5-DAY RESET™

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START THE JOURNEY TO A NEW YOU WITH USANA® 5-DAY RESET™

Change isn’t easy. But don’t stress! Sometimes a small success is all it takes to jumpstart a big transformation. That’s the idea behind the USANA® 5-Day RESET™ kit. In only five days, you’ll be on your way to a healthier you.*

By eating balanced, low-glycemic foods, you can overcome your cravings and begin losing weight** without feeling hungry. RESET will help you get in the habit of eating healthier, exercising, and making smarter lifestyle choices.*

Want more tips for managing your weight? Check out our weight-management checklist.

What’s Included in the 5-Day RESET Kit?

The 5-Day RESET kit comes in two varieties, so you can choose the Nutrimeal with the protein source that’s right for you. One contains a mixture of the French Vanilla (soy protein) and Dutch Chocolate (soy and whey protein). Or you can choose a non-soy, plant-based option that contains only packets of the mildly flavored Nutrimeal Free.

Each kit comes with the following:

15 Nutrimeal™ single-serve packets—USANA Nutrimeal is formulated with a healthy ratio of complete proteins, beneficial fats, fiber, and low-glycemic carbohydrates to help you maintain your energy levels. Go to the Nutrimeal product page for more information.
5 USANA^® Probiotic stick packs—USANA Probiotic blends two of the most documented strains of good bacteria that help bring balance to your belly and support your gut microbiome.* Go to the Probiotic product page for more information.
10 (5 AM & 5 PM) HealthPak™ packets—USANA HealthPak helps you get the optimal amounts of important micronutrients.* It includes
USANA^® CellSentials ™ (Vita Antioxidant, Core Minerals); USANA^® MagneCal D™; and the CellSentials Booster, which is made exclusively with USANA InCelligence Technology^®. Go to the HealthPak product page for more information.
Program guide and tracking card

The 5-Day RESET Program

The 5-Day RESET is a calorie-conscious program based on eating balanced, low-glycemic meals and whole-food snacks.

General guidelines:

Women should strive to consume approximately 1,200 calories per day
Men should strive to consume approximately 1,500 calories per day

Every day, you will simply replace three meals with a Nutrimeal shake, take your supplements, and eat whole-food snacks.

You may eat more snacks than are listed here. And you can mix fruit, vegetables, or unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based) in your Nutrimeal shakes for a little variety. Just make sure to keep your calories near the recommended amount, or you may not experience the results you want. Also try to limit your fruit to three servings a day. Fruit juice is discouraged.

You will also want to turn off the TV and do some kind of low-impact exercise like walking for 20 to 30 minutes every day.

Sleeping for 7-9 hours is also recommended. This will help keep you from looking for more snacks to help bump up your energy if you’re sleep deprived. And if you are sleep deprived, you can consume black coffee or tea while on the 5-Day RESET.

Daily Routine

Breakfast

Nutrimeal shake mixed with 10-12 oz. of water
Add Probiotic to your morning shake
AM HealthPak

Mid-Morning Snack

Lunch

Nutrimeal shake mixed with 10-12 oz. of water

Afternoon Snack

Dinner

Nutrimeal shake mixed with 10-12 oz. of water
PM HealthPak

Other Tips

Always take your supplements with food
PM HealthPak may also be taken with your PM snack, if preferred
Aim for at least 64 oz. of water each day
Incorporate an eating cutoff time two hours prior to bed

Snack Suggestions

Your snacking options are endless. But the goal is to eat whole foods. And you’ll feel fuller, longer if you aim to mix a little protein and fat with your carbohydrates.

2 hard-boiled eggs, sprinkled with salt and pepper to taste, along with a sliced medium bell pepper or 1 ½ cup of sugar snap peas
1 cup plain Greek yogurt with ½ apple or ½ banana (optional: add a dash of cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor)
20 whole, raw almonds with ½ cup of mixed berries or 1 cup snap peas
2 cups raw veggies (broccoli, celery, cauliflower, cucumbers, snap peas, mushrooms, etc.) with 5 Tbsp. hummus of choice
3–4 cups mixed green salad (lettuce, kale, spinach, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.) with ½ cup cooked legumes (chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, etc.) and 75–100 calories of salad dressing OR replace legumes with boiled egg and 2 oz. lean meat of choice
1 small baked sweet potato, 1 cup cooked broccoli with 3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese or 1 Tbsp. butter or plant-sterol butter substitute
1 medium fruit (orange, apple, or pear) with 1 oz. cheese of choice
2, 1-oz. deli slices of natural, low-preservative turkey, each rolled with 1-oz. slice of cheese
3 oz. water-packed tuna or salmon mixed with 1 Tbsp. light mayonnaise or plant-based mayo substitute on 1 crispbread cracker
½ cup ripe avocado chopped with 8 grape tomatoes (add green onion and a squeeze of fresh lime juice for flavor)
1 cup cooked quinoa with 2 slices of avocado
1 cup fruit with ½ cup of cottage cheese
½ cup unsweetened natural applesauce with ¼ cup sliced almonds
2 celery sticks with 1 Tbsp. nut butter and 1 Tbsp. raisins
2 medium carrots with ¼ cup guacamole
½ cup roasted chickpeas with 1/2 bell pepper
1/3 cup roasted soy nuts or chickpeas
3 cups kale or arugula with ½ Tbsp. olive oil and pepper
20 pistachios with 1 oz. cheese of your choice
3 cups plain popped popcorn
1 cup broccoli with 1 tsp. dressing
Unlimited raw celery, cucumber, lettuce or other leafy greens

