Protein

Nov 16, 2007 • By Taylor Ryan •

Are you concerned about taking care of your body before and after strenuous activities or workouts? Do you try to avoid supplements that contain additives and possible side effects? I am very particular about what I am putting into my body at all times. I hate the idea of eating or taking something that I am not sure about what it is suppose to do or what side effects may be caused.

If you are interested in better health and improved physical fitness you have surely heard that bodybuilders and other athletes are turning to a simple, natural supplement called whey protein. Whey is the only supplement I take besides my daily multivitamin that I feel safe taking. So lets cover a few questions or concerns many women have about taking protein.

WHY DO ATHLETES USE WHEY PROTEIN?

Protein levels are depleted through exercise. Muscles require amino acids to prevent deterioration, give endurance and build mass. Proteins supply these amino acids to the muscles which is why athletes use whey protein. If you want to gain muscle you have to make sure you have the building blocks for it. Women need protein the same ways that men do so do not be afraid of it.

WHAT IS WHEY PROTEIN?

Commercial whey protein comes from cow's milk. Whey is the by-product of making cheese and was usually thrown away as a waste product. Now researchers know that whey protein ishigh quality, natural protein that is rich with amino acids essential for good health and muscle building. It is naturally found in mother's milk and also used in baby formula. It is being considered for use as a fortifier of grain products because of its considerable health benefits and bland flavor.

Although protein is also found in other foods such as meat, soy and vegetables, whey proteinis proven to have the highest absorption (digestion) levels in comparison to all others.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER USING WHEY PROTEIN?

Whey protein has many health benefits including immune support, bone health, sports health, weight management and overall well being. And as women, we need all the help we can get to keep out bones strong and supportive. Plus overall health is not a bad thing either. The better nutrition you have in your life the less likely that the flu or other bugs will come knocking on your door.

Because amino acids are 'building blocks' for the human body it is sometimes used by patients to speed up the healing of wounds or burns.

The high quality protein that comes from whey makes it a recommended choice for those who need optimal benefits from restricted diets including diabetics, those on weight management diets and even ill patients not able to consume enough protein in their diet to assist with healing.

CAN WHEY PROTEIN BE DANGEROUS?

Whey protein is a food and so it does not have have the risks associated with othersupplements. That said, too much of anything carries risks. Extremely high use of whey protein can overload the liver which can cause serious problems. Moderation is always recommended.

If you are lactose intolerant you might try whey protein isolate which has less than 1% lactose and should be tolerable for most users.

Whey protein is a natural and healthy way to bring protein into your diet and increase well being.

WILL WHEY BULK ME UP?

No, women lack the hormones that men have that allow them to get those large bulky muscles. Women will get an overall toned appearance without looking like the Hulk. Those women you see in body building competitions more often than not achieve their unusual frame by injecting additional hormones or supplements into their body. But no, with the use of whey you will not look like these women.

SOME TRICKS WITH WHEY

If you buy the powder you will be able to do a lot more than just simple shakes. But for shakes be create.
Mix the whey with milk and maybe add some strawberries or blueberries to make the best shakes around!
When you bake cookies scoop some whey in for a power cookie
If you drink coffee but some chocolate whey in to make a great mocha

The possibilities are endless, get your creative juices going!

Dec 16, 2015 • By Bonham Forshage •

If you are very much concerned about your body and a little, unwanted fat takes you in the ocean of depression, then this piece of writing will be surely a worth read for you. Eating egg white has some wonderful effects on the human body, it helps you to choose the proteins and leave the unwanted fat and cholesterol in the yolk.  If you have been finding it difficult to get your protein intake then egg white can be the best option for you.

Natural Egg white proteinis the best thing you can add in your diet. You may have a lot of health supplements to materialise your desired goals for your health, but the natural foods should never be ignored, and egg white protein is the best source of protein. The human body is not designed to do chemical experiments, the natural form of food is the best thing you can provide to your body and egg white has a great amount of protein in it.

So, if your ambition is to build muscle, lose weight, and you are not able to decide upon a food item that they can help you in meeting your goals. Natural egg white protein is the wonderful source of getting protein.

What is Egg Protein?

Egg protein promotes good health; you must be wondering that why egg white and not the whole egg? Reason being, whole eggs are not as healthy as egg white as the former in not only high in proteins bit it is also very high in cholesterol and fat though  the egg white is complete protein as it eliminates other things such as carbohydrates and cholesterol. It has complete sources of muscle building protein.  Egg white is also very excellent source to get various vitamins, which include, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E and Vitamin B, folic acid and riboflavin.

