PRODUCT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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COOKIES/SHAKES
Questions and Answers
QUESTION:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEAL REPLACEMENT AND A SUPPLEMENT AND HOW DO THESE TERMS RELATE TO THE LIFESTYLES PRODUCTS?
A meal replacement means that the product contains enough vitamins and minerals to meet the government requirement. Our Dream Shakes meet these requirements and therefore say right on the packaging - Meal Replacement. The cookies are not meal replacements but are meal supplements.
QUESTION:
WHY CAN'T THE LIFESTYLES DREAM COOKIES BE USED AS "DIET PRODUCTS" IN CANADA?
LifeStyles cookies and cakes were specifically designed as high-fibre snacks. Had they been formulated as "diet" cookies (meal replacements) LifeStyles would not have been able to list the fibre content on the label due to government labelling regulations for meal replacements. This would have defeated the whole purpose of the product which is to help people increase their intake of dietary fibre with great tasting, nutritious snack food.
QUESTION:
WHAT TYPE OF FIBER DO THE DREAM COOKIES CONTAIN?
The dream cookies contain both soluble and insoluble fibre in almost equal proportions. Soluble fibre sources include oat bran and apple fibre. Insoluble sources include pea hull fibre and soy fibre. It is important to note that many foods contain a combination of both soluble and insoluble fibre are part of their natural make-up.
QUESTION:
HOW MUCH OF MY RECOMMENDED DAILY FIBER INTAKE IS IN A LIFESTYLES DREAM COOKIE?
Although no recommendation regarding daily fiber intake has been made by Health Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommend Canadians consume 25 - 30 grams of dietary fiber per day. Lifestyles high-fibre dream cookies contain approximately 8 grams of fiber each. Each dream cookie would therefore contribute approximately 27% of the recommended daily fiber intake.
QUESTION:
CAN THE DREAM COOKIES BE MICROWAVED?
Yes, usually 15 - 20 seconds on high is sufficient.
QUESTION:
WHAT WOULD EXPLAIN A NEW CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING AN UNCOMMON REACTION SUCH AS HEADACHE, NAUSEA, OR DIARRHEA AFTER USING THE PRODUCTS?
All Lifestyles products are either food supplements or meal replacements. As with any food product, a small percentage of people may have a food allergy or food intolerance to a certain ingredient used in that product. Common intolerances include lactose intolerance (dairy products) and gluten intolerance (wheat, oats, rye). If a person has an intolerance to a certain ingredient, they should not consume that product. Also, many people are not used to eating properly and their bodies may need time to adjust to improved nutrition. These people may quite safely continue to use our products, however they may find it necessary to reduce their consumption of the products until their bodies have adjusted.
QUESTION:
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DRINK WATER WITH EACH DREAM COOKIE?
Soluble fibre has the ability to dissolve in water and helps contribute to a full, satisfied feeling. It is important to consume water with the cookies so soluble fibre can do its work.
QUESTION:
HOW DO THE DREAM SHAKES HELP YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT?
Lifestyles Dream Shakes have been formulated as meal replacements to be used as part of the Lifestyles DREAM DIET Program. These products are very nutrient-dense, meaning they provide high levels of nutrition with fewer calories. As an example, a regular meal providing all the protein, vitamins, minerals etc. found in Dream Shakes would come to well over 500 calories. All this nutrition can be found in the Shakes with approximately 225 - 255 calories. This reduction in calories combined with proper nutritional intake as outlined in the 7 Day Menu Plan helps promote healthy weight management.
QUESTION:
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SATURATED, UNSATURATED AND POLYUNSATURATED FAT?
The term saturation refers to the amount of hydrogen in a particular fat. Saturated fat means the fat contains the maximum amount of hydrogen. Unsaturated means there is one point in the chain where hydrogen is missing and polyunsaturated means there are two or more points where hydrogen is missing. Hydrogen is added to fats to keep them from going rancid at room temperature. An easy way to identify the different fats is to remember that the more saturated a fat, the harder it is at room temperature. Lets look at lard, chicken fat and safflower oil as examples. Lard is the most saturated (made from pork), chicken fat is less saturated, and safflower oil is the least saturated (liquid at room temperature). Most experts recommend that we try and cut back on saturated fat levels because the body converts saturated fat into cholesterol in the blood. Saturated fat also reduces the body's ability to transport cholesterol in the blood to the liver where it is broken down and eliminated. Polyunsaturated fats, on the other hand, may help lower the level of certain types of cholesterol in the blood. Try using oils such as canola, olive, safflower, and sunflower - all are low in saturated fat and high in polyunsaturated fat.
