Eating a balanced diet sounds simple enough — just load up on fruits, veggies, whole grains and plenty of protein, right? But in reality, even the healthiest eaters can struggle to get all the essential nutrients they need from food alone.
Let’s be real … life happens! Busy schedules, easy-to-grab processed foods and dietary restrictions can all make it challenging to hit those daily vitamin and mineral targets.
So, in honor of America’s National Nutrition Month, we’ve partnered up with our Athletes and Wellness Council members to share some tips on how to better meet your nutritional needs.
6 Common Nutritional Gaps and How to Help Fill Them
1. Vitamin B12 — Your Energy Powerhouse
Feeling sluggish? Brain foggy? You may need more B12!
Up to 35% of people could be deficient in this essential vitamin, which helps convert food into energy and supports brain function.1
Loaded with B12, Xceler8™ provides a convenient way to help you keep your energy levels up and your mind sharp. Athletes Council Member Justin Solidarios uses it to help boost his metabolism and energy.*
2. Vitamin C — The Ultimate Immune Booster
Vitamin C is essential for immune function. But getting enough every day? That’s not always on the list of essential things to do.
Vináli® provides a boost of vitamin C, so you don’t even have to worry if you’re getting enough. Wellness Council Member Maria Torres uses Vináli because it not only helps her meet her nutritional goals, but it also helps:
- support skin health and fight premature aging*
- maintain DNA integrity*
- support immune and cardiovascular systems*
- maintain healthy blood sugar levels*
3. Vitamin D — The Vitamin for Your Bones
Your body can produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but with indoor lifestyles and cloudy days, many people fall short. So many people that it’s estimated more than 40% of people are deficient!2 Or, you could say: “D-ficient.”
Magnical-D® delivers vitamin D, along with calcium, vitamin K2 and magnesium, to support your bone health.
4. Fiber — The Key to Healthy Digestion
Most (and we mean most!) people don’t get nearly enough fiber. According to an alarming study, 95% of adults and children don’t consume the amount of fiber recommended for good health.3
Co.Lab™ Sugar Stop is a great way to support your fiber intake, as it contains 10 grams per scoop. That fiber helps keep you feeling full and satisfied, while helping you fill the dietary fiber gap so many people experience.
5. Antioxidants — Your Defense Against Free Radicals
Oxidative stress undoubtedly takes a toll on your body, and the way to fend it off? Antioxidants. Crucial for overall health, antioxidants help fight free radicals to keep you feeling your best.
Because antioxidants are so important, many of our products include them —TahitianNoni® ORIGINAL, Tahitian Noni MAX, Vináli, Rejuveniix™ and Moa™ to name a few.
Brand Partner Jane Kirkham promotes Rejuveniix, which features a signature blend of antioxidant-rich green coffee bean extract and a superfruit complex.
6. Protein — The Macro for Your Muscles
Protein, protein, protein. It’s the buzzword everywhere. You want to build muscles? Protein. You want to lose weight? Protein. You know how it goes …
But how much protein you need varies from person to person, and if you’re striving for a high protein goal like so many are, it can be hard to reach that target without a supplement — especially if you’re trying to not exceed a certain calorie range.
Brand Partner Carrie Hicks swears by PureNourish™, which has 18g of high-quality plant protein and only 116 calories, plus she adds Power Boost because it promotes lean muscle mass.*
Get ‘Reel’ with Nutrition
Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated! Watch for tips from our Athletes and Wellness Council members on Instagram to help you fill nutritional gaps.
And feel free to share your best nutrition tips, too; tag us in a reel @PartnerCoGlobal on Instagram, and we may share how you’re Getting Reel with Nutrition!
1 National Library of Medicine, Population Status of B12
2 National Library of Medicine, Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in US Adults
3 National Library of Medicine, Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.