Most people
know and understand the many health benefits of leading an
active lifestyle that includes regular exercise. Exercise
can benefit anywhere from increased lean muscle mass to
improved bone density to better flexibility and better
aerobic and anaerobic capacity. What most don't know is
that there is one significant detrimental effect of
exercise... Exercise induced oxidative stress.
Exercise
induced oxidative stress increases as exercise becomes
more rigorous. Oxidative stress can significantly impact
body repair and recovery post-exercise and as a result,
hinder optimum performance. However, individuals can
markedly reduce their oxidative stress and the impact it
has on the body through proper nutrition. With proper
nutrition, individuals can ensure the maximum health
benefits from their exercise regime.
Read below about what a few athletes and fitness
professionals have to say about the importance of eating
more fruits and vegetables and the role that Juice Plus+
can play in improving one’s health and well being. Juice Plus+'s ability to reduce exercise
oxidative stress is proven and published in sports and nutrition
journals.
Proper nutrition can enhance your physical performance and
ensure you are getting the maximum health benefits from
your physical activity.
Ana Ivanović Professional Tennis Player
Serbian-born, now living in Switzerland, Ana Ivanovic has
been on the professional tennis circuit since 2005, and was
ranked #1 in the world in 2008.
She won the 2008 French Open and was the runner-up in
singles at the 2007 French Open and the 2008 Australian
Open.
In 2007, Ana became a UNICEF National Ambassador for
Serbia. Taking a special interest in the fields of
education and child protection, Ana visited a primary
school in Serbia during her inauguration and said: "I'm
also looking forward to going into the classroom and
meeting many kids."
Ana has been a passionate Juice Plus+ user for many years
and is the spokesperson for
Juice Plus+ in the German speaking
world.
Brett Favre
NFL Quarterback
We don't know how long he took Juice Plus+, but Brett Favre did during his only Superbowl winning season
with the Green Bay Packers, 1996-97.
The San Francisco Examiner
printed this article on Jan.1 1997:
"Favre juices up for success; New nutritional supplement, inner power lift him; If you ask Robert Brooks what has changed in
quarterback Brett Favre, he'll say it's the juice. Meaning the nutritional supplement known as
Juice Plus+
that Brooks, a Packers wide receiver, drinks religiously
and introduced to Favre this season. Brooks said the stuff
is effective, providing extra energy when players wear
down... "
In 1977, seventeen year old Maureen O’Toole began playing on
the U.S. Water Polo Team. Over many years the women’s
water polo team fought to have women’s water polo made a
division in the Olympics. By the year 2000, their wish had
come true. At the time, Maureen had been in retirement
for the past four years, only to come out of it for the
chance to finally compete in the Olympics. “I said, ‘Wow,
we’re finally it for the chance to compete in the
Olympics. This is going to be such fun.’ I had no idea
what I was getting myself into.”
The last two years leading up to the Olympics were
physically the hardest two years of her life. She was 39
years old and to play water polo at that level was
extremely difficult. She trained six or seven hours a day,
six days a week. On top of that, she needed extra energy
to care for her daughter Kelly.
At the Olympics, the US Water Polo team ended up playing
Australia in a heated game in the finals. Maureen and her
team ended up taking home the silver medal.
“I don’t believe I would have made it had it not been for
Juice Plus+. I’m super proud that I won a silver medal
for the United States. I thank Juice Plus+ for helping me
get there and I will continue to take it for the rest of
my life.”
Jack Medina
Fitness Consultant
President of Fitness by Design, Jack Medina is a
consultant dedicated
to educating the public about nutrition, exercise, stress
management, and injury prevention. Jack has been lecturing
throughout the United States for more than twenty years,
inspiring thousands of people to take charge of their
lives. Jack has worked with many of the best
orthopaedists, chiropractors, and physical therapists in
the world and has been the featured guest on many radio
and television shows.
