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Compare That!

Do you often find your self heading through the drive-thru, or reaching for that energy drink when the afternoon seems to be dragging on? If you answered “yes” (we will even accept “everyday”) it’s time to listen up!

Those so called ‘quick fixes’ might be doing you more harm   than you think. If you go the “healthy route” when your eating  out, or at least think you are going the healthy route by ordering a salad, or that 100% fruit juice smoothie, you may be shocked by our discovery! Just look how that “nutritious” muffin compares to our NutriiVeda Achieve Shake.

A cobb salad with dressing offers you a nutritious 538 calories, 44g of fat and 768mg of sodium! A Banana Berry smoothie seems like a healthy option right? I mean it is made with real fruit juice. An average smoothie has 560 calories, 2g of fat and 115g of sugar, the same amount in 4 snickers bars! How’s that food for thought!

Our advice? Reach for a convenient Achieve shake when your stomach starts barking (or growling) orders. Mixed with 1/2 cup of berries and 8 oz of soy milk, this delicious shake offers you heart healthy fiber, omega 3′s, 18g of Exclusive Protein Isolate blend and over 22 essential vitamins and minerals, all for only 288 calories and 3.5g of fat!

Spread the word on how our product compare and download our Accell Comparison Flyer and our Achieve Comparison Flyer!

Stay tuned for more weight loss tips and tricks!

-Kaitlin

Lean Green Machine

Is the only Green in your diet coming from those green jelly beans leftover from your Easter basket? If the color green is MIA from your daily diet stay tuned!

Low in fat, high in dietary fiber and rich in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, those little green veggies that are often pushed to the side of your plate, hold a lot more nutrients than one may think. If you turn your nose up to the thought of ever taking a bite out of anything green (besides those green M&M’s in your cabinet) I have a solution for you!

Adding greens to your NutriiVeda Achieve shakes is easier and tastier than you thought!

1- Start Slow: Start by adding one green leafy item to your shake, spinach is a great choice!

2-Use Variety: Try using different green and fruit combinations until you find one you love– peaches and kale please!

3-Don’t let the color fool you: surprisingly when mixed with fruit, the leafy greens “veggie taste” is masked. If you can get passed gulping down what may look like green slime, your good to go!

4-Be creative: Find new recipes on our Facebook Page or create one yourself! After one tasty shake consider yourself a pro!

My Favorite Green Smoothie

-1/2 cup Mixed Berries (frozen)

-1 banana (frozen or ripe)

-2 scoops of Vanilla Achieve

-One heaping handful of Spinach (fill it to the top!)


-3/4 cup of water

*Place all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Note color will be a little brownish, be brave :)

To your health,

Kaitlin

I Heart Health

Arguably the most important muscle in the human body, the heart works tirelessly from the moment it begins beating until the moment it stops. Providing the power needed for life, one would think that more thought would be put into sustaining a healthy heart.

In the time it takes you to thoroughly brush your teeth, approximately four Americans suffered a coronary event and two Americans died from one. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, the most common being coronary heart disease.

So now what? This disease is caused by an inflammatory process, the result of a number of different factors one of which being cholesterol. Eating a healthy diet high in Omega-3′s, with plenty of fiber, fruits and vegetables can keep your heart healthy!

How does this relate to Zrii? Well you’re in luck! Our newly formulated (perfected if you will) NutriiVeda Achieve comes fully equipped with 6 grams of heart healthy soluble fiber, an all natural source of over 22 vitamins and minerals, 20 amino acids, high quality protein and omega 3′s in every serving!

New and Improved NutriiVeda Achieve

Now Zrii Nation can become heart healthy together!

*You can order NutriiVeda Achieve by calling 866-349-9911.

I Like to Move it Move it!

It seems as summer approaches the fitness frenzy starts up again. But who doesn’t want to look there best during the season that shows the most skin? Here at Zrii we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health, not only through our product line but through fitness tips and tricks!

Although what you eat holds the majority of your overall health and weight loss, exercise plays just as important as a roll in helping you live a healthy lifestyle. It may be as simple as taking the stairs rather then the elevator or as vigorous as a 10 mile bike ride, whatever it may be, the point is that our bodies were made to move and we should continue to move our whole lives!

One of my favorite exercises is yoga. The benefits are extraordinary and it can be tailored to both young and old(er), both beginners and advanced. Check out what WebMD had to say about the Benefits of Yoga, and commit yourself to ‘Move’ today!

Abs for the Summer–The Zrii Way

Summer is just around the corner and we here at Zrii couldn’t be more excited to slim down a bit for the season. It sounds like some of you are feeling the same, just the other day someone facebooked us the following question,

“I really want some amazing abs for the summer-time season, how should I use Zrii’s product line to make sure this happens?!”