Egg White alsohas all the essential amino acids which are very necessary to recover the tension of intense workouts. So, anyone who wants to gain muscle mass, egg protein can help in providing the necessary protein for that. It also has a good amount of sodium, minerals and potassium as well which create membrane potential.  Membrane potential is very critical for muscle contraction, heart function, impulse transmission and transferring nutrients through the cells.

So, if your protein intake has become a thing of worry for you, then egg white is the solution for you. The best part about egg white is that it can be mixed with any food item; you can add it in cake, pancakes, cereals, milk or juice. Egg white does not have any taste, so mixing it with any food item or any liquid can make your diet full of protein without any taste.  So, egg white is the best thing you can choose for your protein intake.

Sep 20, 2011 • By erny peibst •

Casein protein is arguably the most important supplement (rivaling whey protein) when it comes to building muscle. But why is it so essential?

Casein protein is naturally found in milk, along with whey protein. The total protein in milk consists of 80% casein and 20% whey. Whey is a fast acting protein and casein is a very slow acting protein, which can take up to 6 hours plus to absorb fully. By extracting casein from milk, you get the goodness of the casein without the saturated fat, puss cells etc that milk unfortunatelycontains.

So the question is, why do we need casein or a very slow absorbing protein? It is beneficial to take casein at two particular times in the day.

One time is before sleep. Just think, when you are sleeping you are going without food/protein for several hours. When this happens the stress hormone (cortisol) dramatically increases. This is a problem as cortisol causes the body to burn muscle for energy and store fat. Thus, by taking casein before bedtime it will keep you in a muscle building state throughout the night because it takes 6 hours to be absorbed, meaning cortisol levels will be kept as low as possible. When fats are mixed with protein it takes the protein even longer to be absorbed. Meaning in your bedtime meal it would be even more beneficial to consume some healthy fats such as flax seed/olive oil/mayonnaise/fish oil.

Casein is also great to have around if you have to go a long time without a meal, as it's anti-catabolic properties are the best of all the proteins on the planet. Meaning it will prevent muscle breakdown in this period, due to its high content of amino acids and glutamine. Casein is also a good source of calcium, important for keeping strong and healthy bones.

Without casein protein, your gains will be limited.

Jun 22, 2008 • By Yannis Lopez •

Protein is consider the building blocks of the body cell, they help with many functions in the body, but they are mostly know is for there work in the muscle cells.

There are many types of protein available for you. They can be found in milk, eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, turkey, fish, red meats, etc.. You also have a variety of protein supplements such as milk protein, egg protein, soy protein and vegetable protein. Out of all of these proteinsupplements, whey protein has the highest biological value (you get more usable gram of amino acids).

For all athletes protein or (whey protein) is a key factor in building muscle and burning fat. Athletes require more protein than the average person, because of the need to rebuild muscle fiber after strenuous muscle use. Without the use of protein, you can't build muscle.

It is recommended to consume between 1 and 1.5 grams of quality protein per pound of body weight each day. For example if you total intake of protein a day equals to 180 grams you will want to divide that between 5 meals or more, so around 35 grams of protein per meal. By having a consistent intake of protein every 3 to 4 hours you create an anabolic effect (which meals build muscle, burn fat). You can get the protein from eating chicken, turkey, fish, red meat, etc... but it becomes expensive and takes longer to digest. That's were whey proteincomes in. Whey protein is easier to digest, easier to prepare (just mix with milk or water) and cheaper cost per gram.

There a different types of whey proteins.Whey protein Concentrate contains around 70 - 80% protein, the rest is lactose, fat, and undenatured proteins. Whey Isolate contains around 90 - 96% protein, this process has more of the lactose and fat removed, so you get a higher quality protein. There are products that contain a blend of both thewhey protein concentrate & isolate, this is done to bring down the price since whey protein isolate is more expensive. Then you have products that contain a blend of caesine protein and whey protein, this creates a time release effect. Whey proteingets absorb faster then caesine protein. This combination is beneficial for night time use since you are usually inactive for 8 hours and your body is repairing itself.

Even though athletes need more protein than the average person, the use of whey protein is for everyone. If you are not that active you just need to consume less or you could replace other sources for the whey protein.