Take steps towards healthy ageing

According to a 2018 Philippine nutrition survey conducted by Herbalife Nutrition, 97 percent of Filipinos agree that everyone can age healthily and that they can take positive steps towards healthy ageing.

The survey also showed that 89 percent of those who agreed have already started with their personalized plans on living healthy at their current ages. I'm sure you will agree that having a good health as you get older is beneficial to you and the people around you!

Healthy ageing will allow you to enjoy long and quality life with your family and friends, meaning they can enjoy your company longer. You can work more because you're disease-free and you will not spend money to buy medicines. Nutrition and wellness are the keys to achieving such a state.

Chin-Kun Wang, Ph.D. is an expert in metabolism and nutrition.

Healthy food choices, exercise

Eating a lot of rice, calories are suitable before because people (Filipinos) need the energy to work on the farms. But now, there are work and lifestyle changes, you just work at the desk, the amount of calories you burn are less, and this is the mismatch between the energy we take and the energy we use, the excess energy will be stock in the body and it will make you fat slowly but surely.

Additionally, eating fruits, vegetables and white meat is important in becoming healthy inside and out. Also, good digestion can be achieved through sufficient consumption of fiber-rich food like fruits, grains, oats and vegetables for bowel movement which helps in the removal of bodily toxins.

Fiber lubricates the gut, so the stool can pass and go out of your body easily. Unfortunately, not all people eat the five servings of vegetables and fruits a day recommendation of WHO (World Health Organization).

Now, living a sedentary lifestyle is one of the main factors for heart attack. We don't walk a lot now, we don't run, we don't work in the farm, we just ride the car and spend most of our time in front of the screen like television and computers. This is where exercise comes into play.

Though exercise is very important, weight loss is actually 80% diet and only 20% exercise. So, remember to eat healthy and eat right.

About the Speaker

Chin-Kun Wang, Ph.D., has been a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board since 2013

Wang, an expert in metabolism and nutrition, has focused his research on human metabolism and the clinical evaluation of nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, functional foods and herbs.

Wang is a current professor and former president of the Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan. He is also honorary president of the Nutrition Society of Taiwan; council member of the Federation Association of Asian Nutrition Societies; president of the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods; and visiting professor at the Tokyo Medical University.

Wang has authored and co-authored a number of articles and papers in his area of expertise. He received his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University and in 2008 was awarded the National Award of Biomedicine in Taiwan for his contribution to medical education.

The Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board is comprised of leading experts from around the world in the fields of nutrition and health whose role is to educate Independent Herbalife Members on the principles of good nutrition, getting regular physical activity, and leading a healthy lifestyle.

About Herbalife Nutrition

Herbalife Nutrition provides good nutrition education to make the world healthier and happier. It supports 130 programs promoting children's healthy growth and development through good nutrition worldwide. Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great products since 1980.

Their nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. They are committed to addressing the global obesity epidemic by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with Herbalife Member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.

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