• 22 Vitamins and Minerals

• 110 Calories

• 9 Grams of Protein

• 3 Grams of Fiber

Definitely nutritious, but the kids still think it is delicious. This image from the back of the May Leadership in Action magazine is a fun way of depicting just how much kids love it. “Stay back, big Sis!”

When Melaleuca announces a new product, it isn’t as much about the taste as it is about the health benefits.

Shakeables gives the nutrition kids need every day. An excellent source of protein & fiber, it assists in building muscle and helps children go strong all day long.

Kids don’t eat as well as they should. Children naturally choose foods that are high in sugars, salt, fats, and provide minimal nutritional value. Less than 10% of teens get the suggested daily servings of fruits and vegetables according to research.

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• 8 grams of whole grains
• 260 milligrams of ALA Omega-3 from Flax
• 5 grams of fiber
• and 5 grams of protein

all while only including 140 calories?

Answer: Simply Fit™ Chewy Snack bars. The bars come in two delicious flavors: Chocolate Chip Drizzle and Chocolate Caramel Coconut.

Melaleuca announced this tasty new snack at Melaleuca Convention in Salt Lake City earlier this month. Here is the announcement from the May issue of Leadership in Action Magazine.

Simply Fit Chewy Snack bars aren’t just great-tasting snack bars. They’re a whole grain pick-me-up. A fiber fill-up. A protein recharge. An omega-3 boost. They’re a low sodium, naturally delicious, better-for-you bar that turns snack time into satisfaction time.

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A Melaleuca Exclusive

MelaPower® has long been one of our most popular products. It’s 6 times concentrated, so just half a fluid ounce cleans clothes like no other. And now, MelaPower is even better.

New Technology

New MelaPower with improved stain-fighting technology works better than ever on tough stains like grass, chocolate, and blood. We’ve boosted the cleaning power with all-natural stain-fighting enzymes for noticeably cleaner, brighter laundry, without harsh chemicals.

More Effective in Cold Water

New MelaPower formula is more effective than ever in cold water. Did you know it costs $265 a year (in energy) on average to wash in hot water, and only $16 a year to wash in cold water? That’s a savings of $249 a year. And conserving energy is something we can all feel good about.

Just ½ fl. oz. cleans an entire load—and costs less per use

Biodegradable, naturally derived formula is bleach-free, non-alkaline, and as gentle on you and your clothes as tap water

Patented formula you can’t get anywhere else

Revolutionary MelaPower

Melaleuca MelalPower is super-concentrated to cut back on waste from plastic, water, and shipping fuel. And its powerful Rinse Guard™ formula keeps dirt from settling back onto clothes. Our new scents rely on the all-natural goodness of essential oils and will linger on your laundry long after the washing is done.

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A spoonful of smart

Just one tablespoon serves up 1,080 mg of natural marine-sourced EPA and DHA in a delicious Peach Mango Tango or Lime Sorbet crème for all the brain, eye, and heart benefits omega-3s are proven to deliver.

Get your omega-3s in an unexpected form: Delicious

For years, omega-3s have been clinically shown to deliver full-body health benefits* and they are crucial in supporting optimal brain, eye, and heart health.^† But omega-3 supplements are generally in the form of large pills that can be difficult for everyone in the family to swallow.

With all-new Vitality Omega-3 Crème Delight, you can get all the omega-3 benefits your family needs with no pills to swallow and no unpleasant aftertaste.

Vitality Omega-3 Crème Delight^™ is a unique taste sensation unlike anything you’ve ever tried before.

Just one creamy spoonful provides a full 1,080 mg of powerful, natural DHA and EPA omega-3s to kick-start a healthy day, and it contains no artificial sweeteners or artificial flavors.

Whether you eat it on its own or drizzle it over yogurt or fruit, you’ll get incredible health benefits you’ve got to taste to believe.

How Often Should I Take It?

