the morning with PiMag® water and drink throughout the day. Remember that by the time you actually feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated. Get ahead of thirst.

•          Consciously breathe in and out. Not every breath you take can be a full inhale; however, you can commit to a few minutes daily when you breathe in deeply and exhale fully. Doing this outdoors is even better. Deep breathing not only helps oxygenates your blood cells, but can be a calming practice that helps you slow down, relax and reconnect with yourself.

•          Talk to yourself. You don’t have to look in the mirror, but you can if you choose to! Positivism starts with you to you. Tell yourself how capable, strong, determined and resourceful you are. Empowering your body would not be complete without nurturing a positive mindset.

•          Rest and recover. Sleep and shine. Taking breaks throughout the day allows you to pause and reset. Rest is essential, not a luxury. Quality sleep can help you wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

Empowering your body daily involves intentional, small habits that build physical strength, mental resilience, and trust in yourself. By pairing daily mindful movement with restorative practices and nutrient-rich fuel, you transform caring for your physical form into an act of continuous self-appreciation.1

1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW6Pgtn9Yqc

Smart Hydration: Why Does Your Brain Need Water?

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Your brain is like the conductor of an orchestra. The conductor instructs which instruments to play just as the brain directs you in all your daily functions. That’s why keeping the brain healthy is an important part of overall well-being. When you think about hydration, you probably don’t single out the brain to focus on, but as one of the most active organs in your body, keeping it hydrated is essential to function optimally—even mild dehydration may be associated with changes in mental performance, focus, and how you feel throughout the day.

The human brain is composed of about 75% water, and it relies on consistent hydration to support normal physiological processes. Dehydration can impair your brain’s ability to function optimally, leading to possible issues such as decreased concentration and focus, slower cognitive performance, increased feelings of irritability, fatigue, headaches, mood swings, and even short-term memory deficiencies. How often have you felt any of these annoyances and attributed it to thirst? Being aware helps you win half the battle!

Prolonged dehydration can sometimes have even more severe consequences, including decreased blood flow to the brain and an increased risk of stroke.The general recommendation is to drink about eight glasses of water a day, but individual needs vary depending on factors such as age, activity level, and environment. A good rule of thumb is to drink enough water so that your urine is pale yellow.1

Here are some tips for smart hydration2:

  1. Start Your Day with Water: Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up to replenish fluids lost overnight.
  2. Carry a Reusable Water Bottle: Keeping water within reach encourages you to sip throughout the day.
  3. Infuse Your Water: Add a splash of flavor with slices of lemon, cucumber, or berries to make water more enjoyable. Adding Kenzen Jade GreenZymes® or Super Ciaga™ can also motivate you to drink more water.
  4. Eat Hydrating Foods: Fruits and vegetables like watermelon, cucumbers, and oranges are packed with water.
  5. Avoid Sugar: Sugary sports drinks or high-sugar sodas can lead to blood sugar spikes that can impair cognitive function.
  6. Set Reminders: Use an app or set alarms to remind yourself to hydrate regularly.

Staying hydrated helps keep your mind sharp and is an effective way to support your brain health and overall well-being.

1, 2 https://communityneuroservices.com/hydration-and-brain-health-why-drinking-water-matters-for-your-mind/

Do Something to Feel Good Every Day

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Doing something to feel good every day seems natural, but think about it. Do you consciously behave in ways to that make you feel good? Feeling good is not just about physical well-being. Your brain tells you to feel good or not, so mental well-being is also crucial.

The first step to feeling good every day may be by creating intentions. By doing so, feeling good comes from conscious acts. You can then alter your behavior to establish positive habits that become second nature and no longer require questioning and searching for answers.

Feeling good, both mentally and physically, often depends on a few basic activities. Try it and see if it makes a difference in how you feel!

•          Get enough sleep. You spend about a third of your life sleeping, so getting plenty of rest is a no-brainer. Without enough restful sleep, your brain and the rest of your body cannot function optimally. When you don’t get enough sleep, not only do you suffer from brain fog and bad moods, but ironically you can gain weight, raise your blood pressure and weaken your immune system.

