I do not get paid by anyone to recommend supplements. I am a person who lives in the real world. Power Eating requires many meals throughout the day and I sometimes don’t have the ability to eat all my meals. When this occurs, I turn to Lee Labrada’s Meal Replacement Bars and Shakes. They aren’t magic as so many supplement companies promise, but they are the best products available when you just can’t get to a good meal.

The true reason I use these supplements is trust. According to Lee Labrada’s website: Every shipment of LABRADA® products are lab tested by an independent third party lab for purity and potency before they earn Lee Labrada’s personal Quality Seal Guarantee: “If it’s on the label, it’s in the product.” You can trust what you see on the label. With LABRADA®, you have the peace of mind that you are getting what you paid for! That’s why LABRADA is known as “The Most Trusted Name in Sports Nutrition.”

I respect a person who goes above and beyond other supplement companies.

Luckily, http://www.bodybuilding.com usually has the best price on these products. I am going to show you the products I have used and where to get them. Click on the names of the products to go to bodybuilding.com’s website if you want to order it.

Rockin’ Roll Bars

They taste like Paydays, but you get a high amount of protein, very low sugar, and a decent amount of fiber. This is a favorite for most of my clients.

Sweet and Salty Granola Bars

The closest thing that tastes like a granola bar I have found. It tastes sweet and a little salty. They’re a little high in sugar, but have good quality protein to make up for it.

Gold Bars

Gold Bars pack 30 grams of protein in one bar and it comes in three flavors: Almond Fudge, Cookie Twist, and Caramel Peanut. They have a pretty good taste and they really fill you up.

Instant Breakfast Shake

As Americans, we are usually too busy to make a full breakfast. Lee thought of that and made a shake that not only taste like your favorite breakfast meals, it actually IS made from real food. The Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal has real oatmeal in it. It is a great first meal of the day.

Lean Body Shakes

The BEST protein shake available. It comes in nice packets for individual servings with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and chocolate peanut butter.

So, if you ever want to know what I use, here it is.

Be Better,

Dexter

Power Eating to support fitness goals will provide the fuel you need to get to your desired destination. However I do use a few micronutrient (like minerals and vitamins) supplements to make sure I am getting the nutrient requirements my body requires. In theory, we can get everything we need through simply eating supportively, which allows a variety of foods to be in your overall diet. However, these reasons may have you wanting to supplement:

1. America’s eating habits are pretty horrible.
2. While better, there are still questionable nutritional contents of American foods.
3. When active, studies show that people can be short many key nutrients despite their increased food intake. This can be due to the increased activity level putting more demands on the immune, recovery, and other body systems.
4. There is nutritional robbery when foods are overcooked and over-processed. This means you aren’t getting those good nutrients your body needs.
5. Our diets or food preferences do not allow us to get enough of certain nutrients. I don’t really like fish all that much, so I rarely eat it. 

So, I take three basic supplements. They pack a punch in making sure I get the nutrients I need.

The first is a basic multivitamin. My multivitamin has these things:

Vitamin A- It helps to maintain your skin and mucous membranes. It also helps you see in the dark. Dark green and orange vegetables are abundant in this naturally

Vitamin C- Involved in various bodily functions. Broccoli is abundant in this naturally

Vitamin D-3- It regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism in your body. It keeps the bones strong.

Vitamin E- It has numerous responsibilities in the body, but research does show that it fights free radicals. Green vegetables and whole grains are abundant in this naturally.

Vitamin B1- It is responsible for carbohydrate metabolism and functions in your nervous system. Whole grains are abundant in this naturally.

Vitamin B2- It is an agent in the metabolism of energy and cell maintenance and repair. Milk and eggs are abundant in this naturally.

Vitamin B3- It has numerous responsibilities in the body and is present in every single cell of the body. It can be helpful in the reduction of high cholesterol. Peanuts and poultry are abundant in this naturally.

Vitamin B6- It is involved in the metabolism of sugar, fat, and protein. Fish, wheat germ, and walnuts are abundant in this naturally.

Vitamin B12- It is involved in the metabolism of protein and fats. It also aids in producing red blood cells. Liver, oysters, and clams are abundant in this naturally. YUCK!

Folic Acid- This is a helper substance to all the B vitamins. It helps red blood formation. Women usually do not get enough of this.

The second supplement I take is calcium with vitamin D. The body absorbs calcium better when it is taken at the same time as vitamin D. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. It is used to make your bones and is needed for muscle contractions (movement). We usually have poor absorption of this, so it is important for most people to consider supplementing.

The final supplement is take is a mixed essential fatty acid blend. It is Lee Labrada’s EFA Lean Gold. Here is what it has:

Omega-3, -6, and -9 Essential Fatty Acids- as cited by Labrada, these are vital for metabolic rate, Muscle tissue repair, cardiovascular health, smooth skin, growth, supple tissues, cholesterol metabolism, hormone metabolism, immune function, recovery from fatigue, hemoglobin production, cell membranes and functions, and oxygen transfer

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)- as cited by Labrada , this has been clinically shown to promote fat loss and support.

There are other things to consider as well such as joint health with Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate as well as Co-Q 10 that decreases with age and helps to produce ATP, the energy of life. I don’t take these currently, but I will consider them in the near future. My age, performance, and overall health influences my current usage of supplements.

Be Better,

Dexter