- With all the fad diets and nutritional information in the media it’s hard to know what nutritional plan works best. Several studies have shown that people who follow a high protein diet with low levels of fat and cholesterol successfully lose weight. More importantly, they lose the weight and they are able to keep it off because the diet allows you to eat normal everyday foods
- Proteins are the building blocks of the human body. Proteins are composed of chains of twenty different kinds of amino acids. Within the human body protein makes up enzymes, antibodies, hormones, hair, bone, nail, teeth, hemoglobin and skin
- When fat and cholesterol levels are low combined with high levels of protein the body naturally becomes a calorie and fat burning machine. Research is now showing a high protein diet with a low fat level is just as effective as the high fat high protein diets out there
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High Protein Diet without Increasing Fat and Cholesterol Levels
August 6th, 2009How Can You Easily Evaluate and Meet Protein Needs?
August 5th, 2009- Protein is the building block for every cell in the entire body. Needless to say, making sure you get the proper amount of protein in your diet at the right times during the day is critical for performing your best. If you want to improve your overall health then figuring out your protein needs should be one of your main goals
- Whether it is in the gym, at home or in the boardroom meeting your daily recommended protein requirements will help you be at your physical and mental best. A lack of protein as well as too much can be detrimental so we’re here to help you figure out what the right amount for your body is
- Figuring out protein needs depends on several factors and although there are some “one size fits all” formulas to help you calculate protein intake it is really best to tweak the formula to you as an individual
Top 10 Protein Powders: Pro’s and Con’s
August 4th, 2009• With the glutton of protein powder supplements on the market it is hard to sift through the pros and cons of the best ones. The top protein powders are all very good at delivering what they say but each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages.
• Consumers differ in what they look for in protein supplements. Some people are sticklers on taste while others are more concerned with price.
• The following review breaks down the pros and cons of the top protein powders to help you find the perfect protein for you.
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Iso Gainer 2000 Is Your Choice Among Weight Gain Protein Powders
August 3rd, 2009- • Are you tired of working hard in the gym without seeing any increase in size? If it seems that you can’t gain weight no matter how hard you lift then you’re answer may be trying a weight gain protein. If you have a fast moving metabolism you don’t have to be doomed to playing the role of the 95 pound weakling because of genetics. Proper nutrition involving the correct mass building supplements can get you results
- • Supplement and health food store shelves are packed mass building supplements all promising to get you huge and ripped. The problem is that many of these weight gain protein powders are simply protein supplements packed with cheap sugar and low quality carbohydrates
- • Protein for muscle gain can be achieved for even the hardest gainer if weight training and proper nutrition are combined. Iso Gainer 2000 is engineered with the finest whey and casein proteins along with only high quality carbohydrates that promote muscle stimulation and growth
Protein Intake for the Elderly: Highly Recommended to Protect Their Bones
August 2nd, 2009- A problem that many elderly people battle is bone loss. For years nutritionists have told people that too much protein intake for the elderly is harmful when in fact it is useful in fracture prevention
- Recent studies have caused many experts to refute the claim that high protein diets cause bone loss. In fact many are taking the debate a step further as data is now coming out that high protein diets increase bone health
- The studies where these claims came from originated in the 1960’s and 70’s. The research study compared bone density of only 25 vegetarians and 25 meat eaters with bone density being determined by x-rays of the third finger metacarpal. The studies were flawed and small but the protein and bone loss stigma still remains
Protein Digesting Enzymes Can Improve Body’s Digestive Function
August 1st, 2009- Digestive enzymes are enzymes that break down foods into materials that the body can use. Protein digesting enzymes can improve the body’s digestive function and assist in breaking down protein.
- Incomplete digestion is the cause of several ailments such as flatulence, bloating, food allergies, nausea, bowel problems and stomach disorders.
- The human body makes approximately twenty two different enzymes that contribute to digestion. Protein enzymes sources are within the body and also can be derived from a variety of supplements and foods.
Vegetarian Protein: A Nutritious Source for Meatless Diets
July 31st, 2009- A common struggle for vegetarians is getting adequate protein. Being knowledgeable of vegetarian protein sources is critical to overall health.
- Many sources other than meat, chicken and fish contain high levels of protein. Even for those who are on a vegan diet that does not allow any animal products including dairy can still get all of the protein they need.
- Protein from non-animal sources is not complete protein source. It is important to use several different protein sources to reach adequate levels of intake.
Why Do You Need to Know Protein Content of Different Foods?
July 30th, 2009- Protein is an essential nutrient composed of carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. It is the building block of every cell in the human body and has three main functions. The three main functions are: Muscle repair and growth, metabolism and energy regulation, once calories from carbohydrates and fat are depleted
- Since protein is so important for overall health it is vital to know the protein content in different types of foods so that you get adequate protein intake as well as a balanced diet
- Protein rich foods are in abundance but there are some that are better than others. With some a little planning you’ll be able to have a healthy balanced protein rich diet that will improve your protein use and overall health
Chef Jay’s Protein Puffs Provide Your Daily Protein Intake
July 29th, 2009- Snacking on things like chips has become a thing of the past for many of us who have made the switch to eating high protein diets. Making sure you get your daily protein requirements means drinking chalky protein shakes and eating dry chicken breasts
- The hard-working folks at Chef Jay’s have done something about the monotony of eating chicken breasts and protein bars and have come up with a tasty and crunchy high protein snack called Chef Jay’s protein puffs
- Think Cheetos on steroids and that’s what you get with Chef Jay’s protein puffs. With a whopping 18 grams of muscle building protein in each bag you don’t have to feel guilty about eating a crunchy snack chip. It’s the best tasting and most convenient of all the protein-rich snacks
Low Cholesterol Protein Will Reduce the Risk of Heart Deseases
July 28th, 2009- Protein is often associated with its muscle building benefits. Supplement companies splatter all over the internet and at supplement stores how increased protein intake will give you bulging biceps and ripped abdominals. Yes, protein is the building block of muscle tissue and through a low cholesterol diet its health benefits go far beyond the vanity of large muscles.
- Low cholesterol protein will reduce the risk of heart disease and lower LDL cholesterol. Cardiovascular diseases that affect the heart, veins, and arteries, kill more people than cancer each year in the United States. Health costs in America are in the billions of dollars which do not include the 60 billion dollars spent on prescription drugs.
- An effective way to combat these killer diseases is a low cholesterol protein such as soy. Soy has numerous health benefits including preventing heart diseases as substantiated by the FDA.
