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		<title>Champion Nutrition Pure Whey: Mixes Well, Good Taste Especially Cocoa-Mochaccino</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Champion Nutrition Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Champion Nutrition Pure Whey]]></category>

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Two things that are important to me when I am taking a protein shake: it has to have a good taste and it absolutely must mix well. Tried the chocolate and it was terrible. Switched to Cocoa-Mochaccino flavor and it is great. Then I tried the cookies &#38; cream and found it to be just [...]]]></description>
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Two things that are important to me when I am taking a protein shake: it has to have a good taste and it absolutely must mix well. Tried the chocolate and it was terrible. Switched to Cocoa-Mochaccino flavor and it is great. Then I tried the cookies &#38; cream and found it to be just as good. All of them can be easily mixed in water.<span id="more-1013"></span> No clumps, no gritty taste. One of the best whey protein powders I have ever tried. I drink a lot of regular non-flavored water and I recommend you do the same to maintain a body balance. Contains about as much sodium as other protein shakes but this makes drinking it so much easier.  I recommend <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-champion_nutrition-pure_whey/">Champion Nutrition Pure Whey</a> to anyone that is drinking a shake. Whether you are trying to bulk up or have a daily workout in the gym, this is the one that will make your day go a lot smoother.</p>
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		<title>Supremacy boosts test with minimal unwanted side effects, but for a price</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neogenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Supremacy]]></category>

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Everybody knows that the best way to get bigger and stronger is to increase testosterone levels in your body. I really enjoy working out hard in the gym but there is nothing more frustrating that busting your butt day in and day out while seeing minimal results. I had been in this cycle for awhile [...]]]></description>
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Everybody knows that the best way to get bigger and stronger is to increase testosterone levels in your body. I really enjoy working out hard in the gym but there is nothing more frustrating that busting your butt day in and day out while seeing minimal results. I had been in this cycle for awhile now. I&#8217;m in good shape and am proud of the body I have but for the amount of time and effort I put in at the gym I should have a lot more to show for it.<br />
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	<p>The owner of the gym I work out at told me about a supplement he had been taking called <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-neogenix-supremacy-90caps/">Supremacy</a> by a company called Neogenix. I did some research about it and most people said it was effective and safe. It was supposed to increase the testosterone in your body by modulating estrogen levels.</p>

	<p>Neogenix Supremacy seemed a little expensive for 90 capsules especially since you take 6 per day. After a week or so I started to see a little bit of results. My muscles felt more swollen and I looked harder. As far as all the hype surrounding this supplement that I found on the internet I think the company did a good job of making it sound like you would gain 20 pounds of muscle just by looking at it but pretty much all of the supplement companies make it sound like their products can perform miracles.</p>

	<p>I didn&#8217;t feel any side effects from Supremacy, which was nice, compared to other testosterone boosters I have taken. I took it for the recommended 8 week cycle followed by a 4 week break. Neogenix seemed like they did their homework on this supplement and despite the somewhat high price I will probably use it again for another cycle in the future.</p>
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		<title>Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche is doctor recommended and great when you need it</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:20:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women Vagi Gard]]></category>

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I was tired of feeling unclean after my periods and using douches that just didn&#8217;t seem to do the trick. I discussed my needs with my gynecologist and she recommended Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz.  This douche is different from many of the leading douche brands in that it contains [...]]]></description>
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I was tired of feeling unclean after my periods and using douches that just didn&#8217;t seem to do the trick. I discussed my needs with my gynecologist and she recommended Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz.  This douche is different from many of the leading douche brands in that it contains povidone.  In fact the active ingredient in this douche by Women Vagi Gard is 10% Povidone-Iodine.  This type of iodine is the same kind used in surgeries and medical procedures as a disinfectant or antiseptic solution.  As a douche it has been recommended by medical and health professionals for decades because of its cleaning and deodorizing properties.  I am thankful my doctor recommended Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz because it provided the results I was looking for.<br />
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	<p>In just one use I felt like a new person.  I was also pleased by the price.  Women Vagi Gard knows what they are doing because they meet the needs of women and specialize in this field of expertise and knowledge.  They have put together a concentrated formula that lasts and so that women can use <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-women-lake_vagigard_douche_med/">Vagi-Gard Povidone Iodine Medicated Douche Concentrate 8 fl oz</a> more than just one time.  Let&#8217;s face it; it is great to douche once a month at least.  The bottle is very economical in that you only add three capfuls per douche.</p>

