Exciting New Product to be Introduced in May
It’s been hard keeping this a secret—on May 12th Unicity will announce the launch of a groundbreaking new product. We’re not going to tell you about it now… except for this: this product’s beta test has already shown remarkable results as a product AND phenomenal results as a business builder!
                                     
This product is proving to be in very high demand resulting in significant earnings for beta test participants.  Put your ear to the ground—that rumble you hear are customers scrambling to get a hold of this new product!

If you would like to apply to participate in the beta test for this new product, simply send an email by April 18th to:  betatest@unicity.net.

Eat Smart—
7Eating Habits to Prevent Heart Disease

1. Limit unhealthy fats and cholesterol
Of the possible changes, limiting how much saturated and trans fat you eat is the most important step you can take to reduce your blood cholesterol and lower your risk of coronary artery disease.

The American Heart Association offers these guidelines for how much fat and cholesterol to include in a heart-healthy diet:

The best way to reduce saturated and trans fats in your diet is to limit the amount of solid fats—butter, margarine and shortening—you add to food when cooking and serving.

Check the food labels of cookies, crackers, and chips. Many of these snacks—even those labeled "reduced fat"—may be made with oils containing trans fats. One clue that a food has some trans fat in it is the phrase "partially hydrogenated" in the ingredient list.

If you're not sure which fats or oils to use when cooking or baking, use this guide, however, moderation is essential, all types of fat are high in calories:

2. Choose low-fat protein sources
Lean meat, poultry, fish, low-fat dairy products, and egg whites or egg substitutes are some of your best sources of protein. Choose lower fat options, such as skim milk rather than whole milk, and skinless chicken breasts rather than fried chicken patties.

Fish is a good alternative to high-fat meats. Some types of fish—such as cod, tuna, and halibut generally have less total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol than do meat and poultry. And certain types of fish are heart healthy because they're rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower triglycerides. You'll find the highest amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish, such as salmon, mackerel and herring.

Legumes—beans, peas, and lentils—also are good sources of protein and contain less fat and no cholesterol, making them good substitutes for meat. Substituting soy protein for animal protein—for example, a soy burger for a hamburger—will reduce your fat and cholesterol intake. To help you decide which high-protein foods are best, use this guide:

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Unicity Products are Not to be Sold on Online Auction Sites
In order to protect the integrity and value of Unicity products, we will no longer allow our Distributors to sell Unicity products in any auction-style format, including online auctions such as eBay.

Pursuant to Section 6.K of the Unicity Policies and Procedures, which are incorporated into every Distributor Agreement, Unicity Distributors are prohibited from using any form of electronic advertising that has not been approved by Unicity.  Unicity monitors such listings and any violations will be subject to actions taken against the Distributorship.
 
In order to preserve a level playing field for all of our Distributors, please immediately remove any Unicity product listing you may have on any auction-style website, including eBay. 

Unicity Streamlines Franchise Ownership Renewal Process

Being a Bios Life Franchise Owner can be a rewarding experience—however, add to that the challenge of juggling family, school, job… and something important might slip through the cracks.

For this reason, starting in April 2008, the $20.00 Franchise Annual Renewal Fee will be deducted from your commission check. This speedy and simplified approach will free you from having to remember when your renewal fees are due and prevent the penalties that result from having your ownership expire.

Increase Activity—
Putting Activity in Your Day

Few of us take advantage of the closest thing we have to a magic bullet for preventing or controlling heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and a host of other physical woes. This magic bullet? Daily activity!

If you can’t stand the thought of toiling hamster-like on a treadmill, walking purposefully around a mall, or doing other forms of formal exercise, take heart: Daily activity matters, too.So walk the dog. Mop the floor. Take the stairs. Garden. Go dancing. Doing whatever you can to burn more calories each day can help you live longer with less pain and a healthier heart and blood vessels.

Activity lengthens life
In an effort to measure activity directly, a team funded by the National Institute on Aging asked 302 seventy year-olds to drink water mixed with special ingredients. Two weeks later, the researchers measured how much of these elements remained in the volunteers’ bodies. From this they were able to calculate how many calories the volunteers burned each day over and above what they needed to keep their bodies running.

Over the next six years, 25 percent of those in the low-energy group (who had burned under 520 calories a day in activity or exercise) died, compared with just 12 percent of those in the high-energy group (who had burned more than 770 calories a day).

