HAMMER NUTRITION PRODUCTS ARE KID FRIENDLY

 

BY STEVE BORN

Hammer Nutrition products are ideal for active children. They provide high-quality calories that young, growing bodies need to thrive.

Children do not need more sugar, salt, or citric acid. Hammer Nutrition fuels contain no refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, artificial colours, or preservatives.

Since 1987, our top priority has been to provide effective products made with healthy, all-natural ingredients. That is why so many parents already trust Hammer Nutrition for their young athletes — and why you should too.

Hammer Gel comes in eight delicious, child-friendly, non-caffeinated flavours. Out of the 10 available flavours, only Espresso and Tropical contain caffeine.

Among sports drinks, HEED is clearly a better choice than the many sugar-filled, artificially coloured, and artificially sweetened sports and energy drinks on the market. HEED contains the complex carbohydrate maltodextrin, not refined sugars, along with two natural sweeteners: xylitol and stevia. These are not only safe, but also beneficial for teeth and gums.

Most young athletes will be able to meet their electrolyte mineral needs with HEED. However, using Endurolytes or Endurolytes Fizz during hot-weather workouts and races is also suitable.

With their low-sodium, full-spectrum electrolyte formulas, both products are a much better choice than salt-heavy sports drinks or salt tablets. One scoop of HEED provides the equivalent of one Endurolytes capsule or half a tablet of Endurolytes Fizz, which is usually enough for younger athletes.

However, in very hot weather, extra electrolyte support may be needed. In that case, we suggest one Endurolytes tablet or half an Endurolytes Fizz tablet per 50 pounds of body weight.

For both adults and children, proper recovery is essential for strengthening muscle tissue and maintaining a healthy immune system. Recoverite is ideal for this purpose. It contains high-quality complex carbohydrates, whey protein isolate, which is the best protein source for rebuilding muscle tissue and supporting the immune system, and glutamine, a highly beneficial amino acid.

Most energy bars are little more than glorified chocolate bars loaded with refined sugar, saturated fat, artificial sweeteners, and other undesirable ingredients.

Hammer Bars are the opposite. They taste great and are made with 100% wholesome ingredients. Hammer Bars contain healthy, non-GMO, organic ingredients with no added refined sugars. They also carry USDA Organic and non-dairy kosher certifications.

In many cases, children already receive enough protein through their daily diet. These are the Recommended Daily Allowances, or RDA, for protein:

• Children aged 7–10 years: 28 grams per day
• Males aged 11–14 years: 45 grams per day
• Females aged 11–14 years: 46 grams per day

If extra protein is needed, or if a liquid snack is preferred, Hammer Soy is an excellent choices. They are especially good for mixing into tasty, nutritious smoothies with fresh or frozen organic fruit.

Hammer Soy contains 100% GMO-free soy protein isolate. Hammer Whey contains the highest-quality whey protein isolate available and is sweetened with natural flavours and stevia, a healthy sweetener.

THE HAMMER NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS

Most Hammer Nutrition supplements are intended for adult use. However, we believe that several of them can also be highly beneficial for children.

Recent studies show that food alone does not always provide all the micronutrients we need to prevent deficiencies, let alone achieve optimal health. Very few people have consistent access to fresh, locally grown foods. Instead, much of our food is grown far away, picked before it is ripe, and then shipped long distances.

That is why we suggest that everyone — adults and children — should eat the best possible diet and supplement with the following products where appropriate.

Premium Insurance Caps provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals, along with additional beneficial nutrients. Our suggested dose is one capsule per 25 pounds of body weight per day.

EndurOmega provides omega-3 essential fatty acids, DHA and EPA, which are found in fish oil and offer many benefits. For children, one of the most important benefits is supporting proper brain development. One to two soft gel capsules per day is a good way to help ensure children receive the benefits that fish oils can provide.

NOTE: Before starting your children on any supplement programme, we recommend that you first get approval from their healthcare professional. HN