Jack's success led him to the International Competition
where he worked with many of the top gymnasts in the
world, including the USA's Cathy Rigby. He also served as
a strength and conditioning consultant for the Oakland/Los
Angeles Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and
Golden State Warriors.
More recently, Jack implemented and supervised a "Stress
Management-Wellness" program for Los Alamos National
Laboratory and their 10,000 employees.
Jack currently devotes much of his time to lecturing the
public on the benefits of Juice Plus+.
Holly Flanders
U.S. Olympic Ski Champion
"The rigors of 10 years of racing on the World Cup and
Olympic downhill ski racing tour took a toll on my body! I
knew I needed to eat better--especially more fruits and
vegetables--but simply did not have the time. Athletes are
always looking for the edge, and I have found some pretty
great things in my search for vibrant health!"
“As an Olympic athlete, I have always
tried to absorb as much as I could about good nutrition. I
knew that fruits and vegetables were good for you and
learned that foods can heal. But try as I might, I knew I
didn’t eat enough. Then I finally got it, Juice Plus+.
Bottom line is I believe in Juice Plus+."
Katie Uter
Fitness Advocate
Katie was a full-time student when she became the first teenager
to place in the top twenty at the Fitness America Pageant
- ESPN National Championships in November of ‘96. After
winning her first competition, the ‘96 Louisiana Regional,
the 19-year-old from Hammond, Louisiana went on to win an
ESPN 2 series event in Redondo Beach and then placed 14th
at the ESPN Nationals.
For those who said it was just beginner's luck, ‘97 went
on to see Katie win the Louisiana Regional for a second
time as well as another ESPN 2 event in Miami Beach.
"In 1997, I was training hard and did not have the
energy. I couldn’t get stronger. I couldn’t go further
in competition. It was early in 1998 that my sister
Shelly introduced me to Juice Plus+. That was a great
year for me and changed my life. I won three competitions
in three weeks and proved to myself that I could compete
again. People ask me all the time, ‘How do you do all
that you do?’ I answer, Juice Plus+ and my daughter.”
Shelley Taylor-Smith
Australian 7 times World Marathon Swimming Champion
Regardless of being
tagged with ‘nothing above
average’; ‘no natural ability’ and ‘disabled’; Shelley
Taylor-Smith is the only woman in the history of any sport
worldwide to hold a No.1 Ranking in sport for both men and
women.
During a successful, gruelling, disciplined, 30 year
career as an athlete representing Australia achieving 7
consecutive years as Women's World No.1 Marathon Swimmer,
Shelley learned that the only way to succeed in today's
world is to be unique, positive, passionate, and believe
in the Champion inside YOU!
Shelley believes that food is a constant, steady,
dependable healthy source of energy.
Juice Plus+ is whole food based nutrition.
"The greatest hurdle in life is simply believing in
yourself. Success is not a gift; it's a challenge to use
what you've achieved.”
Michelle Nazaroff
CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Master Personal
Trainer.
Michelle has competed in Figure competitions since 2001 and
has won a number of titles. She is passionate about Figure
and has always focused on bringing a balanced, healthy and
feminine physique to the stage.
Michelle underwent Open Heart Surgery in 2004, and had a
baby in 2007. Doctors and friends said she would never
compete again, however, due to her strong belief in
herself and passion for the sport she decided to show
everyone who doubted her. “If I inspire one person to get
on the figure stage after major surgery or child birth I
will be satisfied that my journey has been worth the
effort.”
“My mission in life is to inspire and teach my clients how
to become a living testament of health and vitality and to
ensure they achieve their health and fitness goals no
matter what hurdles we must overcome along the way."
"I am a strong believer in health and wellness in Body
Mind and Spirit. I am passionate about organic whole food
nutrition, correct whole food supplementation with Juice Plus+ and relaxation all year round so I can live a
strong, healthy and long life. I am also an avid goal
setter with specific targets set for myself weekly,
monthly, yearly and long term.”
