Winter Supplement Guide: The Big 4 Additions
1. Vitamin D – as discussed in a previous blog, Vitamin D is the king of winter supplements. From mood to digestion to perspiration, Vitamin D is the precursor to proper hormonal levels throughout your body. If you aren’t getting ½ a salmon a day you should be taking D in pill form.
2. Green Tea – That’s right, Green Tea comes in at number two of the list. This awesome little Asian treat can be taken via pill or as a nice warm brewed tea. With its little dose of caffeine and other properties, Green Tea is a natural appetite suppressant. Get a nice warm mug full in the evening, or about 20 minutes before a big social meal, and your chances of a binge-fest will be significantly lower. Furthermore, Green Tea is one of the best antioxidants out there. Lord knows we all could use a little detox after the Holiday season and Super Bowl parties!
3. Casein Protein – Coming in at number three, is a protein for you to take before bed? Yep, that’s correct! Casein is a slower breakdown protein that doesn’t hit blood absorption max level for hours after taking. The sweater season is the perfect time to make sure you have the appropriate amount of macronutrients to promote healthy muscular gains. More muscle means higher metabolic rate come spring!
4. Vitamin C – Here is the tasty one! An app…nah…orange a day might just keep the doctor away. Immune system and liver stimulation, the orange vitamin is your supplement.
There they are, the Big Four add-ons for your winter workout season. So heat up those workout clothes, grab that workout schedule, and don’t forget to make a stop at the supplement shop on the way home. Or, even better, plan your diet around foods rich in the above….no supplements needed.
