Product Review: Detour Protein

Posted: February 24, 2012 in Daily Posts
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If you take one message away from this product review, let it be this: Take a Detour on your way home and GO BUY DETOUR PROTEIN PRODUCTS! I have never been so surprised by the taste of a product before. If you are looking for that perfect substitute for a  Snickers, Crunch bar, Pay Day, Baby Ruth, Hershey’s Cookies & Cream bar, or all of the above, Detour Protein has you covered.  Not only will you have many different protein bars to choose from, but Detour also offers high protein shakes. We had the opportunity to try many Detour Protein products (thanks, Detour!) and will help you understand just how great these products are.

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  1. Variety – To start with, Detour offers protein bars (ranging from 15-32g protein) and high protein shakes. Flavors include:
  • Cookie dough caramel crunch
  • Peanut butter chocolate crunch
  • Fudge almond crunch
  • Caramel peanut (lower sugar)
  • Peanut butter cream (lower sugar)
  • Chocolate chip caramel (lower sugar)
  • Milk chocolate and Vanilla Bean shakes
  1. Great source of protein – Lower sugar protein bars contain either 15g or 30g of protein while the lean muscle protein bars contain either 16g or 32g of protein. The shakes also contain 32g of protein. If obtaining adequate protein to meet your needs is often difficult, you can find peace with Detour protein products. For this amount of protein to be packed into these delicious products, you will never go back.
  2. Lower sugar options – As I mentioned, Detour offers lower sugar protein bars. These bars contain whey protein which gives a rapid release of energy to your muscles. They also contain 83% less sugar than other Detour bars.
  3. Omega  3s – Omega-3s are extremely heart healthy and the fact that Detour protein products contain these fats is a plus. This is rare to find omega-3s in protein packed products, and Detour offers around 1000mg-2000mg in each product!
  4. Lactose-free shakes – Detour truly does cover all bases with their products. The milk chocolate and the vanilla bean shakes are both lactose-free. The shakes also contain about 26 different vitamins and minerals.
  5. Ease of use – The Detour line offers sensible ways of obtaining protein. Easy to grab, open, and consume – and also delicious!

If I haven’t convinced you enough already, try for yourself. You will have no regrets, and your body will thank you for it. This is the high-protein treat you thought didn’t exist. Work hard, and refuel with Detour.

 

Stay happy, Stay healthy.

By: Marie Bauer

Product Review: Twinlab’s Endurance Fuel & Pure Fuel Supplements

Posted: January 20, 2012 in Daily Posts, Product Reviews
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Before I get into the details, let me just say that I am not usually one to choose supplements as a part of my exercise/diet routine. As a soon-to-be dietitian, we are taught to be skeptical of supplements and rely on healthy eating. With that being said, Twinlab gave us a great opportunity to try some products, so I gave it a go (thanks, Twinlab!!) I was able to try Endurance Fuel dietary supplement and Pure Fuel energy performance support and I admit, that while supplementations may not be my first choice, there is a time and place where they can be very important not only to your exercise routine, but also your overall health and muscle recovery.

Endurance Fuel Citrus Burst

Among the many valuable components to this supplement powder, the ones I thought most important to mention are as follows:

Beta-Alanine: This dietary supplement powder contains many components necessary to ensure a successful workout and recovery. For one, this supplement is powered by beta-alanine. This has been associated with decreasing muscle fatigue and increasing total muscle work in athletes. Therefore, this will only benefit your stamina and performance.

4:1 carb-to-protein ratio: This ratio is ideal for helping your muscles repair the quickest and boosts your insulin response. This increased response helps to build your glycogen stores which are basically your muscles’ energy source.

Whey & Casein Protein: Twinlab made sure to include both proteins in this powder. Whey is fast-acting while casein is slow-acting. The combination of both allows for the immediate burst of muscle power you need while working out as well as the consistent refueling and recovery to last even after you have finished.

1 scoop = 110 calories: Mix one scoop of this powder with cold water and you guarantee your body a strong performance from start to finish and even during recovery – all for only 110 calories. There are 35 scoops in this container, which is well worth the money.

Pure Fuel Energy Performance Support

This liquid energy drink offers simply that: energy. You will not be faced with the extra burden of calories, fat, carbs or sugar because Pure Fuel DOESN’T HAVE ANY! However, it isn’t leaving everything out – Twnlab was sure to include 100% values of:

  • Vitamin C
  •  Riboflavin
  •  Niacin
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12 (good news for vegetarians)
  • Pantothenic Acid

Definitely drink after you have refrigerated it – much more enjoyable! Perfect if you are looking for that burst of momentum and have reached your point of exhaustion. As always, be mindful of expiration dates.

Everyone reacts to supplementations and energy drinks differently, so the only way to know for yourself is to give it a try! To learn more information about these products or any other Twinlab products, visit their website by clicking here.

Stay Healthy, Stay Happy

By: Marie Bauer

New Year, New You!

Posted: January 5, 2012 in Daily Posts, Motivation
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2012 is here. An opportunity to start anew. Remember all of those reasons you had for not meeting the goals you set for yourself last year? Well forget them. This is a new day. A new year to finally make goals and achieve them. NO MORE EXCUSES. Find what motivates you and focus on that. Is it your friend? Parents? Boyfriend/Girlfriend? Health condition? Children? Money? Coworkers? Those jeans that are just a few sizes too small? Figure out what you need to help you accomplish those goals and strive to do it. Let no one and nothing stand in the way of reaching success.

This is a brand new year. Strive to become a brand new YOU. Believe in yourself, believe in others, and don’t look back.