	<p>Women Vagi Gard says that you can douche up to two times a week.  That is a little much I think, but I understand that they want you to use their product and it is great!  However, I stick to douching after my period ends.  This schedule keeps me feeling fresh and relieves any itching or minor irritation that may result from sex or urinary infections.  I know now why doctors recommend this product and am happy it was recommended to me.</p>
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		<title>EVH Supreme: reduced stress and a greater sense of well-being</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[EVH Supreme]]></category>
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EVH Supreme has become one of the most important supplements I take because it has improved my energy level, boosted my immune system and helped reduce my overall stress level.  I am so pleased I found this product by Swiss Labs and have told everyone about it.  If you are looking to improve [...]]]></description>
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EVH Supreme has become one of the most important supplements I take because it has improved my energy level, boosted my immune system and helped reduce my overall stress level.  I am so pleased I found this product by Swiss Labs and have told everyone about it.  If you are looking to improve your vitality and increase your energy <span class="caps">EVH </span>Supreme can help.  This is what I was searching for.  I had tried a lot of products that claim to improve vigor, stimulate your brain and give you more energy and was always left feeling like I had been ripped off.  I just couldn&#8217;t find a product that did all it claimed to do.  Well, not anymore.  I found what I was looking for in <span class="caps">EVH </span>Supreme.<br />
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	<p>I must admit, I was very skeptical at first because of the claims Swiss Labs makes.  I mean they say that their product can make you feel 10 or 20 years younger in just days.  Now that is a huge claim!  They aren&#8217;t that far off though.  In just a week I felt at least 10 years younger.  I felt strong and vibrant, something I hadn&#8217;t felt in a long while.</p>

	<p>Swiss Labs states that they address one of the major causes of poor health and premature aging, which is high levels of cortisol in the body.  Apparently it is small amounts of cortisol that your body needs to feel more energetic.  I am glad Swiss Labs did their homework because <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-evh-supreme/"><span class="caps">EVH </span>Supreme</a> has made me feel like me again, the much younger and stress-free me!  Thanks to <span class="caps">EVH </span>Supreme I have more energy, a better outlook on life, and even jump out of bed in the morning with no fog.  Morning fog was a huge issue for me no matter what time I went to bed at night.  Not anymore, I am the robust and energetic person I was made to be.</p>
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		<title>Myoplex Lite &#8211; right meal replacement for working out girls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eas Supplements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Myoplex Lite]]></category>

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EAS Supplements has been around in the protein supplements industry for what seems forever.  Experience and proven expertise is what sold me on their products.  I have used many of the Myoplex line of supplements and recently started implementing Myoplex Lite.  I switched to Myoplex Lite because I wanted to lose ten [...]]]></description>
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EAS Supplements has been around in the protein supplements industry for what seems forever.  Experience and proven expertise is what sold me on their products.  I have used many of the Myoplex line of supplements and recently started implementing Myoplex Lite.  I switched to Myoplex Lite because I wanted to lose ten pounds without changing my exercise routine.  I was able to achieve my goals in just a few short weeks and am very pleased.<br />
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	<p>Myoplex Lite is a lighter formula to the regular <span class="caps">EAS </span>Supplements Myoplex. There are less calories and less protein than the original. <span class="caps">EAS </span>Supplements recommends using the product pre and post-workout or as a meal replacement and taking the supplement up to four times a day.  I didn&#8217;t go that crazy, but did drink <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-eas-myoplex-lite-20/">Myoplex Lite</a> twice a day, once as a meal replacement in the mid morning and once in the mid afternoon.  By cutting my calories and fat content in combination with my regular weight and cardio regime 5 days a week I lost the extra weight I needed to lose.</p>

