Happy New Year!
- Created on 10 January 2012
- Written by Mark Malinsky @ SL
Ok, so I'm a little late but we were celebrating and getting ready for the New Year too! I always think why wait until the new year to make life changes, if you have something you want to change, start right away. But I'm guilty of this too, there is just something about a fresh start that is so liberating. I have many personal and professional resolutions, many of which overlap. I think for the me the biggest this year is to follow through and focus! Its always easy to start the new year as you envision - cut out the junk, work harder, be more patient, etc. but then as the year goes on things just fall out of line.
This is the essential resolution this year, STAY IN LINE. Inevitably, things will come up to tempt you to veer off course. Its how you respond to these temptations that will determine true character and will power. That's probably why so often resolutions are the same year after year.
Start strong, stay strong!
PS. use coupon code resolutions for 10% off. This should help you kickstart at least a few of them (lose weight, get strong, eat well)
Add a commentWhat Kale Can Do For You!
- Created on 21 November 2011
- Written by Mark Malinsky @ SL
Eat Kale for a Healthier Life!
For many Americans, kale is something that’s far from a dietary staple. In fact, many of us wouldn’t even recognize kale if we saw it on our own plate. However, there is ample reason to consider making this important food a regular part of your diet. The health advantages afforded by kale are numerous, and include lower cholesterol, decreased risk of cancer, relief for arthritis, and more. And by consuming kale in its sprout form, you can maximize those nutritional benefits.
What is kale?
For those who are not familiar with this terrific, highly advantageous food, kale is a form of cabbage, and that’s basically how it looks—it is leafy and green. Many say that is resembles collard greens, and indeed, the two are similar in more ways than one. Kale tends to have a bitter taste, which is why many people cook it before consumption.
However, from a health standpoint, this may not be the best way to enjoy your kale. Try eating it in sprout form instead. If you are not familiar with the concept of sprouting, here is a brief overview. Sprouting refers to a dietary choice to consume vegetables while they are still in their sprout form—that is, to eat kale as a sprout instead of in the leafy, cabbage-like form we are more familiar with. The benefit to sprouting is that, when these vegetables are in their sprout form, they tend to be even richer in nutrients.
The benefits of kale
The health benefits offered by kale are truly numerous, and even more so when you eat it in its sprout form. There is evidence to suggest that kale can lower the cholesterol. It is also rich in nutrients that fight cancer. Kale is high in antioxidants, and it is also rich in vitamin K and in anti-inflammatory agents, both of which can offer relief from arthritis. There is reason to believe kale promotes liver and prostate health, too.
Getting kale
The trouble with kale is simply getting access to it; kale sprouts might be hard to come by, and besides, you might not care for the taste of them. An alternative approach, and one that offers all the same health benefits, is to try kale sprout powders. These products provide a great way of benefiting from Freeze Dried Kale Sprout Powder and boosting your health, the clean and organic way. The Broccoli and Kale Mix is naturally bitter so its nice to add into salad dressing recipes or smoothies - this way you mask the flavor but load up on nutrients and benefits.
Sources:
http://nutritionkey.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/the-health-benefits-of-kale
http://www.worldofdiets.com/benefits-of-kale-a-real-superfood
http://www.diet-nutritions.info/the-nutritional-benefits-of-kale
Working Out
- Created on 12 October 2011
- Written by Mark Malinsky @ SL
Lots of our customers seek our protein because they are trying to increase size and strength. This is a very common issue with rawfoodists and vegans - we know... There are two extremely crucial aspects to gaining size and strength : working out and recovering. Believe it or not but recovery might just be the most important.
If you are having trouble gaining weight, you should spend NO more than 45 minutes at the gym. Calories are so important and frankly pretty hard to come by when you are eating super clean and trying not to overload the liver/gallbladder with fat (regardless of the type). Work out and GET HOME to recover, eat, relax, drink water and most importantly PROTEIN.
After an intense work out, your muscles are ripped to shreds (hopefully). During a workout, you should think to yourself "oh man, I might regret this tomorrow". The rule of thumb is if you want size you should be putting up about 8 reps, 3 times per exercise. If you want lean, defined muscles, aim for 10-12 reps.
WORKOUT UNTIL MUSCLE FAILURE. Using a spotter certainly helps for this.
If you lift heavy, your body will tell your muscles "here's the deal, ya'll have to grow and get stronger or we won't be able to lift this". Your body is designed to adapt, so be lazy or be EPIC.
We recommend to drink EPIC before and after your workout. Both are very important, for after a workout - wait no longer than 45 minutes before you bring protein in. Your muscles are looking for food immediately after and will start to rob you so give them what they want.
Sproutein is amazing for helping reduce soreness. Also, consider other dark leafy greens, preferably a juice and MSM is also very good.
What can be better? A very intense workout after which your body feels totally energized but fatigued and hungry then giving it the most clean, powerful and PURE protein available. Imagine that. Feel that.
Add a commentHow to Lose Weight and Get Lean Muscle
- Created on 21 July 2011
- Written by Mark Malinsky @ SL
I know another “lose weight and gain muscle” article... You’re probably not even reading this right now, so I can write anything green elephants wearings hats and you wouldn’t even know. This may not be news to you but sometimes tips can be refreshingly meaningful and motivating. Make no mistake, we love people of all sizes but for the sake of long term health staying fit is important!
Sprout Living makes the highest quality RAW, VEGAN, ORGANIC, GF & PURE protein powders and functional foods.
Just imagine the benefit you would receive by simply replacing products loaded with chemicals, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, preservatives, and who knows what else - with SL's simply pure yet extremely powerful products. Even if you change nothing else - just by ADDING Sprout Living into your daily life, your body will experience the difference.
