I know there are a lot of supplement products out there, but I am confused as to what they are for and what ones are the good ones, are you able to give me some guidance?
- John
Tell me about it. I cringe when I see people spending hundreds of dollars on supplements without really understanding their own personal needs or the products ingredients. Its the same with the food industry, of course marketers are going to make products look healthier if it means they are going to sell more.
Take a look at the cereal isle next time you are doing your shopping, see how many health claims are used, it’s all done for one reason - and that’s to sell more food. Now I’m not saying that food is bad or supplements are useless, heck I’ve based my business around food and supplements so I don’t want to slam supplements.
What I do believe though is that you and I need to become educated consumers. The word supplement means ‘something that completes or enhances something else’ a dietary supplement completes a diet. So rule number one, your diet is important, no supplement will make up for a diet that is too high or too low in energy or is full of beer and chips.
Rule number two, if you need to use a protein supplement, first find out how much protein you should be aiming for and know your target calorie intake. Rule number 3 - always start with a good quality multi vitamin and a high strength Omega 3 before you decide to move to the top shelf. At Real Nutrition if we think you're wasting your money - we’ll tell you!
Health and fitness is a long term goal, so I’d definitely invest in some professional advice upfront, you’ll save hundreds of dollars in the long run because you’ll be a knowledgeable consumer who doesn’t waste money on useless pills.
- Jacquie