I don't know about you but everyday a new recall shows up, the more puzzling it becomes that we are just getting immune to the news but should we be? The latest recall around Clorox disinfectant is so disappointing. I mean the thing we use to kill bacteria now has bacteria lol! Yes, every food... Continue Reading →
Supplements cannot solve it all!
I've noticed more and more people think supplements are a quick fix to an issue and they give up easily on them if it doesn't provided results quickly. Should they? I definitely disagree. Most supplements should be taken for 3 months to see how it works for you. Why? It may take some time for... Continue Reading →
Travel hack
When I travel, I start the day with a protein shake and repeat after landing. Why? One, it helps me stay full. Two, I usually mix it with water or milk so it hydrates me. Three, it allows me to get my protein in! Simple and straightforward, no need to make it complicated! Stay well!
Capsules, Gummies, or Tablets?
Though tablets and capsules have been around a long time, consumers adhere to gummies more! I think it's because it tastes like candy but sometimes other formats are better. Why? You might have to take more gummies instead of one tablet or capsule. For example, 5 creatine gummies may equal 5g of powder so there... Continue Reading →
Which is magnesium is best?
Unless you're eating a lot of dark, green vegetables, dark chocolate, almonds amongst other things, you're probably turning to magnesium supplement. Magnesium supplements can consist of magnesium citrate, glycinate, threonate, oxide or a combo of these but each one may not be appropriate for you. I take the glycinate version prior to sleep for relaxing... Continue Reading →
Two types of Vit D? Whoa!
If you're not eating enough salmon, eggs, fortified cereals, and drinking milk, how are you getting your vitamin d? If you're taking a supplement, did you know there are two types of Vitamin d? D2 is known as ergocalciferol and D3 is cholecalciferol. Typically, D3 is known as the sunshine vitamin as that's what you... Continue Reading →
Wait there are two types of Vitamin E? Whoa!
Look at your Vitamin E supplement, flip it over and look for three things: • Does it say d-alpha or dl-alpha? Natural or synthetic? • Is it tocopherol (free form) or tocopheryl (esterified)? • Is the price difference justified by the form? So what's the difference? dl-alpha tocopherol is the synthetic version as the extra... Continue Reading →
Which supplement should I take? #Supplement Explorer
Are you always on your phone looking at which supplements you should take? Do you look at reviews? How do you decide what to buy? As someone who has been in the nutraceutical industry for over 10 years, I’ve worked with many suppliers and companies to understand why an ingredient is chosen, what research is… Continue Reading →
Something new…
If you’ve been following me for awhile, THANK YOU! Stay tuned for something new! amit-unfiltered-square-7s Coming soon!
Why is January the let’s get healthy month?
It seems like a New Year's resolution is the best way to set up goals for ourselves which typically includes eating better, going to the gym, or not indulging in some habit that prevents us from achieving our own goals. However, doing any of these things takes time and in this day and age, we... Continue Reading →
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