HISTORY
2001 1st Place Novice Figure – INBA WA State Titles, Perth
WA
2001 1st Place Novice Figure - INBA National Titles,
Melbourne, Australia
2002 3rd Place Open Tall Figure – INBA WA State Titles,
Perth WA
2002 3rd Place Open Tall Figure – INBA National Titles,
Melbourne, Australia
2005 1st Place Figure Intermediate - INBA All Female
Muscle & Fitness Classic, Melbourne, Australia
2005 1st Place Figure Intermediate INBA NATIONAL Titles,
Melbourne, Australia
2005 2nd Place Figure Open Tall Class INBA NATURAL
OLYMPIA, Las Vegas, United States
2006 2nd Place Figure Open Tall - INBA All Female Muscle &
Fitness Classic, Melbourne, Australia
2006 1st Place Figure Open Tall INBA National Titles,
Melbourne, Australia
2006 1st Place (Gold) Figure Open Tall INBA INBA NATURAL
OLYMPIA, Perth, Australia
2006 2nd Place (Silver) Mixed pairs INBA NATURAL OLYMPIA,
Perth, Australia
2009 1st Place IFBB Elite Figure Tall Class, Perth WA
2009 Overall IFBB Elite Figure Winner, Perth WA
Judy King
Miss Fitness Australasia 2000-2001,
Health and Fitness Advocate, Fitness Competitor
between 2000 – 2002
Qualified personal
trainer & group exercise instructor, working in the
health & fitness industry for over 13 years
Currently, Group
Exercise (Fitness) Director for California Wow Xperience
(Thailand) & Master Trainer for Les Mills Asia Pacific
"Getting in shape is about developing
and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, primarily through
diet and exercise. We have all been given a unique body
and it is our job to see that it stays strong, healthy and
alive. I see myself as a precious commodity, therefore it
is important to protect my investment each day by
nurturing, exercising, feeding my body with Juice Plus+
and only good healthy things. As a fitness competitor,
Juice Plus+ gave me the physical edge I needed to achieve
my goals. I love the way it makes me feel and I believe it
is the best nutritional product on the market."
Jo Whatley
Kayaker and Lifesaver
Represented QLD in Royal Lifesaving since 14yrs
age – 19yrs age
Member of
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club from junior ranks
(14yr – 22yr)
Current member of Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving
Club
Represented Australia in Lifesaving as 16yrs old in Tri
Nation Series, then as 17yr old at World Championships
(NZ 1998), 18yr old Tri Nation Series, 19yr old at World
Championships (Sydney)
Australia Royal
Lifesaving team came second at 2000 World Champ’s and
member of the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Team that
won the club World Championships 2000 – first Australian
club to win the event.
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain
Surf League specialist swimmer and Iron woman for QLD
Marlins in 2000 – QLD won the series.
Decided to focus on
paddling the following year and 3rd Open Mixed Double
Ski at National Titles, 3rd QLD Titles Open Women’s Ski
Race, 1st Open Women’s Taplin (Ski paddler). Nationally
ranked 3rd Open Women’s Ski going into national titles
2003.
National finalist
in Open Women’s Ski race 2004, 2005, 2006.
1st Open Women’s
Rescue Tube Rescue race – Australian titles 2006.
In 2002, Jo contracted a severe case of Glandular Fever
which moved onto Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This meant she
had to take a step back from competition for 12 months to
recover.
"I was a HUGE fan of the Atkins diet and pretty much ate
protein and nothing else! Crazy! (And I wondered why I had
no energy and why I kept getting sick.) I was getting
chest infections every three weeks, for nearly 6 months
straight! And because they always progressed quite
quickly, I had to continually go on anti-biotics. My
immune system was completely shot and I was very unhealthy
while trying to train and compete at a national level. I
used to eat a lot of sugary foods to compensate for
feeling so lousy. Juice Plus+ stopped the cravings
within a few days and I found myself reaching for an apple
and fresh fruit and vegies as a snack instead of an energy
drink or something similar. This was highly unusual for
me!"
