Let me say that I a eat very healthy diet, lean proteins and vegetables, with a few treats here and there to keep me sane. But nonetheless, because of the loss of nutrients in today’s food, supplementation is necessary. Even with my healthy diet.  I’m the guy who had a cabinet full of vitamins and minerals. I literally took a handful of capsules and pills everyday, several times a day.  I carried them around in my workout bag, and would take them before and after workouts.  Now I have Pur Pak. I haven’t taken another vitamin or mineral pill in months. Pur Pak fuels my life.

I actually have to admit to using two packets a day.  I know it’s popular with many of my fellow ambassadors to have their Pur Pak in the morning to start off the day.  I’ve found that I prefer my Pur Pak as fuel and recovery. I’ve been taking a single packet and spreading it between two 24 oz water bottles and using that as my hydration during rides and runs.  The only thing not there is the sodium…but like I said…there’s word through the grapevine.  I also like to take a full packet with 24 oz water bottle post-workout.

However, today was a rest day.  Meaning I didn’t train at all.  But I still got my Pur Pak in.  Yup, i found myself in statistics class feeling a little bit sluggish, and what did I do? I turned to my trusty Pur Pak, and that big does of B12 had my mind firing on all pathways in no time.  I love this product.

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We have a song back home that goes, ‘We’re happy little vegemites as bright as bright could be . . . etc’. Maybe we could rebrand that one for the future? Or at least get our own.

There will be more from me in the coming months as I go about life, training, mentoring all powered by Pur Pak.

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Every day:
- Replace one meal with a nutrient filled Pür Pak Smoothie! *we suggest lunch*
- Attend one group ex class OR post a photo to Facebook of you working out with Pür Pak

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How do you register?? Call 310.829.2227! Challenge starts March 20!

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Berries and Pur Pak!

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• 4-5 frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 packet of citrus Pür Pak
• 1/4 cup light coconut milk
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum*

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I am busy throughout the day.  I train, coach, conduct speaking engagements, write, and travel a lot.  I have a basket full of 20 different supplements in my kitchen.  Taking these supplements on the road require another bag which means one more thing to carry through security at the airport and one more thing to remember to pack the night before leaving.  This was all an issue before I started taking Pur Pak daily.

I will admit, I was addicted to popping all of the different pills necessary to complete my “Cocktail of Anti-Wear”(Trademark?).  Upon taking Pur Pak one time I had kicked my addiction.  Why go through all of the hassle of remebering to take 20 different supplements when I can get them all in one drink?  Pur Pak has everything I need to stay fresh, recover quickly, and remain healthy in one easy to drink, delicious tasting beverage.

Not only is Pur Pak easy to take with a delicious taste, but it also works.  I have never felt more fresh and energized before, during, and after my workouts.  Although I am up early training and out late ROCKING, my energy has never been higher.  I attribute this nonstop energy to my new found nutritional weapon, Pur Pak.  RACE HARD!

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The Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Marketing Service is preparing to renew rules allowing the addition of certain synthetics to organic food. It’s accepting public comments at regulations.gov through Dec. 26.

The rules state that only nutrients the Food and Drug Administration has declared essential for health can be added to organic products. Those include vitamins A, C, D, E, iron, iodine, magnesium, zinc and many others. Any nutrient that isn’t “essential” would require special approval.

So far, 24 commenters, including many companies that make organic products, have weighed in to support continuing to allow the addition of synthetic nutrients. Only six – all of whom are consumers – want them out.

Gwendolyn Wyard of the Organic Trade Association says her group favors ‘the rational and safe addition of nutrients to foods in order to preserve a balance of nutrients in the consumer diet. We also support the maximum freedom of choice for organic consumers, and believe that organic products should be nutritionally equal to their conventional counterparts.’

Sean Taylor of the International Association of Color Manufacturers argues that the rules strike a good balance between the need for certain nutrients and the concerns of organic shoppers. ‘These ingredients are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and thus are deemed safe without environmental concerns. They have also been evaluated previously by the National Organic Standards Board. The National Organic Program has deemed them appropriate for use in ‘organic’ and ‘made with organic’ products,’ he writes.

‘If any of these substances were disallowed,’ he adds, ‘the quality, number and types of ‘organic’ and ‘made with organic’ products available could decrease.’

But opponents like Patrick Winters accuse the agency of putting industry profits ahead of consumer interests. ‘For the sake of maintaining integrity and consumer confidence in the term ‘Organic’ no synthetics of any type should be allowed in the content,’ he states. ‘To add vitamins and minerals to fortify an organic product seems to breach the spirit of organic in favor of expanding corporate markets.’

And Alan Greene, who runs the children’s health website DrGreene.com, argues for a middle ground: Allow synthetic nutrients, but label foods accordingly. He cites the example of vitamin D: ‘It’s very well-tolerated by most people, but I’m not aware – yet – of a commercially viable way to make it organically.’

Since many people don’t get enough vitamin D, Greene argues, it should be added to organic milk – but the label should say Organic Milk (plus Vitamin D) rather than Organic Vitamin D Milk, for consumers who might want to seek an alternative without the added nutrient.

Do you think synthetic nutrients belong in organic foods? Share your comment with the Agricultural Marketing Service at regulations.gov - and be sure to copy it into the Comments section below this story, too, so GIMBY readers can see what you think!”

