A healthy well-balanced diet with exercise, is the key to a long and healthy life. But what are supplements and why do we need them?
It can be a minefield out there, just looking at the vast range of supplements on offer, trying to establish which ones are right for us. Where do we even begin?
The first thing we as individuals need to do is, have a clear idea of what it is we want to achieve. Is it weight loss, weight gain, improve strength or have a more flexitarian or vegan lifestyle? Once we know what we are looking for from our goals, it then becomes easier to focus on which supplements we can start taking, alongside our regular food diet.
A great starting point is usually choosing a good protein, here at Evolv Nutrition we offer a full range of protein supplements from the ever-popular whey protein to our lean protein (which can also be used as a meal replacement shake) or vegan protein (great for people who are dairy intolerant, as well as vegans).
Now what exactly is whey? Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. It is produced during the manufacture of cheese for example and has several commercial uses, one of those uses being whey protein.
Numerous studies show that whey protein can help you increase strength, gain muscle and lose significant amounts of body fat. However, whey is more than just protein. It contains many other nutrients too. In fact, it’s one of the best-studied supplements in the world and still the most popular protein on the market.
We can get an incredible number of vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat day to day; however, this is not easy. It takes a huge amount of specific menu planning, food purchasing and forward thought, to make sure we get all the necessary nutrients into our body. So, in order to help and increase our overall health, and longevity, studies show that adding additional vitamins and high-quality supplements to our diets is the right way to go.
At Evolv, we're joining you on this journey of finding the right supplements for you, and helping you achieve your goals whether that be weight loss, muscle gain or overall health maintenance, we're right beside you. Together, we Evolv.