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Gone are the days of One-nutrient-fits-all.

This is good news for health-conscious women everywhere: Gone are the days of One-nutrient-fits-all. At last there's a protein supplement designed for women by women to meet our different metabolic needs. It's called ARIA Women's Protein. This breakthrough protein powder combines two of the most powerful proteins nature has to offer: soy and whey. In fact, ARIA Women's Protein is the first, and only, protein to combine the benefits of non-genetically modified soy protein and a high-quality whey protein concentrate.

This is good news for health-conscious women everywhere: Gone are the days of One-nutrient-fits-all. At last there's a protein supplement designed for women by women to meet our different metabolic needs. It's called ARIA Women's Protein. This breakthrough protein powder combines two of the most powerful proteins nature has to offer: soy and whey. In fact, ARIA Women's Protein is the first, and only, protein to combine the benefits of non-genetically modified soy protein and a high-quality whey protein concentrate.

Soy has long been recognized for its health benefits for women. Scientific research shows that soy protein may help:

decrease symptoms of menopause

decrease risk of breast cancer

reduce cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease

prevent osteoporosis
In fact, the FDA now allows a label claim that states Consuming 25g of soy protein per day, in conjunction with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.

Whey protein is the perfect complement to soy. Whey is a naturally occurring protein found in milk. It is a source of high-quality protein (the highest biological value of any protein source found in nature) and it contains many of the components that soy protein lacks. For example, whey protein contains immunoglobulins that help strengthen the immune system. Whey protein is also high in calcium and B vitamins, helps increase iron absorption, and has a full amino acid profile. Scientific research shows that whey protein may help:

support the immune system

prevent cancerous tumor growths

increase bone density

increase lean muscle mass and decrease body fat

raise metabolic rate

control appetite by stimulating the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hormone that signals the brain that you are full
There are incredible health benefits and disease prevention characteristics of both soy and whey proteins - benefits women need and want. And that's not all. ARIA is also an excellent source of folic acid, bone-building calcium, phosphorus, and is low in carbohydrates and fat.

Foods that are good for you are not supposed to taste good...right? Wrong. Just ask the American Tasting Institute. They awarded ARIA Women's Protein the 1999-2000 Gold Medal for Best of Show - Soy Proteins for its excellent traditional vanilla flavor. That's impressive. And you haven't even tasted it yet.

If you're one of the few women who can't stomach taking pure soy protein day in and day out, you're not alone. Soy manufacturers know this, and to compensate, they've loaded their soy products up with sugary carbohydrates and lots of sodium to make it taste better - the exact things soy drinkers are trying to avoid! Not us. We added whey protein to ARIA Women's Protein because of its health benefits .... funny thing is, it replaced soy's traditional bitter and chalky taste.

An unexpected, but well-deserved perk.

Have you heard about genetically modified foods yet? If so, you probably avoid them like the plague. If not, you'd probably be absolutely shocked and stunned to learn that the tomatoes in your salad last night and the tofu burger you had for lunch were actually created in a laboratory, by scientists ... Yeah - those guys in white lab coats.

Apparently, they are now quietly going about creating 'new' foods for you and I and your 2.5 children to unknowingly eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The problem is: the effect of these foods - now termed Frankenfoods by the media - is unknown. Nobody, not even the scientific community, knows what taking these foods long-term will result in. We're pretty sure that you're not about to be an agriculture experiment ... at least ... not knowingly. And we don't blame you.



Problems Associated With Genetically Modified Foods
The number of health-conscious Americans has significantly increased over the past decade. Many Americans are now making a conscious effort to educate themselves about health, nutrition and fitness. Besides the food safety issues (effects on the human body are unknown) there is a fear that genetically modified foods may also cause irreparable damage to the environment, as well as result in a loss of biodiversity and the ability to use our own seeds.



Become An Educated Consumer
As more information about genetically modified foods is disseminated to the public, the more health-conscious Americans will demand to know which foods, specifically, contain genetically modified organisms. The FDA does not currently require any special testing of genetically modified food, nor are there any labeling requirements. Said David Jenkins, Technical Director for Next Proteins. Consumers are responsible for educating themselves and for making smart health choices. We recognize that women are typically a highly informed consumer group, and we want to be a part of the educating process.