Since omega-3s must be consumed in your diet, the optimal dosage of Vitality Omega-3 Crème Delight is once a day. A tablespoon for adults, a teaspoon for kids under 12.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. † Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One serving (1 tablespoon) of Omega-3 Crème Delight provides 660 mg of EPA and 420 mg of DHA omega-3 fatty acids.

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We hope you enjoy the humor in this one as much as we did:

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In true Melaleuca fashion, we discovered how to safely manufacture fragrance capsules without formaldehyde—giving you safer, fresher-smelling laundry.

Safer Alternative

MelaSoft® is the first fabric softener in the market to use formaldehyde-free scent encapsulation technology. Our new,  Safe Scent™ capsules use micro beads that are 100% formaldehyde-free.

How It Works

The fragrance capsules are embedded in the fabric of your laundry during the wash and dry cycle. Then, later on, when you wear your shirt, sleep on the sheets, or dry off with a towel, the friction and movement releases the fragrance by breaking the capsules.

The comforting scent of fresh-from-the-dryer laundry continues to be released days after you wash. Two fragrances—Spring Breeze and Clean Cotton—are made from natural, essential oils, so you know your clothes will smell naturally fresh while your family stays safe.

MelaSoft not only gives you the softest clothes and linens, it also infuses them with the natural fragrance of real essential oils.

Only Melaleuca has it!

• Formaldehyde-free Safe Scent fragrance caps
• Fragrance from natural essential oils
• Reduced static for no more clinging pants or skirts
• Biodegradable, plant-derived softening agent
• Add MelaSoft Liquid to the final rinse cycle or put a MelaSoft Sheet in the dryer
• Also use sheets to freshen closets, diaper pails, shoes, cars, and more

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STRESS

You can’t live with it, and you can’t live without it. And, much like the question of whether having eggs for breakfast is a good or bad idea, the debate over stress is an ongoing bone of contention. Some say stress causes everything from the common cold to cancer, and some say stress does for the mind what weightlifting does for the body—it helps build strength and resilience.

Which argument should you believe? Is there a healthy way to deal with stress?

Life is stress

One thing for sure—if you are alive, you are experiencing stress. In a sense, life is stress; each day subjects us to changes in the weather, unexpected challenges and requests, deadlines to meet, news (whether perceived as “good” or “bad”), disagreements, disappointments, fear and the like—and all of these bring on stress.

Researchers commonly understand “stress” as anything that disrupts your normal routine and elicits a reaction. If you are stepping out into a crosswalk and someone yells “Look out!” just as a car speeds by, the stress of the moment was helpful. It caused you to stop and look instead of walking in front of an automobile. There are other types of stress, though, that wear your defenses down and can lower your resistance to disease.

The worst kind of stress

Stress that arises, but soon dissipates, can help keep us on our toes. Most people enjoy the thrill of a ride at the county fair or the exhilaration of listening to a motivational keynote speech.

When the stress settles in for the long term, though, and when the underlying situation seems to be completely out of our control, stress can turn on us—tearing us apart from the inside out. The loss of your spouse, being blocked from advancement at work, chronic health problems—all of these are types of stress that can destroy a person. They can rob the joy from life and bring on (what can seem to be) an endless stream of insurmountable problems in their wake.

How to fight back

Those who suffer stress-related symptoms—irritability, tiredness, headaches, skin rashes, lack of motivation, outbursts of anger and such—often try to place the blame elsewhere, instead of looking squarely at the problem. After all, the situation seems uncontrollable and the ramifications seem overwhelming.

Left unaddressed, these situations set the sufferer up for certain failure—maybe even for psychological problems or attempts at suicide. The first thing to remember when the cloud of distress begins to settle is that there are options. You are not stuck without hope.

