Discover the Greatness of Usanimals for Your Kids

Any parent would do anything for the good of their children, especially when it comes to health and nutrition. We may be thinking if they are getting the right nutrients and overall health. Not all children are the same. Encouraging our kids to take their vitamins can be hard for some parents and I am one of many moms who's having a hard time convincing my son. Among my five children, my six year old son is the hardest to convince and it's really a big challenge.

Last March 30, 2017, I went to an event to see the benefits that children can get from Usanimals. This is not about promotion, but for my family that I love so much! As a mother of 5, I always want what is best for them and of course any parent does. For almost 25 years of being a mom, I still want to know and learn more. I don't stop searching and listening about parenting and nutrition for the welfare of my kids. 

With the help of Usanimals by USANA, parents can support their children's growth in a fun, convenient and healthful way. Usanimals is a daily multivitamin for children ages 2 to 12 with a balanced formula that contains 23 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support healthy growth and development for healthy immune functions and energy levels, and bone support. 

Among my five children, my youngest son is the most difficult to feed and I've tried different supplements that will be effective in his daily nutritional needs. After 3 days of taking Usanimals, I see a change already. His appetite improved a lot and sleeps early. It's been over a week now and aside from good appetite and sleeps early at night, my Nathan looks more energetic and it makes me happy seeing his good improvements. I never thought that the good effects would be that early to show. 

"Good growth encompasses all aspects in the development of children -- from physical, physiological, intellectual, emotional and psychological. We are proud to say that Usanimals by USANA can support the nutritional demands of growing children by providing the relevant and the most comprehensive nutrients that result in improved overall health development," said Gen Blasurca, Corporate Pharmasist at USANA. 

Children's nutritional needs

Children need a diet sufficient in macro and micronutrients. 

• Macronutrients - refer to carbohydrates, fats and protein needed by the body to provide the vital energy and body building elements for survival and development.
• Micronutrients - are essential vitamins and minerals children needed in small amounts to support their physical and mental development. A child's diet must also be sufficient to provide for the accumulation of stores of nutrients in preparation for the accelerated growth spurts of the teen years.

The lack of micronutrients such as iodine, vitamin A or iron in their daily diet may result in brain underdevelopment and poor performance in school, as well as the inability to cope with stress.

Usanimals contains quality antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help ensure that the essential nutrients are present in your child's diet. 

• Contains vital micronutrients such as vitamin A, C, E, and zinc to boost immunity.
• B6, B12, folate, and choline for healthy brain function.
• Calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D for strong bones and teeth.
• Iron, thiamin, and B12 for energy.
• Calcium pantothenate, biotin, inositol, antioxidant phytonutrient complex (blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, blueberry fruit powder), selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum
• Vegetarian safe.

It is free of artificial flavors and sweeteners. Each chewable tablet is easy to eat, is stamped with animal shapes and has a natural wild berry flavor, making it a yummy and fun treat for kids!

Feeding Program

USANA True Health Foundation (THF), USANA's corporate social responsibility organization, recently partnered with Cornerstone foundation -- an education program under the group Couples for Christ, the Ateneo Center for Educational Development and the Department of Education - conduct a six-month feeding program during their Saturday classes.

Throughout the program's duration, the students were individually weighed and their heights measured before and after each feeding cycle, to track their physical development. It also allowed USANA's program coordinators to monitor the other health needs of the children.

Aside from the weekly feeding sessions, USANA also generously gave each of the students a six-month supply of Usanimals. Results of the student's physical progress, to be available early this year, will be used to improve the program further.

The USANA difference

"USANA ensures that it manufactures products that are well-researched and is backed by reliable and accurate science,'' said Aurora Gaston, USANA Vice President for the Philippines and Indonesia. "We have in-house world-class scientists who test the potency and purity of USANA product to ensure complete and balanced formulas."

"Our scientific Advisory Council consists of independent associates whose insights into product applications and efficacy to help us deliver high-quality products that promote human health."

