Boost your collagen

Boost your Collagen

Collagen and cars

Think about this as you consider ways to boost your collage. I don’t know much about cars these days. When I got my first car the first thing I learned how to do was change the oil and clean the spark plugs. If the spark plugs were not clean the gas would not burn. The car would go nowhere. We just can’t add gasoline and expect the car to move without the spark plugs.

Bodies have nutrition needs to function

Our bodies, like a care needs spark plugs, need enzymes, vitamins, minerals and hormones to make each function in our body execute properly. You may be one who is trying to boost your collagen. Protein can help, but it needs some assistance. It is important to make sure the body can make use of that collagen you are adding. One cannot simply increase collagen and hope that the body will be able to fully utilize it. the body must be able to support the complete life cycle of the collagen cells. Research shows there are certain supportive vitamins, minerals and other elements that do exactly that–support the whole life cycle of collagen in our bodies.

Researched elements make a difference in collagen structure

This is where Liquid BioCell Life+ presents as a more intelligent approach to increasing (boost your collagen) collagen in the body and building a better structure for longevity. With specific, scientifically researched elements added to collagen peptides, Liquid BioCell Life+ supports the complete lifestyle of collagen in the body. We use a three-pronged approach to maintaining a strong collagen presence in your body. These three are:

Protect
Stimulate
Build

Make the most of your collagen for physical health

So get the most bang for your buck. Get the product that works harder to build a strong structure for your longevity. Make sure all your “spark plugs” are present and firing. Choose Liquid BioCell Life+ to boost your collagen. Click the picture to learn more and to purchase.

March 28, 2024April 10, 2024

choosing collagen

Choosing Collagen

You may have heard that collagen is something that benefits hair, skin, nails, or joints and choosing collagen can be a challenge. All true!

Collagen is a type of protein that’s vital for youthful-looking skin, and you need it for strong muscles and tendons.💪 However, your body’s ability to make collagen declines with age.😟 All of this is why we like supplementing with collagen.

If you’re curious, here are the key things to look for when choosing collagen as a supplement.

Collagen Product Checklist

Does it have all 9 essential aminos? The 9 essential amino acids that your body needs to support protein synthesis are phenylalanine, valine, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, methionine, histidine, leucine, and lysine. These are important building blocks for all proteins, including collagen. But collagen by itself has only 8 essential amino acids, so aim for a collagen product with all nine.
Does it provide collagen types I and III? There are at least 28 types of collagen, but the most abundant is type I, which is found in your skin, joints, bones, tendons, and all over your body. Type III is a collagen protein found in your skin that decreases with age. So you’ll want both type I and type III in your collagen supplement.
Does it have vitamin C? Your body can’t effectively produce collagen without vitamin C. It aids in collagen synthesis and helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Your body can’t produce vitamin C on its own, so you’ll need it in your diet or your supplement.
Does it include biotin? Also known as vitamin B7, biotin is another nutrient that can help support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Also, biotin deficiency has been shown to lead to hair loss and skin and nail problems. So make sure your collagen supplement has this one.
Is the source grass-fed? Most collagen supplements come from animals, so it’s best to choose a product that is sourced humanely and sustainably. For bovine collagen, choose one that is grass-fed and pasture-raised. This means that the animal was raised humanely and fed only grass so that it’s as close to their natural diet as possible.

🤔 Looking for something that checks all the boxes?

If you want a collagen product that’s sustainably sourced and contains the key nutrients above, check out Collagen-9^™. Collagen-9 includes the missing amino acid that makes it a complete protein. With 10 g of collagen per serving, plus 100% DV of vitamin C and biotin, it might be one of the best things you add to your nutrition routine.

There are 3 options for Collagen-9:

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

optimizing your protein intake

Optimizing Your Protein Intake

Did you know there are 5 ways to get the most out of protein in your diet?

Quantity

We learned the basics of how much protein we need earlier. By aiming for at least 20+ grams at each meal and snack, you’re off to a great start at optimizing your protein intake!