For instance:

• Get up and get going. Exercise invigorates the body, giving tangible proof of your ability to endure and to move on.
• Breathe. Under stress, the breath becomes shallow and interrupted. Much benefit can be derived from simple breath exercises. Breathe in hope; breathe out anxiety. There are many books and teachings on breath management that can help.
• Change to a different job–one where you are appreciated. Look at the options: Are you an entrepreneur at heart? Who needs your talents?
• Find faith and meaning. Life can be overwhelming and life can be scary. There is much in the world to fear. Denying that fact does not help one cope with reality.
• Embrace the change, or embrace the potential for change. Consider the timeless maxim, “This too shall pass.”

The value of remembering purpose and letting go of your (imagined) control

Those who believe life has meaning can survive calamities that cause others to give up and die. The work of Dr.Viktor Frankl poignantly bears this out, especially his detailed descriptions of what it was like to be a prisoner in the Nazi concentration camps of WWII.

Any method of dealing with stress, though, begins with recognizing stress and agreeing with yourself that something can be done to either alleviate or endure the situation.

You can probably pick up a large stone without much difficulty. You can even hold it straight out in front of you. After a short period, though, your arm will grow tired. It won’t be long before the muscles start to quiver. And at some point, your ability to hold the stone will collapse entirely.

That is the way it is with stress. You can’t hold it for long. Don’t try. Do something about it. Tell someone about it. Fight back. Like Dr. Frankl, you may find the insurmountable problem really was there to help make you stronger, not to punish you or break you or hurt you.

Life is a school, my friend.

Listen and learn.

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Every year, physicians treat severe sunburns–even cancers of the skin–that could, perhaps, have easily have been prevented.

Have fun, but don’t be foolish–get your dose of  sunscreen facts by taking a few moments to study this Melaleuca Infographic.

(Click the graphic to enlarge and view)

Note: you can get the Sun Shades® Summer Sun Pack (While Supplies Last)

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IF YOU WANT TO FIND A LITTLE HUMOR

Remember when we spent money like there was no tomorrow?
Well, it’s tomorrow.

What leads most people into debt?
Trying to catch up with people who are already there.

The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any (Katharine Whitehorn).

If you marry for money, you will surely earn it (Ezra Bowen).

A man says to his wife, “Just what have you been doing with all the grocery money I give you?”
His wife says, “Turn sideways and take a look at yourself in the mirror!”

The truth is that being in debt is no joke. Ask anyone with a lot of debt, and they’ll tell you the stress and lack of peace in their life can be debilitating. According to a recent study by two Utah State University professors, 55 percent of marriages end in divorce, and the most frequently reported reason for marital conflict was finances.

The emotional toll debt can take on a relationship, family or individual can be overwhelming. In fact, the price you pay emotionally is far beyond any interest paid along the way. The good news is that the relief and satisfaction you feel when you are financially free is much more powerful than the stress you face when you’re in debt.

Along with greater peace, here’s what you get when you are debt free:

You have a tremendous sense of accomplishment

Becoming debt free is no small task, but when you get there, it’s amazing. In return for your sacrifice, you get the incredible feeling that you’ve done something that few people have ever accomplished, something that will change your life and the lives of your children forever.

You open doors to new opportunities

When you’re in debt, your life is limited by your lack of resources to go, do and give how you would like. Your relationships can be limited by the time required to earn an income to support your ongoing payments. When you’re debt free, you can do more, go farther and experience things you may never have experienced.

You get to relax

You have peace. You don’t worry as much. Even if the economy isn’t going well, you can have peace knowing you don’t owe anyone anything.

You have hope

The future just seems brighter. You have more possibilities available to you in terms of a career, education and other opportunities in life.

You learn what really matters

When you’re sacrificing to get out of debt, you learn you can be happy without things. You learn how to simplify your life. Having lots of things takes time. The vacation home, boat, snowmobiles and other things we buy take time and energy from the things that matter most. Simplifying your life gives you a renewed focus on the important things.

You’re smarter

As you become debt free, you learn about budgeting, saving, living within your means and making a dollar stretch. You gain skills you otherwise may not have.

You’re in charge

You can invest. You can build wealth. You can give direction to your life and begin to write your own script when you have the resources. You get to decide what happens in your life instead of having others make that decision for you.

