For Goodness-Shakes

What are supplements? Should I be taking supplements? What are the benefits?

As fitness enthusiasts novices or experienced we have all found ourselves asking 1 of or all of the above questions at some point in time.

1st off supplements provide vital nutrients in a simple tablet or drink format that are naturally provided by whole foods. "If the nutrients are already found in our food then why do we need supplements?" I hear you all asking. The beauty of supplements is the convenience factor, within 30secs - 1min you could have your protein shake ready or take your tablets. This simple and quick method will provide the vital nutrients that the body needs without requiring the preparation & cooking time needed for a proper whole meal. In the current days when time is vital and we are always on the go, a supplement is perfect to have at the office desk.

If you have a fitness goal that requires you to follow an intense training regime supplements would be of interest to you as some specific supplements provide the necessary nutrients to aid fast recovery & alleviate the soreness to have you ready for your next workout. For the keep fitters who wish to lose weight supplements can provide the nutrients you get from food at a much lower calorie count which is a huge benefit, to lose a lbs of fat per week there needs to be a 2500calorie deficit per week of calorie intake against calorie burned. A lot of those who you would put in the fitness fanatic category who train 5-7 times a week would often be seen with a shake nearby and most of the time its for quick muscle recovery. Its easy for the body to break down being a liquid format and quickly distributed to the muscles.

There are loads of benefits from taking supplements, convenience, quality nutrients, easily broken down, making up dietary deficits etc but and I repeat BUT!!! supplements is just that, a supplementation to food to assist your diet not a complete replacement of whole food. The benefits of whole food can not be replaced and I would always encourage a client to eat whole natural foods. I understand that preparing 6 small meals per day is not feasible, so with limited time and high physical demands from training supplements is a good idea.

Supplements is a billion dollar business and there are endless companies claiming to provide your body with what no other can. Best to do your research before selecting the best supplement to go with.


Written by


Erron Dussard