"My friend’s even commented on how funny it was to see me
eating fruit and vegies instead of running down the shop
to get a quick fix for energy. In regards to my new
attitude to sport and getting the best out of myself,
perseverance and determination is what I believe it is all
about; one step after the other, every day, dealing with
every situation the best way that you can.”
Des Hasler
Rugby League Legend
Throughout his legendary Rugby League career, Des played
a massive 256 first grade games for the Manly Sea Eagles
as well as matches for NSW and Australia. Des is renowned
for his absolute professionalism. Currently, he is
coaching for the Manly Warringah 1st Grade League Team.
Throughout his long career, Des was recruited many times
by companies to support their products that were designed
to help give athletes the competitive edge. However, he
refused to do so until he found a product that he truly
felt could give him a competitive edge. That is when he
found Juice Plus+.
Des was one of the first athletes in Australia to
introduce and urge his colleagues and peers to use Juice Plus+.
“I am proud to have been involved in the introduction of
Juice Plus+ to Australia and delighted to give my
absolute endorsement to the product as the ultimate single
greatest nutritional supplement I have come across."
"My family takes Juice Plus+ every day and that is one of
the greatest gifts I can give them. I have attained a
sense of well-being that other nutritional products
promise but can't deliver. Juice Plus+ is one of the best
preventative health measures available and I urge you to
try it yourself, you won’t be disappointed."
Marc Dragan
Australia's First Triathlon Champion
Marc Dragan was Australia’s
first professional triathlete and in
1985 became the first Australian man to win a full length
ironman distance triathlon (3.8km swim 180km bike and 42km
run). Marc represented Australia at three world triathlon
championships twice finishing in the top 8 and winning a
silver medal with the Australian team in 1991. Marc has
won over 30 triathlons around the world and placed in the
top 3 finishers in over 60 triathlons. In his formative
years Marc was an accomplished tennis player reaching the
qualifying draws of both the Australian Open and Wimbledon
Tennis Championships.
Olympic torchbearer for the
Sydney 2000 games, Australian selector for the Olympic
sport of Triathlon, Television commentator for the
Australian Triathlon Series on Channel 10 and qualified
Tennis and Triathlon coach, Marc Dragan has been involved
in the health, fitness and lifestyle industry for over 20
years.
Marc, his wife Vicki and their
two young sons live at Curl Curl in Sydney’s northern
beaches. They also run one of the largest junior tennis
schools in the area “Dragans Tennis” coaching some 300
children per week.
“Since I have been taking Juice Plus+ I have experienced
a very significant improvement in my own well-being and
have since researched the impressive independent
peer-reviewed research on Juice Plus+ thoroughly. In my
opinion Juice Plus+ is without doubt the single greatest
nutritional product I have ever come across and I now
recommend it to everyone I come in contact with. My whole
family has been taking Juice Plus+ every day since 1998,
and will continue to do so. There is absolutely nothing on
the market that even comes close to this product and it
just makes so much sense. I just wish I had taken Juice Plus+ during my competitive years".
Steve Coulter
Ironman Competitor and Kayak Champion
Competitor in Surf
IRONMAN competition from
1985 to 1991, racing in events sponsored by Kellogg’s,
Fosters and Uncle Toby’s series also continuing to race
competitively for Manly in state and national surf
lifesaving titles.
Qualified strength
and fitness trainer, working in the health industry for
over 10 years.
Personal trainer
and fitness centre manager/co-ordinator for Sydney’s
leading up market health clubs such as Tattersalls Club
and Hyde Park Club.
Winner of the SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES tender to
establish all the strength and cardiovascular equipment
for all the training venues that athletes from all
sports required.
Writer for fitness
articles in leading women’s magazines such as Cleo,
Dolly, Woman’s Day, etc.
