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Find More ways to Save!Introducing our new and improved Points Reward system - OptimizeRewards. Previously implemented to be an additional source of savings, we're adding to this to allow our athletes/ambassadors and regular customers who are interested in seeing the growth our OptimizeNutrition expand as well as receive those additional savings! What are these points and how can you earn them? OptimizeRewards is a point-based system that is used to redeem x dollar amount off your purchase. Thes …

Sweeteners Avoid refined sugar: Other names for refined sugar: Corn syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, concentrated fruit juice, cane sugar, evaporated cane juice, glucose, fructose, dextrose, maltose. Preferred sweeteners: Stevia, xylitol, raw unpasteurized honey, organic blackstrap molasses, coconut sap/sugar, small amounts of raw unrefined organic cane sugar Spices Avoid: Flavoring, natural flavors (this general term encompasses many questionable ingredients …

What Vitamins and Supplements Should I Take?This question comes up all the time, and is really dependant on the individual. Since everyone has unique needs, you should not follow a “one size fits all” approach to choosing the best vitamins and supplements for you either. Furthermore, it is always best to think, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food” (Greek physician Hippocrates), so to speak, and eat whole foods based on your needs for most of your core vitamin and mineral upta …

Hypochlorhydria/underactive stomach:Build the acid - lose the fat ; feel alive again.Ever feel full after eating small portions of foods you use to binge? Do you suffer from bloating/gas/abdominal discomfort after consuming food? Do you struggle to rid yourself of constipation or diarrhea? Maybe you have some stubborn acne you'd like to squeeze out of your life, or perhaps there's an imbalance of energy output/input you have throughout the day? Have you tried everything, and nothing seems to imp …

The quest for healthier eating has led many of us to reconsider our sugar intake. While traditional table sugar offers that sweet satisfaction, it's no secret that it's not the best choice for our health. The good news is, there's a sweet revolution happening in the world of natural sweeteners, and today we'll explore four remarkable sugar alternatives: Erythritol, Monk Fruit, Xylitol, and Stevia.Erythritol: The Gentle Sweetener Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in some fru …