We decided we would ask our experts, and this is what Dr. Suhas had to say:

You want great abs this summer?– Stick with this plan and call us in 60-90 days. It’s as easy as 1,2,3 (4 & 5) You can do it!

1- Two NutriiVeda Shakes (4-6 scoops a day) with 50% water and 50% Almond or whole milk.

2- Two meals that are lean and green, super small portions of complex carbs. Avoid white breads, corn syrup, cake, some pastas etc. Find out more on the importance of complex carbs here.

3-Two Zrii Mini’s daily, independent from your meals.

4-Two tubes (stick packs) of NutriiVeda Accell in 18 oz water, during and after workout.

5- Diaphragmatic Breathing exercise twice a day.

Dr. Suhas hanging out with Deepak Chopra one of our Zrii Events.

Diet Soda=Heart Attack and Stroke

When a day is dragging and were reaching that 3:00 slum, many of us reach for an ice cold diet soda. You may even be drinking one as you read this! Research has been shown that diet soda consumption can increase your chance of heart attack and stroke! The two have been closely related. So before you reach for that frosty beverage, read this article.

Now there is even more reason to start drinking Accell! An all-natural, convenient, weight-management, metabolic booster.

Monday Mantra: Mahatma Gandhi

There would be nothing to frighten you if you refused to be afraid.
-Mahatma Gandhi

Weight Loss Tips 2011

1- Write down your Ideal weight and BMI. It is important that you set realistic goals. Be honest with yourself. What can I accomplish in X amount of months. Setting smaller goals more often will help you reach your ultimate ideal weight. Focus on each month rather than the year as a whole.

2-Replace two meals a day with NutriiVeda Shakes. Preferably breakfast and dinner. NutriiVeda Shakes are all natural, preservative free meal replacements infused with substantial Ayurvedic herbs and botanicals.

3- Drink NutriiVeda Accell 30 minutes before each meal. NutriiVeda Accell is calibrated with nutrient rich botanicals that boost metabolism and promote healthy digestion. Its a perfect way to jump-start your metabolism before your meal begins!

4-Take a walk. Park towards the back of the parking lot, take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, get up and walk to your co-workers desk rather than communicating through email. This will help you effortlessly burn extra calories through out the day that you normally would not burn.

5-Exercise. Engage in an active lifestyle for at least 2o minutes a day. This can be as simple as walking the dog around the block. We all have to start somewhere. The more you work out the happier you will become and more energy you will have.

6-Keep hydrated. You  may be mistaking hunger pains for signs of dehydration. When you think you are hungry you  may just be thirsty. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

7-Chew gum. If you have a busy mouth that constantly needs entertainment, pop in a piece of Sugar Free. Opt-out of the mid-afternoon munchies by opting in for some chewing time.

8- Pack healthy snacks. It’s not uncommon to get caught up in a place, hungry, with no healthy options readily available. Tote around some plain almonds, an apple, a nutritious protein bar in case you are caught in a bind.

9-Make reminders. If you like to reach for the bag of pretzels while watching the tube stick a post-it note on the bag to remind yourself you are eating healthy.

10-Give in a little. Let’s be honest with ourselves eating like robots every day is not only boring but extremely painful. If you weight loss goals require you to give up a lot of your favorite foods. Set aside one cheat day a week to indulge (not gorge) in some of your favs!

NutriiVeda Experience

Are you part of the NutriiVeda Experience? The beginning of a new year with Zrii means more than vague resolutions that, lets face it, have a slim chance of getting far off the ground.

How many times have you said “I am going to lose weight this year.” or “This is the year I am going to slip into that teeny bikini .” Your not alone, only 8% of people achieve their resolutions every year. This year we know you will conquer your resolutions with the NutriiVeda Experience.

With awesome promos (stayed tuned this week) and fabulous products, keeping your New Year’s resolution (at least until mid year) will be easier then usual. Use NutriiVeda Accell and NutriiVeda Shakes to help transform your body into a new you!

The New Year

First off I hope everyone had a fab Holiday Season! I love this time of year, when the year is coming to a close and a new beginning, a fresh start is upon us. Most people create resolutions or goals they want to accomplish. They ponder on the year behind them and think what did I do well, what can I do better and what mistake will I forgo completely.

As 2010 comes to a halt think about what you are going to do better next year. If one of your New Years resolutions involve weight loss, NutriiVeda Shakes and NutriiVeda Accell are great ways to assist in your goals!

Happy Pondering :)