Learn More

Say goodbye to diets and hello to a new you. Learn more about USANA 5-Day RESET at What’s Up, USANA.

Nutrition Information

Nutrimeal: French Vanilla • Dutch Chocolate • Nutrimeal Free

USANA Probiotic

USANA HealthPak

Frequently Asked Questions About 5-Day RESET

How often can I repeat the RESET program?

How much fiber is in the 5-Day RESET?

Are there any known side-effects from following the 5-Day RESET?

How much weight can I expect to lose while on the 5-Day RESET?

Is the caloric level of the 5-Day RESET appropriate for everyone, regardless of weight or activity level?

Why do you recommend drinking 8-10 glasses of water each day while following the 5-Day RESET?

6 TIPS FOR READING NUTRITION FACTS LABELS

2 December 2017 tdslsupport

You don’t have to memorize the nutrient content of all your foods. You can thank nutrition facts labels for that. It isn’t necessary to recall the sodium content of your breakfast cereal off the top of your head every time you shop. But getting the most information from reading nutrition facts labels can be tough, too.

Here’s six tips for pulling out the facts that matter most to you:

Start with the Serving Size

Every number on that nutrition facts label means nothing without some context. The serving size provides the context you need.

All the amounts that follow are based on that servings size. Sometimes the whole package of food is a serving, but that’s not always the case. That’s why you have to be careful.

Relying on the label’s serving size is a good idea because you can’t trust your judgment. It’s not an insult to you—in general, people are terrible at gauging serving sizes. Research indicates the average person’s estimations are off somewhere between 40-150 percent. So, you could be eating double the number of calories you think you are.

Please fight the urge to skip right to calories or fat content. Don’t start down the label without checking the serving size to put everything else in context.

Figure Out the Type of Fat

Reading nutrition facts is often a dive into the macronutrient content of the food. That’s a helpful way to break things down and give you the information you need. But the raw numbers might not be enough to make good decisions.

This is especially true with fats.

Paying attention to the type of fat and where that fat comes from can be more important than the total number. You want to avoid trans fats, but saturated fat can be more nuanced. That’s why you need to look at the ingredient deck to figure out if the source of fat is vegetable-based (usually healthier) or animal-based (usually unhealthier). Going the extra step will help you make the healthy determination.

Check the Sugar and Find the Fiber

Fats aren’t the only macronutrient that requires extra investigation. When you’re reading nutrition facts labels, look at carbohydrates, but also note the sugar and fiber amount.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate. It has well-established ties to weight gain and can hide in foods that seem healthy. Just think about all the sugar that’s hidden in fruit juice. Checking the sugar content—especially added sugar—is important.

While you might avoid sugar, your diet can benefit from more fiber. These complex carbohydrates aid in healthy digestion and keep you feeling full for a longer time. And you only absorb about half of fiber’s calorie content. All these combined effects help fiber support your weight-maintenance efforts. Make sure to find the fiber when reading nutrition facts labels.

Pay Attention to Protein

Just because it’s the final macronutrient mentioned doesn’t mean protein you should ignore it when reading nutrition facts. Far from it. If you’re managing your weight or exercising, protein is key.

A lot of studies have shown dietary protein’s ability to support weight-management programs. An analysis of 51 studies found that a sufficient increase in protein—over 58 percent per day, on average—showed favorable weigh-management results.

A similar analysis showed that dietary protein increases showed favorable effects for muscle and strength during resistance training.

So, protein is a big plus for those focusing on diet and exercise. But it’s also important for general health. Dietary protein provides the essential amino acids your body needs to carry out its daily functions.

Don’t Miss the Micronutrients

The essential vitamins and minerals are listed on the label. This will help you see how much nourishment you’re actually getting from what you’re eating.

On most labels, you’ll also see a percentage of daily value. That number is based on recommended daily allowances, which are about avoiding deficiencies. It doesn’t consider optimal amounts needed to live your best life.

