Fast food or no food. Too often this is a choice we’re forced to make. We know you want exceptional nutrition in everything you eat. We also know that you are incredibly busy. Between work, exercise, and a list of errands a mile long, the last thing you want to do in the morning before you run out the door is cook breakfast! But breakfast is where a healthy lifestyle begins. That’s why USANA developed tasty and convenient Nutrimeal shakes.
They are low glycemic, meaning that the ingredients are formulated to produce only small fluctuations in blood glucose levels for sustained energy and to keep you satisfied longer. Each serving of Nutrimeal contains 8 grams of dietary fiber, which can help maintain a healthy heart and circulatory system. Each serving also provides 15 grams of soy, whey, and other proteins. Soy helps maintain cardiovascular health, diastolic blood pressure, and HDL-cholesterol levels, provided they are healthy to begin with. Soy protein is a complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids in optimal ratios and in a highly digestible form. Whey protein, which is also easily digestible, is an excellent source of amino acids essential for building a healthy body. Try the rich flavor of Dutch Chocolate for breakfast, or any time you want a healthy meal you shake!
Why Rev3 Dose Not Contain Taurine
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Taurine has traditionally been classified as a non-essential amino acid, but by strict chemical definition it is actually an amino sulfonic acid. As a derivative of another amino acid (cysteine), taurine is synthesized by humans in both the brain and the liver. However, its most important role in humans is its role in digestion, since taurine is a major component of bile acid.
In recent years taurine has become a common ingredient in energy drinks, partly due to findings in mice that it alleviates muscle fatigue during strenuous workouts. However, these findings have not been duplicated conclusively in humans. Taurine levels in the body also remain relatively constant so typical oral dosages have little effect on overall body levels.
Presently, despite being included in many energy drinks, taurine has not been proven to be energy-giving or beneficial in generally healthy non-deficient adults. For that reason it is not currently provided as part of the Rev3 products.
As always, USANA scientists will continue to monitor the best available research on this subject.
In recent years taurine has become a common ingredient in energy drinks, partly due to findings in mice that it alleviates muscle fatigue during strenuous workouts. However, these findings have not been duplicated conclusively in humans. Taurine levels in the body also remain relatively constant so typical oral dosages have little effect on overall body levels.
Presently, despite being included in many energy drinks, taurine has not been proven to be energy-giving or beneficial in generally healthy non-deficient adults. For that reason it is not currently provided as part of the Rev3 products.
As always, USANA scientists will continue to monitor the best available research on this subject.
Rev3 Canned Drink vs. Rev3 Energy Surge Pack
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The Rev3 canned drink comes ready to use. Its defining features include:
- Each can provides 1.5 servings
- 70 calories per serving, or 105 calories per can
- Lightly carbonated with a clean, crisp citrus flavor
- Sweetened with fructose and evaporated cane juice syrup
- Contains a complete and proprietary Energy Complex with L-carnitine, tea, ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, cacao, ribose, and Coenzyme Q10
- Provides B vitamins, minerals, and a phytochemical blend with grape seed extract and USANA's patented Olivol
- Provides low glycemic sugars for sustained energy
- Best when served cold
- Single-serving packets are convenient to carry and to use
- Provides only 10 calories per serving
- Contains green tea (source of caffeine), Korean ginseng, and Rhodiola rosea
- Has a refreshing lemon-tea flavor
- Sweetened with fructose and honey powder
- Designed to be mixed with 14-16 ounces of water (or to taste)
Rev3 Energy Surge Pack
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Rev3 Energy Surge Pack is a cleaner, smarter, and stronger dietary supplement that makes a great alternative to crash-and-burn energy drinks. It's low in sugar (2g), low in calories (10), hydrating, and convenient. Just throw the packs in your gym bag and you’re ready to rock.
USANA Rev3 Energy Surge Pack Health Basics
Cleaner
*Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing, taking a prescription drug, or have a medical condition.
USANA Rev3 Energy Surge Pack Health Basics
Cleaner
- Crisp, all-natural taste
- Refreshing lemon-tea flavor
- Provides smarter, more natural sources of caffeine from white, green, and black teas
- Teas also provide important antioxidants and phytonutrients known to be beneficial in helping maintain good health
- Contains green tea, Korean ginseng, and rhodiola rosea for a healthy increase in energy
*Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing, taking a prescription drug, or have a medical condition.
Why There is Sodium in Nutrimeals
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Although too much sodium can be of concern, please note that sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte. The recommended sodium intake for healthy adults generally sits near 2,400 mg per day, and even doctor-prescribed low sodium diets rarely get below 1,000 mg. Intakes below 500 mg per day can result in serious health conditions, including death. Because the Nutrimeals are classified as meal replacements, adequate sodium is absolutely necessary to prevent serious health consequences. This is especially true during hot summer months, during times of exercise, or in circumstances where individuals choose to use the products nearly exclusively for days at a time.
