DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH
Bridging the gap between fast food and sports drinks, all-natural mix1 offers what its developers call “an optimal blend” of carbohydrates, proteins and nutrients, designed to get busy people through the day as well as through their daily workout. Available in four flavors – blueberry-vanilla, lime, mango and mixed berry – the new beverage was invented by Evergreen naturopath James Rouse and brought to market by Boulder entrepreneur Greg Stroh, co-creator of the popular Izze sodas. Containing 22 vitamins and minerals, it contains 200 calories per 11-ounce bottle. That’s nearly one-third less than the 290 calories in a Yoplait Nour- iche smoothie of the same size, along with 50 percent more protein (15 grams) and half the carbs (29g). Best served cold, the drink retails for about $2 at King Soopers, City Market, Lucky’s and Whole Food stores in Colorado. mix1life.com.
MAKING CARDIO COUNT
Women, if you want to keep track of your heart rate while you work out but don’t like straps, the NuMetrex sports bra with built-in monitor is a handy invention. It works with the Polar WearLink Transmitter and compatible watches. The bra alone is $49, or for $115, you get the bra, transmitter and Polar FS1 watch. And if you buy their special red one, $5 from the sale will go to the American Heart Association. The company also has a Men’s Cardio Shirt with the same strap-free technology. It’s $55, or $135 for a kit. numetrex.com
DON’T SKIP A BEAT
February is heart month, but the best thing you can do for yourself is get a medical checkup, not devour a box of Godiva’s finest. The American Heart Association has an online health risk assessment test that just takes a few minutes, GoRedForWomen.org. And mark your calendar for the Denver metro chapter’s Go Red for Women educational seminars and lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place. Contact Pamela McCary at 303-996-8737 for details.