•          Spend some time outdoors every day. Even if it’s only for 20 minutes or a brisk walk around the block, being outside (rain or shine) can elevate your mood or create an optimistic attitude as well as lower blood pressure.

•          Do some kind of exercise consistently—whether it’s walking or working out, swimming or biking—your body will look forward to how well it feels, and you will have created a wonderful lifelong habit.

•          Be helpful. You don’t have to formally volunteer somewhere to be helpful. You can hold the door open for someone, let someone go in front of you in a supermarket queue, give a fellow driver the right of way in crowded traffic, or simply smile at strangers. You may or may not make someone else’s day better, but you definitely will feel pretty good yourself.

•          Drink enough water. By the time you actually feel thirsty, you’re probably already dehydrated, so make it a conscious habit to sip water throughout the day. If it’s PiMag® water, even better—because then you’re drinking alkaline water that efficiently hydrates.

•          Meditate or spend a few minutes daily doing nothing. This is practicing the art of true relaxation. Doing nothing for a short period of time, from a few minutes up to an hour, may resemble meditation; however, not everyone is a natural meditator, while everyone is able to do nothing, whether laying down, sitting up, standing or leaning.

•          Interact with an animal. If you have a pet, this one will come naturally. Pet your dog, cat or bunny. Something about the sense of touch against their fur is calming and soothing. Converse with your parakeets. No pets? Go outside and listen—birds, crickets, insects have a symphony of their own and gives you a break from your own inner dialogue.

•          A good diet definitely is key to feeling good every day. One specific part of a healthy diet is fiber. Fiber keeps you regular and being regular is one way to feel good every day. Make sure to eat plenty of fiber. Examples of digestible or soluble fiber are beans, Brussel sprouts, yams, apples, carrots and asparagus. Examples of indigestible or insoluble fiber are kale, cauliflower, spinach, peas, nuts and pears. You can’t go wrong if you eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables—the more colorful, the better.

•          There’s nothing that compares to the feeling of doing something creative. Do you enjoy cooking? Painting? Playing or listening to music? Do you crochet, knit, practice carpentry or build mobiles? Do anything you enjoy that is not related to your work and notice how good you feel.

•          Laughter not only helps boost your immune system, but it also triggers your body to release endorphins and other hormones that make you feel good! So, spend time with your buddies who laugh with you, watch some standup or tune into your favorite comedies.

For the whole month of January, select filters are at 20% off, so you can breathe in clean air and energize as well as hydrate and cleanse with PiMag® water—two ways to feel good every day!

Support Your Immune System During the Winter Months

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During the cold weather months of winter, the body faces multiple viral and bacterial challenges. That’s why colds and flus are common during this time of year, so it’s especially important to support your immune system.

Here are a few things you can do intentionally to support a healthy winter lifestyle:

•          Incorporate ways to manage or reduce stress, so you can help lighten the load on immune cells. Try stretching a few minutes at a time throughout the day, or simply sit quietly and take measured deep breaths. If you can meditate for even 15 minutes, it may be helpful.

•          Fostering an environment conducive to quality sleep helps empower your body to maintain a resilient immune system. Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep nightly, so that your body can reap the benefits of rest and reproduce immune cells. Remember, physical and mental restoration often take place during sleep. Check out the Makura Sleep Packs with pillows, mattress toppers and comforters for a comfortable sleep environment. (link to https://store.nikken.com/usa/en/product/makura-sleep-packs)

•          Drink plenty of water. Hydration plays an important role in the circulation of immune cells. Proper hydration also supports mucosal barriers and helps your body function at its best.1

Fill your PiMag Waterfall® with tap water and it dispenses filtered alkaline water, so you can hydrate fully.

