Always a hot topic and question when clients are at the beginning stages of transitioning into a healthier lifestyle: “What Supplements should I start with?”
First things first, we need to understand that we cannot outdo a poor “diet”. There is absolutely no magic pill out there that will allow us to get in all the nutrients we need to properly function and achieve our fitness goals. Therefore, it does require work. It does require meal preparation and planning to live the life revolved around health and wellness. Even when one isn’t living what is meant to be healthy still requires prep and planning, but just seems more convenient because of options like drive throughs or grab and go packaged items. We know these options aren’t the best options, but we continue to proceed because of the lack of effort in the planning and preparing to have a better “diet”. That will be the last time I say “diet” in this post. Let’s shift the word diet to nutrition regime.
Your daily nutrition regime is what drives your overall fitness results. Your nutrition impacts whether you live a long and happy life or not. Your nutrition regime should be a balance of all three macronutrients: Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats while focusing on as much nutrient dense food sources that make up micronutrients. It’s one thing to count calories and hit your “macros” but when it comes to being overall healthier, losing fat, gaining muscle, and performing better; micronutrients must be considered. Both MICROnutrients and MACROnutrients play vital roles in your overall health and wellbeing.
It’s almost impossible to be perfect on your nutrition daily which is when supplements can come into play. Food First, Supplements Second is what I personally live by and its how I educate day to day with clients. These foundational supplements directly enhance your ability to stay consistent in your nutrition by ensuring we fill in those gaps for things we need that we don’t get in every day.
Continue to read below to learn the 3 foundational supplements and begin to utilize for optical health and results.
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Micro Factor (Essential daily nutrient pack)
Micro Factor brings together 6 different products into 1 convenient packet to cover any known/unknown gaps in micronutrients to keep your body performing at optimal levels and staying healthy so you can focus on your goals.
Multivitamin– A quality multivitamin is crucial for all proper functioning of all body’s systems. This includes a healthy metabolic function and energy production.
Probiotic-These are often overlooked but are truly important for immune function, nutrient absorption and overall healthy. Probiotics balance your gut bacteria while improving your digestion, energy levels and immune system!
Antioxidant-Directly supports the overall immune system by decreasing free radical cells which can cause disease and illness.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)-In other terms; contains Omega- 3’s which we all have heard but not exactly know the benefits to them. Daily stressors involved in our life and environment suppresses our immune system. This essential fatty acid blend contains omega 3’s which support joint health and maintain a healthy brain and heart.
CoQ10– A POWERFUL antioxidant to help with cardiovascular function supporting overall heart health.
Fruit & Veggies– We all need more superfoods in our everyday nutrition regimes. This blend gives us that diversity of fruits & veggies to help boost antioxidant activity while supporting cellular detoxification leading to a better digestion and immune system.
Micro Factor pack will give your body what it needs for a strong immune system while keeping it functioning at its very best all year long.
Ask yourself: Do you eat 5-7 servings (5-7 cups) of wide variety of fruits and veggies per day?
If not, then take 1 complete nutrient packet once a day with a whole meal.
If there is ONE thing you can begin to help fill in those gaps with your daily nutrition, It is the MICRO FACTOR PACK.
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Full-Mega (Omega-3)
Lowers inflammation in the body and helps with insulin sensitivity. The importance of Taking a proper, quality fish oil supplement will dictate the ratio between both EPA and DHA within. If your nutrition regime does not contain daily meals of oily fish, supplementation will be necessary to fill in those gaps. Plays a role in fat loss, joint health, and brain health
Ask yourself: Do you eat 3-4, 4 oz. servings of cold water, wild caught fatty fish per week? Examples: Salmon, mackerel, anchovies.
If not, then take a serving of Full- Mega with 10-14 oz of water.
Did you know 80% of your immune system is in your gut? We must give your body the proper nutrients to build a strong immune system. Opti- Greens 50 contains superfoods, probiotics, and helps support overall gut health.
Ask yourself: Do you eat 2-3 servings a day of fermented foods (sauerkraut, kimchee, kombucha, yogurt)
If not, then take 2 scoops of Opti-Greens 50 with 10-14 oz. of water EVERY day
Understand, these are the foundational supplements I always recommend for overall health first to everyone regardless of foal or activity. Because as you now know your overall nutrition is what drives your results!
