A simple, no-BS look at the vitamins, protein, and gut-health staples I take every single day to clear the mom-brain and actually stay energized.
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Electrolytes
Supplements
Vitamins
Electrolytes
When water isn’t cutting it and I need more for heavy workouts. These are the only zero-sugar ones I’ve tried that don't taste like fake chemicals or leave a weird aftertaste.
Love this one because it uses clean ingredients like Himalayan pink salt and doesn't have any added sugars. The blood orange flavor is crisp and not overly sweet.
Obsessed with this Spanish brand. It's made with clean sea salt and sweetened with just a bit of stevia, so it doesn't have any of that fake chemical taste. The blueberry flavor is incredibly refreshing and doesn't leave you feeling like you just dra...
Alma Electrolytes | Blueberry Flavor
Definitely get this if you don't want to commit to a massive box of just one flavor. I just grab a random packet out of the box every morning, throw it in my water bottle, and it keeps me from crashing in the afternoon.
SALTE Discovery Pack Electrolytes | 28-pack
My favorite zero-sugar option. It dissolves instantly, tastes great, and keeps me from getting those awful afternoon slumps. It’s perfect for my hEDS.
My heavy hitters for gym recovery, sleep, and keeping bloating down.
My absolute favorite macro-friendly snack. They taste like actual candy bars but give you a massive hit of protein without the heavy calorie count or a weird chemical aftertaste.
BUILT Protein Bars | The Best Tasting Protein Bar
An easy way to get extra fiber in. It has zero taste, so I just chug a scoop in water or mix it right into my oatmeal. Keeps everything moving perfectly.
Nature Diet Psyllium Husk 1000g High Fiber
Literally just throw a scoop into my water every single day. No gross chalky texture, zero taste, and easily the best thing for building strength and hitting new PRs.
Optimum Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate 317g
My go-to daily protein. High quality, tastes great, digests easily, and is super versatile if you like baking or making protein oats. I usually add it to my mango smoothies.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey, French Vanilla, 2 LB
I throw a scoop of this into my morning coffee every day. It's completely tasteless and dissolves instantly, so you don't get any of that weird clumpy texture.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Vitamins
The daily baseline I take just to feel like a functioning human. Especially the D3—it’s an absolute lifesaver for keeping my mood and energy up when I'm running on zero sleep.
Hands down the best iron I've tried. Highly absorbable, zero digestive issues, and amazing value with 400 tablets.
WeightWorld Iron Bisglycinate Tablets | 28mg 400 Tablets
I take this every night before bed. It's the only magnesium that actually helps me unwind and sleep well without totally ruining my stomach.