Dietary Recommendations

Dietary Supplements

Are you trying to maintain a healthy eating lifestyle? And could you use some help getting there? Body & Fit stock a variety of food supplements that can help you achieve your goal. Although even the best food supplements are no substitute to eating healthily, they make a great addition to an athlete’s diet. The benefits of food supplements are plenty.
 

Best Dietary Supplements

There’s plenty to choose from if you decide to integrate food supplements into your food regime. The best food supplements and best-known additions to a proper nutrition plan are: omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and botanicals. As the world of food supplements can seem overwhelming and difficult at times, you can often find yourself grasping for dietary guidelines; let’s look at the popular dietary supplements and see which ones will suit your needs. Don’t let the ‘fatty’ fool you; omega-3 fatty acids are a key part of a balanced diet and are found in oily fish. It is recommended that consumers have a regular intake of these acids in their diet. As it can be a challenge to reach the recommended intake with your diet alone, supplements can be a great option. The two most important components of omega-3 fatty acids are Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). DHA helps maintain normal brain function, normal vision and normal blood triglyceride levels. Probiotics are also known as active cultures. These supplements have seen a rise in consumption over the last decade and are well-known amongst athletes. Another category of dietary supplements are botanicals. These have been popular for centuries and are made up of plant and/or fruit extracts. Some of these plants and fruits have earned themselves a stellar reputation, like curcumin, green tea and ginseng. Enzymes are another favourite in the dietary supplement department. They are consumed with meals and popular enzymes include protease, amylase, bromelain.