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We'd like to take a moment to explain why you may be having difficulty finding our fruit-flavors. Please watch this short video from our co-founder and formulator, Dr. James Rouse. 

Dr. James Rouse invites you to show us how you use mix1 to move for a chance to win free mix1!  Introducing the mix1 “Show us Your Stuff” video contest.  Created to challenge you, the mix1 community, to move your body and inspire others to do the same. 

For contest details please view the video below  from mix1 co-founder and formulator Dr. James Rouse inviting you to join the challenge.

Watch this short video also from Dr. James to find out why movement is so important in our lives!

For a complete contest  rules and regulations please visit http://mix1life.com/video-contest-rules Now get out and move!

We’d like to take a moment to explain why you may be having difficulty finding our fruit-flavors.

Recently, mix1 changed manufacturing partners used to produce our fruit-flavored products.  Since this transition we have experienced a range of manufacturing and product issues, including our last run of mix1 fruit-flavors which did not meet our high standards for quality, leaving us unable to ship any product to market. As a result, most retailers will be temporarily out of stock on all mix1 fruit-flavors for the next 3-6 months.

We are pleased to let you know that mix1 chocolate and vanilla nutritional shakes, plus our NEW 90-calorie lean performance chocolate and vanilla shakes should be in stock near you. Even stores that did not previously carry these flavors may now have them. Use our store locator to find your local retailer.

It is of the utmost importance to all of us here at mix1 that we produce only superior products with optimal taste and nutritional benefit. Like you, we are disappointed that we’re unable to bring you your favorite fruit-flavors in the short-term, however please know we are committed to delivering the best product possible. We are working diligently to identify a stable source of supply and return our reformulated fruit flavors to the market. Our goal is not just to meet, but exceed our own high standards and deliver a consistent and superior product to you.

As a small company, we value and appreciate your support through this challenging time. Please join our mailing list or join us on Facebook so we can keep you updated on product availability.

Thank you from the bottom of our bottles.

-the entire mix1 team

Congrats to Tim on his big win! You can read all about it in his blog No Guts, No Glory (oh yah and No Gluten!)

Did you know That eating a whole grain breakfast with 10g of fiber, can reduce yoru risk of colon cancer by 10%? Check out this video by our founder Dr. James Rouse for some great information about adding fiber to your diet, and a delicious breakfast idea using mix1 Lean Performance Acai-Pomegranate!

Hello Wellness Warriers!

I have a challenge for you and it starts this morning. An inspiring study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition shared eating as little as one serving a week of whole grain cereal can help to reduce your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and overall inflammation which can lead to a whole bunch of diseases. This recipe is a lay up - easy and delicious! It is my go to high fiber whole grain pancake recipe:

1/2 cup of whole oats

4 T of brown rice protein powder or 1 scoop of whey protein powder

2 T of ground flax

2 whole eggs or egg whites

2 t of cinnamon

2 T of coconut milk

Mix and form two to three pancakes and cook on well oiled skillet. Cook as desired and serve with a almond butter and if you wish a mix of maple syrup and almond butter. Yum!

Here's the deal...31 million Americans skip breakfast daily. Skipping breakfast increases the risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other health challenges. Being a breakfast eater makes you more positive, energetic, creative, happy and healthy! If you don't have time to make these pancakes, remember you can always grab a nutritious mix1 on your way out the door.

Be a force for greatness and live your A game!

Blessings and good vibes,

James
 

By Dr. James Rouse, ND, mix1 co-founder and formulator

February is heart health month and having just celebrated Valentine’s Day, now is the perfect time to focus on your heart. The universe is conspiring for us all to step up and live our life with greater zeal and commitment. I am inspired in knowing that there are so many powerful ways that we can raise our vitality, be happier and positively impact our heart health!

Much in the same way that mix1 is an integrated wellness beverage, achieving cardiovascular health requires an integrated lifestyle plan of mind and body health habits. mix1 contains high quality protein, heart healthy fat and 9 powerful inflammation fighting and performance supporting super food extracts, making mix1 an ideal part of your everyday nutrition plan for a healthy heart.

