Different types of gatorades and their benefits.

First off i would like to say that i drink gatorade on a daily basis. I prefer the G2 gatorade because it has less calories and i feel revitalized through out the day. Many do not know what all of the different gatorades are for. They all are made differently to benefit you in a different way. First off is the G2 gatorade: this gatorade's benefits are the less calories. It has 50% less calories than the original gatorade and it has the same amount of electrolytes.

Next is the Gatorade Tiger edition: There is the ingredient called L-Theanine which is an amino acid found in tea that may help focus and mental acuity.

Gatorade Rain: This is just a adding a different flavor to the gatorades. It almost tastes watered down but when you are working hard it can be very refreshing. You get the same electrolyte benefits from this drink as well.

Gatorade X-Factor: This drink is packed with the antioxidant vitamin E. This drink helps optimize hydration and performance while protecting the body with Vitamin E.

Gatorade Fierce: This formula is packed with vitamins B3, B5, and B6 which help the body metabolize energy. This is good to use when you live an active lifestyle.

Gatorade A.M: this is a great drink to take when you wake up. It has a lot of Vitamin C in it which can help your immune system.

gatorade G: This is the regular gatorade. This has been tested to be an optimal hydrator and it has a 6% carbohydrate solution, which was found to be the best for energy delivery into the body.

These are all tasty drinks that can all be beneficial and i would recomend drinking any of these when doing physical activities.

Why is Protein Good for Us?

As a ritual wieght lifter it is important for me to take protein. Proteins are the basic units of the body which are required for nutrition, growth and repair, and affect a huge number of metabolic, enzyme and chemical processes that occur inside the body. Protein consists of smaller units called amino acids, which link together in a variety of differing combinations to perform different functions. Some amino acid chains are created by the body, but some essential amino acids must come from food.

A good question is how much protein should you be taking? If you are taking nutritious protein, low in saturated fat, you can eat anything between 10 and 20 percent of your calories in the form of protein, although females should not eat less than 45g of protein and males should not eat less thatn 55.5g. Even though i do take protein shakes, I know that eating a variety of foods every day is all you need to do in order to ensure an adequate protein intake.

Fish Oil Pills

As a student-athlete who takes many supplements, I like taking other supporting supplements so I dont hurt my body in any way. some supporting pills you cant take are fish oil pills, milk thistle (which helps with liver support), Glucosamine Sulfate (which helps with joint health), and Flaxseed (which is good for your heart). I will be talking about Fish oil pills because i have been taking them for a while.

What are fish oils?

Fish oil is the oil that comes from tissues of oily fish. This oil naturally contains the Omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Eating fish can be very beneficial to one's diet, however, it can often be high in mercury. A good thing with Omega-3 is that it can reduce cholesterol, reduce imflammation, as well as have positive effect on body composition. Another reason people take fish oil pills is for their hearts. It is good in Secondary cardiovascular disease prevention. Lastly on my fish oil pill bottle it says on the bottom that it may reduce coronary heart disease risk. This is a great product to take especially with a person who has a healthy diet. It has many aspects that may keep you living a healthy life.