	<p>Myoplex products are a little on the expensive side as opposed to most of the protein supplements out there, but you clearly get what you pay for in taste and quality.  Myoplex Lite is available in a wide variety of flavors and <span class="caps">EAS </span>Supplements does its best to provide the pure quality protein that your body needs to work at full capacity in the gym.   To me this product is well worth the money spent because I was able to achieve some goals that I thought would take me a lot longer to reach.  When I switched to Myoplex Lite I was able to speed up the process and am now feeling great in and out of the gym.</p>
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		<title>Glutamine Powder, if you can get over the taste, you&#8217;ll get the results.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Glutamine Powder]]></category>
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Glutamine has been in the media recently and has been hyped up as some sort of miracle supplement for people who workout. I&#8217;ve been lifting for over 7 years so I&#8217;m no novice in the gym and I thought I&#8217;d give Prolab Glutamine Powder a try because it was inexpensive and Prolab supplements are usually [...]]]></description>
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Glutamine has been in the media recently and has been hyped up as some sort of miracle supplement for people who workout. I&#8217;ve been lifting for over 7 years so I&#8217;m no novice in the gym and I thought I&#8217;d give Prolab Glutamine Powder a try because it was inexpensive and Prolab supplements are usually pretty good.<br />
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	<p>I mixed it with water at first and it tasted terrible. If you ever try this supplement don&#8217;t mix it in plain water! I started taking it in the morning before working out and at night before I went to bed. Glutamine Powder is supposed to help your body recover and have more energy during workouts. The conditionally essential amino acid L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and depletes during and after exercise so by supplementing with Prolab Supplements Glutamine Powder your body does not deplete its stores of L-glutamine.</p>

	<p>I did notice a difference in recovery once I started taking <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-prolab-glutamine_powder-300/">Glutamine Powder</a>. It did relax my sore muscles and when I took it at night I noticed I wasn&#8217;t as stiff when I woke up in the morning. A good way to consume this stuff is to take it with your protein shake to avoid the awful taste. Prolab Supplements Glutamine Powder showed a noticeable effect in recovery after I worked out and supposedly it is supposed to help your body maintain muscle because L-glutamine plays an important role in protein synthesis. I did notice my muscles looked a little fuller than usual so the Glutamine Powder must have been doing its thing.</p>

	<p>Overall Glutamine Powder was a good supplement. I recovered quicker, had fuller muscles and the price was great. Just remember to mix it in something other than water to avoid the nasty taste.</p>
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		<title>Gakic Hardcore Instant Strength Multiplier is a beast all its own, in price and its ability to do work</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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I&#8217;ve been lifting for a few years now and about a month ago I hit a major plateau and couldn&#8217;t seem to get any stronger. I asked some guys around the gym who seemed to know what they were doing and a few of them recommended Gakic Hardcore Instant Strength Multiplier by Muscletech. Muscletech is [...]]]></description>
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I&#8217;ve been lifting for a few years now and about a month ago I hit a major plateau and couldn&#8217;t seem to get any stronger. I asked some guys around the gym who seemed to know what they were doing and a few of them recommended Gakic Hardcore Instant Strength Multiplier by Muscletech. Muscletech is a pretty popular brand of supplements where I work out at but I&#8217;ve never tried them before but I thought I&#8217;d give Gakic Hardcore a shot.<br />
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	<p>I picked up a bottle and as directed I took all 8 pills about 45 minutes before I worked out. I wasn&#8217;t too crazy about choking down 8 pills and thought that was a bit much for one serving. Seems like they could cut down the serving size and not make people have to swallow 8 of those things. Anyway, I got to the gym and I started my workout and I was actually able to put up more weight and more reps. I was pleasantly surprised by the results and happy I had broken through the plateau.</p>

	<p>As with most Muscletech products <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-muscletech-gakic-hardcore-instant-strength-multiplier/">Gakic Hardcore Instant Strength Multiplier</a> is a little pricey but it worked for me. One bottle contains 128 pills which is 16 servings so it&#8217;s not going to last a real long time. I&#8217;ve gone through one bottle and I did feel it almost every workout. It helped me workout harder than I would have been able to without it so it was worth the price. I would only recommend Gakic Hardcore Instant Strength Multiplier to serious lifters and not those people who come to the gym and gingerly ride on the bikes. It worked for me, and although I don&#8217;t like choking down 8 pills before I workout and it is somewhat expensive it was worth it to breakthrough my plateau.</p>
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		<title>What is Estroven and What is it Used For?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[fluctuating hormone levels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reproductive hormones]]></category>

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Estroven is a dietary supplement created for women to help ease the symptoms of menopause. It contains a mixture of herbal extracts and vitamins created specifically to reduce the occurrence of hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and other unpleasant aspects of menopause.