Established the
importation and supply of equipment to the health clubs,
which became the largest supplier of fitness equipment
to the health club industry in Australia.
National Marketing
Director with NSA (Australia) Pty Ltd (Juice Plus+).
And Winner of Men’s
Health national ocean paddling series 2005.
"After a long and successful history in sports competition
and also working professionally in the health and fitness
industry, I have recognised one very important factor. A
good fitness program does not substitute bad eating
habits."
"This was the first time I had ever seen a nutritional
concept in perfect balance as nature intended. Since
eating Juice Plus+ every day I have had nothing but very
good results with the health of myself, my family and all
who I have advised to eat Juice Plus+. I believe that
Juice Plus+ is the greatest nutritional breakthrough in
the food industry and therefore advise all people to use
Juice Plus+ as the cornerstone to their nutritional plan.
Juice Plus+ (fruits and vegetables) is for everybody -
everyday."
Clare Hozak
Australian Sailing Team
“I was in the Australian Sailing Team from 2001-2004,
and went to Athens Olympics (2004) as Sarah Blanck's
training partner (Sarah won the selections). During this
time I was working 6am - 10am, going sailing, training
with weights for 1-2hrs, then going back to work from 4pm
- 8pm. Needless to say I was exhausted most of the time!
My routine continued into 2006 and I found myself getting
injured and run-down. I had a cold every second week and
was sore everyday. In April 2006 I met Andrew McNickle,
who introduced me to Juice Plus+. I have not been sick
since I started taking Juice Plus+, and I have regained
most of my personality that was somewhat drained during my
years as an athlete! My mother and I continue to take
Juice Plus+ everyday and I feel great about myself and my
health.”
Carin Clonda
World Class Squash Champion
Carin’s goal in life is to work with asthma prevention and management,
specifically through proper nutrition, exercise, and
natural therapies. Carin has been taking Juice Plus+
since 1998.
As a professional squash athlete, she has participated in
numerous events, including winning a silver medal, the
World Masters over 40, placing 5th. In 2000, Carin
received the prestigious Australian Sports Medal for
outstanding accomplishments in Squash.
Some major highlights over her 20 year career in squash
sport include Ranking 5th in the World, becoming the
Australian Junior Champion in 1978, becoming the British
Junior Champion in 1979, becoming the NSW Representative
Junior Captain in 1975 - 1979, and being a World Team
Champion in 1983.
“Sport and nutrition
go hand in hand. That’s why I recommend Juice Plus+ to
everyone”
Jamie Close
Personal Trainer
Jamie Close is one of the leading wholistic trainers in Australia.
His experience in balancing the mind, body and soul spans
over 15 years with clients around the world. Described by
many as an innovator in the health and well-being arena,
he is constantly developing new paradigms of thinking.
Jamie is a fully qualified personal fitness trainer; Jamie
trained the winner of the first “Body 4 Life” weight loss
competition in Australia in 1999 and since then has
assisted in the positive transformation of thousands of
people.
“Nutrition is a cornerstone of life and eating the correct
balance of whole foods especially fruits and vegetables
are vital in the prevention of sickness and disease. Juice Plus+ bridges the gap between what we eat and what our
body needs every single day of our lives.”
Many other
athletes, including the German, Austrian and Swiss
teams for the 2012 Olympics, are all using Juice Plus+
for their nutritional support.
Brett Favre
Holly Flanders
Katie was a full-time student when she became the first teenager
to place in the top twenty at the Fitness America Pageant
- ESPN National Championships in November of ‘96. After
winning her first competition, the ‘96 Louisiana Regional,
the 19-year-old from Hammond, Louisiana went on to win an
ESPN 2 series event in Redondo Beach and then placed 14th
at the ESPN Nationals.
Many other
athletes, including the German, Austrian and Swiss
teams for the 2012 Olympics, are all using Juice Plus+
for their nutritional support.