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Good morning, and happy Saturday, or whatever day it is that you’re reading this! I put a little poll up on my Instagram (@tealaduhamel) about some blog topics, and what my network would most like to see. Supplements I use, was the winner.
I know before I was educated and trained in supplements, I thought supplements were just protein, and that was used to get jacked. That also makes me think that I might not have been the only one. I thought of huge body builders, and itty bitty skinny, see every muscle ladies. I mean they probably use supplements like these too, I know quite a few that do.
What the heck is a supplement? A product to supplement a lacking area of your nutrition. Supplements aren’t ALLLLLL about the GAINZ. Lol
Who 110% knows that they are getting all their fruits and veggies in daily? Who knows they are getting all their micro-nutrients in daily? Who knows they are getting enough protein or foods to keep their body in a muscle building/fat burning state? Who knows if you are replenishing your glycogen stores efficiently enough after working out?
I use supplements that make sure I am doing all of that daily! I’m going to start off with a few supplements that I think every single one of us could benefit from.
First up Opti-greens 50, I am going to try my best to not make this super wordy…
Did you know 80% off your immune system is in your gut? WOW. Opti-greens is an immune boosting greens powder. Every serving has 50 ingredients to build up your immune system. Who couldn’t use that right now? Opti-greens 50 is low temperature processed, non GMO, 100% organic grasses, has phytonutrients, digestive enzymes, and probiotics, just to name a few. It also removes free radicals that target your immune system. What this means for you: better food digestion, better gut health, 11 servings of fruits and veggies, and decreased bloating, SEE YA LATER BLOAT.
We also have Opti-reds 50. 50 colorful fruits, berries, veggies, and herbs, that help fight free radicals and oxidative stress. Not only that, but it improves blood flow, which equals better exercise performance, improved cognitive function, improved immune system, and can even help with blood pressure. You could also notice it being helpful for weight loss, as it decreases inflammation, and increases healthy cellular activity. When cellular activity is increased, that increases your metabolism and caloric energy expenditure. Overall, it’s a simple way to get your fruit, berries, and veggies your diet may be missing.
Vitamins, I know I need to be better at taking vitamins, and this supplement makes it much easier to get everything I need. Introducing, Micro-factor. Six products in 1 convenient packet to give your body what it needs for a strong immune system. See a trend here? All about the immune system first. This vitamin pack includes an antioxidant, multivitamin, probiotic, CoQ10, essential fatty acids (EFA), and fruits/veggies. I provided the link so you can see what each of those products do individually. All these products work together to address every area of the body.
Alright, let’s get into the supplements we take post workout. Starting with Phormula-1, this whey protein isolate provides an ultra bio-availible, rapid assimilation protein source that is perfect for proper post workout nutrition. It utilizes only the highest quality hydrolyzed and predigested whey protein fractions with low temperature processed cross flow micro-filtrated whey protein isolate for max assimilation speed and amino acid retention. What do all the above big words mean? It gets to those muscles quickly and starts to build and repair. Let’s not forget the important part.. the TASTE. All the flavors are so good. I used to only be able to drink protein with milk, these I can mix with just water (saving calories) and enjoy it just as much.
Next up, Ignition, this goes hand in hand with Phormula-1, and should be mixed together post workout. Ignition replenishes your glycogen stores, improves muscle stamina, spikes insulin, and ignites muscle growth. Ignition delivers pure dexanhydrous glucose (sugar) to the cell which offers the insulin spike 6x greater than regular sugars. Which IGNITIES (see what they did there?) the anabolic (muscle building) growth process.
Alright two more, and two of my favorites!!
This one is newer for me, but growing on me since becoming basically dairy free. Vegan Power Pro Protein. A pea protein isolate and rice protein, a rich green superfood complex, phytonutrient blend, and a digestive enzyme blend, so gentle on the tummy. Non GMO, contains no artificial flavor, no artificial sweeteners, colors, or dyes, no gluten, no animal products, and no dairy or soy. Vegan Power Pro is also ideal for a low carb diet. This is the main one I have been taking while breastfeeding post workout. Honestly, the flavor is nowhere near as good as Phormula 1, but blend it with ice, milk and a banana and you’re good to go.
Last but definitely not least. My favorite for baking, mug cakes, coffee and meal replacement shakes if I am in a hurry! Level-1 delivers sustained assimilation, prevents muscle breakdown, and promotes muscle repair and growth. The Level-1 matrix is specifically formulated to deliver the highest quality premium proteins in a sustained release, which mimics the protein assimilation rates of whole foods, keeping you fuller longer.
Wowza. That was a lot of info and possibly some language you may not understand! Both Markus (@markusduhamel) and I are here to help you with any questions about 1stPhorm products! We are trained, and continue to get trained and are very passionate about this brand. We aren’t nutrition or exercise professionals (yet), so always consult with your doctor.
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