•               Handwashing is a simple way to support the immune system, as it is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs and infections. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before preparing food, eating, and after being in public places.2

•          Eat with essential nutrients that can boost your immune cells in mind. These include foods rich in vitamins A, C and D, as well as minerals such as zinc. Vitamin A can be found in green, yellow and orange vegetables such as yams, carrots and spinach. Vitamin C is in citrus, peppers, broccoli and many fruits and vegetables. Get out into the sun for a dose of vitamin D, which is needed for good immune response. Support your white blood cells and help maintain a strong gut with zinc-rich foods, such as pumpkin and sesame seeds, seafood and legumes.3 Even if you don’t normally take nutritional supplements, the winter months are a good time to try. Kenzen® Mega Daily 4 comes in two formulas, one for women and one for men. They feature a multivitamin and mineral, vegetable superfoods selected for exceptional nutrient content, whole body renewal components, and gender-specific support.*

•          Stay active. Physical activity helps enhance the body’s immune function by helping to improve circulation, which in turn helps flush out bacteria. Incorporating walking into your daily routine is one of the simplest ways to stay active.

•          During the holidays, there is always the temptation to eat and drink. A little of this and a little of that goes a long way, but keep your intake moderate, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Alcohol tends to weaken the immune system.

So, eat, drink and be merry, but make the right choices to stay healthy all winter long! And remember, you can shop for great gifts with the Nikken Holiday Gift Guide through the end of the year.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1 https://bastyr.edu/about/news/boost-your-immunity-winter-lifestyle-tips-and-essential-nutrients

2,3 https://mheds.org/?p=7909

Get Energized and Ready for the Holidays!

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The holiday season can bring a lot of joy to many, as it’s designated as a time to give and receive. However, the joy of giving is sometimes accompanied by the stress of choosing gifts and the additional energy needed on top of regular daily activities—it can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on how to stay energized during hectic times!

•          Try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. This is the time of year where there will be many “treats” to tempt you. Enjoy in moderation, as even adults can suffer from the sugar highs and ensuing crashes.

•          Resist the urge to burn the candle at both ends. Especially when there is so much to get done, get your rest. Even one night of poor sleep can affect your mood and energy.

•          Keep PiMag® water with you and drink it throughout the day. Staying hydrated can help support your energy levels.

•          Even if you feel like a shot of caffeine can help energize you, try to drink caffeinated beverages only in the morning. Try herbal teas in the afternoons and evenings. Remember, Kenzen Super Ciaga® powder can turn plain PiMag® water into a delicious beverage that supports your natural energy levels.

•          Prioritize, execute and eliminate. You can’t do everything at once, so choose the most important tasks, do them, and eliminate the ones that are less important. If you have family members or friends who can help with less critical tasks, ask them.

•          When things start getting hectic, set aside some time for yourself to exercise. Even a 10-minute walk can help raise your energy levels.

•          You may not be able to attend every single function you’re invited to. It’s hard to say “no” but again, prioritize, execute and eliminate. Attend the functions close to your heart.

•          Stare at the color red.1 According to research, looking at the color red can help boost energy levels! There’s no harm in giving it a try!

•          Donate. Whether you have gently used toys or clothes, there is someone out there who will appreciate them. And, when you do a charitable good, you release endorphins that support your energy levels! Win-win!

One way to help ease the pressures of the holiday season is to let your fingers do the shopping. Take a look at our 2024 Feel Good, Share Joy Nikken Gift Guide. There are great gift ideas and bundles that can save you money while you’re spreading some holiday joy. You’ll even receive 10% cashback in your eWallet for your purchases that can be used in January 2025 to start the new year with more joy!

1 https://www.calendar.com/blog/12-ways-to-stay-energized-this-holiday-season/

Junk Food Alternatives

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Humans have had a long and beneficial relationship with salt, sugar, and fat that dates back to the origin of the species. Salt is essential for fluid balance, sugar provides the energy for physical and mental activity while fats of various types make up most of the mass of the brain.1 Salt, sugar and fat were necessities to stave off hunger and starvation.