ARIA Offers Solutions
That's why we've created new ARIA women's protein with 100%, certifiable, non-genetically modified soybeans. And we can prove it. Check out our stamped 100% all-natural soybean certificate. Does your soy product promise the same? ... Or are you consuming ingredients concocted in a beaker? Because ...you know ... You don't have to.

Protein is fundamental to life. After water, protein is the most important building block in the human body. Protein plays a significant role in the look and feel of our hair, skin, nails and teeth. More importantly, it plays a substantial role in our fitness goals. Protein provides energy and supports muscle growth and may even help us burn fat. But most importantly, protein affects us in ways we can't see - like our health. The role of dietary protein in health has been studied by scientists for decades and a considerable amount of scientific data has been gathered regarding both soy and whey protein ... scientific data that may be of particular interest to women and women's health practitioners. Below are some of the most important ways protein affects both your fitness and your health. Soy and whey protein may help:

Health
Protect against breast cancer

Lower cholesterol levels

Protect against osteoporosis and improve bone health

Reduce symptoms of menopause

Support the immune system

Inhibit growth of a wide range of cancer cells

Enhance cognitive ability

Increase antioxidant levels in the body
Fitness:
Build lean body mass

Increase fat-burning ability

Raise metabolic rate

Decrease risk of over training


Isoflavones. They're the hottest topic in the health industry today. Everyone's talking about isoflavones. Especially women ... who find their exceptional health benefits virtually irresistible. And we don't blame them. Isoflavones, a biologically active component found in soybeans and present in soy-based products, are believed to be the main source of soy's healthy attributes.

Research shows that isoflavones may help:

reduce the risk of breast cancer

lower cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease

reduce symptoms of menopause

improve bone health


When More Doesn't Mean Better:
But that doesn't necessarily mean the more isoflavones you consume, the healthier you get. Because, just like everything else, it is possible to megadose on isoflavones. Megadosing can result in inconsistent hormonal effects, goiters, hypothyroidism and even infertility. And because no long-term studies in humans in which the possible association between soy exposure and toxicity has been systematically explored, the scientific community cannot determine what amount of isoflavone consumption is optimal ... but the concern still exists that megadosing on isoflavones may be detrimental to female health.



So What's Considered Megadosing?
Because no long-term studies have been done that reveal the optimal isoflavone intake level, no one really knows. Therefore, the safest thing to do is base our decisions on what we do know! We do know that the Japanese have enjoyed soy's healthy benefits for centuries ... at safe, moderate levels. About 50g of soy and 32mg of isoflavones per day on average. (Check the link to the right for more information about soy's healthy role in the Japanese diet...)

That's why we've designed new ARIA Women's Protein based on what we know about the traditional Japanese diet. Each serving of ARIA contains 14g (7g of soy protein, 7g of whey protein) of protein and 17mg of isoflavones (genistein and daidzein) from 100% non-genetically modified soybeans.

Question: you don't drink an entire bottle of cough syrup when you have a cold ... so, along those same lines why would you want to drink a soy shake with enough isoflavones in one serving to last a healthy woman 2 weeks?
Answer: You don't.

What began as a subtle murmur in the U.S. presses is now gaining a bonafide buzz. Word of genetically modified foods (GMOs) - foods created in a laboratory by scientists - is quickly getting out to the American public. The growing media interest is based on the fact that the effects of GMO foods on the human body are currently unknown. Chances are: Americans aren't going to like the idea of these Frankenstein foods.

And who can blame them? The number of health-conscious Americans has significantly increased over the past decade. Many Americans are now making a conscious effort to educate themselves about health, nutrition and fitness and would be quite startled to find that they have been, often unknowingly, consuming genetically modified foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It was this growing global controversy that drove Next Proteins to research and develop a new women's protein that hosted a number of healthy benefits, but contained no genetically modified ingredients. New ARIA women's protein is 100% certifiably non-GMO. In fact, ARIA, designed specifically for women's metabolic needs, is the only soy and whey protein powder without genetically modified ingredients on the market today.

Besides the food safety issues (effects on the human body are unknown) GMO opponents fear that these foods may cause irreparable damage to the environment, as well as result in a loss of biodiversity and the ability to use our own seeds.

