A great body is made in the kitchen AND in the gym. What you eat and the nutritional products you use play a very big part in how much fat you carry anywhere on your body and how your body responds to exercise – whether you are trying to lose weight, tone up, gain muscle or just stay healthy.
The problem is, what nutritional products and protein powders should you be investing in? The majority are filled with unpronounceable chemicals and artificial sweeteners and we wouldn’t recommend them. We promote eating food as natural and unprocessed as possible.
Here is a list of our three favorite protein powders (ones we personally use) to take the guesswork out of what to buy. We trawled through Amazon to find the best prices and the best suppliers for you.
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Nature’s Plus Source of Life Energy Drink is amazingly good. It tastes so great that even kids like to drink it and it’s packed full of vitamins and minerals that really boost energy levels through the roof (don’t drink it before going to bed). It’s been a staple in our home for nearly 12 years.
Standard Process is a brand known for its integrity and clean ingredients. It’s usually available only through doctors and nutritionists so we were very happy to find Standard Process Whey Pro Complete available at Amazon. It doesn’t have added flavor and there’s nothing artificial in it. This is the protein powder we use every day.
Optimum Nutrition Natural Vanilla Protein Powder is a healthier version of your classic high-protein mixes. It tastes good and blends well with whatever fruit you like to mix in your shakes. It’s also great on its own over oatmeal or blended in water. It comes in a giant pack.
Here’s a classic question people ask of personal trainers: “What exercise will help me get rid of the fat on my belly?” (while lifting up a shirt and squeezing the offending piece of flesh).
The answer: “There is no one exercise that will get rid of your belly fat. You can do as much ab work as you like, but if you don’t also change how you’re eating, that fat will stay there no matter how awesome your abdominal muscles may be.”
So, get busy and fix up your diet while you continue with regular workouts to get the body your want.
Tracey Marashlian
