Wellness
Energy drinks and childrenby Aaron Lowe on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 9:08:18 PM MST
The phone was ringing off the hook yesterday here at Bazi World HQ with the news of the latest review of energy drink in the medical journal, Pediatrics.
The news wasn’t positive, adolescents consume too many of these drinks and the calories consumed are “empty” of nutrients for healthy growth that would normally be found in nutritious foods. They replace milk as beverages, thus negatively impacting critical calcium intake, and nearly half of caffeine overdose cases in ages 19 and below (2007 data) were from energy drinks. Many use ingredients that have no long-term history of safe use, and the list went on and on. Bottom line, they considered energy drinks as something that our children shouldn’t consume.
As one who makes his living in the world of nutrition, I’d have to agree that energy drinks are probably not the best choice for children. However, also being a parent I know that whatever is popular, good for you or not, is going to always win out with the kids. I also believe the occasional soft drink or sugary beverage IN CONJUNCTION with an otherwise healthy lifestyle is of inconsequential risk. Like anything else, when they are abused is when the issues arise.
How does all of the affect Bazi? Not one iota. Yes, Bazi is an energy product and yes it contains a safe amount of caffeine (about the same as a cup of coffee). In fact, unlike the vast majority of energy products out there we are up front with the exact amount of caffeine in Bazi so you or parents can make an informed choice. How many other companies are that honest about their ingredients?
Anyway, the similarity between Bazi and every other energy product ends with caffeine. Bazi provides a concentrated amount of vitamins, trace minerals and phytonutrients from its exclusive Phyto8 Blend of eight superfruits that no other energy product can match. Instead of empty calories, the 64 calories in one shot of Bazi is so nutrient dense you won’t fine any single fruit or fruit juice that can match its nutritional punch. It does not increase one’s risk of diabetes, obesity or heart disease. In fact, it’s just the opposite; the ingredients in Bazi may decrease one’s risk from those lifestyle diseases. Bazi is so far ahead of the curve that all the other companies out there better start scrambling to try and catch up.
In the end it’s the parents’ responsibility to monitor what their children consume. At Bazi we provide the facts so the parent can make an informed decision on whether Bazi is right for their children or not. Regardless of their decision, we will always support the decision of the parents.
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Wellness
You Must Be Crazy to Try Four Lokoby Aaron Lowe on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 9:28:02 PM MST
Nine students were sent to the hospital when they drank one can of Four Loko, a popular alcoholic energy drink. The kids were in such bad shape that the police originally thought they were all ruffied. This is such a tragic story. How could one can of anything do such horrible damage?
Well, as it turns out the term "can" is an understatement. At 23.5 ounces, each behemoth container is enough to hold over 10 shots of BAZI. I drink 10 shots of BAZI in 10 days. Four Loko's alcohol content is a whopping 12%. That puts one can at about 4 regular beers.
Are you ready for the kicker?
Four Loko costs only $2.50. That's right! The drink seems to be a pure product of the recession. With an attractive cost, a high alcohol content, and enough unnatural energy to give you a heart attack, Four Loko is quickly finding its place in the bellies of college consumers.
This is a shocking trend. At BAZI we have always pledged natural energy done right. We only use 8 superfruits to provide your body exactly what it needs.
At Four Loko, their philosophy - if they have one - is to actually KILL their own users. What's even worse is that this "strategy", and I use that term loosely, is working. A huge portion of the population doesn't care that others are getting very sick. In fact, I have noticed a few people celebrating these news stories by going out and purchasing Four Loko.
I can promise you that BAZI will continue to fight the good fight. We aim to set the example of what an energy drink should deliver. Clean, natural, good for you energy.
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Wellness
Bring It With BAZIby Aaron Lowe on Friday, October 22, 2010 11:36:26 PM MST
Some people still don't know what makes BAZI so awesome. Our little shot is packed with a boatload of nutrition, flavor, and energy. 8 fruits, 12 vitamins, and trace minerals means that you get naturally charged at the cellular level. You can be sure the only power you get is from our superfruits.
Seabuckthorn, Jujube, Acai, Goji, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Mangosteen, and Raspberry - these are our main ingrediants! Sourced all across the globe, these magic fruits are action packed with nutritional qualities.
Our team of nutritionists helped in the development of the BAZI formula. Our main philosophy was Energy + Nutrition = Healthy Fuel. Our number one priority was the health of our consumers. That's why we're proud that BAZI contains no warning labels.
BAZI gives you that sustainable energy you need, without any of the crash. That's because your not getting artificially amped up. There is no caffeinated, over-sugary, caloric energy explosion that will leave you jittery later.
