It’s quite often that people ask what supplements they need to lose weight. My typical answer is that you need to worry about your daily diet before you consider supplementing that diet.One thing that continues to come up aside from potentially hazardous weight loss and diet pills is whey protein. I recommend whey protein for athletes, but what about those trying to lose weight? The answer is a solid maybe.
Adding a protein supplement is going to add calories. Calories taken in liquid form are digested quickly and don’t provide the filling feeling of other snacks. That means you stay hungry even though you got more calories. This is good if you’re goal is to gain weight, but not so good if you’re trying to lose weight.
Still I think a protein supplement can be useful if combined with a healthy diet, especially over the long term. Since I strongly advocate eating 5-6 small meals a day, a small protein drink combined with some fresh vegetables can make for an outstanding snack.
Be careful of protein supplements. Many contain artificial sweeteners and other potentially harmful ingredients. Look for a supplement that is all-natural, without any artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors. Also be aware that many contain a several grams of fat per serving which can considerably increase the total calories in each serving.
No matter what your goals, I suggest a protein supplement that is sweetened with stevia and does not contain aspartame, sucralose, or acesulfame potassium. I suggest you get whey protein, preferably whey protein isolate or a blend of whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate.
One such supplement I recommend is the All-Natural version of Designer Whey. But if your goal is to lose weight, then there’s something even better from Designer Whey. It’s their Biggest Loser Whey Protein series of supplements.
The Biggest Loser Whey Protein Supplement from Designer Whey is also all-natural, contains whey protein, and best of all it’s mixed with fiber. The fiber helps keep your metabolism moving and gives more of a sense of fullness from the smaller serving.
One scoop mixed with water gives you a 50 calorie snack.