Fast forward to contemporary times and those same magical ingredients are added into fast foods as well as packaged ready-to-eat foods that are convenient and often times, addictive. The packaged food industry spends loads of money to research the “bliss point” for general consumption, and that is how much sugar, fat and salt is added, so that we develop a habit and cravings! Scientists have a relatively new name for such cravings: hedonic hunger, a powerful desire for food in the absence of any need for it; the yearning we experience when our stomach is full but our brain is still ravenous. And a growing number of experts now argue that hedonic hunger is one of the primary contributors to surging obesity rates in developed countries worldwide, particularly in the U.S., where scrumptious desserts and mouthwatering junk foods are cheap and plentiful.2

Research has shown that the brain begins responding to fatty and sugary foods even before they enter our mouth. Merely seeing a desirable item excites the reward circuit. As soon as such a dish touches the tongue, taste buds send signals to various regions of the brain, which in turn responds by spewing the neurochemical dopamine. The result is an intense feeling of pleasure.3 That is why it is so hard to break the junk food habit.

Fortunately, there are some simple ways to replace junk food with healthier alternatives!

•          Replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate, which contains antioxidants as well as magnesium, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium.4 Don’t go overboard because it’s still high in calories.

•          Replace ice cream with frozen yogurt, which is lower in both fat and sugar and contains probiotics to help gut health. Again, eat in moderation to avoid too many calories.

•          Another replacement for ice cream is sorbet. It’s easy to make and you get all the nutrients from the fruit of your choice.

•          Have dried fruit for dessert or snacks. Dried fruit is actually very sweet and can take away sugar cravings.

•          Potato chips can be replaced with kale chips, any other vegetable chip, sweet potato chips and even baked potato chips. Popcorn is also a healthier alternative when you make it with less salt and butter.

•          Replace sugary sodas with sparkling water and fruit slices, or use half carbonated water and half fresh juice. Don’t drink those so-called sugar-free sodas either—they may have zero calories, but artificial sweeteners are simply bad for you.

•          Have nuts on hand for healthy snacking. Nuts have that crunch that is so satisfying, and when you choose unsalted ones, you’re getting the healthy fats without the salt. Even when salted, the high fiber and vegan protein you’re getting more than make up for the salt.

To win the battle against junk food, we have to “reengineer the food environment.” This means removing junk food from wherever we live, which in practical terms means not buying it to begin with. This also means not going to fast food outlets, because once there, the temptation may prove overwhelming. And remember, Kenzen® nutritional and dietary supplements may help you fill in the gaps in your daily regimen!

1 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41538-018-0020-x

2, 3 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-sugar-and-fat-trick-the-brain-into-wanting-more-food/#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20the,a%20sense%20of%20well%2Dbeing.

4 https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com/uk/lifestyle-advice/10-healthy-alternatives-to-unhealthy-food

What You Eat Affects How Well You Work

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Just about everything we eat is converted by our bodies into glucose, which provides the energy our brains need to stay alert. When we’re running low on glucose, we have a tough time staying focused and our attention drifts. This explains why it’s hard to concentrate on an empty stomach.1

Our bodies react to different types of foods in different ways. In other words, not all food is processed at the same rate. High-carb foods such as pasta, bread and sugary cereals, release glucose quickly. This results in a quick burst of energy, but then there is a slump. Even worse are desserts with loads of sugar—the sugar high and ensuing crash that mothers fear from their children often come after ingesting birthday cake!

High-fat meals provide more sustained energy, but require the digestive system to work harder, in effect, reducing oxygen levels in the brain and resulting in grogginess and lethargy. There’s a reason the big steak meal with all the fixings or that double cheeseburger and fries puts us into a food coma. Movement helps digestion; that’s why taking a brisk walk after a big meal can help to keep that heavy feeling at bay.

Research indicates that eating fruits and vegetables throughout the day isn’t simply good for the body—it’s also beneficial for the mind. A recent paper in British Journal of Health Psychology examined the way people’s food choices influenced their daily experiences. After 13 days of observation, the participants who consumed more fruits and vegetables (up to 7 portions daily) were visibly happier, more engaged and more creative than usual.Researchers concluded that because fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that support dopamine production, they support the experience of curiosity, motivation and engagement. Fruits and veggies are also high in antioxidants, which help to improve memory, enhance mood and support the immune system. 2

Ray Merrill, an editorial board member of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found that those who opt for predominantly unhealthy food choices are 66% more likely to be less productive than those who actively make healthy choices.Professor Merrill contends that proper nutrition promotes increased cognitive function, better concentration, more energy and motivation and decreased depression and anxiety.3

Making consistently good food choices that help us perform at our highest levels requires discipline but can be made easier with a strategy. Here are a few tips on planning:

•          Make food choices early. Don’t wait until you are starving, which is when the worst food decisions are made. Plan when you are going to have your meals and decide in advance what you’ll be having.

