Supplements...

One of the common questions most people ask me is, "What supplements should I be taking?" I think the answer is easy. If you are eating healthy diet of mostly meat, fruits, and veggies you only need:

1. Multi-Vitamin
2. Some type of Omega-3
3. Maybe some Whey Protein (for an easy and quick serving of high quality protein)

It is important to know that these are great SUPPLEMENTS to a GOOD diet. If you eat like crap then adding a Multi-Vitamin and some Fish Oil isn't going to do you any good. But if you do adhere to a good diet these can be of great benefit.

• Even if you are eating plenty of fruits and veggies in your diet chances are you are still getting a limited variety. Therefore a high quality Multi-Vitamin is a great thing to add.
• Most of us have heard of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. These are the two essential fatty acids, meaning we must get them in our diet. Problem is we get waaaay too much Omega-6 and waaaaay too little Omega-3. The desired Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio is 2:1. Most of us are at 15:1 - 20:1 or higher. To bring this ratio into balance we must supplement with some type of Fish Oil or Flaxseed Oil. Krill Oil is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids without the risk of heavy metals. This is really the most important supplement you can take to improve brain function, help to alleviate joint pain, and for a natural anti-inflamatory (among many other benefits.)
  
• Whey Protein is high quality protein that comes in powder form and can be added in a shake, sprinkled into yogurt, etc. If you have a hard time getting some good protein in your diet (especially at breakfast) then some Whey powder might be the answer. Not all Whey Protein is created equal. This is a very high quality product that is free from all chemicals and pesticides.

So point is there is no need to go crazy at GNC buying every single supplement you see in a magazine. Just eat a clean diet and add a couple supplements and you are on your way to great health!