Vitamins and Why

Do you take vitamins? Supplements? Powders? I do!

Here’s why.

Even if we ate the perfect foods throughout the day, we’d still be missing some essential vitamins or nutrients to maximize our bodies’ performance. But, most of us don’t eat perfectly each day. So by taking a few vitamins and supplements regularly, this can and will help balance out what perhaps is missing and/or just make you feel more energetic and alive.

Well, what the heck do you take Steve? Ha, I didn’t think you’d ask.

I’m simple and I don’t take much. I use a simple men’s one-a-day vitamin/multi mineral, a supplement called CuraMed, and I also take a vitamin D pill daily.

***First off, I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV! So my opinions are always just that. Before trying something new, please consult with your doctor.***

Which brand to choose is, obviously, solely up to you and your budget. Whole Foods, Costco, and most vitamin stores carry several decent brands. I don’t recommend buying from a pharmacy or grocery store, though. These usually stay on shelves a lot longer than places that specialize in health and supplements, and you want your product to be as fresh as possible.

💪 Steve Uses 💪
Age 50+ Multi (365 Whole Foods Brand)
Vitamin D 3 10,000 IU (Solgar)
CuraMed (Terry Naturally)
Wellness Formula (Source Naturals)

My doctor recommended that I take a vitamin D, so I take 10,000 IU per day (1 tiny pill). The CuraMed product I take is a high dosage of curcumin which has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body. (Boy, I need this.) The Wellness Formula is a product I only use when I’m feeling a bit under the weather or if someone I’ve been around lately is under the weather and I do not want to catch what they have. This is NOT taken daily.

These products are my mainstays, plus a regular high protein smoothie most mornings as well.

Wait Steve, what’s in that breakfast smoothie of yours?

Mix this up for a natural boost of energy and healthy breakfast!

• 1/2 -1 full frozen banana (peel them first before freezing for ease of use)
• 1/2 cup of almond milk (vanilla flavored)
• 2 tablespoons of Warrior Protein powder (plant based)
• 1 tablespoon of almond or peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon of flax seeds (usually crushed or powdered)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of maca powder
• 1 teaspoon of spirulina
• 1 teaspoon of macha powder

I do recommend a protein powder for most as well. The idea of getting an adequate amount these days is not as easy as you think. How much is the right amount of protein is the age old question. If you ask ten nutritionist, you’d get ten differing opinions. I’ll leave that debate to them.

If you’re an active person or weekend warrior male, I’d recommend about 50% of your bodyweight in grams of protein. Think of a 200-pound man taking roughly 100 grams of protein per day. Women generally need a bit less protein if active as well, say 35-40% of their body weight. Remember a medium sized chicken breast is roughly 20-25 grams of protein, so the average male (190 lbs now) needs almost 6 -7 chicken breasts a day to get adequate intake of protein! Using a supplement (hence the name) like protein powder is very helpful.

I hope you try this smoothie and increase your vitamin intake for a healthier YOU!

Email me any comments or questions.