Source: http://gimby.org/blogs/backyard-fence/20121130/should-organic-foods-have-synthetic-vitamins

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‘Seventy-four percent of you, that’s almost three-quarters of you, are not sure what vitamins you really need,’ says Dr. Oz.

The first vitamin Dr. Oz recommends as essential to the health of women over 35 is one he claims that is an anti-ager, boosts immunity and will help toward weight loss—a multivitamin pill. He states he believes that up to 90 percent of the population is not getting the vitamins they need through a healthy diet alone; therefore, multi-vitamins are essential toward meeting the nutritional needs of the body.

Dr. Oz stresses that the most important components of a multivitamin are the A, B, C, D and E vitamins.

However, how much taken of each plays an important factor in health, he says stating that you should only take 100 percent of the recommended daily value of a vitamin and not multivitamins that list each vitamin as being 200 percent of the recommended daily value, which many supplement sources advertise.

‘More is not always better…because if you take more, these things can actually turn against you,’ says Dr. Oz. ‘And, you gotta take it the right way—which means take half of it in the morning and half in the evening. Otherwise, especially things such as those B vitamins are out your body in a couple of hours and you won’t have that stable amount of vitamin all day long.’

The second essential vitamin Dr. Oz recommends is calcium due to that after age 35 a woman’s hormone levels begin to change and her bones begin to weaken.

Because it is difficult to achieve the amount of calcium needed daily, a calcium supplement is required by most women’s bodies for good bone and muscle health. The recommended daily dose of calcium supplement is 600 milligrams taken with 400 milligrams of magnesium—Dr. Oz’s third recommended essential vitamin—two hours after breakfast. The magnesium prevents the extra calcium supplement from causing potential constipation.

‘Magnesium will help loosen things up—not a bad tool if you are constipated by itself,’ says Dr. Oz.

The fourth essential vitamin Dr. Oz recommends that every woman needs after age 35 are the Omega-3 fats for helping improve memory and reduce stress.

‘If you have anxiety or depression, this is the first thing I give people,’ says Dr. Oz. ‘It helps your brain cells talk to each other better so that you can cope with stress more effectively.’

Dr. Oz recommends taking a supplement dose of 600 milligrams of DHA Omega-3 pills that are stored in a brown or amber colored bottle that prevents light from degrading the active components of the Omega-3 pills.

For more information from Dr. Oz about taking vitamins, follow this link to an informative article titled “Dr. Oz Shares Multi-Vitamin Safety Recommendations” as well as a link to an article about how vitamin D can fight belly fat.”

Source: http://www.emaxhealth.com/8782/dr-oz-discusses-4-vitamins-every-woman-over-35-needs-today

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For 2 days, over 60 different vendors showcased their products and services at the L.A. Rock ‘n’ Roll Health and Fitness Expo. Julie Meese and I had the opportunity to work the Pür Pak booth together. We gave out information and free samples of both flavors, Tangy Berry and Citrus, to all those who stopped by. We had great feedback about the product from all those who sampled it and everyone loved the all natural and pharmaceutical grade ingredients with no artificial dyes or sweeteners. It was really 50/50 on taste preference of the flavors, Tangy Berry and Citrus, and it was even approved by the pickiest of eaters! Everyone was impressed with the multitude of vitamins and minerals with the addition of electrolytes and supplements to enhance recovery for the active and non-active individuals alike! People were surprised when we told them they could replace all the vitamins and pills they take (or often forget to take) everyday with just one packet per day. Plus it tastes great, it’s gluten-free, and it’s only 30 calories! We had so many people stop by we ran out of complimentary sample flyers – so if you’d like a free sample sent straight to your door, please email Julie@LivePurPak.com.

All-in-all, it was a fun and successful event. Thank you to all those who stopped by – it was great to meet you and we are so happy to we got the opportunity to share such a great product with you. Check out our Facebook page here to see more photos from the event and don’t forget to “like” us!

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For 2 days, over 60 different vendors showcased their products and services at the L.A. Rock ‘n’ Roll Health and Fitness Expo. Julie Meese and I had the opportunity to work the Pür Pak booth together. We gave out information and free samples of both flavors, Tangy Berry and Citrus, to all those who stopped by. We had great feedback about the product from all those who sampled it and everyone loved the all natural and pharmaceutical grade ingredients with no artificial dyes or sweeteners. It was really 50/50 on taste preference of the flavors, Tangy Berry and Citrus, and it was even approved by the pickiest of eaters! Everyone was impressed with the multitude of vitamins and minerals with the addition of electrolytes and supplements to enhance recovery for the active and non-active individuals alike! People were surprised when we told them they could replace all the vitamins and pills they take (or often forget to take) everyday with just one packet per day. Plus it tastes great, it’s gluten-free, and it’s only 30 calories! We had so many people stop by we ran out of complimentary sample flyers – so if you’d like a free sample sent straight to your door, please email Julie@LivePurPak.com.

All-in-all, it was a fun and successful event. Thank you to all those who stopped by – it was great to meet you and we are so happy to we got the opportunity to share such a great product with you. Check out our Facebook page here to see more photos from the event and don’t forget to “like” us!

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