You know those lucky folks that turn their passion into a career? I’m proud to say I’m one of them. My love for cooking was born from watching my mother and grandma making meals in the kitchen. As I got older, they gave me little tasks to help them, like washing and cutting the vegetables. Cooking with my family became my favorite ritual. During that time, I started developing my basic taste palate through Vietnamese food – my family’s background is Vietnamese – like spicy, sour fish soup, fresh and country spring rolls, and sweet and salty braised pork belly. I enjoyed being able to describe ..read more

This year, I embarked on the most physically challenging endeavor I’ve ever done: a Mount Everest expedition. As a professional athlete, I have trained hard and pushed my limits, but I’ve never put my body through something like that before. It was an Everest base camp hike –about 17,200 feet above sea level. I hiked for 14 days, 8 hours a day. We got to do one challenge above base camp and climbed up to 18,000 feet; that was as high as I went on the climb. There were three key aspects on which being adequately prepared ­­­–before and during the trip– made all the difference and allowed me to ..read more

Protein serves many vital functions in the body. In addition to being one of the building blocks of our hair, skin, nails, organs, and muscles, it also promotes muscle growth and helps control appetite. These days, plenty of protein supplements can help you reach your daily nutritional requirements: protein powders, ready-to-drink shakes, and protein bars. It is important to note that while these are convenient protein sources, these products are not meant to replace healthy protein-rich foods completely. Instead, they can be used to supplement your intake to help you meet your needs and goals ..read more

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation’s* (HNF) Casa Herbalife Nutrition program was formally established in 2005 to provide healthy meals and nutrition education to children around the world. Each year, annual grants are distributed to support existing organizations (Casas), who are united in our mission to help children. The Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS) is one of our Casa Herbalife Nutrition partners that provide meals, stable housing, and quality education to homeless families in their local community. “When I first came to ACS, I was stressed,” said Angela, a parent who currently receives ..read more

I come from a family of entrepreneurs — my parents were farmers who owned a grocery store and a trucking company. That’s no small feat in a country like Zimbabwe, where 4.1 million people deal with food insecurity and 49 percent of the population lives in extreme poverty. Like many rural women farmers in Zimbabwe, my mother grew peanuts but didn’t have a market for them. Growing peanuts was challenging work, as they would eventually become contaminated with mold due to a lack of proper storage facilities. Inspired by my childhood experiences and the desire to positively impact the world, I set ..read more

Direct selling has a long history and is sometimes referred to as the oldest distribution channel in the world. Direct selling is a person-to-person sale where a customer purchases a product or service from another person – often referred to as an independent distributor or representative – who is knowledgeable about the product or service they are selling. Similar to other industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and more, consumer protection standards and credible business practices protecting direct sellers are paramount. In direct selling, there are laws that protect consum ..read more

Thanks to advances in technology and the rise of social media, there are many ways for people to earn supplemental income, whether it’s through a ride-sharing service, food delivery app, or selling a product to social media followers. One industry that offers a flexible way to earn extra income – and has done so for more than 100 years – is direct selling, where individuals buy products from a company and sell them directly to consumers with no intermediaries. The sellers decide for themselves how much time and effort they want to put into selling a product. According to the World Federation ..read more

Though aging has positive aspects – such as gaining experience and wisdom – others can be less exciting. For example, losing elasticity and firmness in our skin happens as we age. But when these changes occur earlier, it’s known as premature aging. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, there are two causes of skin aging: Intrinsic aging: This refers to genetic and biochemical factors, as well as the effects resulting from hormonal changes during life. Extrinsic aging: These are external aggressions – pollution or UV rays – and lifestyle habits – smoking or eating too m ..read more

Over the past three years, the Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative (NFZH) has made considerable progress in its efforts to nourish communities and help end hunger worldwide. But for a number of reasons, the crisis continues to grow. Access to healthy food, economic downturn, population growth, and climate change are some of the factors that contribute to malnutrition and food insecurity around the world. Hunger is a complex problem that requires a collective effort where policymakers, civil society, and the private sector come together. We know that we can’t solve this global problem alone. T ..read more

A good nutrition plan is the foundation of success for any healthy, active lifestyle. Sports nutrition, in particular, is a plan designed to provide active adults with the nutrients they need to support their best performance. Since nutrition is complex and personal, we developed Herbalife24, our dedicated sports nutrition line developed for the active lifestyle consumer. Nutrition for active people should be customized — the more you push and stress your body, the more nutrients your body needs to replenish. Whether you go to the gym several times a week, play team sports like basketball, or ..read more