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4 tips when considering supplements
Whether you’re looking for an extra
competitive edge or trying to increase the
eff ectiveness of your daily workout, you
have most likely considered adding nutritional
supplements to your fi tness routine.
Diet, exercise and everyday lifestyle
are all factors that can help determine the
right supplements for you.
“It’s not uncommon for people who’ve
never tried nutritional supplements to
have some misconceptions about them,”
says Don Saladino, a fi tness and nutrition
expert who trains celebrities and
is a brand advocate for Garden of Life
SPORT. “People may think supplementation
is only for die-hard athletes, but
every human being is an athlete. We do
things each day like move, carry items
and change direction. Carrying a baby,
hauling groceries or running across the
street - these are the exact same patterns
an athlete needs to perform, which
is why it’s important to learn about all
the options available and how they can
help.”
As you’re considering nutritional supplements,
keep these points in mind:
• Power up with protein - Adding a protein
rich sports supplement to your diet
provides many benefi ts. Protein fuels
workouts, aids in muscle recovery aft er
exercise and extends energy throughout
the day. Supplements can provide
needed nutrients that are diffi cult to
get through diet alone. Adding protein
powder into a smoothie or snacking on
a protein bar can help incorporate necessary
nutrients like antioxidants into
your daily diet.
• Match your supplement to your objective
- An exercise regimen can greatly
benefi t from a system of supplementation.
Various nutrient-rich supplements
are designed to be taken before you
exercise, and others following exercise.
For example, pre-workout supplements
such as Garden of Life SPORT Energy +
Focus incorporate ingredients intended
to improve focus, such as organic coffeeberry,
and optimize energy production,
such as B12. Post-exercise supplements
such as SPORT Organic Plant-
Based Recovery can help your body
recover faster from the rigors of vigorous
exercise.
• Pick your best protein - Protein is a key
component of sports nutrition, since it
helps build muscle mass and supports
muscle recovery post-workout. When
a supplement contains all nine of the
essential amino acids that the body can’t
produce on its own, it contains “complete
proteins.” You can get these essential
amino acids from diff erent protein
sources, such as plant-based protein or
whey protein. Plant-based proteins are
great for people following a vegetarian
or vegan diet, and they are especially
eff ective at enhancing post-workout
recovery. Whey protein is designed to
refuel and repair muscles and can help
maximize muscle growth when supplementing
with regular exercise.
• Keep it clean - It’s important to be
aware of what’s in your supplement.
Just as you choose organic foods and
beverages for their ingredient transparency,
you wouldn’t want a nutritional
supplement that’s made up of
chemicals. Look for a truly clean sports
nutrition system that’s designated with
the Certifi ed USDA Organic and Non-
GMO Project Verifi ed seals, as well as
by Informed-Choice for Sport and NSF
Certifi ed for Sport.
“Working out is good for you - whether
you choose to supplement or not.
But the right nutritional supplement can
help maximize the benefi ts of your exercise
regimen and improve how you feel
during everyday life activities,” Saladino
says.
Nutritional supplements may be the
fuel your body needs to reach the next
level of performance, whether it’s putting
that extra weight into your workout or
lift ing an extra child at home.
To learn more about clean sport supplements,
visit www.gardenofl ife.com/sport.
Courtesy BPT