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What people are saying
"BAZI has given me better mental clarity to focus on my work and a clean energy while also giving my body the things that it needs on a daily basis." -Sean
"First and foremost the health benefits alone with BAZI have been life changing for me. The energy and focus that I now possess have led to a better diet and more exercise and I have lost nearly 40 lbs this year." -Allan
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Wellness
Nap Time Isn't Just for Kindergartenby Aaron Lowe on Monday, August 09, 2010 6:36:07 PM MST
The next time you fall asleep at the office, brush off your supervisor’s disgust and tell him you were trying to be as productive as possible. A Harvard Medical School study showed that a simple 45 minute nap improves memory and learning abilities. Likewise, pilots that took 26 minute naps increased their performance by 34 percent and overall alertness by 54 percent.
Essentially, the biphasic sleep cycle helps move information from the hippocampus to the prefrontal cortex where it becomes part of our long term memory. By moving this information to our long term memory, the mind is cleared to be filled up with new information.
Napping can be a strategic technique that makes your work week more productive. In the city that never sleeps, the business of napping is a booming industry. Companies like YeloSpa offer workaholic New Yorkers the chance to come in on their lunch breaks at take a luxurious power nap. Don’t be shy to embrace the power of napping, you could be snoozing on a great opportunity to work more efficiently. For more information click here.
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Food Color and Nutritionby Aaron Lowe on Friday, July 23, 2010 5:01:50 AM MST
Nutrition experts suggest you include a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet for maximum health benefits. Scientists have been researching the compounds and phytochemicals that give fruits and vegetables their color to learn which one are best included in a healthy diet.
Red, blue and purple colored fruits and vegetables contain many phytonutrients including lycopene and anthocyanins. Lycopene has been shown to have anti-aging and cancer protecting properties. Anthocyanins are a class of antioxidants which protects cells from damage and helps in reducing the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Some research suggests that eating blueberries, in particular, may help with memory functions and prevent some of the aging by improving cell communication in the nervous system.
Keep in mind that an overall balanced diet should consist of foods from a wide variety of colors. Learn more at www.lifemojo.com.
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What is a Diet?by Aaron Lowe on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:29:32 AM MST
We’ve all jumped on the scale or looked at ourselves in the mirror and decided we need to lose a couple of pounds and go on a diet. What is it about that word that makes us think of being hungry, almost tortured and unable to enjoy life as we know it? What an evil word it is, indeed.
My version of a diet is looking at my weight as a lifetime, work in progress. Sure, I want to look great all the time, but I know that my weight is going to fluctuate during the year and I accept it. I do, however, make minor changes in my daily routine to deal with it. For example, I’ll cut my portions, not eat after dinner or ride my bike more often in order to meet my goals.
What I don’t do is start a strict regimen of carefully chosen and tough-to-stick-with foods/meals that almost guarantee failure. A good rule of thumb is the more strict the diet (regardless of the promised outcome), the higher the likelihood of failure. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not telling you to just eat what you want and it’s all going to be good. I’m telling you that minor changes, incorporated over a lifetime, will give you the best probability of long-term success. That’s what we all should really focus on, being our healthiest best over a lifetime, and not just looking good for this summer’s vacation.
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Feeling Blue? Bazi May Help!by Aaron Lowe on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:50:14 PM MST
No it’s not a claim for a cure, so for those from the FTC checking out my blog and waiting for me to slip up, you’re wasting your time with this one.
The point of this post is that there is new data to suggest that low levels of vitamin D may be related to depression, and Bazi is an excellent source of vitamin D.
According to a recent study published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, adults with chronically low levels of vitamin D have higher rates of depression than those with normal or elevated levels. The authors suggested that individuals diagnosed with depression also have their vitamin D status tested, in order to rule out any vitamin deficiencies.
This is just one example of the incredible benefits of vitamin D, and, in my opinion, we are just learning about the many roles vitamin D plays in overall health. Once thought to be simply a preventative for rickets, it’s now believed that the “Sunshine vitamin” plays roles in cardiovascular health and cognitive function as well as a host of other metabolic processes.
It was also believed that one could obtain enough vitamin D with about 15 minutes of daily sun exposure; since we can make it through conversion of sunlight on the skin. But data shows that many do not regularly get the minimum amount sunlight or are concerned with the health risks of too much sun exposure.
We also know that the current Daily Value of 400 IU is probably not enough for optimal health, and leading scientist are pushing to increase the minimum to 800 to over 1000 IU.
The problem is there is a considerable portion of the population who doesn’t get sufficient sunlight and/or regularly consume vitamin D-rich foods. Many of these folks aren’t even obtaining the current levels, let alone increased requirements.
That’s where Bazi can help. One serving of Bazi contains 100% (400 IU) of the DV for vitamin D. That means if you simply drink one 2oz Bazi Shot every day, you will receive along with the other 11 vitamins, trace minerals, and critical phytonutrients from our Phyto8 Blend, 800 IU of vitamin D. That’s an amount that’s right up there with what most health experts recommend.
And you thought Bazi was just for energy!
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