7 Power-Packed Powders
At just 10 calories per serving, the taste is the only thing separating Zipfizz from water.
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With a mere 22 calories and five net carbs per serving, A.C.T. On the Go is the ideal pick-me-up. You’ll get your energy from the ginseng, guarana and vitamin B complex. The negligible amount of caffeine and natural Stevia sweetener won’t give you the jitters. (1 packet or 17 grams)
ZIPFIZZ PINK LEMONADE
At just 10 calories per serving, the taste is the only thing separating Zipfizz from water. And with 17 vitamins and minerals, you can even skip out on your multivitamin for the day. The additional blend of ingredients such as ginger, grape seed and green tea extract help to strengthen your body against free radical damage and inflammation. The powder also includes L-Arginine, an amino acid known to assist with wound healing, immune function, urea removal and creatine creation. (1 tube or 11g
MONSTER MILK
Toss out your boring old milk for a protein-packed powder to help speed up muscle recovery. At 25 grams per serving, Monster Milk is truly the monster of all powders when it comes to protein. It also contains only two grams of sugar and an ample amount of fiber — 10% of your RDI — for additional health benefits. (1 scoop or 42g)
GREENENERGY ENERGIZING SUPERFOOD BLEND
Think green and check out this 100 percent natural superfood blend. Not only will you get your green-tea-derived energy for the day, but your stomach will reap the benefits of added probiotics and digestive enzymes. And for all you meat-lovers, the antioxidant content is equivalent to two pounds of green veggies.
FLUID RECOVERY
Lacking anything artificial, this gluten-free powder is sweetened naturally by fruit. Fluid Recovery is stimulant-free and contains seven grams of whey protein to help rebuild new lean muscle tissue. This powder also contains L-Glutamine and more than 166% of your vitamin C RDA to help manage inflammation from muscle soreness and support a stressed immune system. (2 scoops or 67g)
PURESPORT RECOVERY
Created by UT’s very own Dr. John Ivy, PureSport has been used by athletes including Olympic champions Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin. This caffeine-free powder offers an optimal carb-to-whey protein ratio in order to increase muscle tissue repair, reduce muscle damage and even increase training adaption. The high level of vitamin C — 520 percent of your daily RDA — provides an abundant amount of antioxidants to enhance the recovery process while boosting your immune system. (70g)
CLIF SHOT RECOVERY
Even with all the vitamins, minerals and flavor, this Clif Shot Recovery powder has absolutely no fat or cholesterol. It is naturally colored and flavored using anti-inflammatory ingredients such as annatto and turmeric. The powder also boasts a significant amount of L-Glutamine, an amino acid known to boost both immune function and muscle repair. (1 scoop or 40g)
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