In modern times, many individuals have begun to take sodium for granted since it can be easily consumed in excessive amounts. However, this does not mean that sodium is inherently "bad." We have included a level in the Nutrimeals that is the lowest we would consider safe for adults subsisting entirely on our products for any period of time.
Many products claiming to be "meal replacements" run the risk of being much too low in sodium. In our opinion, the unscrupulous manufacturers of such products risk the health of a certain percentage of people in an attempt to "look good" on a label.
If someone has additional concerns about the sodium content of a USANA Foods product, we recommending consulting a physician. He/she will be best able to know whether or not the amount of sodium in a given product is too much for an individual's current requirements.
In modern times, many individuals have begun to take sodium for granted since it can be easily consumed in excessive amounts. However, this does not mean that sodium is inherently "bad." We have included a level in the Nutrimeals that is the lowest we would consider safe for adults subsisting entirely on our products for any period of time.
Many products claiming to be "meal replacements" run the risk of being much too low in sodium. In our opinion, the unscrupulous manufacturers of such products risk the health of a certain percentage of people in an attempt to "look good" on a label.
If someone has additional concerns about the sodium content of a USANA Foods product, we recommending consulting a physician. He/she will be best able to know whether or not the amount of sodium in a given product is too much for an individual's current requirements.
Amount of Fructose in Nutrimeals is Healthy
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It is understandable that there is much confusion about fructose, especially with all the information being circulated about high-fructose corn syrup, raw fructose, corn-syrup solids, etc. And, while it is true that excessive amounts of any of these would not be healthy (as is the case with pretty much everything), moderate intakes of these ingredients within the context of a healthy diet are simply not dangerous or unhealthy.
Fructose is nothing more than a simple sugar found primarily in fruits and vegetables. One advantage of using fructose is that it has a very low glycemic index compared to glucose and some other sugars, while still being quite sweet (thus allowing for lower dosages without a penalty to taste). Yes, it is metabolized slightly different from glucose, but it does not automatically turn to fat or cause negative effects on blood lipids despite what some websites may suggest. Much of fructose's metabolism depends on the dosages used and the activity level and caloric requirements of the individual.
As with any excess calories - whether from protein, fat, or carbohydrates - fructose can contribute to weight gain. But again, the key is dosage. If fructose alone were responsible for causing weight gain, most vegetarians would tend to be heavier than they are since vegetarians' fruit intakes are generally quite high. The amount of fructose contained in the Nutrimeals is fairly similar to several commonly eaten fruits, as the following table shows:
This table presents information on the sugar content of 21 common fruits and fruit juices. Values are for normal serving sizes, and they represent blended averages across multiple cultivars and samples of their respective food. Individual values are presented for the three major sugars found in fruits (glucose, fructose, and sucrose). In addition, values for total sugars (which may include other minor sugars, such as mannitol and sorbitol) are given. The data presented were taken from a United States Department of Agriculture publication titled Sugar Content of Selected Foods (1987).
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation easily available on the internet and many people accidentally recycle that information without fully understanding what it claims. Sometimes the information may even be partially valid, but inappropriately taken out of context and used to draw incorrect conclusions.
Either way, the bottom line is that good health requires variety, balance, and moderation. USANA Scientists do not advocate eating only fructose as a sweetener, but it does have a place - in appropriate amounts - in healthy products.
In other words: there is a difference between getting fructose as a sweetener in a soda or some other nutrient-poor food, or getting it as part of a balanced diet.
Fructose is nothing more than a simple sugar found primarily in fruits and vegetables. One advantage of using fructose is that it has a very low glycemic index compared to glucose and some other sugars, while still being quite sweet (thus allowing for lower dosages without a penalty to taste). Yes, it is metabolized slightly different from glucose, but it does not automatically turn to fat or cause negative effects on blood lipids despite what some websites may suggest. Much of fructose's metabolism depends on the dosages used and the activity level and caloric requirements of the individual.
