How to choose protein?!

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I decided to post on Protein Power choosing a protein powder will on your nutrition and workout plan of course, and the results you are trying to accomplish in the end. It’s a MUST to get enough protein in your healthy eating plan! What I have learned is that protein contributes to fat loss, boosting your immune system, increasing bone density and improving your health overall. For some women, simply choosing a whey protein powder will be sufficient for your needs, BUUUUT its always a idea to look at other options.

First thing first what is your goal? Weight loss, weight gain?

So going to just guess that you would like to lose weight. Having a protein shake after your workout is great way to replenishing and repairing your body to build long, lean muscles which will burn more fat off your body. So you need a post-workout shake that is basically protein only not a lot of carbs. It will be about 90-130 calories, usually 20-25 grams of protein and less than 3 grams of carbohydrates. Got it? But, you may want to take a protein shake instead of a meal – in this case, you would want to get full meal replacement shake. You can buy protein powders that are meal replacement shakes, generally 200-250 calories, the down side of that it is often full of unnatural ingredients, or you can make your own by adding fruit, yogurt, peanut butter, greens and a wide variety of other whole foods.

Shaker or Blender

Question: will you be drinking your protein shakes on the go? Nothing but a scoop of powder, add water and shake? Or, do you plan to be at home, in the presence of your blender? On the go, for convenience and a really good way to mix the powder, pick up a blender bottle. They’re about $10 and completely worth avoiding the taste of un-mixed dry protein powder. If you have a blender, GREAT!!! You have an endless variety of making protein shakes or smoothies. Remember, that the more food you add, the more calories you are adding to your shake. These meal replacements shakes are great for breakfast smoothies!

Types of Protein Powder

Shopping online or in a natural food store like Whole Foods or Sprouts, you’ll find a large variety of different types of protein powders. However, the most often used are Whey, Casein, Egg, and vegetarian/vegan types like Soy, Rice. By far, Whey is the most popular form of protein powder and usually the least expensive. The other protein powders can be very useful particularly if you have particular food allergies, or if you are lactose or soy intolerant.

I really like this one I can drink it alone!!

Whey Protein Powder

Whey protein is a nutritional complete, high quality protein source with higher amounts of branched chained amino acids. Branched chain amino acids are an important source of energy during exercise. Whey is a quick digesting protein, this means it will start breaking down in your body almost instantaneously. This is great for after your workout, but it will not keep you full for very long.

Casein Protein Powder

Casein protein, in contrast to whey, is a much slower digesting protein source that can help sustain the body’s protein needs over a longer time period. This would be more beneficial when you are using your protein shake as a snack to keep you full between meals. Casein is better when made as a whey/casein blend. That way you get the benefits of both proteins – high quality branch chained amino acids from the whey protein and you will be full longer.

Egg Protein Powder

Egg protein is a perfect protein source since it has a complete profile of essential amino acids and branched chain amino acids. It’s sometimes harder to digest than whey and can leave you with that awful bloated feeling, cramps or worse…(gas) so I am not a fan of this!.

Vegan / Vegetarian Protein Powders

Soy protein is very popular in the vegetarian and vegan circles. Derived from soybeans, soy powders make for an ideal alternative for those who do not consume animal products such as whey. While soy protein is high in branch chain amino acids, it is still viewed as a lower quality whey alternative because the body cannot absorb it as well. There are a lot of options out there for the vegans and vegetarians besides soy. These protein powders are a great alternative for those with any allergies to gluten, yeast, milk, eggs, soy, nuts, and shellfish. rice, hemp protein powders are all complete proteins with good nutrient profiles but the taste is lacking compared to soy or whey. They don't mix well by stirring SO BLEND it up!!

Taste is what’s really important!

This is really what it’s all about. You want a protein powder that tastes good! Or  you’re not going to use it and it will be of no benefit to you. Protein powders have come a long way and many come in a large variety of flavors and taste really good. The best way to find the right one for you is to sample a few. Most of your friends probably have a container of protein powder sitting around. What I learned as well is that Whole foods sells a lot of single serving samples, too. Here are our recommendations based on what we like best.

SO GET YOUR SEARCH ON!!! And let me know what you end up using!!

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Source: real womens fitness