What are functional foods and are they worth using?

What are functional foods?

The trend for being fit and eating healthy products continues unchanged. Dieticians are full of work, and most people try to eat healthy products and follow the rules of varied nutrition to a greater or lesser extent. In addition to the dietary supplements, you can often see products that bear the name of functional foods in the stores.

What are these functional foods? Experts define it as a food that has a documented positive effect on the human body and this is due to the ingredients it contains. It is often mentioned that functional foods are intended, among other things, to maintain the current state of health at an optimal level, improve well-being and/or reduce the risk of illness.

Very often, functional foods are recommended to support a specific purpose-oriented diet. Products in this category are very often aimed at improving immunity and psychophysical performance, normalizing the appetite, supporting the work of the digestive system and maintaining an optimal state of the bone and cardiovascular system.

How do you know that a product is a functional food?

The hallmark is the composition, which must be enriched with beneficial ingredients that increase the nutritional value of the product. Which active ingredients constitute a functional food?

• Choline and lecithin
• Dietary fibre
• Probiotics and prebiotics
• Caffeine, taurine and inositol
• Vitamins and minerals
• Plant sterols and other phytochemicals
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

The functional foods of the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand - what is worth choosing?

The offer of the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand also includes products from the functional food category. The manufacturer, having in mind all enthusiasts of a healthy and nutritious diet, has developed several products that may turn out to be a great convenience when it comes to everyday nutrition.

Those who love sweets can introduce to their diet the Olimp Protein Snack - a high-protein snack in the form of a delicious cookie with the taste of peanut cream or chocolate, which is an extremely tasty source of complete whey protein. Another solution are the amazing protein bars, such as the Olimp Protein Bar or Gladiator High Protein Bar, which are available in many excellent taste variants. Vegans and vegetarians can reach for the completely plant-based Veggie Protein Bar.

The Olimp Sport Nutrition brand also offers delicious nut creams, which, in addition to protein, contain healthy fats and a number of important vitamins. Products such as Peanut Butter, Almond Butter or Cashew Butter were produced from the best quality nuts. No unnecessary additives or fillers. That's the highest level of quality with an unmistakable taste!