Best Supplements to help you through Veganuary!

It’s that time again – Veganuary! A popular annual challenge run by a UK nonprofit organisation that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. Choosing to follow a vegan diet, means that you remove all animal-based products from your diet, and this can mean, if not done correctly micro-nutrient deficiencies. Don’t worry though because we’ve got all the Best Supplements to help you through Veganuary and keep you in check.

Ensuring you provide your body with all the vitamins and minerals it needs seems easy enough, as a lot of individuals claim that a whole-food, plant-based diet can easily meet all your daily nutrient requirements. However, this solely depends on what kind of foods you’re consuming. Below are the best supplements to help you through veganuary! Make sure to Cover all the vitamins and minerals your body needs and how we can help you make sure you’re getting these into your diet on a daily basis.

Vitamin D

The body produces vitamin D via a complex cascade of reactions that start with sunlight exposure. The cholesterol circulating near your skin gets transformed into several byproducts until it reaches the active form of vitamin D – this process requires enzymatic action of your liver and kidneys.

Unfortunately, many people suffer from vitamin D deficiency, especially during seasons with poor sunlight exposure (e.g., autumn, winter). That’s why vitamin supplements are extremely popular, and often recommended by health experts.

If you are looking for food elements that contain vitamin D, here is a shortlist:

• Oily fish (e.g., salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring)
• Red meat
• Liver
• Egg yolks
• Fortified foods (e.g., breakfast cereals)

Still, need a top-up? our Vitamin D capsules are the perfect supplement. 

Omega 3

Omega 3 fish oils are extremely popular supplements among both the general public and athletes alike.  Fish oils contain Omega 3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which are essential nutrients that help keep the heart healthy and stave off heart disease.

Naturally, they are mostly found in fatty cold-water fish, which is why many health organisations recommend integrating fish into the diet.

Salmon, sardines, mackerel and herring are the fish most rich in Omega 3, but for those who are following a plant-based diet or challenging themselves to veganuary this isn’t an option. Our Omega 3 supplements are a popular alternative.

Depending on your personal health condition, you may need to take a high dose of omega 3 fatty acids. In this case, it’s best that you consult your doctor for guidance, particularly if you have high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels or heart disease.

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Plant-based Protein

The biggest macro removed when taking on Veganuary is our protein intake from meat and animal sources. This means finding alternative, plant proteins can be found in Beans, whole grains, soy products (e.g. tofu, tempeh, soy milk), nut and nut butter, quinoa, chia seeds. It’s important to make sure you are getting enough protein, especially alongside an active lifestyle or workouts to grow and protect muscle tissue.

We’ve got a selection of plant-based proteins that deliver high-quality protein, great taste, and variety in flavours as well as formats.

• Smart Plant Protein is a deliciously versatile plant protein powder that can be used in many formats. You can bake with it, include it in indulgent, homemade desserts, whip it into a tasty macro-friendly mousse or simply drink it.
• Our Smart Bar Plant is perfect for those who want a high protein, low sugar snack suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Diet Plant Protein is our plant-based version of the UK’s #1 Diet Whey with the same great formulation and taste of the market-leading PhD Diet Whey but with all the great taste, mixability and effectiveness. Diet Plant is a high protein low-calorie shake for targeting fat loss and maintaining a lean physique.
• Diet Plant Bars provides approximately 16g of quality protein with less than 3g of sugar, and impressively, less than 199 calories in a delicious tasting, plant-based protein bar.
• 100% Plant is a delicious tasting, easy to mix and expertly formulated plant-based protein powder delivering around 22g of protein per serving whilst being low carb, low fat and less than 100kcals per serving.

Our plant-based products don’t stop there – check out the full range here.

Don’t forget to fuel yourself Pre, Intra and Post-workout – You can grab yourself all your workout must-haves here.  Make sure to let us know how you get on with your training program and tag us in your workouts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter – @phdnutrition.

We love seeing your workouts, recipes, and having you as part of our community. If you want to make sure to check out more of our amazing blogs here or grab yourself some of our other Smart Whey Protein to fuel your workouts even further.

Written by Amy Golby

Amy is our very own content manager and has been a sportswoman for over 18 years playing rugby and netball up to a national level, she has been a qualified personal trainer for 6 years and further her nutritional knowledge with a diploma in sports and exercise nutrition as well a psychology degree. She has been training in a gym and weightlifting for over 10 years and competed in her first body building competition this year. She continues to learn and improve her training in order to reach her goals. She believes in both the physical and mental advantages of sport and fitness as well as a balanced diet and lifestyle. In her spare time, Amy enjoys playing sport, socialising with friends, and fuelling her shopping addiction to gym wear. She can be found here – https://www.instagram.com/dreams_and_dumbbells/?hl=en