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NEW from Vitacost: ARO Sports Supplements

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By on May 8th, 2013

Searching for the right sports supplements can be…  slightly overwhelming. There are inexpensive products that taste great and mix quickly, but a quick glance at the ingredients reveals a laundry list of chemicals and scary, unpronounceable compounds. Then there are natural products that only half-dissolve, leaving behind little clumps that certainly do not taste like cookies or cream. Blegh.

Now, there is another option: NEW ARO Black Series sports supplements, available exclusively at Vitacost.com.

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Hold on to Your Exercise “High”

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By on Feb 19th, 2013

Everyone’s busy. Still, we make time for the gym before work in the morning, squeeze in a spin class on lunch break or go for a quick run before a dinner date—and it feels great. But having to get back to the grind quickly can rob us of that energized post-workout feeling. Without time to complete our usual body-care and beauty routine, we end up feeling sloppy, stinky and no longer quite as… peppy.

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How Much Protein Do Active Women Need?

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By on Feb 12th, 2013

We all want to gain fat-burning, lean muscle, but in order to do so we have to feed our muscles protein. If you don’t get enough protein from the foods you eat, your body’s ability to make new protein slows down, and it may even break down existing protein (i.e. muscle tissue) in order to supply its needs. If your body starts breaking down its own muscle tissue, your metabolism slows down further, which results in burning fewer calories and fat.

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Vitacost BCAAs can be added to water, juice or smoothies for an instant amino acid boost. Click here for more information.

Make the Most of Your Workouts with BCAAs

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By on Feb 5th, 2013

Sports nutrition supplements can be intimidating. With their tough, often masculine-sounding names, many women wonder if they’re OK to take and if they offer any real benefits beyond hardcore, muscle-building goals. One example might be amino acid supplements. Sound complicated, don’t they? But amino acids serve many important functions in the body, and taking a supplement can be helpful for anyone, regardless of fitness goals.

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5 Ways to Squeeze More Coconut Into Your Day

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By on Dec 27th, 2012

Q: Coconut water is supposed to be a great alternative to sports drinks. Are you a fan? Do you use any other coconut products?

Amy Marsh answers:

Coconut is an amazing tropical fruit enjoyed throughout the world for its delicious taste and remarkable nutritional benefits—including an abundance of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Healthy and versatile, coconut comes in many forms, from shredded bits that can be used for baking to hydrating water that quenches thirst after a tough workout.

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