•          The more you cook or assemble meals at home, the more control you have. So many people work remotely from their homes now that you actually have better odds of eating healthier and resorting to fast food restaurants less often.

•          Have healthy snacks at hand. A handful of nuts with a piece of fruit in between meals can be your best friend and ward off drops in blood sugar. The more active you are, the more important it is to supplement your main meals with snacks.

•          Be aware of foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar, and keep them to a minimum. Rule of thumb: stay with fresh produce, lean or vegetable-based proteins and whole grains.

The more we choose to eat healthy foods—the better we’ll do in school, at work and in life. And at Nikken, we have Kenzen® Nutrition to support us every step of the way.

1, 2 https://hbr.org/2014/10/what-you-eat-affects-your-productivity#:~:text=Why?,decisions%20about%20food%20is%20essential.

3 https://www.wellright.com/resources/blog/exploring-the-link-between-productivity-and-food-in-the-workplace

Smart Nutrition the Kenzen® Way

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September at Nikken is about smart nutrition: eating healthy food, choosing nutrient-dense ingredients in cooking, committing to whole foods rather than processed ones and avoiding refined pre-packaged items that contain added sugar and salt. With our hectic multi-generational family lifestyles, dietary or nutritional supplementation can make a big difference.

Here’s a summary of what Kenzen® Nutrition is designed to do:

•          Kenzen® Calcium Complex and Kenzen BDZ® work synergistically to support bone health.* Added minerals in the Calcium Complex enhance absorption, while BDZ acts as the perfect complement with patented vitamin K and its unique marine plant complex to support bone structure and strength.*

•          Kenzen® Joint is formulated with high potency cetyl myristoleate, combined with gluosamine, methylsulfonylmethane and boswelia plant compounds—to support joint movement and connective tissue repair.* A topical version is CM Complex Cream that contains the same naturally lubricating properties.

•          Pink Collagen Complex stands out with its naturally pink color and exceptional formulation. Blood peach, rose apple and beet root combine their rosy tint with antioxidant powers and pleasant flavor, so there’s no fishy taste to the powerful type 1 collagen derived from marine peptides.

•          Kenzen® Omega Green + DHA contains heart-healthy omegas 3, 6, and 9 in one formula! The vegan formula is plant-sourced from cranberry seed oil, flax seed oil and red algae. Supporting digestive, hormonal and nerve health, it also benefits eyes and the brain.* It’s a formula chockful of omega fatty acids that even vegans can enjoy!

•          Kenzen Bergisterol® aims to support cardiovascular health and immune response.* Made with an exclusive strain of the bergamot fruit, it is rich in polyphenols and bioflavonoids.

•          Kenzen Super Ciaga® powder is a delicious way to support heart health, cellular functions and the immune system for overall well-being and natural energy levels.* It’s formulated with highly concentrated superfruits, such as maqui berry, elderberry, blackberry, raspberry and blueberry.

•          Kenzen® Immunity was providing immune support long before mushrooms became a trending topic.* Made with 14 different mushrooms, it is a standout in the market where supplements only contain single species or just a few.

•          Kenzen® Digestion 4-20 contains 20 different enzymes within the 4 categories of macronutrients: fats, proteins, carbs and fiber. This formula helps the digestive process by optimizing absorption of nutrients, allowing the body to convert fuel into energy.*

•          Kenzen® Cleanse & Detox supports the liver, which provides more than 500 functions!* This formula helps rid the body of toxins and other wastes, utilizing natural ingredients, such as organic chicory root, milk thistle and turmeric.

