Ensure Blog Articles

Slowing Muscle Loss As You Age

For many adults, age is just a number. In fact, according to a survey by Pew Research Center, half of adults over 50 surveyed said they feel at least ten years younger than their age[1]. But despite this youthful feeling, many adults…

Muscle Matters: Flex your strength and energy

Use it or lose it. You’ve probably heard this expression a million times, but have you ever heard it used to actually describe what can happen if you don’t exercise your muscles over time? “In fact, studies show that it…

One-Week Assessment: Where do you stand?

  Take a little time this week to really look at how you’re eating. Are you doing all you can to stay your healthy best, getting plenty of protein, vitamins, and minerals? Try our One-Week Assessment to be certain! Each…

Protect Your Muscles: Why preserving muscle matters

How’s your muscle mass these days? That’s probably a question you’ve never been asked—and you probably don’t know quite how to answer it! When health professionals talk about your “muscle,” they’re not referring to the weight of your dumbbells or…

LEARN: What’s Special About Smoothies. Find out what makes them so popular.

It’s hard to pass by a shopping center or flip through a magazine without being reminded of one of today’s biggest food trends: the smoothie. Green smoothies, made from a combination of green veggies, fruits, and other add-ins, have become…

10 Protein Powerhouses: Try our favorite complete proteins.

The protein we eat can be divided into two categories: complete (also called “high quality”) and incomplete. A complete protein source is one that provides all nine of the essential amino acids—those that can’t be made by our bodies but,…

MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Expert Advice
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The Internet is full of information, advice, tips, and ideas. And it’s full of misinformation, errors, and old wives’ tales. It can be hard to find nutrition information that’s credible and reliable—and getting it when you need it, quickly and…

Enjoying Your Ensure: Our nutritionists share their most popular tips

Q. Can Ensure products be enjoyed warm? What about frozen? A. Yes! Ensure ready-to-drink beverages can be warmed up before drinking. Or, if you’re wanting an icy cool treat, they can be frozen. Q. Can I mix Ensure with fruit?…