As more information about genetically modified foods is disseminated to the public, the more health-conscious Americans will demand to know which foods, specifically, contain genetically modified organisms. The FDA does not currently require any special testing of genetically modified foods, nor are there any labeling requirements, so consumers are responsible for educating themselves and for making smart and healthy choices.

We know you're creative out there ... We know you've discovered ways of incorporating ARIA into your favorite recipes ... Or maybe you've invented a totally new recipe of your own! Either way: Share!

Share your favorite way of using ARIA with women across the nation and automatically enter yourself to win prizes in the next ARIA recipe contest. Below are some of our favorite entries - from Sunday morning pancakes to healthy lunchtime snacks:



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ARIA Power Mocha Smoothie:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup 'lite' soymilk
2 scoops ARIA Women's Protein - Chocolate
1/2 cup prepared coffee
3 Tbs. sugar-free cocoa mix
3 ice cubes

Directions:
Add ingredients together and blend for 1 minute or until smooth.

Nutritional Values:
Protein 24g | Fat 3g | Carbohydrates 14g | Calories 179





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High Protein Apple Pancakes:

Ingredients:
6 slices whole wheat bread
3 scoops ARIA - Vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose, enriched flour
4 large baking apples, i.e., Jonathan, peeled and cored
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 large egg whites (add 2 egg yolks, if desired, for fluffier pancakes)
3/4 cup skim milk

Directions:
With the chopping blade of food processor, crumb bread and place in large mixing bowl. Add ARIA and flour to bread crumbs and stir with a fork to blend.

Using the grating blade of the food processor, grate apples. Place in medium mixing bowl and sprinkle lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon over apples. Stir with a fork to mix. Add egg whites and milk. Stir to mix again.

Add apple/egg mixture to bread crumb mixture and stir with fork well to blend.

Generously spray griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat griddle to medium high heat. With 1/4 cup measure, dollop batter onto heated griddle. Spread batter to 4-inch circles. Cook until both sides are golden brown and pancakes feel light. Don't turn more than twice per side. Makes 16 pancakes.

Nutritional Values:
Serving size is 1 pancake:
Protein 4g | Fat 0.06g | Carbohydrates 10g | Calories 58





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Peach Dream:

Ingredients:
1 cup cold water
1/2 medium frozen banana
2 small ripe peaches
1/2 cup plain nonfat frozen yogurt
3 scoops ARIA - Vanilla
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.

Nutritional Values:
Protein 24g | Fiber 0.5g | Fat 2g | Carbohydrates 48g | Calories 334





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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls:

Ingredients:
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
2 Tbs. ARIA - Chocolate
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 Tbs. chopped chocolate chips
Shredded coconut

Directions:
Combine all above ingredients in food processor and mix until desired consistency. Make mixture into 12 balls and roll in coconut or ARIA. Refrigerate.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Values (per ball):
Protein 2g | Fiber 0.5g | Fat 4g | Carbohydrates 3g | Calories 56





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Protein Popsicles:

Ingredients:
1 scoop ARIA Vanilla
Juice of 2 oranges
1 banana
1/3 cup apple juice

Directions:
Blend ingredients until smooth. Pour into popsicle container, freeze and enjoy. Makes about 6 popsicles.

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutritional Values (per ball):
Serving Size: One popsicle
Protein 1g | Fiber 1.5g | Fat 0g | Carbohydrates 13g | Calories 56





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Chocolate-Almond Delight:

Ingredients:
2 scoops ARIA - Chocolate
1 cup nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt (or low fat ice cream)
3/4 cup nonfat milk
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions:
Combine ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed for about 1 minute.

Serves Two

Nutritional Values:
Per Serving:
Protein 9g | Fiber 0g | Fat 0.75g | Carbohydrates 45g | Calories 222.5





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Berry Blast:

Ingredients:
2 scoops ARIA - Vanilla
2 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup frozen cranberry cocktail concentrate
3 ice cubes

Directions:
Combine ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed for about 1 minute.

Serves Two

Nutritional Values:
Per Serving:
Protein 4g | Fiber 17.5g | Fat 0g | Carbohydrates 40g | Calories 174

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