PHILIPPINES, April 18, 2018 – Herbalife Nutrition today released findings from its Asia Pacific Healthy Breakfast Survey, conducted in February this year with more than 5,500 respondents in 11 markets – including 500 from the Philippines.
Aimed at uncovering
insights into the attitudes and habits of eating breakfast among consumers in
the region, the survey revealed that the majority of respondents understand the
importance of a healthy breakfast in promoting their well-being and in managing
their weight, however, many of them have encountered obstacles to eating it
daily, and would be encouraged to eat it more regularly if it was more
convenient and accessible.
Based on
the Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific
Healthy Breakfast Survey, the majority (69 percent) of consumers in the
Philippines consider breakfast extremely/very important, with 86 percent choosing
it as the most important meal of the day. In comparison, only 11 percent opted for
lunch and 2 percent for dinner. When
asked about the benefits of consuming a healthy breakfast, 99 percent said that
eating breakfast “gives them energy in the morning” while 96 percent felt that
“it contributes to their personal well-being”.
What are the consumers in the Philippines
eating for breakfast?
The
survey also showed that although 45 percent of respondents consider protein as
the predominant nutrient needed in their breakfast, carbohydrates in fact made
up most of the actual breakfast nutrients in the consumption pattern of the
respondents. Carbohydrates such as bread or toast and hot beverages top the
list of breakfast foods regularly consumed.
Obstacles to a daily breakfast
While the
survey indicated that a good majority are eating breakfast, it also found that
many had encountered obstacles to eating it daily. The top three barriers are “lack
of time” (44 percent), “don’t feel hungry in the morning” (30 percent) and
“trying to maintain my weight” (18 percent).
To
overcome these obstacles, 54 percent of the respondents said having “If my
breakfast contributes to my health and well-being” and “If breakfast helps give
me more energy” would help them eat breakfast daily, other motivation factors include
making breakfast “readily accessible” (53 percent) or having something that is
“more convenient and easy” (48 percent).
“It is heartening to see that most Asia
Pacific consumers are aware of the importance of eating breakfast. At Herbalife Nutrition
we believe that there are many benefits of eating a healthy breakfast daily. A healthy
breakfast with balanced nutrition not only provides the much-needed nutrients
for the day, but also has wide-ranging benefits in
the long run, including supporting healthy metabolism, better brain health and
improved weight management,” said Mr. Rosalio Valenzuela, Country Manager of
Herbalife Nutrition Philippines.
“However,
the survey also revealed that many are still not consuming breakfast daily. One
can easily overcome the obstacles by waking up 15 minutes earlier to prepare
something fast such as a protein shake. Eating a healthy breakfast regularly can
really set the stage for healthier eating all day long, and promote and
maintain a lifetime of wellness,” added Mr. Valenzuela.
According
to the Herbalife Nutrition Philosophy, every meal consumed should have a
calorie intake breakdown of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 30
percent fats. Carbohydrates should include, at the very least, some fruits or
vegetables.
Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific Wellness
Tour
To educate
Asia Pacific consumers on how to adopt positive nutrition habits for a healthier
and happier life, Herbalife Nutrition will be conducting its ninth Asia Pacific
Wellness Tour from April 13 to April 29. The Herbalife Nutrition Asia Pacific
Wellness Tour features a series of medical symposia and nutrition talks held in
cities across Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Korea, Macau, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand.
During the Tour, Herbalife Nutrition fitness experts and members
of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) will share their expertise on a
variety of health-related topics, with a focus on the importance of a healthy
breakfast.
About
Herbalife
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global nutrition company whose purpose is to make the world healthier and
happier. The Company has been on a mission for nutrition - changing
people's lives with great nutrition products & programs - since 1980.
Together with our Herbalife independent members, we are committed to providing
solutions to the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity, an aging
population, skyrocketing public healthcare costs and a rise in entrepreneurs of
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which are produced in Company-operated facilities, one-on-one coaching with an
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bring good nutrition to children in need. Herbalife is also proud to sponsor
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