<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 | Author at What's Good by V</title> <atom:link href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/author/gabriellekassel1/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/author/gabriellekassel1/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:45:11 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-VS_V-only_Favicon_512x512.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1 | Author at What's Good by V</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/author/gabriellekassel1/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">130837004</site> <item> <title>Avoid Doing This One Thing If You Love Energy Drinks</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/energy-drink-empty-stomach/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:44:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37345</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/energy-drink-empty-stomach/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/hand-holding-energy-drink-can-150x150.jpg" alt="Avoid Doing This One Thing If You Love Energy Drinks" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>If an energy drink is your early-morning lifeline, you know how quickly the juice can take you from dragging to dialed-in. That’s because it’s common to notice the effects of caffeine more intensely when you don’t have food in your stomach, says certified personal trainer and registered dietitian Charlotte Martin, M.S., R.D.N., C.P.T. “You’re basically getting a faster, less buffered hit of the stimulant.”</p> <p>The speed of the surge can be useful—especially if you have things to do and people to see.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/energy-drink-empty-stomach/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Avoid Doing This One Thing If You Love Energy Drinks at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37345</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Your Mom Should Probably Be Taking Creatine</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/creatine-benefits-older-women/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:29:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37320</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/creatine-benefits-older-women/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/woman-walking-phone-water-bottle-150x150.jpg" alt="Your Mom Should Probably Be Taking Creatine" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>In recent years, creatine has outgrown its “gym bro” reputation to become a go-to supplement for a much wider range of people. Still, there’s one group that’s often left out of the conversation: middle-aged and older women.</p> <p>The potential benefits of creatine for women over 40 are profound. Here’s a closer look at why women should consider adding the supplement to their routines, especially as they approach and surpass middle age. (Go ahead and forward this one to your mom!)</p> <ul> <li><em style="font-family: 'Josefin Sans', Arial, sans-serif;font-size: 0.875rem;font-weight: bold;text-transform: uppercase"><strong>ABOUT OUR EXPERTS</strong></em>:<em> Roxana Ehsani, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., is a board-certified sports dietitian.</em></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/creatine-benefits-older-women/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Your Mom Should Probably Be Taking Creatine at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37320</post-id> </item> <item> <title>6 Supplements That Can Help When The Gym Kicked Your Butt</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/recovery-supplements/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37267</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/recovery-supplements/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/man-drinking-after-workout-150x150.jpg" alt="6 Supplements That Can Help When The Gym Kicked Your Butt" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>We’ve all been there: The endorphins that carried you through your training session have faded, leaving you feeling a little worse for wear. </p> <p>The sore muscles, sensation of heaviness, and fatigue that can follow a grueling workout aren’t random. Exercise breaks down muscle fibers, depletes energy stores, and triggers short-term inflammation, explains Brittany Michels, R.D.N., M.S., C.P.T., a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with The Vitamin Shoppe. As a result, you might feel pretty run-down after a tough training session.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/recovery-supplements/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 6 Supplements That Can Help When The Gym Kicked Your Butt at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37267</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Wanna Live Longer? Switch Up Your Workouts.</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/live-longer/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:19:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37259</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/live-longer/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/older-man-battle-ropes-workout-150x150.jpg" alt="Wanna Live Longer? Switch Up Your Workouts." align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Duration, speed, and weight are among the most common metrics people use to measure their workouts. But new research suggests there may be another variable worth paying attention to: <em>variety</em>.</p> <p>The January 2026 study, published in <i>BMJ Medicine</i>, found that people who regularly engaged in a wider variety of physical activities had a significantly lower risk of premature death compared with those who stuck to fewer types of exercise.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/live-longer/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Wanna Live Longer? Switch Up Your Workouts. at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37259</post-id> </item> <item> <title>I Drank AG1 Every Day For A Month—Here’s What I Learned</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/ag1-essay/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:22:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37230</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/ag1-essay/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Gabrielle-AG1-essay-150x150.jpg" alt="I Drank AG1 Every Day For A Month—Here’s What I Learned" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Big muscles are my lighthouse. Over the last decade, I’ve worked diligently towards a monster back squat, impressive pull, and banana bench—and with success. But when I started graduate school last spring, my two-a-day training schedule had to drop to a single hour a day, and my goals had to shift from building muscle to preserving it. </p> <p>Time and time again, research has shown that eating 0.7 to 1.0 grams of protein per pound of target bodyweight is optimal for building and preserving muscle.