Whether you are trying to up your game, (yes I now have a Peloton subscription), lose weight, or firm up, each item listed here has been curated and tested by me to do just what it claims. Every January here at X-Treme X-Training, I like to give you the inside track on some of the best, most effective nutritional supplements and super-foods for the new year. Well, not to be outdone by last year's post, I have included here some heavy-hitters that are sure to be game-changers for your fitness and workout routine. As a Peloton Member, I will also be posting my progress this winter using their platform's classes and instructors.
Here are some of my favorite NEW nutritional supplements and foods to help you take 2021 by storm!
ROAR Organic Electrolyte Infusions (above in lead photo) are a refreshing alternative to chemically flavored and colored sports drinks of dubious benefit. Only 10 calories and 2 grams of sugar per serving, ROAR is packed with antioxidants and B-vitamins with 5% coconut water. Delicious and refreshing way to keep up your hydration. ROAROrganic.com
VitaAuthority Collagen Powder with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C is made with five types of collagen although perhaps the best is bovine. All the same, this is the FIRST collagen powder I've tried that made a noticeable difference in my joint and muscle strength, as well as my overall skin health. I took a loading dose of two scoops per day for the first 7 days. After that, I now take 1-2 scoops per day depending on my level of activity. I noticed an improvement in my tennis game within 1 month and am now pain-free even after regularly running 5Ks multiple times a week.
Pure Synergy Organic Superfood is a rich powdered blend of multiple vitamins, minerals, herbs, fruits, and enzymes that dissolve easily in plain water, juice, or even added to your morning smoothie. It's mostly algae so it gives you great energy while the chlorophyll acts to detoxify and deodorize. I noticed an increase in energy after very the first dose. Simply the most complete superfood formula I've come across to date. TheSynergyCompany.com
Better Than Milk Organic Oat, Almond, and Rice Drinks are made in Italy and offer a delicious departure from dairy. I personally LOVE milk and have never had any issues with lactose but these are good especially when added to fruit and vegetable smoothies. They vary in caloric and protein content, for example, the Rice Drink has zero grams of protein but is the highest of the three at 150 calories per 8 oz serving. DrinkBetterThanMilk.com
STEEPED Coffee Single Serve Bags are portable and offer delicious dark roast and breakfast blends. Pop a bag in a thermos, add boiling water and go! I like my coffee strong so I just "let it ride". Coffee is rich in antioxidants so you needn't limit yourself. Delicious robust coffee, anywhere and anytime that steeps with the ease of a teabag. SteepedCoffee.com
MicroBiome Bar & Mewe Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter - portable nutrition to go! The Mirobiome Bars are so delicious but packed with both pre and probiotics as well as some omega fatty acids. These bars really help balance your intestinal flora perfectly too. My favorite is the Razz Apple Almond! Probiotein.com
Mewe Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter is made for children 6+ months old. So delicious, easy to pack, and convenient to eat, I keep one in my purse. Eat it right out of the pouch or spread on a cracker. MeweNutrition.com
Carlson Elite Omega-3 Plus D & K offers 700 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids. Most of us living in the northern hemisphere do NOT get enough vitamin-D from the sun. Add to that the widespread use of sunscreen and you have a recipe for vitamin D deficiency. I recommended this supplement to a patient who was diagnosed with lower than acceptable levels of vitamin D (cholecalciferol). His levels became normal after only one bottle (60 days). CarlsonLabs.com
These two small appliances have made a huge difference in the speed and quality of foods I'm able to serve as well as using less fat in preparation.
An Instant Pot is simply a high-tech pressure cooker and I have the Ultra Mini Model which has lots of presets so it's very easy to use. Pressure cooking also retains all of the flavor and nutrients inherent to your foods and is a fast way to get gourmet level meals on the table in record time. Check out the Instant Pot Cook Book by Jeffery Eisner available on Amazon.com.
Air Fryers are so convenient, especially when combined with a toaster oven. Next to the microwave, my air fryer gets the most use in my kitchen. I have the Hamilton Beach Air-Fry and am amazed at how much cooking oil I DON'T use now! I simply don't go through cooking oil as I did before. Even when I make burgers on the "broil" setting, so much oil is released yet the burgers are tender and juicy.
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