One Simple Diet Change You MUST Make

Hi there fitness fans,

This post is for those of you who are new to the health supplement industry and are unsure where to start. In the past, "supplements" were only even considered by professional bodybuilders and highly trained athletes. However, over the past decade or so, research has shown that one supplement in particular has  helped promote healthy weight loss and increase strength. I'm going to recommend this supplement to anyone who is beginning to increase their level of physical activity. Wondering what it is?? Whey protein!

As mentioned, the published postive effects of whey protein are well-known. A diet higher in protein helps you feel fuller for longer, makes your body work harder to digest, and helps build and repair skeletal muscle (burning more calories for longer). What more convincing do you need?

I recommend starting with one protein shake in the morning, either to complement or replace your breakfast. If you plan on using it to replace your breakfast, I suggest using a recipe that includes fruits, milk and a scoop of protein. Having protein in the morning will help you eat less throughout the day.

As far as types of whey protein are concerned, there are generally two kinds; whey isolate, and whey concentrate. The only difference is % of protein per scoop. For example, isolate may be 90% protein (27 g in 31 g scoop), whereas concentrate will be lower 60-80% protein (25 g in 31 g scoop). Price wise, isolate is slightly more expensive because of a more refined manufacturing process. For beginner to intermediate levels, I'd recommend a mixed protein, and for more experienced folks, an isolate would be better.

As always, make sure to read the labels before you buy the product. Per scoop, your protein should have less than 2 g of fat, and no more than 5g of carbohydrates.

One of the most popular whey protein products on the market is Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Gold Standard. Whey Gourmet is a great tasting product. A fantastic Canadian made product is Strive nutrition's PRO-ISL. Ultimately, you may need to try a few different products to find one that works the best for you. For more information on any of these products, or to research additional whey proteins, visit the Complete Nutrition Canada website at http://completenutritioncanada.vitahub.com (or find the link on the bottom of this blog).

Good luck and keep working hard to get healthier!

Complete Nutrition Canada team