 

By: Marie Bauer

 

Mid-Season Health & Fitness Tips

Posted: December 27, 2011 in Daily Posts, Nutrition
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If only we could count all the times our hands went to our mouths this holiday as a workout… we would be in the best shape of our lives! Unfortunately, the holidays are drawing to a close which means we need to bring our eating escapades to a close as well. Now is the time to start thinking of ways to eat healthier and get those legs moving! I know New Year’s is almost here and resolutions will be made, but let’s get a head start to make sure this is the year that you will actually stick with it!!

EAT SMART

  • If you’re still in the baking mood, use lower and non-fat options! For example, skim milk has 40 fewer calories and 30% less fat compared to 2% milk.
  • Still like going out to breakfast?? Order egg white omelets to decrease the cholesterol content (egg whites don’t contain any cholesterol!)
  • Leftovers are all over your house?? Portion the foods into smaller meals and smaller containers. Eating out of large containers increases your likelihood of consuming more food than you need.

GET MOVING

  • Are your kids or little cousins/nephews/nieces invading your house during the holidays? Run after them!! Try keeping up with these little ones and you’ll be surprised at how tiring it gets!
  • Stop sitting all day! There’s a time to relax, and then there’s pure laziness.  Take advantage of your days off by going outside to take a walk.
  • Utilize your gifts. Get any gift cards, sneakers, or workout clothes this holiday?? Let’s put them to good use! Either put on what you got or buy some new workout gear! After you do, it’s time to get in a good workout while looking great!

The holiday season is a time to relax and with these quick tips, you can enjoy the season knowing your health and fitness won’t be too far behind what you’re used to. This way, recovering and starting anew in 2012 will be easier than you think!

By: Marie Bauer

Product Review: Twinlab’s Ripped Fuel with Detox Support

Posted: December 23, 2011 in Daily Posts, Product Reviews
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The holiday season is just around the corner and let’s face it – Santa will most likely not be the only one chowing down on cookies and milk!  Now some may resort to the oversized, ugly Christmas sweater to cover those few pounds packed on during this joyous time of year, but that can only get you so far.  So what will you do after all the presents are opened, the Christmas ham has been devoured, and the sweet taste of chocolate chip cookies begins to be replaced by the bitter taste of overindulgence regret!?

Diet and exercise is the simple answer! Get back into the gym and cut down the calories to take a hack back at the body you want to achieve for the upcoming summer!  However, for some, these two activities won’t yield results soon enough!  For those who are looking for quicker results a supplemental fat burner may be the answer.

Twinlabs’s Ripped Fuel has been around for years and has been many people’s answer to cutting a few extra pounds quickly.  This new and improved formula is more potent and breaks down the fat burning process into two distinct processes. The first phase includes a “thermo burn complex” that will not only help burn fat with use of green tea, guarana and yerba mate, but will provide you with the extra needed energy to power through serious workouts!  The second phase includes a unique form of cayenne that is delivered in an extended release matrix, helping you burn up that unwanted gut throughout the day. Ripped Fuel’s Extended Release Matrix also contains chromium picolinate to help burn fat while preserving lean muscle.*

Overview:

  • New high-tech formula powered by a potent two-phase fat burning engine*
  • Helps decrease body fat and preserve lean muscle mass*
  • Contains clinically tested levels of five potent ingredients to help you get ripped*
  • With added milk thistle to aid the body’s natural detoxification process released during weight loss*

 

One thing that I really liked about this product was the detox support that it offered!  Twinlab has included clinically tested levels of milk thistle to support liver function and aid the body’s natural detoxification process during weight loss.  This not only improved the effectiveness of the product but put me at ease not having to worry as much about any negative side effects that are often associated with fat burners.  I did not feel jittery while sampling this product and I think it did a great job at aiding in appetite suppression!

I suggest reading more about the product on Twinlabs’s website and doing some of your own research on the web!

Twinlab Power Fuel Formula 52: Product Review

Posted: December 21, 2011 in Daily Posts, Product Reviews
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Build Your Diet with Clif Builder’s: Product Review

Posted: December 20, 2011 in Daily Posts, Product Reviews
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The Clif Bar Company offers a variety of products, a couple of which I had the privilege of sampling. More specifically, I was able to try out 5 Clif Builder’s bars: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Vanilla Almond, Chocolate Mint, and Cookies & Cream.

While I thought Cookies & Cream would definitely be my favorite, I was happily surprised by Chocolate Mint (think girl-scout thin mints) and Vanilla Almond! The others were great as well, but I unexpectedly found myself reaching for these quicker! It’s the perfect mixture of “on-the-move-energy” and “guilt-free-dessert” that we all look for!

The taste of these bars wasn’t the only thing that surprised me. For one, before even opening the bar, there is a statement from the owner, Gary Erickson, right on the wrapper. One particular thing he mentions is that Clif Bars are perfect for “when work feels like a workout.” In my opinion, this brief statement immediately boosts the quality and reputation of The Clif Bar Company and all products affiliated with them. Not only perfect to power your workout, but also to get you through your day.

The amount of nutrients and health benefits packed into this small, yet filling, bar also shocked me. With only about 270 calories per bar, you get:

  • 23 vitamins and minerals
  • No hydrogenated oils nor trans fat
  • 20g of protein obtained through healthy soy and nut sources!
  • Vegan friendly!
  • Low-glycemic product (won’t spike your sugar levels)

For more nutritional information regarding Clif Builder’s bars, click here!

To provide all of the above in such a convenient snack bar, Clif Builder’s is such an easy solution not only for avid gym-goers seeking that protein boost, but also for those who are simply looking for something new to try during the day. Find  your favorite, and you’ll never look back! To learn more about The Clif Bar Company and their products, view their website!

By: Marie Bauer

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