What’s It Worth to be Healthier and More Active?
Many of us ask ourselves this question every day. We justify dismissing a trip to the gym. No time. We rationalize an extra piece of chocolate cake. No willpower. We postpone a walking program. No energy. But did you know that:
- 66 percent of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese1
- 30 percent of children between ages 6 and 11 are overweight; 15 percent are obese2
You’re probably weary of seeing these statistics yet again. After all, the smoothie business is about fun, enjoyment and good health! But we sincerely care about your health. That’s why we’re committed to inform and inspire our smoothie newbies, loyalists and yet-to-be-guests to live a healthier lifestyles. Consider this. One guest at a Robeks on the east coast replaced one meal a day with a Power smoothie and, over a period of several months, lost 55 lbs. While fresh fruit smoothies and healthy eats may not help everyone lose weight, the simple replacement of one fat or carb-laden meal is clearly a better-for-you food decision.
Equally important, we’re now advised by the 2005 Dietary Guideline for Americans3 to consume nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Most folks barely meet 3 to 5. Plus, you can get extra grams of fiber, protein, immune-boosting nutrients, vitamins and minerals and more. One boost is free with your smoothie and another can be added for just 50 cents. Or buy your own daily-use packets or containers for home.
Now, you can fulfill or your fruits and vegetable servings every time you visit Robeks. And, the welcome smile is free! Seriously, there are a host of preventative benefits that flow from the decision to fit healthier food, nutritional boosts and supplements into your daily diet.
Consider the medical risks associated with being overweight or obese:4
- Diabetes
- Coronary heart disease or stroke
- High blood cholesterol
- Some forms of cancer
- Hypertension
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and other breathing problems
When you fit Robeks into your daily life, you put yourself on the right track for a better and healthier active lifestyle, and can even prevent unwanted health issues. A daily regimen of our quality fruit smoothies and juices are the clear choice to putting some fun back into watching what you eat.
- 2003–2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American Obesity Association
- www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines; U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease