Diet and exercise are the foundation of healthy weight

The definition of healthy weight is going to be different for each person, but one thing that will be the same is the hard work it takes to achieve and maintain that healthy weight.

It requires a healthy metabolism and healthy lifestyle, including getting enough sleep and regular exercise as well as adhering to a smart, balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and complex carbohydrates.

Researchers, however, are finding ways for people to capitalize on those healthy choices to help them reach their goals. That’s where the Moro blood orange comes in.

Moro blood orange

If you’ve never heard of blood oranges, you may have a funny look on your face right now. Blood oranges are simply another type of orange, like navel, mandarin or tangerine. Their name comes from the fact that their sweet, juicy flesh is a deep, ruby red leaning toward purple. Moro blood oranges are a specific variety of blood oranges.

Moro blood oranges are believed to have originated in Sicily, Italy, where they are cultivated in the nutrient-rich volcanic soil from Mount Etna. Like all oranges, Moro blood oranges are high in vitamin C and other nutrients.

But research has also shown that extract from the Moro blood orange, when combined with diet and regular exercise, can support a healthy metabolism, which is a key part of a healthy weight.

Importance of metabolism and metabolic health

Metabolism is how your body converts the nutrients from food into energy and how your body uses that energy to perform all functions, from simply breathing all the way up to a full workout.

Even when you’re just sitting still, your body is using energy to pump blood through your veins, control temperature, digest food and grow or repair cells. Since that energy being used is measured in calories, another way to think about metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories.

That’s why so many people focus on their metabolism and metabolic health when trying to achieve their healthy body weight.

Benefits of the polyphenol anthocyanin in Moro blood oranges

So, why is the Moro blood orange helpful for people trying to achieve or maintain a healthy weight? One reason is because it contains anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol. What are polyphenols?

“Polyphenols, like the ones found in Moro oranges, are nutrients that are able to increase antioxidant defenses and effectively diminish free radical damage in the body,” said Jennifer Chuang, Ph.D., a senior research scientist and clinical investigator for Nutrilite™ and XS™ products.

“Blood oranges have three times the polyphenols of a navel orange and are especially rich in anthocyanins that help improve body composition when combined with diet and regular exercise,” she said. “Polyphenols are also known to protect cells against free radicals, helping to maximize your fitness regimen.”

That’s why Moro blood oranges were chosen for XS Ignite Powder, a daily supplement designed to support weight management efforts when combined with diet and exercise. The supplement contains Morosil™‡, a blood orange extract that has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce body weight, body mass index and hip and waist circumference when combined with diet and regular exercise.*

“The study results showed statistically significant reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference and fat mass in the participants that received the extract in comparison to the participants receiving the placebo,” Chuang said. “That demonstrates that the Moro blood orange  extract is a safe and effective option for helping support weight loss efforts when combined with diet and regular exercise.”

Ready to add XS Ignite Powder to your diet and exercise routine? It’s super easy. It comes in convenient, single-serve sachets. Take one each day, either by pouring the citrus-flavored powder directly into your mouth or by mixing it with water or other liquids or food.

And if you need more guidance and support for your diet and exercise goals, check out the XS Fitness Programs. They include workout videos, a diet plan and product recommendations designed to meet your goals, whether it’s muscle toning, muscle building, peak performance, basic yoga or burning fat.

^{†This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.}

^{*Based on two human clinical studies of 12 weeks and 6 months in length. Participants who consumed 400 mg Morosil Moro blood orange extract per day showed reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and hip and waist circumference compared to placebo.}

^{‡Morosil™ is a registered trademark of Bionap S.r.l.}