Protein Powders Article
Which Protein Powder
is best for me ?
Looking along the shelves at Nutrition Warehouse (or online) you can’t help wondering if you are getting the right protein powder. There is a lot to choose from. But if you shop with your physique goal in mind then things are a lot easier.
Let’s look at three possible scenarios – General Health, Weight Loss (and toning) and Lean Muscle gain (figure competition or bodybuilding)
1. General Health – Lean Whey Protein.
The scientific population is just catching on to what bodybuilders have known all along – whey protein is good for you. In fact it goes further; way back to 420 B.C. when Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine”, recommended whey for its health giving properties.
Whey protein is nature’s richest
source of biologically available protein. That means you get the full benefit
of what you take. For example you might eat a steak and absorb and assimilate
80% of the protein. With whey protein you get the full 100%, plus the
convenience of no cooking or washing up!
The beauty of whey protein lies
in its amino acid content. Certain amino acids in whey are used for important
biological functions such as:
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Supporting immune function
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Decreasing the signs of aging
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Liver detoxification
Also one 40 gram
serve of 100% Lean Whey provides 220mg of calcium, an important mineral for
healthy bones, one quarter on an adults recommended daily intake.
100% Lean Whey can
be used in between meals in place of a carbohydrate snack or blended with
antioxidant rich berries for a health giving smoothie. And best of all 100%
Lean Whey mixes easily and tastes great just with water.
2. Weight Loss and Toning – Lipo
Fyre.
To reach your
weightloss goals you have to overcome food cravings. No secret there! But did
you know that whey protein can help. Scientists have
discovered that protein (in particular whey protein as found in Lipo Fyre) can
help suppress appetite. Whey protein increases the secretion of an appetite
controlling hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK acts on a part of the
brain that regulates that feeling of fullness you get from a meal and prevents
overeating.
Lipo Fyre also has
the added benefit of Hydroxy Citric Acid (HCA), Phaseolus Vulgaris and
Forskolin; three key ingredients to aid you in controlling your appetite and
losing body fat. In fact Lipo Fyre is so good that I recommend it to women who
are dieting to compete in a Figure competition or bodybuilding.
3. Lean Muscle Gain (figure competition or bodybuilding)
Gone are the days of
“bulking up” and cutting down for competition. People want to look good all
year round. In fact a lot of competitors take advantage of their physique year
round by modelling, appearing in T.V. ads and sponsors advertorials. And in
order to stay lean and good lookin” you need to increase your protein intake
and reduce those starchy carbohydrates.
In conjunction with
100% Lean Whey you should be taking 100% Pure BCAA’s before and after cardio
workouts and before weight training to preserve lean muscle mass. And on
workout days follow your workout with a serve of Genetix Nutrition Full Force.
Full Force provides
a generous 35 gram serving of whey protein as well as creatine monohydrate and
simple sugars to aid in muscle growth and recovery. Full force also mixes well
on water and has a great fruity taste making it easy to drink after a butt
kicking workout (unlike some heavy milk based drinks).
Regardless of your
age or goals you are sure to find a protein supplement for your needs at
Nutrition Warehouse. The staff are all experienced in dieting, weightloss and
nutritional needs so be sure to drop us an email or come in for more advice.