Food for thought: Eat well aiming for 25 grams of fiber daily-whole grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and beans are all great! Aim to eat as many different colors of fruits and vegetables as you can every day. Antioxidants from a broad spectrum of super foods can help your heart to fight inflammation. Get an oil change now and fill up with heart healthy omega 3 and monounsaturated oils from fish, nuts, seeds, olives and avocados. Remember mix1 shakes have healthy fat and antioxidants making it easy to get your daily does of nutritional goodness. 

Sweat with gratitude: Dance, run, jump, lift and propel your heart and body to health. Exercise is a blessing for both mind and heart. Try to move everyday and reap the benefits!

Be mindful: Researchers are giving us all the inspiration we need to take life balance, stress reduction and happiness improvement to heart. Two blood proteins that when elevated create inflammation which can increase our risk for heart disease have been shown to be lower in those of us who are more optimistic, less angry and stressed and who tend towards gratitude over a judgmental attitude.

I created mix1 with the vision of supporting a community of people who know the power of living with intention, giving with passion and serving the highest good. When we eat well and move with purpose we tend to think BIG, and desire to create greater health and harmony in our wake. The time is now to open our hearts and live our A game - the world awaits our best performance!  

by Jill Latham, MS

It’s the start of the New Year and the start of what many like to refer to as a refreshing new beginning.  It’s a time to reflect on the past year - the ups and downs, the happy times, sad times, the accomplishments, the failures, and everything in between.  It’s a time to be thankful for all that you have and also a time to look forward to the amazing opportunities and adventures life has in store. 

A new beginning also commonly represents a new health goal.  Whether you want to lose a couple pounds courtesy of the holiday season, have more energy on a daily basis, or simply just feel “good”, these goals normally make the top spot on the resolution list.  However, it does take work and dedication for these goals to show results.  In light of wanting to become the healthiest version of yourself in 2012, here’s a little inspiration and advice to make your health goals attainable and more of a lifestyle change than merely a quick fix. Let’s not resolve, let’s evolve… eat clean, eat small and burn some calories!   

Our 2012 healthy lifestyle goal all starts with the food we put in our bodies.  Our bodies are the engines of life and we must fuel it with healthy, nutrient dense foods that can make a difference.  Lean meats, whole grains, healthy fats, and an abundance of fruits and vegetables should encompass the fundamentals of your new eating plan.  More importantly, these foods must be free from processed ingredients.  When purchasing food at the grocery store, go for clean, simply processed foods.  When you look at the ingredients, make sure it’s not a huge, lengthy list!  Sure, there may be ingredients that you can’t pronounce, which could perhaps be the scientific name for a vitamin or mineral.  But you want to stay away from the glaring chemically processed additives such as high fructose corn syrup, cottonseed oil, BHT, artificial dyes, MSG, excess artificial sweeteners, and nitrates.  mix1 shakes are minimally processed, have a wealth of nutrients and still taste great.  Look for similar, less processed products and give it a try.  All in all, infuse your meals with food that comes from, or subsists off, the Earth.

Now that you have stocked your fridge and pantry with healthy options, your portion sizes must also be dialed in because regardless of the healthfulness of the food, it still has calories and excess calories can quickly derail your 2012 goals.  It’s important to remember that less is more.  Your stomach and brain may be connected but they aren’t always on the same page.  Your brain tells you to keep eating but your stomach is way behind in determining how full it really is, so take a moment to be mindful of slowing down your eating habits.  Chew fully, set your fork down between bites and enjoy the process.  This goes for how much is on your plate, too.  Use your hand as a guide – palm-sized for one serving of protein, fist-sized for 1 cup of grains & vegetables/1 small piece of fruit, thumb-sized for 1 serving of cheese/chocolate.  Lastly, become educated on how to read a food label.  Make sure to understand how many servings are in a container and how much 1-serving equals.  It’s normally a lot less than you have become accustomed to. 

