Monday, May 9, 2011

Healthy Choice Review

 I really enjoy Healthy Choice Steamers they are awesome. I take one for lunch at work everyday. Yum, Yum! It's nice to have healthy choice in an convenient form. They are affordable & available with in your local grocery's freezer.


·         According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, which puts them at increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.

·         Recent research shows that replacing 10 meals per week with a portion-controlled Healthy Choice meal, as part of a reduced calorie diet, can lead to improved quality of life and dietary quality.

·         The study, conducted during 2009 and 2010, followed more than 60 participants for 30 days with one group primarily eating Healthy Choice meals for lunch and the other group mainly for dinner every day.


Results
Baseline
Post testing
Change
Weight (lbs)
190.2
184.4
-6.0 lbs
Waist Circumference (inches)
35.7
34.7
-1.0 inch
Dietary Cholesterol (mg)
275
160
-115 mg (-42%)
Dietary Fiber (g)
20.0
22.0
+2.0 g (+10%)
Saturated Fat (% of calories)
11.0
5.5
-5.5% of calories (-50%)
Sodium (mg)
3162
2151
1011 mg (-32%)
Well Being scale
76.4
83.6
+7.2 (+9.0%)
Energy scale
56.4
71.2
+14.8 (+26%)
Feeling Healthier scale
52.2
69.4
+17.2 (+33%)


         Healthy Choice meals are available nationwide in a variety of frozen and shelf stable options. For more information visit www.healthychoice.com or “Like” the brand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/healthychoice

 {I was compensated by Healthy Choice & Motherhood.com}

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