Health in a glass

MANILA, Philippines - Busy? Tired? Skipping meals or breakfast because you’re under pressure half the time? These are common scenarios for most people on-the-go, those busy executives and harried housewives, or even multi-tasking moms and dads trying to juggle careers and parenthood. Between work, family, errands and activities that list endless, the last thing you want to do before heading out the door is cook breakfast. But breakfast is where a healthy lifestyle begins. Usana, manufacturer and distributor of top of the line health products and nutritionals, have the right answer in NutriMeal, a high-fiber, complete Macro Nutrient shake that we can enjoy. With its low saturated fat and Glycemic Index of 23 for every serving, it is ideal even for diabetics or those who wish to lose weight. Combined with Essentials vita-mineral and anti-oxidant supplements, one is surely on the right track to a healthy life, even on the fast lane!

For corporate lawyer, philanthropist cum ballroom dancing aficionado, lawyer Gilda Lim is a picture of a woman in her prime. At 55 with two grown-up kids, she takes pride of a trim figure and the infectious energy and stamina of a 28-year old or even younger. Her secret? “A healthy diet, a good round of rhumba, jive or chachacha and a positive mindset! My day starts with a glass of NutriMeal with fruits of choice and a slice of multi-grain wheat bread. For a busy mom like me, it is a fuss-free, easy to prepare drink with all the nutrients I need,” she shares.

International portrait photographer Rupert Jacinto’s calendar is filled with photoshoots and other business functions. “Late nights plus endless wining and dining can take a toll on one’s health,” he intimates. He credits his power breakfast of NutriMeal blended with veggies or fruits for providing him the energy to fulfill his social and professional obligations for the day.

For realtor Monette Vicencio, her health regimen includes sweating it out in the gym, keeping things in moderation and capping her day off with NutriMeal. “Since I go to social events a lot, NutriMeal’s high fiber content allows me to flush out all the bad stuff I ingest, keeping me lean and light.”

Diver and wine bar owner Roberto “Bing” Arenas says, “NutriMeal is always handy on out of town trips. Since it comes with its own plastic blender shaker, I can just lug it into the car and off I go, never missing breakfast even on the road.”

For teacher/writer and self-confessed health nut Rowena Beloso, “Coming from a family of diabetics, I adhere to a low glycemic index diet since these are the foods that break down carbohydrates gradually into our bloodstream, producing minimal fluctuations on our sugar level. NutriMeal certainly fits the bill.” 

With eight grams dietary fiber, 15 grams protein plus Vitamins B12, C and E, and other important minerals in every serving, NutriMeal is truly a healthy meal-in-a-glass, quick and convenient without sacrificing nutritional value and content.

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