Becoming a Healthy and Fit Father

Athletes use them for performance, vegetarians for ensuring adequate nutrient intake, patients for enhancing recovery, and others just to combat the wear-and-tear of aging. It is true that almost everyone may benefit from high-quality supplements, regardless of lifestyle, gender, and background.

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, PhD, MD, based out of McMaster University and founder of StayAbove Nutrition, suggests the following supplements for optimal health:

• High-quality proteins, for example whey and casein (milk proteins), to maintain muscle mass, strength, and function
  • Did you know? Milk proteins are absorbed better and are of higher quality than plant proteins.
• Creatine for energy availability during workouts and muscle function.
  • Did you know? Creatine may also improve cognition and sperm health.
• Vitamin D3 and calcium for your bones.
  • Did you know? Vitamin D3 is multifunctional and important for your muscles and immune system too.
• A combination of specific antioxidants and plant extracts, for example beet root extract, green coffee bean, CoQ10, and alpha lipoic acid , may enhance fat burning and benefit weight management.
  • Did you know? The cells in your body also use these water and lipid soluble antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress.

 When looking to purchase supplements, here are three key tips to keep top of mind:

1. Keep things safe and research proven! Check the labels (ingredients and dosages), do your own research online, and/or ask an expert for advice if needed. This can be your dietician, family physician, or a scientist, but almost never an online influencer or a celebrity.
2. Check for meaningful licenses and certifications. Products should be licensed by Health Canada with an NPN number and third-party certified for purity and absence of banned substances.
3. Convenience matters. Multi-ingredient supplements contain ‘many-in-one’ and are usually a better deal than buying each supplement alone.

StayAbove Nutrition takes the guess work out of supplement shopping with all-in-one products that utilize high quality ingredients, and are proven in clinical trials.

Muscle 5 and Trim 7 are an ideal combination designed for muscle health, weight management, and boosting antioxidant defense. They are the perfect partner to boost overall health and wellness.

It doesn’t matter if you are a new dad struggling with late hours and lack of sleep, or an older dad feeling the ‘wear-and-tear’ of aging.

Regardless of your life stage, part of being a good father means tending to your own health which includes a healthy diet, exercise and supplementing where needed.