Sodium is one micronutrient you won’t find with the other vitamins and minerals. It’s typically listed with the macronutrients. And if you’re watching your sodium intake, check this important number.

Keep Your Health Goals in Mind

Every person is different. Everybody has different health goals. That makes each label look different to each individual.

You have to look at labels through the lens of your own health goals. When you do that, each number starts to take on new meaning. Here’s one example: if you’re managing your weight, a low-calorie count might be intriguing. But if you’re a body builder, high calories might be more important.

And don’t lose sight of the big picture. Put what you’re about to consume in the context of what you will or have eaten over the course of an entire day. Think of nutrition as a daily bank account. What have you put into your nutritional savings account and what will you be withdrawing?

Reading is Fundamental

Get in the habit of reading labels and learning about the nutritional composition of your food. Over time this becomes easier and eventually will become second nature. You’ll never have to memorize every detail. But at some point, you intuitively begin to know the nutrient content of the food choices in front of you. Educating yourself will help you reach for healthier alternatives to fuel your life.

This is all part of getting serious about your food. In coordination, you should write down your health goals. Then ask how you want food to fuel your life, and what ratios of macronutrients (carbs, proteins, and fats) make you feel the best and help you achieve the health you desire? After you have your health goals, utilize a nutrition facts panel to help you achieve them.

But, remember, there is still no substitute for eating as many fruits and vegetables as possible, exercising, choosing healthy sources of protein, and ensuring you get optimal amounts of all essential micro- and macro-nutrients your body needs for optimal health.

Check out this great resource for more tips on reading nutrition facts labels.

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Goodbye Diet, Hello USANA RESET

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USANA RESET: Goodbye Diet, Hello USANA Reset

Dr. Karen Wolfe wasn’t always a believer.

Now before you assume we’re talking about Roswell and alien-UFO shenanigans, let me clarify. Karen wasn’t always a believer in the USANA RESET KIT

“When RESET first came out, I didn’t like it,” she says candidly. “I thought for sure that it was a diet in a box, and I’m very anti-diet.” Living in a culture touting lemon cleanses, detox diets, and the next new Hollywood fad diet, the Australian physician, entrepreneur, and author was understandably skeptical.

But then she tried RESET for herself. And it made all the difference.

Why Karen Changed Her Mind

“I’ve come to see RESET as a great gift—one that helps you to jumpstart healthy eating habits that can change your whole lifestyle.”

Karen loves the fact that the 5 Day RESET is a satisfying and nutritionally balanced program. It’s easy to follow, extremely structured, and very effective. Every day, simply replace three meals with a delicious Nutrimeal™ shake (Dutch Chocolate is her personal fave), take the USANA supplements provided, eat whole-food, low-glycemic snacks, and practice healthy lifestyle habits.

This whole-health approach helps you to get off the craving roller coaster and make a clean break from the effects of unhealthy, high-glycemic foods.

Hit RESET on Life

“If people follow RESET for the five days, they will feel a difference,” Karen says.

For her, completing the RESET program helped to balance her blood sugar levels.† “I didn’t know I had sugar cravings until I did RESET,” she recalls. “It was a wake-up call, and I experienced cravings similar to those on detox programs the first day. But after three days my cravings were gone.”

By day five, Karen was craving healthy foods instead, and she promptly started cooking healthier meals at home. “Ultimately, the goal is to help people change their lifestyle. This isn’t a diet like I first thought it was—it’s the perfect jumpstart to launch you into healthy eating.”

USANA RESET

The Three M’s

Each RESET Kit has three elements, or “Ms” as Karen calls them: macronutrients, micronutrients, and microbiome support.

Macronutrients

The Nutrimeal shakes provided in each kit make up the macronutrients. Not only are they creamy and ridiculously delicious, but these meal replacements also provide a good ratio of carbohydrates, protein, and beneficial fats to support a healthy weight. Their low-glycemic formulas are designed to digest more slowly to deliver sustained energy while you complete your RESET. You’ll also choose a variety of tasty, low-glycemic snacks to eat throughout the week to support your macronutrition needs.

Micronutrients

Along with the single-serve Nutrimeal packs, each kit includes a five-day supply of USANA’s HealthPak™, which provides micronutrients. “Some people may be nutrient depleted due to the everyday stresses of life and not eating healthy foods regularly. And if you’re nutrient depleted, it’s going to be hard to obtain the ideal levels of important nutrients you need to maintain overall health,” Karen says. This is why she believes supplementing with high-quality micronutrients is so crucial.

“Micronutrients provide health on a cellular level,” she explains. Each HealthPak contains a full daily dose of USANA supplements made with exclusive USANA InCelligence Technology®. “They use cell-signaling technology. This basically tells our own human cells to turn on certain metabolic pathways to maximize our nutrient support.”