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/ag1-essay/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading I Drank AG1 Every Day For A Month—Here’s What I Learned at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37230</post-id> </item> <item> <title>These Supplements Can Help Temper Cortisol Spikes</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-for-high-cortisol/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:26:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37179</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-for-high-cortisol/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/woman-stressed-at-computer-150x150.jpg" alt="These Supplements Can Help Temper Cortisol Spikes" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>It’s no secret that high stress levels are a major issue in modern society. Nearly half of U.S. adults report experiencing “a lot of stress” daily, according to a 2025 Gallup survey. And roughly one-third of adults perceive that stress negatively impacts their health to some extent. Given that, it makes sense that the primary hormone involved in the stress response—cortisol—has become a hot topic in wellness. </p> <p>Colloquially known as the stress hormone, cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, explains board-certified internist Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of the best-selling <i>From Fatigued to Fantastic</i>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-for-high-cortisol/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading These Supplements Can Help Temper Cortisol Spikes at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37179</post-id> </item> <item> <title>What To Eat And Drink Mid-Workout, According To Sports Nutritionists</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/what-to-eat-mid-workout/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:38:29 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=37164</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/what-to-eat-mid-workout/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/man-drinking-during-workout-150x150.jpg" alt="What To Eat And Drink Mid-Workout, According To Sports Nutritionists" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>A lot of airtime is given to what you should eat before and after workouts. For good reason: The former gives you a boost of energy for your workout, while the latter helps you recover from it. But what about what you eat (or drink) in the <em>middle</em> of your workout? </p> <p>In recent years, intra-workout supplements have become a booming business—there are endless options of gels, chews, and powders designed to be consumed smack-dab in the middle of a sweat session.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/what-to-eat-mid-workout/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading What To Eat And Drink Mid-Workout, According To Sports Nutritionists at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">37164</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Signs You Need More Protein, Plus Easy Ways To Pack More Into Your Day</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/more-protein/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:19:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Editors Picks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=36975</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/more-protein/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/man-eating-chicken-and-salad-150x150.jpg" alt="Signs You Need More Protein, Plus Easy Ways To Pack More Into Your Day" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>If nutrients were boxers, protein would beat out all other nutrients for the championship title. Most recently, chatter about the macronutrient has reached a climax, partially driven by social media trends and propped up by an influx of protein-infused drinks and snacks. Case in point: Searches for protein on The Vitamin Shoppe website jumped 81 percent in 2025, while Google searches for protein also reached a fever pitch during that time. </p> <p>Certainly, protein has earned its place in the spotlight and in diets.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/more-protein/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading Signs You Need More Protein, Plus Easy Ways To Pack More Into Your Day at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">36975</post-id> </item> <item> <title>4 Signs Of Estrogen Imbalance In Men (Yep, It’s A Thing)</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/estrogen-imbalance-in-men/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:28:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Editors Picks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Latest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=36884</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/estrogen-imbalance-in-men/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/man-lifting-barbell-150x150.jpg" alt="4 Signs Of Estrogen Imbalance In Men (Yep, It’s A Thing)" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Whole corners of the internet are dedicated to helping men understand—and ultimately boost— their testosterone levels. Sure, higher T may support bigger muscles and heavier lifts, but it’s not the only hormone required for a healthy, balanced endocrine ecosystem in men. </p> <p>“Estrogen is essential for male health, too,” says Justin Houman, M.D., a board-certified urologist who specializes in hormone health, sexual health, and fertility. “In men, estrogen supports bone density, cardiovascular health, brain function, libido, erectile quality, and even aspects of sperm maturation,” he says. </p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/estrogen-imbalance-in-men/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 4 Signs Of Estrogen Imbalance In Men (Yep, It’s A Thing) at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">36884</post-id> </item> <item> <title>6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take At Night</title> <link>https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-not-to-take-at-night/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Kassel, CF-L1]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:55:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/?p=23189</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-not-to-take-at-night/"><img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/woman-sleeping-in-her-bed-at-night-glass-on-water-and-pills-on-the-picture-id1127272746-150x150.jpg" alt="6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take At Night" align="left" style="margin: 0 20px 20px 0;max-width:100%" /></a><p>Having a hard time falling asleep? There are a number of potential reasons why—stress, blue light exposure, afternoon coffee runs—but your supplement routine could be exacerbating the trouble. Specifically, the time you take your supplements.</p> <p>“In some cases, when you take your supplements matters just as much as which supplements you take,” says Dr. Josh Axe, D.N.M., C.N.S., D.C, author of <i>Keto Diet</i> and member of The Vitamin Shoppe Wellness Council.</p> <p><a href="https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/blog/supplements-not-to-take-at-night/" rel="nofollow">Continue reading 6 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take At Night at What’s Good blog.</a></p> ]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">23189</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>