The final element in making sure you achieve your health goals for 2012 is breaking a sweat and getting your exercise on!  It takes a deficit of 3500 calories to burn one pound of fat.  While that may seem like an outrageous number to reach, it’s not out of touch when you are eating to live - not living to eat, and exercising on a regular basis.  A goal of 30 minutes/day of exercise is best but if time is limited, a brisk walk around the block will still get the heart pumping fresh oxygen through the body.  The most important aspect to remember is post-exercise nutrition.  30-45 minutes upon finishing exercise is the optimal time to refuel your body with carbohydrates and protein.  mix1 shakes are perfectly proportioned and all-natural protein shakes that are chock full of dense nutrients; carbohydrates, whey protein isolate, vitamins and minerals,  antioxidants, fiber and healthy fats  which allows your body to repair, replenish, and rebuild.  Don’t waste your workout!

As you make your way into 2012 with some new healthy goals and a positive attitude, don’t forget life is not fun if not lived to the fullest.  Indulge in your favorite foods and past times, but this year, do it in moderation.  If you have a great night out and indulge more than you would have liked, get back on track the very next morning.  Don’t wait until Monday or the following month or even year.  Don’t wallow in the guilt.  Get right back up and keep your healthy goals at the forefront of your life.  Here’s to you, your New Year’s Resolutions and the start of a healthy life!

About the author: Jill Latham is nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, based in Santa Barbara, CA.  She owns a freshly pressed, organic juice company, Vibrant Earth Juices, and is an avid runner.  Visit her nutrition blog at www.nutritionconcierge.blogspot.com

Imagine a holiday season where you experience greater peace and well-being (no this isn’t an oxymoron). It is already within you and ready to be actualized!

This time of the year there is a whole lot of list making going on. We make lists for presents to give and cards to send and all the while we maintain our regular “life list.” Ask yourself; where are you on your “life list” right now? Did you make the top ten on your list or do you fall somewhere between cleaning the bathrooms and organizing the garage?

Let’s start with our eating plan. Having a plan is a key to healthy holiday eating and diet success. Because of the increased pace of life this time of the year, we can help to buffer the endless buffets and continuous trays of sugar cookies.

You may have noticed that sugar cravings rise when stress is up. We can help curb the sweet tooth by fortifying our bodies and brains with whole foods rich in magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and essential fats. The body’s blood levels of these powerful stress fighting and body/mind balancing nutrients are the first to go down under stress. With that, so goes down emotional resilience, positive outlook, and immune strength. So to navigate well through both expected and unexpected stress, plan with these foods:

Whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa and oatmeal; nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, flax and sunflower seeds; legumes and beans like soy  and pinto; crucifers like broccoli and cauliflower; wild halibut and salmon and sea vegetables like dulse, arame and kombu.

mix1 can also be a great go-to, to keep you on track with a healthy eating plan as you rush between the office, the mall, home and the gym -9 antioxidant rich superfoods are in each mix1 shake 

Please do not spare the Vitamin C. Both your objective and subjective experience of stress will be better if you keep up with your C. We often limit our thinking of Vitamin C to just our immune systems, however, Vitamin C is a critical building block for emotional wellness too! Vitamin C levels are 15 times higher in the brain than in the rest of the body and are instrumental in the production of key chemical messengers that help with focus, memory, positive mood and clarity while under stress. Delicious “sources of C” include:

       Red chili peppers, mango, guavas, collard greens, kale (yes, kale-you know you crave it under stress), bell peppers, kiwi and citrus fruits.
 
       Another bonus for grabbing a mix1 when in need is getting 25% of your RDI of vitamin C in each shake, plus 22 more vitamins and minerals

Aside from these helpful food hints, there are other creative ways to handle the stress of the season. If the mere thought of the increased traffic during this time of year - whether it be on the freeway or the “check out” line - initiates shallow breathing and contempt for fellow “travelers,” consider bringing along the comforting companion of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy works with the part of your brain that deals with emotional stressors and can help to bring quick and effective calm in most any storm. For example, you are convinced that ALL traffic signals are personally conspiring against you or you find yourself getting a little testy when you begin to count and judge others in your lane with more than “12 items or less”. This is where aromatherapy can come in handy. 

