FACTS ABOUT TIMING & NUTRITION

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WHY SHOULD I HAVE A SHAKE WHEN I WORKOUT?

When you workout, you burn calories and your body loses nutrients. These need to be replaced in order for you to recover from the exercise and repair your body. There are many specifics about nutrition that can affect your recovery, but the major components of nutrition (macros) are Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats.

Drinking a shake before, during or after your workout allows you to pinpoint the ratios of the macros that your body is looking for at those times. Because the human body absorbs and utilizes the nutrition from a liquid much faster than from a solid (it is digested faster), a shake is an ideal vehicle for replacing those macronutrients. Our all-natural shakes deliver not only the right blend of nutrients, but they taste great too!

WHAT’S ALL THIS ABOUT TIMING?
The timing of the foods you eat and drink are just as important as what you eat or drink; this is never truer than when you are trying to achieve your performance and wellness goals. We want to help you achieve those goals by giving you: The Right Shakes at the Right Time.

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REFUEL & RECOVER SHAKES

CAPITALIZING ON YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR A COMPLETE WORKOUT
Exercise not only burns the sugar in your blood stream, but the glycogen (stored sugars) in your muscles as well. You have a window of approximately 30 minutes from the completion of your workout to replace the sugars your body consumed during that workout or you will actually start to deplete your own muscles. This is called a catabolic or “muscle wasting” state. Taking in fast-digesting carbs in a recovery shake prevents that depletion and keeps your body in an anabolic (muscle saving) state. Add Protein to repair or grow cells and you’ve completed your workout.

100% CRUSHED FRUIT & VEGGIE FUSION SHAKES

100% CRUSHED FRUIT OR VEGETABLES BLENDED TO DELIVER TASTE AND NUTRIENT DENSITY
Our 100% Crushed Fruit & Veggie Shakes contain 5-9 servings of whole fruits and/or vegetables per 20 oz. beverage. As always, all of our shakes are free of artificial and synthetic ingredients. So, they are a pure source of carbohydrates and other nutrients to serve as the base for Pre-Workout fuel, Post-Workout recovery or as a tasty treat in-between meals. Pick your favorite flavor and know that it is a healthy nutritional choice anytime.

MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES

AS A LOW-GLYCEMIC MEAL OR AFTER A BLENDED WORKOUT OF MORE THAN 60 MINUTES
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating a specific food. For optimum health and sustained energy, your diet should be comprised of 5-7 Low-Glycemic meals every day consisting of nutrient-dense carbs, lean proteins and healthy fats. Our Meal Replacement Shakes are perfect for the 5-7 meal-a-day plan. If you have completed a workout that is longer than 60 minutes or had a blend of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, your metabolism will stay “up” for longer, making the Meal Replacement shake a perfect solution.

TRIM & LOW-CAL SHAKES

ALL OF THE GOODNESS OF OUR OTHER SHAKES — JUST A BIT LIGHTER
Although calories are not always the enemy in the quest for personal fitness, we understand that sometimes you want/need to go a little bit lighter. Designed for the calorie-conscious, these shakes have all the nutrients available in our other shakes, just in smaller doses. Maxing-out at 300 calories, the Trim & Low-Cal Shakes are not recommended for postworkout recovery (unless it was a very light workout). They are perfect for dieters, seniors, or someone looking for a between-meal snack.

KIDS’ SHAKES

KIDS NEED GOOD, SOLID NUTRITION ALL DAY LONG!
Each of us started as just one cell. By the time we reach adulthood we are made up of 60-75 trillion cells. Children’s bodies are growing and creating new cells at an incredible rate, requiring quality nutrients to support that growth. Because it’s critical that every gram of food is nutrient-dense and bursting with all of the healthy Macro and Micronutrients that Mother Nature has to offer, our shakes are a natural blend of digestion-friendly carbs, proteins, healthy fats and fiber. For breakfast, a lunchtime treat, dinner or a bedtime snack, our delicious and fun kids’ shakes take the worry out of nutrition and make everyone happy!