•          Kenzen Lactoferrin® 2.0 supports gut health while binding and transporting iron, so the body can absorb it.* The formula has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for overall health*.

•          Kenzen Jade Greenzymes® and Jade Greenzymes® Citrus are known as “nature’s perfect food.” That’s because organic barley grass has the full balance of enzymes needed to support healthy bones and tissue, skin elasticity and help maintain natural pH levels.*

•          Kenzen® Clarity supports cognitive function* with a fermented blend of ingredients. The formula is based on the gut-brain connection—fermentation helps absorption and digestibility of nutrients such as organic ashwagandha and organic bacopa leaf, supporting better memory, focus and concentration.*

•          Kenzen® Mega Daily 4 (in two formulas, one specifically for women and one for men) is a formulation of organic vegetables that provide the known types of water-soluble and fat-soluble antioxidants plus nutrients that support celluar function.*It offers gender-specific support for whole body renewal.*

•          Coming in October, new Kenzen Vital Balance® Meal Replacement Mix contains 30% of the recommended daily allowance for protein in vegan form. MCTs support the brain while vitamins and minerals come from natural sources, making them more bioavailable. Prebiotics and probiotics promote effective digestion and absorption.*

Try smart nutrition the Kenzen® way for overall health and well-being—easy, effective and extraordinary.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Tips for Healthy Eating

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The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use.1 It’s equally important to get the right amount of calories from the best food sources. Over the years, there have been so many different diets that trend—for weight loss, to go plant-based, to decrease belly fat and bloat—you name it, there’s been a diet for virtually every issue. Still, the basics for healthy eating remain the foundation of any diet you choose.

Here are eight ways to help eat healthy for the long-term:

1. Carbs can be your friends. Just be sure to focus on high-fiber, whole grain varieties rather than “white” or refined versions of potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and cereals. Eat potatoes with the skin on, choose brown rice and whole wheat pasta. Stay away from refined starchy carbs.

2. Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Five portions daily is recommended, but it can be frozen, fresh, canned, dried or juiced. It’s not that hard when you spread the portions throughout the day, including snacks.

3. Include lean protein. Fish is a good source as they tend to be high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. You can eat two portions weekly of oily fish, including salmon, trout, herring, sardines or mackerel. If you are vegetarian, beans are your best pals, and don’t forget tofu is made from soybeans—great sources of vegan protein.

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar. Fats are necessary in a balanced diet, but keep saturated fats low and focus on unsaturated fats. Incorporate olive oil, avocado, oily fish and flax seeds into your diet and avoid fatty meats, cold cuts, sausages, hard cheeses and the skin on poultry.

5. Sugar increases the risk of obesity and tooth decay. Many packaged foods and drinks contain high amounts of refined sugar, for example, cakes, cookies, pastries, puddings, breakfast cereals, sodas, alcoholic beverages—in fact, reading labels will help uncover “hidden” sugars in foods you might not suspect have added sweeteners!

6. Many people eat too much salt unintentionally. Again, check labels because salt is often added into packaged goods, such as cereal, soup, bread and sauces. Most adults and children older than 11 only need about a teaspoonful a day!

7. Make sure you have enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet for bone health.2 Include leafy greens in your meals, such as spinach, collard greens, bok choy and kale. Salmon and sardines are a great source of calcium. Fortified dairy or plant-based milks are high in both calcium and vitamin D.

8. Add potassium in your daily regimen, as it helps promote heart and renal health, as well as the proper functioning of muscles and nerves.3 Prune juice, pomegranate juice, bananas, beet greens, lima beans and Swiss chard are high in potassium.

Eating healthy is a sustainable way to support an active lifestyle. On average, it takes about three months to develop a good habit and remember, smart nutrition goes beyond simply satisfying hunger. It’s also about understanding how different food groups impact our bodies. We can choose from a variety of nutrient-dense options to help fill in nutritional gaps. Kenzen® Nutrition is here to help you every step of the way, whether you need vitamins, minerals, a thorough cleanse or an extra lift in energy!

1 ww.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/

2, 3 https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/features/healthy-eating-tips/index.html