The ingredients used in Estroven include a standardized extract of black cohosh and [...]]]></description>
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Estroven is a dietary supplement created for women to help ease the symptoms of menopause. It contains a mixture of herbal extracts and vitamins created specifically to reduce the occurrence of hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and other unpleasant aspects of menopause.<br />
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The ingredients used in Estroven include a standardized extract of black cohosh and phytoestrogens (plant-based estrogen) that help replace part of the estrogen lost when a woman goes through menopause. The body also needs vitamins and minerals, especially during this phase of life, and two separate proprietary blends of herbs are designed to aid in calming moodiness and boosting energy levels. While what is in the blends can be learned, the exact amounts are a trade secret owned by the manufacturer of Estroven.</p>

	<p>Why use Estroven? Doctors have been using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat the symptoms of menopause for years. The problem with <span class="caps">HRT</span> is that many of the hormones used are synthetically made in a lab somewhere and do not react the same way that natural human hormones do in the body. Some women are unable to use synthetic hormones, as their bodies reject them.</p>

	<p>All of the ingredients in Estroven have been shown to be effective though centuries of use in different cultures. Herbs have long been a primary component of traditional Chinese medicine. The Chinese recognized centuries ago that nature provides many of the best treatments and cures in the form of herbs for when the body is in a state of imbalance. Blending herbs to produce medicines is an ancient practice.</p>

	<p>The German agency that corresponds the closest to the American <span class="caps">FDA</span> has studied the use of black cohosh as a treatment for hot flashes and mood swings associated with menopause. They found clinically that this ingredient is particularly effective in easing these symptoms. They have approved black cohosh as a medication for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. In the US, the <span class="caps">FDA</span> makes it a practice to stay out of the dietary supplement and herbal remedies business so that they can focus on the testing of new drugs created for treating different problems.<br />
The phytoestrogens in Estroven are derived from soybeans. While not identical to the human hormone estrogen, the same receptors in the body that normally attract estrogen pick up these plant phyoestrogens. When the production of estrogen drops in a woman&#8217;s body as she goes through menopause, these receptors are deprived of the hormone and cause the body to react strangely to certain stimuli. This is one cause for hot flashes and mood swings. Replacing the missing estrogen with weaker phytoestrogens does not completely replace the missing hormone, but it does fool the receptors in the body into thinking that the levels of estrogen are remaining nearly constant, thus reducing the symptoms produced during menopause.</p>

	<p>Estroven is a natural blend of black cohosh, phytoestrogens from soybeans, vitamins, minerals and herbal blends that work together to relieve the symptoms of menopause.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<!-- no icon for 'Health Concerns' --><!-- no icon for 'Health and Nutrition Articles' --><!-- no icon for 'Herbs' --><!-- no icon for 'Nature's Way' --><!-- no icon for 'Products' --><!-- no icon for 'Supplements' -->	<p><img src="/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/alive-vitamins-1.jpg" alt="Alive Vitamins" title="Alive Vitamins" width="240" height="180" /><font face="Helvetica" size="2">Did you know that Nature&#8217;s Way&#8212;which makes the excellent Alive! whole food energizer drinks used by thousands of people who want to maintain a healthy weight while getting all the essential nutrients&#8212;also makes an excellent line of supplements as well? If you haven&#8217;t tried this line of supplements yet, you&#8217;re in for a real treat.<br />
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	<p>All Nature&#8217;s Way Alive vitamins are specially formulated for easy digestion and absorption into the bloodstream, because they break up quickly in the digestive tract. In fact, in comparison tests with other whole food brand product brands, Alive! Whole Food Energizer by Nature&#8217;s Way tablets were the only ones to completely disintegrate in 20 minutes or less (the proper time to ensure uptake into the body). Other brands took up to 5 times longer!</p>

	<p>Nutrients in pills that your body can&#8217;t break down quickly enough wind up being flushed down your toilet.  In other words, if you can&#8217;t digest your vitamins fast enough to derive the nutritional support you want, you&#8217;re only making expensive urine by taking them, <span class="caps">NOT</span> getting the nutritional support you believed you would receive when for which you plunked down your hard-earned cash!</p>

	<p>Representing new thinking in the vitamin supplements people use everyday to achieve and maintain health and energy, Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multivitamins contain more life-giving nutrients from more sources than any other vitamin supplement. The substances contained in Alive Whole Food Energizer multivitamins fall into three separate categories: daily essentials, botanical energizers and system defenders.</p>

	<p>Nature&#8217;s Way Whole Food Energizer Vitamins contain 29 vitamins and minerals, 24 fruits and vegetables, 12 green foods, 18 amino acids, 12 digestive enzymes, 10 essential fatty acids and 12 organic mushrooms, all substances that provide the daily essentials that give our bodies the nutritional building blocks they need to perform vital body functions, sustain energy and maintain health.</p>

