Low Carb Series™

Enjoy Low Carb Living Everyday!

Benefits of InterACTIVE Nutrition
International Inc.'s Low Carb Series™:

Low Carb Protein™

To burn existing fat stores, we must first increase the rate at which our body uses calories for energy. This process is known as metabolism. The key to having a healthy metabolism involves improving your muscle tone because lean tissue requires far more calories to maintain itself than it does fatty tissue, even at rest. By improving your muscle tone with proper amounts of exercise and dietary protein, it is possible to improve your personal metabolic rate and significantly enhance the fat-burning process.

InterACTIVE Nutrition International Inc. ®'s Low Carb Protein™ is designed to do just that! It delivers 23 grams of protein per serving, with only 2 grams of carbohydrates. With three high quality protein sources (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and micellar casein), the Low Carb Protein™ blend has been precisely formulated to help you add protein to your diet without contributing to your fat or carbohydrate intake... all in a lusciously rich and delicious shake!

Low Carb Protein™ also features a blend of plant-based nutritional co-factors that includes Conjugated Linoleic Acid (better known as CLA, from sunflower oil), and corosolic acid, which is derived from Banaba Leaf extract. These components help to reduce existing fat stores, improve muscle tone, lower LDL cholesterol¹, and stabilize blood sugar levels, thereby diminishing your cravings for refined carbs (starches and sugars).

At breakfast, lunch or dinner, or as a high protein between-meal snack, two to three servings of Low Carb Protein™ per day will add 46 to 69 grams of protein to your diet. InterACTIVE Low Carb Protein™ mixes easily with your favourite beverage. With three amazing flavours to choose from, you'll be surprised that eating healthy can taste so good!

The InterACTIVE Low Carb Protein™ is available in a 600 g size in three delicious flavours: Chocolate Truffle, French Vanilla, and Strawberry Burst.

Low Carb Bar™

For all the reasons specified so far, incorporating lean, low carb protein into your weight loss regimen is essential; and getting this protein in the form of a shake is your best bet. However, having a shake isn't always convenient or even possible given the busy, non-stop lives most North Americans live. So for an even faster high protein, low carb option, InterACTIVE Nutrition International Inc.® brings you a new low carb protein bar. The Low Carb Bar™ supplies a full 26 grams of protein and a ton of taste while adding only 2 grams of net impact carbs to your diet!

Perfect for keeping in your purse, briefcase, desk or glove compartment. When good nutrition is this tasty and portable, there is no excuse for not having a healthy snack on hand!

The InterACTIVE Low Carb Bar™ comes in 6 delicious flavours: Chocolate Fudge Delight, Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Crème Caramel, Cinnamon Frost, and Iced Dream.

Low Carb Balance™

We all hear people talk about 'low carb' foods, but what they are actually referring to are low-starch and low-sugar foods. Starches and sugars are the 'refined carbs' that spike blood sugar levels and convert to body fat faster than any other table foods. These foods are difficult to reduce or eliminate from the North American diet, which is the major obstacle in starting a diet program and sticking to it. Low Carb Balance™ capsules from InterACTIVE Nutrition International® makes that first step easier!!

This unique, botanical formulation is a one-two punch, targeting both starchy and sugary carbs. Most carb-blockers on the market today only address the starchy carb syndrome, but Low Carb Balance™ tackles both! By blocking the absorption of starches as well as reducing the impact of sugary carbs on your blood sugar levels, you can slow down and substantially reduce the accumulation of body fat. Here's how the ingredients work:

• Reduce the Sugar EffectGarcina Cambogia Garcinia extract is included in Low Carb Balance™ to help prevent the conversion of blood sugar into body fat. As well, this extract will help to moderate your appetite, and increase energy levels.
• Gymnema SyvestraThe leaves of Gymnema suppress glucose absorption and reduce the perception of sweetness in foods, leading to more balanced blood sugar and insulin levels. By balancing these levels, carbohydrate cravings can be significantly reduced and weight loss enhanced.²
• Fenugreek SeedFenugreek seed contains an amino acid (4-hydroxyisoleucine) that may stimulate insulin secretion and help control blood sugar levels and improve glucose tolerance,³ leading to less sugar cravings and more consistent energy levels.
• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)Alpha Lipoic Acid, an excellent antioxidant, is an enzyme found in the mitochondria of our cells, which acts as a co-factor in the process of converting fat and sugars to energy. Supplementing the body's own ALA can result in increased glucose removal from the bloodstream, leading to both lower blood sugar and higher energy levels.⁴
• Neutralize Starchy Carbs -- White Kidney BeanThis natural plant extract has been shown to reduce the absorption of dietary starch (carbs) by up to 66%.⁵ It works by blocking the body's ability to produce alpha-amylase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down the starches we consume.⁶
• Reduce Food CravingsKonjak Root Glucomannan) Glucomannan can absorb up to 200 times its own weight in water, leading to a feeling of fullness when ingested. The full feeling it promotes is the reason it is used in weight loss supplements. As well, glucomannan has been shown to reduce the absorption of carbohydrates, and fats, leading to lower cholesterol levels.⁷
• Green Tea ExtractMany people recognize the antioxidant benefits provided by green tea, but its relevance to weight loss is less well known. Green tea has been shown to have a significant effect on thermogenesis (calorie expenditure), and on the body's ability to use stored fat as fuel.⁸
• Is Low Carb Balance™ safe? Studies have shown that all of the ingredients in Low Carb Balance™ are very safe, especially when taken as directed. The suggested dosage of Low Carb Balance™: take 2 capsules, two to three times daily with meals, and / or before exercise, an amount that is both safe and effective. Not intended for children, pregnant or lactating women.

The InterACTIVE Low Carb Balance™ is available in a 100 capsule bottle.

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