QUESTION:
DO I HAVE TO USE WATER FOR THE SHAKES OR CAN I ADD MILK?
The shakes were designed to be used with water, however, if dairy is a desirable part of your diet there is no problem mixing the shakes with milk. Keep in mind that this will change your overall calorie intake. Many people add fresh fruit and even cookies. My favourite shake recipe is one strawberry shake, one cup of strawberries and water. Its an excellent source of fiber and energy.
QUESTION:
IS THERE A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ON THE COOKIES, AND SHAKES?
There is a 30 day money back guarantee, however, it is on the unused portions only. As a Distributor you simply make a refund exchange or refund the customer. For more information, see the company manual.
QUESTION:
WHAT ARE THE FIBER SOURCES IN THE DREAM COOKIES?
The fiber sources include wheat fiber and pea fiber. Each cookie contains both soluble and insoluble fiber.
QUESTION:
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF FIBER IN THE DIET?
Fiber acts as the cleaner for the body (the intestines "toothbrush"). As fiber goes through the body it absorbs fats and cholesterol and pulls them out of the body. Many studies have shown that people with high fiber diets tend to have lower cholesterol levels.
QUESTION:
HOW MANY CALORIES, GRAMS OF FIBER AND FAT ARE IN EACH COOKIE?
Flavour Calories Fiber Fat Chocolate Chip 148 11.0 g 3.8 g Dutch Chocolate 156 8.5 g 3.1 g French Vanilla 145 10.0 g 1.8 g Hawaiian Banana 131 10.0 g 0.5 g Oatmeal Raisin 117 9.0 g 0.8 g
QUESTION:
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO EAT THE DREAM COOKIES?
Anytime! The cookies can be used as a high fiber snack to keep you full between meals as part of a weight management program. It is important to remember that no matter whether you desire to lose weight or not, everyone needs more fibre in their daily diet.
QUESTION:
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DIETARY FIBER?
In our information brochure entitled Fiber Facts - Your Guide to Healthy Eating, all aspects of fiber and its importance to health are discussed. The Fiber Facts brochures are available for ordering so you can share this valuable information with your customers and prospects.(Also good information here.
QUESTION:
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DRINK WATER WITH EACH DREAM COOKIE?
Soluble fiber has the ability to dissolve in water and helps contribute to a full, satisfied feeling. It is important to consume water with the cookies so soluble fiber can do its work.
QUESTION:
ARE THE DREAM SHAKES GLUTEN FREE?
Yes, the shakes are gluten free.
QUESTION:
HOW CAN I MAKE THE SHAKES THICKER WITHOUT ADDING MORE CALORIES?
Simple. Just use 200 -- 250 ml (8 - 10 fl. oz.) of water instead of 350 ml (12 fl. oz.). This will give you a much thicker Shake with the same nutritional value.
QUESTION:
CAN I CONSUME THE SHAKES IF I'M ALLERGIC TO DAIRY FOODS?
The inability to digest dairy foods comes from either being lactose intolerant or allergic to the protein found in dairy products. You can quite safely drink Dream Shakes as they are lactose free and contain no protein from dairy sources.
QUESTION:
I'VE HEARD SO MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT SOY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF SOY IN THE DIET?
Soy foods contain a phytonutrient compound called genistein. Genistein is thought to be responsible for a reduction in the rates of certain types of cancer in people with high soy diets. As well, soy plays an important role in reducing the chances of developing cardiovascular disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. Recently the United States Food and Drug Administration has stated that soy foods containing a minimum of 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving may may carry a claim stating the relationship between soy protein and a reduction in the risk of developing heart disease. The DREAM SHAKES from Lifestyles contain over 13 grams of high-quality soy protein per serving, making them and excellent way to supplement your diet.
QUESTION:
WHY ARE SOME LIFESTYLES PRODUCTS FORMULATED DIFFERENTLY OR NOT AVAILABLE IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES?
Government regulations concerning food and food supplements vary greatly from country to country. Although our goal at Lifestyles is to make all products available to all countries, in some cases we must alter the formulation to meet these regulations. In other cases the regulations simply will not allow the product to be made available.
QUESTION:
CAN LIFESTYLES PRODUCTS BE USED BY DIABETICS?
Diabetics, in consultation with their health care practitioner, eat a diet based on the Food Group System. This means being able to make choices from seven different food categories in a strictly controlled manner.
Lifestyles products may be consumed by diabetics as long as they are incorporated into each individual's daily Food Group System. This means that some of the foods presently being consumed would have to be discontinued to allow for the consumption of Lifestyles products. All diabetics who would like to use the products should consult their health care practitioner for assistance in adjusting their food intake to safely add the products.