The Ultimate PhD Gift Guide

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No matter who you’re buying for we’ve got all the inspiration you need to nail Christmas with our gift guide for the fitness fanatics in your life.  From early risers to night owls, no matter when they workout or how we’ve got everything they could possibly want this year.

From stocking fillers to the best presents for under the Christmas tree check out the fitness gift guide to cover every sporting need, that will be sure to bring a smile this festive season. 

Christmas Stocking Fillers – Gifts under £20 

Looking for those little added extras then look no further than our top stocking fillers that are bound to make anyone Christmas day with our stocking filler gift guide for under £20.

Smart Butter – £4.99

PhD Smart Butter is the perfect stopping or inclusion to your high protein recipes and shakes. Available in White Choc Blondie and Dark Choc Brownie flavours, you won’t find a more indulgent form of bumping up your source of good fats.

It contains additional whey protein while keeping your macros intact with 10g protein, 3.9g sugar and 179kcal per serving of 33g.

Smart Breakfast – £14.39

Our PhD Smart Breakfast Shake is a delicious tasting, easy to mix and expertly formulated protein shake that will upgrade your morning routine. Each 60g serving contains 26g of protein and 22g low sugar carbohydrates from healthy oats.

PhD Smart Breakfast also contains vitamins, minerals and healthy Lactospore probiotics and Dygesyme digestive enzymes to start your day in the best way possible. No matter what the day throws your way you’ll be fuelled and ready for it with our Smart Breakfast Shake.

Prime Man / Prime Women – £11.54

The new all in one multi-nutrient tablet is designed with you in mind and enables you to be the best you can be. Expertly formulated to meet your needs, Both Prime Woman and Prime man are packed with 0.5bn gut-friendly spores, digestive enzymes, natural plant extracts, and the most bio-available forms of 24 vitamins & minerals to offer complete health benefits for overall wellbeing, Prime Women features Vitamin C for immune system support and zinc for normal fertility and reproduction. While Prime Man features zinc for normal testosterone blood levels and vitamin b6 for hormonal activity regulation.

PhD Shaker – £4.99

You can never have too many PhD shakers! a large 600ml shaker with a non-drip screw lid, mixer ball, and dishwasher safe it’s the perfect addition to any gym bag. Ideal for making any pre, intra or post shake.

Protein Pouches– Give the gift of Protein.

Protein is the build blocks of muscle and with so many tasty flavours to pick from you’ll be sure to nail any gym-goers present with one of our protein pouches. From our best selling diet whey to ultimate performance with our synergy all in one it’s all here in this gift guide.

Diet Whey Protein – From £13.49

PhD Diet Whey is the original and best diet protein on the market. Our delicious Diet Whey combines protein, which is ideal for building and maintaining lean muscle whilst keeping you satiated for longer, with fat-burning ingredients such as l-carnitine, CLA and green tea extract to support your fat loss and lean muscle goals. Choose from 14 flavours such as white chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Orange and many more. 

Smart Protein – From £12.75

Smart Protein is a deliciously versatile 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. Smart Protein not only surpasses all taste expectations but also packs 19g protein and is exceptionally low in sugar, containing less than 1 gram per 30g serving (depending on flavour). With 116 calories (or less, depending on flavour).

100% Whey  – From £12.99

Our PhD 100% Whey is a delicious tasting, easy to mix and expertly formulated whey protein powder that delivers around 20g of protein in a single scoop whilst being low carb, low fat and less than 100kcals per serving. Rich in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and L-Glutamine, our 100% Whey protein is considered the No.1 premium protein source.

Synergy All in One – From £38.49

As Synergy is an all in one, it contains a range of different ingredients which offer a variety of benefits. Synergy packs up to 40g protein and 15g carbohydrates. Furthermore, Synergy delivers 5g creatine proven to increase physical performance in successive bursts of short-term, high-intensity exercise. Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin helps reduce tiredness and fatigue and protect from oxidative stress. Vitamin D maintains a healthy immune system, whilst zinc and magnesium help support metabolism. A rich amino acid profile covers all angles for recovery and nutrient replenishment.

Plant-based Protein Pouches– Give the gift of Plant.

Smart Protein Plant – From £9.59

Smart™ Protein Plant 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. Smart Protein Plant is most suitable for those looking for a great tasting plant-based protein powder to boost protein intake but with the flexibility of doing so in more ways than just a shake. Smart™ Protein Plant is approved by the Vegetarian Society.

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100% Plant  – From £14.99

100% PLANT is a complete and premium protein rich in all of the essential amino acids (EAA’s) as well as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and is the premium protein source for those following a plant-based diet. Not only does 100% Plant provide essential amino acids but it is digested quickly and efficiently by the body, making it ideal for when you need quality protein fast! PhD 100% Plant contributes to the maintenance and growth of muscle mass and is perfect for both pre and post-training sessions or even between meals as a source of high-quality protein.

Diet Plant Protein – From £8.99

Diet Plant is a 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. High protein from plant sources helps maintain lean muscle with effective and popular fat loss targeting ingredients such as CLA, Green Tea and L-Carnitine. Diet Plant is low sugar, low calorie and great tasting and is 100% vegan friendly. Providing up to 20g protein and only 94kcals per scoop (varies by flavour), Diet Plant provides the ideal nutritional ratio to support your lean physique goals.

