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Herbalife Nutrition Clubs Support a Healthy Lifestyles
There is a growing concern among the medical community: Fast food business strategies negatively impact socioeconomically disadvantaged areas more than communities with higher average income levels. A recent study confirmed that as access to fast food near schools increases, nutritional norms lean more toward unhealthy eating choices. Making nutritional supplements, such as Herbalife Nutrition products, available to residents in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas may help residents overcome the challenges of living in a food desert.
It may be a wise business decision to build quick-serve restaurants with low-priced menus near schools. However, these meals are often high-calorie, high-fat options. Daily diets high in fat and sugar contribute to escalating obesity rates and long-term health problems.
Some suggest that limiting the number of fast-food restaurants built in these underserved regions is the best approach to encourage healthier food choices. Nutrition and fitness-oriented community programs, as well as access to affordable nutrition, can lead the way to healthier lifestyles.
Herbalife Nutrition Community Benefits
Several studies support the role of communities in people’s health and wellness. A JAMA study comparing life expectancy among diverse income groups shows health behaviors and localities are indicators of which groups live longer. The study reviewed more than 1.4 billion person-year observations. The findings revealed that “Life expectancy for low-income individuals varied substantially across local areas. In the bottom income quartile, life expectancy differed by approximately 4.5 years between areas with the highest and lowest longevity.”
For this reason, Herbalife Nutrition independent distributors often establish nutrition clubs in communities where good nutrition is difficult to access. They not only serve nutritious meal replacement shakes and supplements, but they also share nutrition education, meal plans, and materials developed by Herbalife’s dietitians and physicians.
Nutrition clubs offer innovative ways to get people in the community engaged in healthy lifestyles. They set up weight loss challenges, fitness activities, and personalized goals for their members. Additionally, they offer high-quality nutritional supplements such as protein shakes and tea that make great alternatives to fast foods and high-calorie drinks.
Everyone knows that making lifestyle changes alone can be hard. That’s why having an accountability partner often leads to sticking with an exercise plan. In the same way, having a nutrition partner helps many people make simple dietary changes that lead to weight loss and improved health. Having a whole community of people to encourage you can make a huge difference.
Studies Show Strong Social Ties Lead to Better Health
Many research studies have shown the correlation between social ties and longer life. Social connections decrease isolation associated with increased risk of early death and poor health, among other health disorders. Simply stated, social ties lead to better health.
For many people eating is a social experience. Nutrition clubs encourage daily socialization through shared meals, planned activities, support networks, and guidance for making wiser nutritional choices. Club participation can result in fewer fast food choices and more active meal planning with nutrient-dense foods.
About Herbalife Nutrition Clubs
Herbalife nutrition clubs are popping up in underserved neighborhoods across the United States. These local clubs become gathering places for people who have limited access to nutritious foods and nutrition education. Herbalife’s team of dietitians, doctors, and fitness trainers regularly develop content and training materials to enable distributors to coach their customers. As a result, group members get valuable information about making lifestyle changes to improve nutrition for themselves and their families.
These groups are hosted by independent distributors who also offer 1-1 personal coaching services. Distributors provide support and encouragement based on their personal experiences and explain how group attendees can make changes in their own lives that support healthier lifestyles.
Fast food may always be in socioeconomically challenges neighborhoods. Joining a Herbalife nutrition club is one way to elevate a healthy lifestyle that overcomes the lure of high-fat, low-value food choices.
