Assignment #3: Supplements, Today & Tomorrow

Before

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I currently use the powder energy drink supplements Emergen C. These are great for the morning as you just pour it into your drink, in my case orange juice, and it gives you energy throughout the morning into lunch. It is easy to use at home and to pour into a drink. It is also easy to take on the go if I wanted to as it comes in simple thin packets that tear open and go into the drink.

I also use the muscle gain formula muscle milk for help with my excercise and muscle building strength program I am currently using. It is easy to use and tastes good for after my workout. I find it is great at giving me more protein for daily use and helps build muscle repair and growth.

I also use the 1 a day vitacraves gummys for men. Good for health, easy to swallow and taste good. These are really good for using on the go or even at home before bed or in the morning. I use these because they are easy to take and swallow with a drink or chew if I so desire and also give me extra vitamins that help me with my daily diet.

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I am taking several different forms from above and use them depending on how long my day is or how fast I am moving in the morning. Sometimes I use the gummys if I just want to chew on something or want something in my mouth, or if I am in a rush. I use the liquid and powder ones if I have more time and want to use them in my drinks so I can enjoy the taste and not have to rush off anywhere. I have not stopped taking them, I stopped the energy powder for a while but that was only because I forgot I had them and started using them again a few days ago when I found them in my kitchen cabinet.

The Shopping Trip

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I went to my local Target and initially I was surprised by the amount of different stypes of vitamins and the forms they were sold in. They had an entire aisle dedicated to it and also a children's section that was very colorful. Everything was neatly arranged and made product types easy to find.

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Here are pictures of products and sections of the vitamin section that I like.

The packaging makes this look delicious and is also in flavors that I really like. It is also in a form that is pleasant to eat and can be carried around easily and eaten on the go or in the office. It  can also be part of a lunchtime meal along with other food as well.

This is a product I actually use right now. It is easy to use and tastes great with your drink. I love the packaging, it is really bright and just makes you happy looking at it. The colors also represent the flavor it comes in. Really easy to spot but difficult to get to on the bottom shelf if you were an older person and I think this would be something an older person might want to use as its not in pill form which they find hard to use sometimes and the powder gives them an advantage.

I really like the different colors on top of the bottle caps and also on the labels. This shows the different types of tablets and oils. They are all arranged neatly and stand out as a product on the shelf. I also like how everything is listed on the bottle, the ingredients and the health benefits.

I love taking gummys when I just want something in my mouth. I love the packaging, showing the flavor of the fruit and it lists great facts about what you are getting in the amount of vegetables and fruits inside it.

I love the clear plastic bottle so you can see what is inside and what you are getting. These are again one of my favorite forms to take, easy to chew or swallow and taste great. The label looks colorful and it looks like an exciting product.

I love this section, how it is arranged and has so many different forms to take when it comes to weight gain. The products are arranged neatly and look part of the group and there is plenty of information there to tell you all about it.

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Here are some pictures and section I did not like

This brand looked very plain and boring. I was not even sure what kind of form it was until I shook it and heard the pills. It is also the most expensive of all the available products in the aisle. The different colors are arranged on the lids and arrows but everything else looks very bland.

The Boxes on the top shelves confused me as they are different products but look too similar together. The packaging looks boring and the form gives me the impression it would not taste good. The bottom shelf looks much more promising withe the colors and the information listed on the front and back about what is on offer.

These products are all the same and look too regimental and not like a fun brand or try. They all look like medicine that your would take for a cough.

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To be honest I do not really see any new forms that I have not seen or tried before here. If anything I think the nutrition bars that are made to look like snacks are the closest thing that might possibly different. If anything I was disappointed not to see any new and exciting products in this aisle that could be taken in different form.

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The newest forms would be the snack protein bars that I saw. Although not really new in my mind as I have seen them before, they look more professional and tasty then ones I have tried in the past and I believe this would enhance my life and workout experiences being able to eat healthy snacks that look good and taste good and are easy to store and take on the go.

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I saw a few things in the grocery section of the store but nothing anywhere else

I saw the above sign at the entrance of the grocery aisle and I thought this looked like something that was interesting and would be good for my health. I walked through the aisles and found the product hanging on the shelf. I only saw the snacks and not the drinks anywhere.

I am not 100% exactly what these are, it looks like some kind of health food or drink for children. The packaging looks really nice and healthy and the Gruber logo is very clear to see.

I saw these healthy cereals at the entrance of the store and they came across as a good product as well as a good price.

After

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Please see above for my blogging experiance

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I have been thinking about a product that maybe involves chewing gum. A product that releases health nutrients into the body whilst chewing the product. You could use different falvors as well as different types of nutrients. This would be very helpful if you were in the gym working out and putting a product into your body that was good for you.

What about a product that you can put on your skin and then it releases nutrients and vitamins into your blood stream, almost like the patch to quit smoking. This could be worn throughout the day or during a workout that slowly puts nutrients in your body and makes you feel better and gives you more energy.

How about a product like chewing tobacco that can be chewed and placed under the tougne or mouth. This would release nutrients into the body as well as keeping the body hydrated thoughout the day. Good for daily use or workouts as well.

Thanks for reading this assignment, I am exhausted but really enjoyed it!