If summer bodies are made in the spring, winter stamina is nourished in the summer. In the warmer months, we tend to burn the candle at both ends – barbeques, midnight skinnydipping, and extra rounds of margaritas to cool off – and wonder why when the colder temps arrive we feel burnt out. I’ve noticed that heavy supplementation in the late summer of the nutrients championed by the paleo diet – high-quality protein, fish oil, collagen peptides, healthy fats, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and adaptogens pay off considerably when motivation and optimism wane during shorter and darker days.
NativePath, an Austin-based company started by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Chad, has devised a simple system and array of supplements and snacks to keep us on the right trajectory towards health, wellness, and hotness all year long. For a high-fiber snack full of healthy fats, sans refined sugars, NativePath makes a Grain-free Granola. Chock-full of organic sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and pecans, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and bolstered by the addition of NativePath’s signature collagen peptides, it’s a perfect paleo treat.
For a green tea addict like me, my favorite collagen formula sold on their website is easily the Matcha Collagen Latte. It’s loaded with the trinity of paleo nutrients – antioxidants, healthy fat and protein. The match green tea powder is a powerhouse and provides the amino acid l-theanine for jitter-free energy. MCT Oil, the fatty acid-rich extract from coconuts helps with focus and creates a rich creamy latte. For protein, it’s not just any old protein, but grass-fed collagen types 1 & 111 sourced from pasture-raised cows for resilient joints, hair, skin, and nails.
The site also features recipes for their signature collagen products and general wellness. There’s even a recipe for Paleo Matcha Collagen Cookies. With NativePath’s Collagen formulas you can stay healthy, hot, have your cookie, and eat it too.
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