Quality

Quick refresher: Proteins from animal sources are considered high-quality as they contain all nine essential amino acids. Other than soy, pistachios, and pea protein, most plant-based sources are not complete but can still meet your protein needs as part of a diverse diet that fills in missing aminos through daily variety.

Now let’s look at three other ways to get the most out of your protein!

Pairing

Better together. A little magic happens when you pair certain proteins and foods. For example, eating grains with legumes (like rice and beans) can provide a complete set of aminos. Whole wheat bread and peanut butter also make a complete protein together. Plus, eating protein with other nutrients like fiber-rich vegetables can improve digestion and nutrient absorption while optimizing your protein intake.

Variety

Your body benefits from a diverse protein intake. Don’t limit yourself to a few old standbys like poultry, meat, and dairy. Mix it up with fish, seafood, and plant-based options like beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. Each source offers a unique blend of amino acids, the building blocks of protein your body needs to function properly.

Timing

Spreading your protein intake throughout the day can help you build and maintain muscle mass and support recovery. It also helps keep you feeling satisfied and less hungry throughout the day. This is why we’re aiming to eat plenty of protein at each meal, rather than eating it all in one meal.

Another thing to consider is incorporating more protein as you snack. Here are some great protein snack suggestions to optimize your protein intake…

Tip: Anytime you eat a snack, pair it with a protein source. This not only ups your protein intake, but it’s also better for quelling hunger and keeping blood sugar levels balanced.

Here are some great examples:

Greek Yogurt + berries

String cheese + cherry tomatoes

Hummus + carrots

Cottage cheese + peaches

Almonds + strawberries

Hardboiled egg + cucumber

Nut butter + apple slices

Shaklee provides even easier grab-n-go high-protein snacks:

Life Shake is one of the best high-protein snacks. It has over 20 grams of protein!
Shaklee Meal Bar is what I love to grab when I need something quick. They’re perfect to stash in your car, desk, backpack, or purse. These chewy bars keep me feeling satisfied with 20 g protein and 6 g fiber. They come in three tasty flavors.

Do you see a way you could optimize your protein intake even more?

June 13, 2023

high food costs

Dollar signs in an orange circle. Depicting the rising high food costs We have all experienced the sharp increase in the high food costs these last three years. But in the past few decades the nutritional value of our food has decreased dramatically. Even when we select good foods we have to make very careful choices and pay more high food costs for a cleaner option. It does cost more to go organic. It does cost more to go non-GMO in our food choices. And it is more expensive to select meat products that do not contain growth hormones.

There is one food that can check all the boxes for eating clean and optimal nutrition. That food gives 20 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber, 24 vitamins and minerals, Omega 3 fatty acids, ancient grains that provide prebiotics and it’s non-GMO. It also contains healthy digestive enzymes and it’s powered by leucine.

As a side note:

Prebiotics provide food for the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract.
Enzymes help with the overall digestion process.
Leucine is an amino acid that helps to preserve lean muscle mass.
The protein also contains all 9 essential amino acids, those your body cannot produce.

That is a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to selecting food. It’s difficult to get a food this clean and this nutritious in one serving. So why wouldn’t you make this a selection for part of your daily food intake?

February 8, 2023

Gym workout success

Picture this, even if you don’t do it. We are searching for gym workout success.

You go to the gym. You may have been going for months, maybe years. It is January. As you look around you see a lot of new people in the gym. They are filling the cardio equipment and many of them are wandering around the equipment trying to figure out how to use them and what they are for. I call these people the “NewYearsResolutionites”. Have no worries. They will most likely be gone by the middle of March.

What these “NewYearsResolutionites” don’t realize that the results they are seeking are made “in the kitchen”. This means that working out alone will not deliver the goal of weight loss or muscle toning or gain. The workout is important, but the fuel for the results is equally or more important. What one eats before, during and after the workout or exercise puts the body in a position to move toward success.

That is what I do. I help my clients feed their body in such a way that they Running legs with the word CONFIDENCE Gym Workout Success can experience the most from their workouts or exercise. I can help create a plan that fits that person and build more confidence in their own process.

Reach out if you know someone who wants to have body success in this new year, especially with their gym workout success.

Be well. Perform well. Stay well.

Tim