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10 Great Muscle-Building Supplements You Can Find on Amazon

Building muscle usually requires a little help, and the best way to support your body in building muscle is to make sure it has enough of two things: protein & amino acids, and creatine.

When it comes to finding supplements, Amazon is flooded with options. The only thing is, which ones do you trust? In the United States, the supplement industry is unregulated. This means literally anything could be in the bottle.

I’ve curated a list of supplements from brands I trust. I looked for clean ingredients—no artificial sweeteners or colors, soy-free, grass-fed whenever possible, plus simple ingredient lists that aren’t too flashy or confusing. I tried to find both top-of-the-line and budget-friendly versions of the same things, or as close as I could get.

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan Sausage Balls

It’s not easy trying to eat a plant-based diet (mostly plant-based, anyway) when you have an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis or Ehlers-Danlos. Most autoimmune patients are highly sensitive to food that contains soy and wheat/gluten. I should know, my wife has celiac disease and Hashimoto’s. I have a family history of autoimmunity, as well as carrying a gene mutation that makes me likely to develop celiac disease.

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Chilled Basil Zucchini Soup - A New Summer Favorite

Here’s an amazing plant-based soup that’s good cold, room temperature or hot. If the name didn’t give it away, let me just tell you this soup is packed full of vegetables ready to make you feel amazing. Whether your diet is traditional, plant-based, paleo, AIP, keto or low-lectin, this recipe can be modified to fit right in.

This recipe makes about 8 servings, so you’ll have extra to share or freeze for later!

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Summer Hibiscus Tea Lemonade

This is one of my favorite drinks for a hang on the front porch in the summer heat. Hibiscus can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and decrease inflammation. It is rich in antioxidants and has a delicious, fruity tartness that complements flavors like citrus, mint and ginger. Perfect for a hot-ass summer day!

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