PLAY: Glukos Energy Products

I have struggled with low blood sugar for a while. I find it very difficult to manage while playing my sport. Having balanced blood sugar is crucial for any athlete. As an athlete with food allergies, I have had a hard time finding glucose tablets that are corn free. Most are filled with dextrose (a corn derivative).

Then, I found a product called Glukos! Glukos makes Energy Gummies (my fav), Bars, Gel, Tablets, and Powder. I always carry the Glukos Gummies in my golf bag in case I have a low out on the course. They are easy to eat and come in three flavors: Orange, Fruit Punch, and Lemon. They enable you to recover faster, making them perfect for diabetics and athletes, alike.

Glukos are gluten free and contain no high fructose corn syrup, caffeine, or artificial sweeteners. It does contain glucose and electrolytes like potassium, which are great for balancing blood sugar and fueling your body to succeed. So whether you are training for an Ironman, running a marathon, playing in a soccer game, teeing it up in a golf tournament, or just trying to keep your blood sugar in check, try out Glukos.

Glukos
http://www.glukosenergy.com/

PLAY: Body Armor Sports Drink

 

What do you do when you need a sports drink, but all the well-known options have allergens you are allergic to? I have found it is almost impossible to find a sports drink similar to Gatorade or Powerade that does not have high fructose corn syrup, modified food starch (corn), or maltodextrin (corn) until now.  Recently, on a trip to Southern California, I found a sports drink called Body Armor while playing 18 holes at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles. I checked the ingredients assuming it would have the usual corn ingredients and to my surprise, it did not.  What it did have, coconut water, pure cane sugar, vitamins, and electrolytes, are great things to hydrate during any sport activity.  Body Armor has no caffeine, no preservatives, gluten free, and nut free. Its tag line is "Upgrade Your Sports Drink," and I agree! Coconut water is great for hydration on a hot day or a long workout. It is offered in six different flavors: Fruit Punch, Tropical Punch, Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, Orange Mango, and Grape.  Each flavor is smooth and not thick like Gatorade and Powerade where they have gotten syrupy over the years.

Several professional athletes are endorsing the product and are investors. Kobe Bryant, Andrew Luck, Mike Trout, Kevin Love, among others believe in Body Armor and putting the best products in their bodies for performance.

My only issue with this delicious sports drink is its availability. I easily found it at convenience stores in the Los Angeles area, along with Trump National, however, I have not located it on the East Coast yet.  It is available online.

Body Armor

www.drinkbodyarmor.com

PLAY: Nature's Pearl Muscadine 20 Antioxidant Skin Care Lotion

If you are outside in the elements (sun, heat, wind, rain, and cold) like I am, you need a great moisturizer. The skin on your face and neck takes a beating in those elements. My favorite moisturizer is Nature's Pearl Muscadine 20 Antioxidant Ultra Rich Skin Care Lotion. It is infused with the botanical extracts of the Muscadine grape seed. The lotion has all-natural ingredients, is certified organic and toxic free, and made in the USA.

I apply the Nature's Pearl lotion once in the morning and once at night to make sure my face and neck are hydrated. The best part is that it is not greasy. It has a pleasant scent that is not over-powering. It is very important to put quality products on your skin, as they can be absorbed. Be sure to check out Nature's Pearl's Web site for more of their Antioxidant Skin Care line, as well as their other great products, like their Muscadine Juice, NP Pro Protein Powder, and Supplements.

Nature's Pearl

www.naturespearlproducts.com

PLAY: GolfersSkin Sunscreen

Being out in the sun all the time for my sport, I am always looking for a sunscreen that provides great protection from the sun, while not transferring onto my clothing, especially onto dark clothing. I found GolfersSkin at last year’s PGA Show and it has found a permanent home in my golf bag! 

While being specifically designed for golfers, GolfersSkin works for all outdoor activities.  It is the most used sunscreen on the PGA Tour, racking up 21 tour wins thus far in 2014! It is non-greasy, so it will not run into your eyes or cause your golf club grips to get slick. Reapplying sunscreen in the middle of a golf round is a hassle, but getting my golf grips slick in the process is worse. I like that I don’t have to worry about GolfersSkin getting on my equipment or my clothes.  

GolfersSkin was developed in New Zealand and is backed by a team of international athletes. It offers total UVA/UVB protection from the sun and is sweat and water resistant. It is free of paba, nano-particles, and paraben free and contains Aloe Vera and UMF 18 Manuka Honey, an ingredient that prevents free radicals and has antioxidant and anti-bacterial benefits. Being in the sun as much as I am, I am concerned about the possibility of skin cancer and skin aging. With GolfersSkin, I feel comfortable that I am protected from harmful rays and hopefully, repairing any current skin damage.

The sunscreen is available in lotion, a hands-free stick, and lip balm to make applying as easy as possible. Visit www.golfersskin.com for more information or to order a supply for your next game, match, or round!