You’re stable

Economic setbacks still happen. Layoffs happen. Emergencies happen. But you have the stability of financial freedom.

You get a monthly raise

When you’re debt free, the money you used to spend each month in debt payments is now yours to spend or save. Take a minute and add up your total debt payments. Now ask yourself this question: “What would it feel like to get to keep that money each month?” What would you do with it?

You’re independent

Freedom is the best feeling in the world. You have choices. You have fewer limits.

You can help others

When you are debt free, you have more resources to help others. You can give. You can be a blessing to others in time of need. You can be the means for lifting others from situations in life that may be beyond their control.

You’re prepared

You can save and be prepared for your children’s education, for retirement, for emergencies and for big moves that can enhance your life.

You’re happier

While there may still be a few disagreements about money in your relationships, the major disagreements disappear. You can breathe easier. You can dream about the possibilities together.

You can leave a legacy

By getting out of debt, you set an example and leave a legacy for generations to come. You inspire others to follow your example. You demonstrate to your children and friends that it is possible for them to find the same freedom you’ve found.

And last but not least, the Joneses next door are extremely jealous!

Thanks to our CEO, Frank L. VanderSloot, Melaleuca is debt free as a company. We experience the same emotional peace that individuals experience. At Melaleuca, we feel a sense of accomplishment, experience more opportunities, have more peace and hope, and are a stable company because we live debt free. It takes sacrifice and discipline, but it’s worth it.

At Melaleuca’s Convention, more than 20 Marketing Executives will burn their mortgages. They are debt free! They have experienced the emotional peace of paying off all their debts. Most set a clear goal and used their Melaleuca income to make extra payments on their debts. They sacrificed and learned to reduce their spending. They understood that in order to generate more cash flow into their households every month, they needed to increase their income and decrease their expenses. Now they stand in the enviable position of total financial freedom. I hope you’re there to experience their celebration.

The 2013 Melaleuca Convention begins Thursday, May 2. Tours of Melaleuca’s Idaho Falls headquarters begin Tuesday, April 30. For more information: 1-800-742-8803.

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Seeking solutions from nature

In fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods, plants draw nutrients from the soil, binding them to proteins and fibers. In this form they are in an ideal condition for the human body to use and absorb them. The team of Melaleuca scientists set out to duplicate the process used by nature. They tested hundreds of mineral forms before landing on what would become known as Oligo. And the results were nothing short of astounding.

10 times more available for absorption*

Only Oligo binds minerals to organic compounds (amino acids and oligofructose) to mirror the way they are found in fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods to maximize solubility.

In fact, Oligo minerals are scientifically proven to be up to 10 times more available for absorption than the minerals in the leading brands.*

In 2010, Oligo achieved another milestone. For the first time ever, a complete multivitamin-mineral formula was tested for absorption using actual human intestinal cells. The study showed that Oligo is not only the best in laboratory conditions, it’s also superior when it comes to the ultimate test—the human body. In fact, Oligo was proven to deliver up to 4 times greater absorption through actual intestinal cells compared to non-Oligo multivitamin-mineral forms.

A supplement revolution Just Like Nature®

Oligo truly changed the game of nutritional supplements. It was developed from the ground up to address the two critical flaws in mineral supplementation—absorption and excess free radical creation—to help ensure that the nutrition information on the label is the same amount that makes it into your body. Oligo is like no other mineral form on the market. Its effectiveness has been proven repeatedly. And only Melaleuca has it!

Oligo gives you more of what your body needs most

While the FDA requires product labels to clearly indicate the amounts of minerals in each supplement, as well as the form of the mineral, it doesn’t require proof of solubility or absorbability. That means the amount that’s listed on the label can greatly differ from the amount available for your body to absorb and use. For example, to get the same amount of vitamin C or copper found in just one dose of the Vitality Pack®, you’d have to take massive amounts of the popular grocery store brands.

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