For anxiety: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood and Chamomile.

For stress: Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender and Patchouli

For mild depression: Rosemary, Rose, Lemon, and Sandalwood.

For insomnia: Lavender, Neroli, Marjoram and Chamomile.

Give to your self first. Create a window for daily wellness and self love every day. Be open and aligned with your needs during this seasonal time of “over-doing” and under-you-ing.” Now, the best for last…

Laughter is quite possibly the simplest and most enjoyable way to strengthen your immune system. Lighten your emotions and at the same time give this “gift” to others by sharing a smile and laughter. A genuine smile is shown to increase immune supportive antibodies. This will help to keep you well throughout the holidays. Laughter raises both disease fighting T-cell and natural killer cell activity for you and those sharing your joy. Imagine, bringing “joy to your world”, and to the world all around you…you are a catalyst for peace on earth.

By: Bryan Huberty

Well, after stuffing ourselves a couple of weeks ago during Thanksgiving, I thought it would be appropriate to get us all back on the health and fitness train.

Dates are the main component of dateorade, with the only other required ingredient: water. Medjool Dates are best to use based on flavor and quality.  Make sure they are pitted or that you remove the pits before soaking and/or blending.

Dateorade is perfect for endurance athletes who need an easily-digestible drink/food source for long bike rides, ultra-marathons and/or a busy, active lifestyles.  Dates are fat-free, loaded with fiber, vitamins and are famous for being super calorie and carb-dense.  They are used in many raw food recipes as a sweetener.

To make dateorade, you simply soak the dates in water for 6 hours or more then blend the soaked dates and water in a high speed blender for 30 seconds.  Drink and have instant energy for hours!

I have added a mix1 protein shake to the dateorade for more protein (whey protein isolate) while still keeping the dateorade free of lactose, soy, gluten and caffeine.  mix1 also has 23 vitamins and minerals and is loaded with superfoods and anti-oxidants!

Just like mix1, dateorade is great as a pre-workout fuel, on-the-go nutrition and post-workout recovery!

Other optional ingredients I have included for nutritional and recovery reasons are: cherries (anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, aid in recovery), celery (natural source of sodium), chia seeds (superfood popular with endurance athletes loaded with omega 3′s), MSM powder (a natural source of sulfur which helps repair connective tissue), glutamine powder (amino acid which helps repair muscles post-workout) and ginger for flavor and anti-inflammatory properties.  You can substitute the cherries with any fruit of your choice.  You can also experiment by adding anything you want like greens to the dateorade.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes (pre-soak dates and chia seeds)
Instructions: blend the ingredients below into a high-speed blender, drink and enjoy!
Makes 50 ounces of dateorade
1,100 calories total

Ingredient List and Nutritional Info

10oz medjool dates (787 cal, 5g protein, 19g fiber, 213g carb, nutrient-dense, fat-free source of B Vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and amino acids) -soaked in 16 ounces of water for 6 hours or more

16oz mix1 protein shake (Mix Berry) 200 cal, 15g whey protein isolate, 23 vitamins and minerals, 2.5g unsaturated heart healthy olive oil, fiber and superfood antioxidants

6oz Cherries (60 cal, 15g carb, fiber, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant compound called anthocyanin responsible for bright red color aids in athlete’s recovery from exercise
-cherries can be substituted with any berries

(Optional) 2 large de-spined stalks (12″ long) Celery (source of natural sodium)

(Optional) 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds (34 cal, 1.2g omega 3 essential fatty acids, superfood which adds texture/thickness to the smoothie)

(Optional) 1 teaspoon MSM Powder (natural sulfur compound which repairs connective tissue such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage

(Optional) 1 teaspoon Glutamine Powder (amino acid which increases muscle repair)

(Optional) 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger Root (minced) adds flavor, spice and is also an anti-inflammatory, digestive aid and metabolism-booster

Give it a try and let me know what you think!  I love to drink dateorade the day before a marathon, on a busy day of coaching and right after training.

Bryan Huberty,
Certified ChiRunning Instructor and Running Coach
runwithbryan.com