"We work with distinguished scientific institutions who conduct research to ensure out company provides cutting-edge nutritionals."

"At USANA, we believe that the quality of raw ingredients is of the utmost importance. USANA only uses ingredients of high quality to  ensure maximum purity, potency, and bioavailability."

left to right: Mara Pasco, Aurora Claudia "Duday" Gaston, Gen Blascura and Josephine "Pin" dela Fuente

Aurora Claudia "Duday" Gaston

Vice President, the Philippines and Indonesia

UHS Essentials Health Philippines

With more than 30 years of direct selling experience, Duday has held sales and management positions with well known companies such as Triumph International Philippines, Sara Lee Direct Selling and Avon Philippines.

Prior to joining USANA, Duday worked as Head of Triumph Direct Selling Philippines for 2 years. She also gained her direct selling marketing & sales expertise from Sara Lee Direct Selling for 14 years. She started as Marketing Director from 1992 and eventually became the Sales and Branch Operations Director in 1997.

Prior to joining Sara Lee Direct Selling, Duday worked for Avon for 6 years. She was a Hall of Fame awardee as Branch Sales Manager of the Year. Eventually, she became a Consultant for Avon Indonesia.

Duday holds a degree in Marketing Management from De La Salle University Manila.

Before starting her direct selling career, Duday was a professional model and was the Miss Philippines representative to Miss Asia Pacific held at Christchurch, New Zealand.

Duday is wife to Frtiz Gastonand the proud mother of Brenold, Denise, Therese and Pauline.

Josephine dela Fuente

Josephine "Pin" dela Fuente is a mother of three boys, business coach, resource speaker, an entrepreneur, and a lover of designer shoes. She counts as among her passions the opportunity "to reach out and to connect with people. I love being a medium of positivity and change, and that is why I want to see you grow and develop."

Pin graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Tourism. Straight off from college, she pursued a career in the hotel industry where she worked full hours for 5 years.

A year after her husband Billy joined USANA, he convinced Pin to quit her full-time job and run the USANA business as partners. From thereon they made history by being the highest earners in USANA Philippines and for being the youngest couple included in the Fortune 25 list of the USANA worldwide network. She is also a 9-Star Diamond Director. She is also a co-founder of XTRM 1-11 Inc.

Pin is also a full-time mom, an ambassador for the True Health Foundation, an entrepreneur, and a licensed distributor of Technomarine.

Mara Pasco

Emerald Director Mara Pasco had over 8 years of banking experience before she became an entrepreneur at USANA.

She graduated from the University of the Philippines Baguio in 2003 and completed her Master's Degree at UP Diliman in 2005, afterwhich she worked at International banks such as Hongkong Shanghai Bank (HSBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banks (ANZ). 

She now manages the business with her husband Mark while being mom to Max and Victhur.

Aside from the USANA business, Mara is passionate about her conducting workshops on self-development, leadership and maximizing individuals' potentials. She is part of various online communities about mommy clubs while writing her blog at workingmomnotes.com where she shares candid thoughts on motherhood, her work and other topics.

Gen Blasurca

Pharmacist

UHS Essentials Health Philippines

On top of being the Pharmacist for Philippine Market, Gen Blasurca is also currently a candidate for a Masters Degree in Pharmacy. Having started with USANA Philippines in 2009, Gen took two years off to teach in three prestigious universities before rejoining USANA in 2013. Besides conducting training sessions for the Philippine distributors and guests, Gen has travelled all over the country to share about true health and the science behind USANA.

Because of its superior results that we heard and witnessed, my eldest daughter Denise Alect, a graduate of HRIM Major in Culinary Arts from De La Salle - College of St. Benilde, had trainings in USA and Singapore, worked as a restobar manager in Makati City, joined USANA few days ago. Denise has her own family now and a full-time mom. Soon, I will also be joining USANA, because we believe! 

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