Getting Healthy

My Two Top Sources Of Protein

March 16th, 2010

Protein is without a doubt the best way to build muscles, burn fat and achieve our physical goals. But those results require that you only consume the highest quality protein you can get your mitts on. But not only quality matters here, to achieve that ripped look you need to, on a daily basis, feed your body 1 gram of protein for every single pound of body weight. Bookmark this page now, or write down the information as it will serve you well in the future.

First Place Goes To – Whey Protein

You should be feeding your muscles with whey protein 20 minutes before and after every single workout, even cardio. It’s absorbed into your muscles faster than any other source available. A study performed at a University in Indiana also found that consuming 1 gram per pound of body weight helps your body recover quicker after every workout, avoiding the plateau of over training.

If you are lactose intolerant try using whey protein isolate as it contains less lactose.

Carbs are also needed alongside whey protein, so try mixing 40 grams of carbs with 20 grams of whey and consuming this before and after every workout. Those carbs will provide you with the energy you need to train and also replace the glycogen from your muscles after training. When your carbs contain a quality source of refined sugars they force the body to release more insulin into your bloodstream, and when this insulin reaches your muscles it allows them to process the protein more efficiently. And the better your muscles can process the protein – the bigger and stronger they become.

Whey protein is highly recommended if you’re focusing on working your abs. The following article will explain more on that topic – Learn To Get Abs

In Second Place – Soya Protein Isolate

Some scientists have conducted research on the effects of soya protein and have said it is equally as good at creating muscle mass as whey protein is. Soya also contains very little saturated fat. The soya protein can also improve endurance for athletes as it is very rich in iron which helps carry more oxygen to the muscles during exercise.

There have however, been rumours that soya protein can increase the size of man boobs. But please take this with a pinch of salt as there hasn’t as of yet been any research to back these claims.

If you’re keen on your aerobic activities and you want to really feel the effect of having that extra iron in your system, try eating an orange along with your protein shake. It has been proven that vitamin C increases the amount of iron your body absorbs.