The most active seniors didn’t exercise any more than the least active. Instead, they were more likely to take the stairs, work for pay, or do other daily activities.

Walk the dog
Nearly half of dog owners walk their pets for at least 30 minutes a day, exactly the amount the Surgeon General recommends for exercise. A big, energetic pooch can tug you along at a pace that more than qualifies as moderate exercise. Even if you have a smaller or less lively dog, two or three daily 10-minute walks are far better than sitting.

Move early and stay moving
A long-term study from Italy indicates that adults who are active during midlife are more likely to have better mobility and fewer physical limitations in their 70s.

Shake a leg
Leg pain when walking, caused by cholesterol-clogged arteries, plagues millions of Americans. Not only does it limit what they can do, but it also substantially increases their chances of having a heart attack or dying early of cardiovascular disease. Formal exercise programs are one way to battle this condition, also known as peripheral artery disease and claudication. It turns out that daily activity also helps.

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Eat Smart—
7Eating Habits to Prevent Heart Disease

3. Eat more vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are good sources of vitamins and minerals; they’re low in calories and rich in dietary fiber. A diet high in soluble fiber, the kind found in fruits and vegetables can help lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Vegetables and fruits also contain substances found in plants that may help prevent cardiovascular disease. Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you eat less high-fat foods, such as meat, cheese, and other snack foods.

Keep vegetables washed and cut in your refrigerator for quick snacks. Keep fruit in a bowl in your kitchen so that you'll remember to eat them. Choose recipes that have vegetables or fruits as the main ingredient, such as vegetable stir-fry or fresh fruit mixed into salads.

4. Select whole grains
Whole grains are good sources of fiber and other nutrients. Whole grains are also a source of vitamins and minerals, such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and iron. Various nutrients found in whole grains play a role in regulating blood pressure and heart health.

Choose breads made from 100 percent whole grain instead of those with refined white flour, whole-wheat pasta over regular pasta, and brown rice instead of white rice. Select high-fiber cereals for breakfast, instead of sugar-sweetened cereals, muffins, or doughnuts. And select whole-wheat flour rather than white flour for baking at home.

Another easy way to add whole grains to your diet is ground flaxseed. Flaxseeds are small brown seeds that are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower your total blood cholesterol. You can easily grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or food processor and add them to your diet by stirring a teaspoon of them into yogurt, applesauce or hot cereal. Use this guide to help you choose cereals, breads, rice or pasta:

5. Reduce the salt in your food
The American Heart Association recommends that healthy adults eat less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about a teaspoon). You might think the best way to cut back on salt is to stop reaching for the shaker. True, but don't forget about the processed foods. Although reducing the amount of salt you add to food at the table or while cooking is a good first step, much of the salt you eat comes from canned or processed foods, like soups and frozen dinners. 

Choose your condiments carefully. Instead of regular table salt, reach for a salt substitute or other herbs and spices that can flavor your food. The amount of salt adds up quickly. Use this guide to help you choose lower salt alternatives:

6. Practice moderation
Overloading your plate, taking seconds, and eating until you feel stuffed can lead to eating more calories, fat, and cholesterol than you should. Portions served in restaurants are often more than anyone needs. Keep track of the number of servings you eat—and use proper serving sizes—to help control your portions.

A simple rule of thumb is to remember to keep your portion size for meat, poultry, and fish about the size of a deck of cards. This makes room on your plate for servings of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

Allow yourself an indulgence every now and then. If overindulgence is the exception, rather than the rule, you'll balance things out over the long term. What's important is that you eat healthy foods most of the time.

7. Plan ahead: Creating daily menus
When selecting foods for each meal (and snack), emphasize vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Choose lean protein sources and limit high-fat and salty foods. Watch your portion sizes and add variety to your menu choices. For example, if you have grilled salmon one evening, try a black bean burger the next night. This helps ensure that you'll get all of the nutrients your body needs. Variety also makes your meals and snacks more interesting.

Incorporate these seven tips into your life, and you'll continue to find that heart-healthy eating is both doable and enjoyable. With planning and a few simple substitutions, you can eat with your heart in mind.

Put on Your Chef's Hat!—
Do You Have  Healthy Recipes That You Love?

We’d like to know about them!  Please submit your recipes to recipes@unicity.net.  Be sure to include all of the ingredients, measurements, and cooking instructions.  Recipes can be for any dish and typed in or attached to the e-mail. Can’t wait to see your favorite foods!