Healthy Kids and Healthy Meal Supplements

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Convincing kids to eat healthy is a leading problem that most parents have in common. Every parent wants to be sure that their child is getting the proper balance of vitamins and nutrition to help them strive and lead a healthy life. A major question among parents is whether or not meal supplements are safe for children and what are the risks and benefits of using meal supplements when you are struggling to meet the dietary standards of children.

Generally speaking, meal supplements are safe for children, you can even purchase child specific meal supplements to aid with picky eaters. The key Is to find a supplement that meets your child’s dietary needs. Using an adult supplement may not be a realistic choice. In order for a meal supplement to be a healthy choice for children, you need to be sure that you are using the right supplements, like the ones produced here at Dure, and not just giving your child liquid junk food in the illusion of something healthy.

  1. Sugar Content

Chances are that if you looking to give your child a meal supplement, you are looking to feed them something nutritious like Dure’s Strawberry Banana Children’s Meal Supplement; unlike the doughnuts and candy that they would probably prefer.

  • Always take a close look at the nutrition label, sugar should never be one of the first two ingredients. Even some of the most popular store bough and recommended brands warrant a glance at the nutrition chart.
  1. Proper Vitamins and Minerals

Choosing the meal supplement that is proper for your child is the most important part of selecting a meal supplement to begin with. Be sure that the supplement that you select has the proper amount of daily nutritional value that is recommended for your child.

  • Start by consulting your pediatrician about the daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals your child needs. Your pediatrician can also help you to understand if your child is falling behind in growth and needs more than just one meal supplement or if they need added protein in the mix to help them meet the growth standards.
  1. Consider the Other Ingredients

Sugar isn’t the only ingredient you need to be weary of when choosing a food supplement. Always keep in mind things like dairy, gluten, and soy.

  • If your child is continuing to drink whole milk on a daily basis, chances are you are already meeting their needs of calcium and can focus more on a meal supplement with less calcium or milk in it.
  • Consider any food allergies that your child may have. Purchasing a pre-made meal supplement means that it will probably contain dairy, soy, and gluten. Consider making a meal supplement smoothie at home from Dure’s powdered health additives rather than mixes you just mix with milk.
  • Depending on your child’s needs, this may be as simple as adding milk, ice, and a banana in the blender for a snack or quick breakfast on the go. You should also consider using natural sweeteners, such as, bananas or dates in place of honey, sugar, or other processed sugars.

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Top Meal Supplements World Class Athletes Rely On

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Omegas, Proteins and IRONMAN

There are thousands of meal supplements and replacements on the market that boast incredible gains, increase in performance, and decrease in recovery time. While many of these products are backed with viable research, suggesting they’d be beneficial to your daily regimen, it isn’t cost effective or efficient to spend the entire day coordinating dosages for proper timing and absorption by the body. Instead, careful examination of your daily needs and athletic goals, coupled with a bit of market research, can be the best solution. Below is a list of the top meal supplements that world class athletes rely on to be at their best. But first, whats the difference between Meal replacements and Meal supplements?

Meal Replacements vs. Meal Supplements

In general, meal replacement powders and supplements powders may contain many of the same constituent ingredients. This would include proteins, amino acids, and carbohydrates to keep you energized. But one of the main differences is the quantity of carbohydrates. While regular protein powder or supplements may contain a small proportion of carbohydrates, meal supplements such as Dure Lifestyle Extreme Sport, contain much more to provide the same kind of calorie requirements of a meal. That being said, many supplements, specifically ones which target unique chemicals or amino acids, may not have any carbohydrate content at all.

Top 3 Meal Supplements

  1. Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids): Fish Oil is one of the most used meal supplements for athletes and non-athletes a like. This is due, in part, to the ample research into the powerful anti-inflammatory and cardiac health benefits of this specific type of fatty acid. There is even some evidence that links consumption of this supplement with increased mental acuity. While it is possible to get a decent amount of Omega-3s through the consumption of fish and flax oil, Flax is mainly alpha-linolenic acid, doesn’t convert property to the type of fatty acids needed. Likewise, short of a pescatarian diet, in order to maintain the correct balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in the body, supplements are suggested. Athletes and others who are looking to make a sizable impact on their daily nutrient intake should consider 1-3g of fish oil per day, split up in multiple servings.
  2. Protein: While this may seem like an obvious inclusion to any athletic regimen, it shouldn’t be overlooked, due to its contribution to boosting athletic performance. Not all proteins are made equally; Whey protein, constituting about twenty percent of the protein in milk, digests quickly and has low calories. The other eighty percent of milk protein is know as Casein, which digests much more slowly, provided longer supplies of protein to the body. Soy protein, a vegetable source, contains most of the same amino acids as milk proteins with some larger percentage of others such as Glutamine which can be helpful for recovery. Soy protein also has an intermediate digestion rate, faster than Casein but more than Whey.
  3. Powdered Greens: While the type of complex nutrients found in a square meal may not be completely replicable with supplements, adding a powdered vegetable mix can be important to maintain essential mineral and nutrient uptake. Greens supplements are a powerful aid in boosting athletic performance, essentially allowing you to consume concentrated forms of several fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

World class performance requires intimate knowledge about about your diet and how it can dramatically improve your competitive edge. Just ask top IRONMAN competitor Duncan Ross.