Microbiome

Each RESET Kit also comes with a five-day supply of USANA® Probiotic, which provides a full range of benefits to our gut, or microbiome.

“There’s this other aspect to health that people often ignore, which is our microbiome,” says Karen. She compares our microbiome to a tropical rainforest made up of a diversity of plant types. Just as each kind of plant life plays a different role in the ecosystem, each microbe (bacteria) in our gut plays an important role.

“Our microbial cells outnumber our human cells 10 to 1, and many of us have an imbalance in our gut,” Karen says. She explains that whenever we eat certain processed foods, for example, it can disrupt the important microbe balance in our gut, which then can temporarily throw everything out of whack.

That’s where the probiotic comes into play. USANA’s Probiotic helps bring balance to your belly and digestive tract with a blend of good bacteria—Bifidobacterium BB-12® and Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG®. Both of these strains have been clinically shown to survive the harsh acidic environment of the stomach.*

Healthy Snacks Are Actually a Thing

Nutritious low-glycemic snacks are a fourth element of the RESET Kit. Before beginning RESET, Karen highly recommends getting your snacks prepared. A few days before starting, look at the list of delicious low-glycemic snack options provided in the RESET program guide and choose your favorites. One or two days before, purchase and prepare all of your snacks and fruits and veggies so you have plenty on hand. “I recommend having a salad in the fridge at all times,” Karen says.

Here are some of Karen’s favorite low-glycemic snacks:

Yogurt: Buy low-fat or nonfat, no sugar added. “I love plain Greek yogurt. Yogurts with ‘live cultures’ are healthiest. If you are sensitive to dairy, try a soy yogurt.”
Nuts: An ideal combination of unsaturated fat, protein, and carbs. “Nuts are portable and nutritious. Buy raw, unsalted nuts or peanuts in the shell. The average size is a ‘handful,’ which is about 200 calories, depending on the variety.”
Hard-boiled egg: “This makes for a perfectly balanced snack.”

Another snack tip? Clean your cupboards. “Go through your pantry and get rid of any crackers and chips. You need to get rid of any temptations,” she says.

Use the Buddy System

Another way to ensure success is to RESET with a buddy. “There may be people who will try to sabotage your efforts,” Karen warns. That sabotage could be your coworkers inviting you to a tasty taco bar for lunch, or it could be your neighbor dropping off a pan of fresh-baked banana bread. But resetting with a buddy makes you accountable and will give you the motivation to stick to your healthy eating goals. “I commissioned my husband to do it with me. Of course, he breezed through the whole thing while it was much harder for me,” Karen laughs.

Listen to Your Body

When it comes to working out during your RESET, Karen suggests walking. “My biggest recommendation is to get 10,000 steps a day,” she says. “There has been a lot of positive research on the benefits of walking, and moving is so good for your health.”

She also recommends listening closely to your body. For instance, if you regularly lift weights or swim laps and find that you are feeling tired, you may need to tone down your activity level, since everyone has different responses when doing RESET.

“Pull back if you need to, or try doing only 30 minutes of very moderate exercise. Whatever you do, be sure to get your steps in. It’s so important.”

Stress Less

Something you’ll want to be careful about during your RESET week is stress. “We can be stress eaters and easily reach for emotional foods like cupcakes and candy,” Karen warns. That’s why she “stresses” (har-har) that it’s important to care for your emotional and mental health while resetting. Really be aware of stress-management techniques that work for you and apply them throughout the week.

This could mean taking a little work break to read a good book, heading to the park for a leisurely walk, or even pampering yourself. “Have a warm bubble bath at night or get a massage,” she says. Karen also suggests getting plenty of sleep, since sleep deprivation can trigger hunger. “Set yourself up for success.”

Put Your Hands in the Air

Getting off the sugar-craving roller coaster doesn’t have to be a difficult feat—RESET makes it an easy stop. And you may find yourself happy that you’ve jumpstarted new healthy eating habits into your lifestyle.

Just ask Karen.

Biography

Dr. Karen Wolfe is an Australian physician, entrepreneur, healthy lifestyle coach, author and international speaker. She was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from Sydney University with a bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery and completed a master’s degree in psychology from National University in California.

Karen worked initially in Australia as a family physician and later spent eight years in the administration of national health care, wellness, and senior programs in her role as the medical director of the Australian Government Health Service.

Karen moved to the United States in 1991 and began her wellness career in corporate wellness. She assisted companies and school districts to reduce health-care costs by customizing wellness programs to improve the health and well-being of employees. She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a long-time faculty member of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine. In 2016, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Wellness Institute.

She is the author of seven books which include Is Your Lifestyle Killing You? She is an international speaker on stress management, wellness, and nutrition.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

†As long as blood sugar levels are healthy to begin with.

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