	<p>The botanical energizers contained in Alive supplements come from phytonutrients found in the fruits and vegetables that Mother Nature provides. Nature&#8217;s Way makes a point of capturing these phytonutrients at low temperatures that give them up to four times the antioxidant power as plant-based nutrients found in other brands.</p>

	<p>The system defenders in Alive supplements are super antioxidants found in mushrooms and other myconutrients that combat the debilitating influences that free radicals have on the body.</p>

	<p>When you need a boost, Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multivitamins provide the extra power you need to do your very best day after day after day. Free of caffeine and other stimulants, they contain digestive enzymes that help your body harvest more nutrients from the foods you eat. The formula of B vitamins, especially Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Choline, Inositol, and Pantothenic Acid that help your body transport and metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fat to create energy.</p>

	<p>In addition to nutrients from fruits and veggies, Alive! is loaded with spirulina, which provides amino acids necessary for metabolism and energy production. It also contains chlorella, barley grass, and 11 other greens in bioavailable form that is quickly absorbed and put to work for your benefit.</p>

	<p>Isn&#8217;t it time you treated your body to a bottle of Alive Whole Food Energizer Multivitamins?</font></p>
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		<title>Natures Way Drinks Help You Look Alive!</title>
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	<p>Alive! Whole Food Energizer drinks by Nature&#8217;s Way have become staples for thousands of people who want to maintain a healthy weight while ensuring that their diets include all the essential nutrients.  Among the company&#8217;s products are two shakes and one effervescent drink mix that meet these requirements.<br />
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	<p><strong>Alive! Effervescent</strong></p>

	<p>Folks looking for a nutritional energy beverage that contains more invigorating nutrients than any other supplement on the market should definitely add Nature&#8217;s Way <a href="http://www.a1nutrition.com/buy-natures_way-alive_effervescent/" target="_blank">Alive! Effervescent</a> to their shopping carts. Made with vitamins, minerals, fruits, vegetables, green foods, bioflavonoids, amino acids, herbs, enzymes, EFAs and mushrooms, this refreshing effervescent beverage  is the ultimate healthful energy drink.</p>

	<p>Nature&#8217;s Way shakes provide the same highest-quality nutrients as the effervescent drink described above in shake form. Each serving contains more invigorating nutrients from more natural sources than any other supplement.</p>

	<p><strong>Alive! Shake</strong></p>

	<p>In addition to being a comprehensive whole food packed with multivitamin-filled ingredients, Nature&#8217;s Way Alive shakes offer the added benefit of Solae soy protein and provide users a complete protein with essential amino acids. Our bodies manufacture 13 nonessential amino acids, which aren&#8217;t available from food&#8217; but to process protein properly, the foods we eat must contain the nine essential amino acids that are available only from dietary sources.</p>

	<p>In addition to providing the benefits of essential amino acids, the soy protein that Alive Shakes contain may well reduce your risk of heart disease, when integrated into a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. More digestible than other soy products, Alive shakes offer a valuable vegetarian, non-dairy alternative to whey protein.</p>

	<p>They also contain more fiber and fewer carbs than other whole food energy shakes. As most savvy nutritional food shoppers know, foods that are high in carbohydrates (especially sugars and starches) cause blood sugar levels to quickly rise then fall. This rapid fluctuation causes physical craving for more carbohydrates, and the result is a feeling of uncontrollable hunger.</p>

	<p>Not all carbohydrates are created equal, however. Those with a low glycemic index break down slowly and release glucose gradually into the blood stream, helping our bodies to maintain a more consistent blood sugar level and helping to curb desires to overeat.</p>

	<p>You don&#8217;t need a blender to enjoy them because they&#8217;re so easy to mix; just add water, juice or milk and you&#8217;re good to go. Available in individual packets in vanilla and apple cinnamon flavors and in a 1.3 pound size box in vanilla flavor, these shakes are the ultimate source for nutritional energy.</p>

	<p><strong>Alive! Ultra Shake</strong></p>

	<p>Like regular soy-based Alive shakes, Alive Ultra shakes are naturally filling for superb appetite control. Ultra shakes are made with rice and peas and provide a source of non-GMO vegetarian protein, especially important to those wishing to avoid genetically modified foods. The rice and peas in Ultra Shakes provide a complete protein combination that is highly digestible and has lower allergen potential than soy or whey protein, making Alive Ultra-Shake the ultimate nutritional energy source for people allergic to soy or whey protein.</font></p>
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