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girlawhirl finds some energy drinks that don't give her the jitters Jul 17, 2008
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Just like everyone else she knows, Girlawhirl's always looking for an afternoon energy booster. Her nutritional consultant, Melissa Spiesman has steered her away from products and foods – like that cupcake or chocolate chip cookie she's thinking about – that will result in a sugar high followed by a serious crash and burn, and the jitters of too much caffeine making it impossible for her to focus. But Girlawhirl's found a couple of new energy-boosters recently, and as always Melissa helps her figure out if there's a place for them in her day... A new energy enhancer that fits into Girlawhirl's diet is Brain Toniq, a slightly carbonated, agave syrup sweetened functional beverage, formulated with all organic plant extracts, natural compounds, and citrus extracts. With between 5 and 36 times the active brain enhancing botanicals than other energy drinks, this tasty drink promises to increase mental clarity and brain power without caffeine and artificial ingredients.
Boosta Shot™ is another botanical-based energy boosting solution, providing a boost from herbs, vitamins, and amino acids.
As a rule, it's Girlawhirl's healthy lifestyle and habits that work to keep her energized throughout the day, but when she is just below her peak, these natural botanical energy drinks are definitely a better alternative to highly caffeinated drinks that are packed with sugar.
Melissa Spiesman, CHHC received her professional training at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. The American Association of Drugless Practitioners has certified her as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. In her private practice, she regularly counsels individuals and groups on a variety of health and nutrition issues, including: cravings, weight loss and management, healthy food preparation, coping with stress, and having more energy. The information dispensed on girlawhirl.com is not intended to be diagnostic or prescriptive. Always check with a physician or health care professional before embarking on lifestyle changes. Have a question for Melissa? Ask here.
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What's cool about Boosta Shot is that it's just that, a little something Girlawhirl can stir into anything – from a smoothie to a cup of coffee or a glass of iced tea. She can control the amount, and it comes in on-the-go sizes that she can stash in her handbag when she travels or a bigger bottle with a pump that's perfect for the office kitchen. Girlawhirl has the choice between a lightly sweetened version that contains 4 grams of sugar per serving or an unsweetened boost, so she doesn't have to add sugar to her drink.
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