As with any excess calories - whether from protein, fat, or carbohydrates - fructose can contribute to weight gain. But again, the key is dosage. If fructose alone were responsible for causing weight gain, most vegetarians would tend to be heavier than they are since vegetarians' fruit intakes are generally quite high. The amount of fructose contained in the Nutrimeals is fairly similar to several commonly eaten fruits, as the following table shows:
| Fruit or Fruit Juice | Serving Size | Grams per Serving | |||
Glucose | Fructose | Sucrose | Total Sugars | ||
| Apples | 1 apple | 3.2 | 10.5 | 4.6 | 18.4 |
| Apple cider | 8 fl oz | 6.2 | 13.9 | 4.2 | 27.0 |
| Bananas | 1 banana | 4.8 | 3.1 | 7.4 | 17.8 |
| Blackberries | 1 cup | 4.5 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 11.4 |
| Blueberries | 1 cup | 5.1 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 10.6 |
| Cantaloupe | 1/2 melon | 3.2 | 4.8 | 14.4 | 23.2 |
| Figs, dried | 10 figs | 53.5 | 48.6 | 12.2 | 124.4 |
| Grapes | 20 grapes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 7.8 |
| Grape Juice | 8 fl oz | 9.0 | 11.0 | (15.5) | 35.5 |
| Mangos | 1 mango | 1.5 | 6.0 | 20.5 | 30.6 |
| Nectarines | 1 nectarine | 1.6 | 1.5 | 8.4 | 11.6 |
| Oranges | 1 orange | 2.9 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 11.7 |
| Orange Juice | 8 fl oz | 6.9 | 7.4 | 10.2 | 25.3 |
| Papaya | 1 papaya | 4.3 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 17.9 |
| Peaches | 1 peach | 1.0 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 7.6 |
| Pears | 1 pear | 3.2 | 10.6 | 3.0 | 17.4 |
| Pineapple | 1 cup diced | 4.5 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 18.4 |
| Prunes, dried | 5 prunes | 14.1 | 7.3 | 0.2 | 21.6 |
| Raspberries | 1 cup | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 11.7 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup | 3.3 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 8.6 |
| Watermelon | 1/16 melon | 7.7 | 15.9 | 17.4 | 43.4 |
This table presents information on the sugar content of 21 common fruits and fruit juices. Values are for normal serving sizes, and they represent blended averages across multiple cultivars and samples of their respective food. Individual values are presented for the three major sugars found in fruits (glucose, fructose, and sucrose). In addition, values for total sugars (which may include other minor sugars, such as mannitol and sorbitol) are given. The data presented were taken from a United States Department of Agriculture publication titled Sugar Content of Selected Foods (1987).
Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation easily available on the internet and many people accidentally recycle that information without fully understanding what it claims. Sometimes the information may even be partially valid, but inappropriately taken out of context and used to draw incorrect conclusions.
Either way, the bottom line is that good health requires variety, balance, and moderation. USANA Scientists do not advocate eating only fructose as a sweetener, but it does have a place - in appropriate amounts - in healthy products.
In other words: there is a difference between getting fructose as a sweetener in a soda or some other nutrient-poor food, or getting it as part of a balanced diet.
Nutrition Bar
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Those with hectic lifestyles know how difficult it can be to maintain good eating habits on the run. Nutrition Bars are the answer. These flavorful, low-glycemic bars provide healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats so you can maintain the energy you need to get through the day.
Chocolate Fusion
Imagine an irresistible chocolate snack bar that is actually healthy! That’s what you get with this delectable addition to the line of great, low-glycemic USANA Foods. Nothing compares to this Chocolate Fusion Nutrition Bar. It contains 12 grams of protein, 2 grams of fibre, and has a low glycemic index. The Chocolate Fusion bar is an indulgent snack that is good for you, making it a sweet dream come true.
Peanut Butter Crunch
With a chocolate coating and nutty center, Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bars provide all of the benefits of soy with naturally occurring soy isoflavones. Soy protein is a complete protein and contains all the essential amino acids for building a healthy body in optimal ratios and a highly digestible form. A Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bar contains over 8 grams of high-quality soy protein.
Oatmeal Raisin
A healthy snack that tastes like a home-baked cookie, the Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar is packed with the goodness of whole-grain oats, oat bran, and plump raisins. With over 6 grams of soy protein, the Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar supports heart health and also provides the benefits of dietary fiber. Note: this nutrition bar is temporarily unavailable.
Foods with a low-glycemic index usually raise blood glucose slowly for sustained energy. In contrast, high-glycemic foods, such as some white breads, often cause blood glucose to rise rapidly. Nutrition Bars are formulated to be low glycemic, providing sustained energy and greater satiety throughout the day.
Chocolate Fusion
Imagine an irresistible chocolate snack bar that is actually healthy! That’s what you get with this delectable addition to the line of great, low-glycemic USANA Foods. Nothing compares to this Chocolate Fusion Nutrition Bar. It contains 12 grams of protein, 2 grams of fibre, and has a low glycemic index. The Chocolate Fusion bar is an indulgent snack that is good for you, making it a sweet dream come true.
Peanut Butter Crunch
With a chocolate coating and nutty center, Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bars provide all of the benefits of soy with naturally occurring soy isoflavones. Soy protein is a complete protein and contains all the essential amino acids for building a healthy body in optimal ratios and a highly digestible form. A Peanut Butter Crunch Nutrition Bar contains over 8 grams of high-quality soy protein.
Oatmeal Raisin
A healthy snack that tastes like a home-baked cookie, the Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar is packed with the goodness of whole-grain oats, oat bran, and plump raisins. With over 6 grams of soy protein, the Oatmeal Raisin Nutrition Bar supports heart health and also provides the benefits of dietary fiber. Note: this nutrition bar is temporarily unavailable.
Foods with a low-glycemic index usually raise blood glucose slowly for sustained energy. In contrast, high-glycemic foods, such as some white breads, often cause blood glucose to rise rapidly. Nutrition Bars are formulated to be low glycemic, providing sustained energy and greater satiety throughout the day.
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