There is an abundance of vitamins and minerals found in fruits, vegetables, and many of the other foods that we eat. With that being said, our body requires a variety of different vitamins and minerals in several different quantities. So, it can be difficult for some to consume all the nutrients they need through their whole food diet. In fact, public health experts estimate that nearly 2 billion people do not consume enough of at least one nutrient in their daily diet. This is where multivitamins and mineral supplements can come in handy. Let’s discuss what these supplements are, what kinds are out there, who should take them, and when they should be taken.

Carbs are an essential part of our everyday diet. However, they are an extremely effective supplement, and can definitively boost your performance in training and competition. Today, we’ll touch on what carbs do in general, why they can be considered a supplement and how to use them in a supplemental fashion.

When considering how many grams of carbs you should have during your workout, you must consider 3 factors: time duration, volume, and intensity.

Soy or whey… Whey isolate or concentrate… Bars or Powders… Mix with milk or water… Before your workout or after… 1 scoop or 2…

At least one of these questions may have come to mind when you were buying, consuming, or considering protein supplements in the past. They’re all valid and important to answer. Protein powders and bars have become one of the most popular supplemental forms of nutrition out there due to their convenience and efficacy. The stuff works! But its most beneficial when used properly. Today, we’ll cover what protein supplements are made of, what kinds are available, when to use them, and who would benefit most from them.

Creatine: when to use creatine, how to use it properly, who would benefit most from it, and where it can be found. But before any of that, we break down what creatine is first.

Caffeine is becoming one of the most well-researched supplements out there. We discuss what makes this substance so popular, where you can find it in food, where you can find the supplemental form, and how to safely use it to improve your athletic performance.

What supplements do I need to reach my goals? We believe that supplements are incredibly beneficial when used appropriately. Just like goal setting, there are a few preliminary questions you need to answer before even thinking about using supplements.

Fitness is, and should be, for everyone. We explain why this is our belief and how we can help change that perception.

Water is not technically a macronutrient. It doesn’t provide us with any calories but does raise our energy levels and allow our body to function properly similarly to how the 3 macronutrients do. In this post, we’ll discuss why water is important, how we consume it in our diet and how we lose it from our bodies. We also highlight the function of electrolytes and outline how much water you need to consume on a daily basis.

Fat is essential to a healthy diet. Today, we’re going to break down why it is an important nutrient. We’ll discuss what food sources contain fat and which you should focus on building your diet around. You’ll also walk away with an idea of how much fat you should have in your diet and when you should have it throughout the day.

In this blog, we talk about protein, why it is important, and things to consider when choosing protein sources. We also share how much protein you should aim for depending on goals and activity level.

Carbs: what they are, how to know how much you should have, and when you should focus on incorporating them into your diet on a daily basis.