Bars and Snacks– Merry Snack-Mas.

Who doesn’t love a good snack? especially when it’s as tasty as our bars. They’ll feel like it’s Christmas every day with one of our bars the perfect gift guide for those who love to snack.

Smart Bar and Smart Bar Plant

Smart Bar™ is a delicious high protein, low sugar snack. The bar contains a super-soft protein centre, coated in gooey caramel and protein crispies, which truly delivers that satisfying crunch texture when you take a bite. If this wasn’t enough, the smooth chocolate coating really does replicate a true confectionary bar taste whilst keeping your macros intact. Smart Bar™; delivers 20g of quality protein and less than 2.1g sugar (depending on flavour). In addition to this, Smart Bar™ is palm oil-free.

Need a plant-based option?

Don’t worry our Smart Bar Plant is also a delicious high protein, low sugar snack that’s suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The bar also contains a super-soft protein centre, coated in gooey caramel and protein crispies, which truly delivers that satisfying crunch texture when you take a bite. If this wasn’t enough, the smooth chocolate coating really does replicate a true confectionary bar taste whilst keeping your macros intact. Smart Bar Plant delivers 20g of quality protein and less than 1g sugar (depending on flavour).

Diet Whey Bar and Diet Plant

Diet Whey Bar is a delicious, on-the-go protein bar. Coated in chocolate, the Diet Whey Bar contains a soft, velvety centre topped with light protein crispies & a caramel layer delivering a soft & indulgent texture.

Need a plant-based option?

Don’t worry our Diet Plant Bar is Coated in smooth dairy-free chocolate, the Diet Plant Bar also contains a soft velvety centre topped with light protein crispies, and a caramel layer delivering a soft and indulgent texture. 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, a plant-based protein bar. To accompany this, Diet Plant Bar also contains L-Carnitine and Green Tea Extract which supports fat loss and aids the maintenance of a lean physique.

Smart Jacks

SmartJack™ is oven-baked and comprised of oats, you’ll struggle to find a more traditional taste and texture in any other sports nutrition flapjack. As the SmartJack™; is comprised of oats, it offers Low GI carbohydrates for sustainable and drip-fed energy. The oats also deliver other health benefits such as lowering LDL Cholesterol which is good for cardiovascular health. Try one of our three tasty flavours Chocolate peanut, apple crumble, or blueberry. 

Active Lifestyle– Give the gift of Wellness.

From everyday joint health to digestive support our Life range is the perfect Christmas gift for those who are looking to optimise their bodies from the inside out.

At PhD, we understand that you want to be at your best every day while maintaining good health, feeling well-rested, and full of energy. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep up with everyday demands, maintain your training regime and get a good night’s sleep at the end of it all. Optimise everyday with our wellness gift guide:

Gut Health – DIGEST – from £15.00

Our gut health supplement DIGEST has been specially developed to help support a healthy immune system, restore gut health and promote overall health and wellbeing both mentally and physically.

DIGEST come in powder, capsules and gummies, which contribute to a functioning digestive system, allowing you to absorb key nutrients from your diet and supplementation routine.

Brain Health – MIND – from £7.50

MIND is a daytime nootropic developed to support mental focus, performance and alertness. Life can throw so many things at you in one day, all of which need mental clarity to help you tackle them in the best way possible. Nootropics can help you do just this, as they are a natural supplement that supports healthy brain function and may even reduce age-related declines in cognitive function. Available in a juice, capsule or powder.

Multivitamins – VITAL – from £15.00

Your body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to help you perform at your best both mentally and physically. VITAL is a multivitamin supplement that has been designed to help you meet your nutritional needs on a day-to-day basis, with ingredients that help support a healthy immune system, probiotics to help maintain a healthy gut, and a blend of reds and greens to help you meet your fibre needs. Available in capsules, powder and tasty gummies.

Joint and Bone health- MOVE- from £20.00

Keeping your bones and joints healthy is integral if you want to remain active, pain-free and do the things you love as you age. Our MOVE supplements have been designed to keep your bones and joints healthy, help maintain mobility and support an active lifestyle.

Sleep supplements – RESET- from £7.50

RESET is a nighttime nootropic that has been developed to help improve your sleep quality. This sleep supplement can be a great addition to your regular supplementation routine, particularly if you want to reach peak performance. After an intense training session, your muscles need good quality sleep in order to repair and meet the required demands over an extended period of time, so good quality sleep should be a top priority. Available in juice and tasty hot chocolate.

Immune support – BOOST- from £7.00

Our immune vitamin supplement BOOST contains Vitamin C, D, Zinc, Iron and other key minerals. Your body needs these to keep your immune system functioning well. Vitamin C helps boost the production of white blood cells called lymphocytes and phagocytes. These are key in your body’s defence against infection.

So why not help the fitness lovers in your life switch it up in 2022 with these best fitness gifts from our gift guide. You can also Check out our bundle deals here.  

Have the best Christmas and 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.