I bet you are wondering what happened to Day 19? Well, it appears we celebrated day 17 two times. So, today is Day 20 of the Travel Fit Challenge! Only two days left to go!
DAY 20 : WHAT THE WHEY?!
One of the most challenging aspects of traveling is finding healthy, portable protein options. My go to during travel is whey protein. I pack single serving size packets and mix it with milk, water, Greek yogurt, or even a bottled fruit smoothie (like Odwalla Juice).
You have probably heard that protein powder is a great addition to a healthy lifestyle, which is true! However, if you have ever gone into a nutrition store to buy protein powder, you also know there are about a million choices.
SO WHAT IS THE BEST PROTEIN POWDER FOR YOU?
There are many factors that go into finding the best protein powder for you. Let's explore each type.
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Whey can help repair muscles post-strength session and increase muscle strength and size when consumed within two hours of your workout. Whey protein is also popular for weight loss, as it had been shown to reduce appetite and keep you full, longer.
Depending on processing, there are three types of whey protein available. The first is whey protein concentrate which is about 70 – 80%, contains some lactose, and has been known to be the best tasting whey. The second is whey protein isolate which contains a higher amount of protein, typically 90& or higher as well as less lactose and fat than whey protein concentrate. However, whey protein isolate is missing many beneficial nutrients that can be found in whey protein concentrate.
The final kind of whey protein is whey protein hydrolysate which is pre-digested so that it is absorbed faster by the
The results revealed a significant difference in the final concentration of the known and unknown protein samples. The calculated mean concentration of Tough Guy protein powder was 0.527 mg/ml (OD readings of 0.3605 followed by the trendline equation). In addition, an exact measurement of 0.40 mg/ml protein was not found (shown in Figure 1) of the eight test tubes. These results clearly show that the manufacturer is claiming to be wrong and false measurements of Tough Guy protein powder had not gladly affected it. Since it had to be tested four times to ensure that the measurements were accurate as possible. It should be noted, however, that the manufacturer may possibly have used different measurements of protein samples to get a final concentration of 0.40 mg/ml
Protein from whole food has been around since the creation of the world and the times of the hunter-gatherers. Those ages didn’t have whey protein isolate, powdered casein protein, or any of those variations. They just had meat, nuts, veggies, and fruits. The biggest advantage that whole foods have over protein powder is that they stimulate the body’s metabolism more and take more time to be digested and absorbed than shakes.
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Experts recommend taking whey protein and amino acids within 15 to 30 minutes before workouts. Although people usually think of carbohydrates as fuel source, bodybuilders usually consider whey protein as the best source of energy for intense workouts. You need to take this just before training as a quick source of amino acids, or else your body will extract them from your own muscles. Whey will also aid growth and muscle recovery during workouts. You'll also need branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) in your pre workout to trick your brain into dampening fatigue so you can maintain strength for longer periods. Creatine is another important source of energy for working muscles. Finally, add beta-alanine to your mix to further boost your energy, muscle growth, endurance, strength, and fat loss.
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About 20% of the human body is made up of protein. Because your body doesn’t store protein, it’s important to get enough from your diet each day.
The muscle protein synthetic response to hydrolyzed is lower than that of whey protein. While both proteins are fast digesting, whey protein has a higher essential amino acid content (Pennings, 2011).
The protein you consume, as well as the other macros you consume as well, should come from clean and healthy sources, which means nothing processed, no junk food, and no frozen microwave meals. Eat lean meats, fish, seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, complex carbs, and healthy fats.
According to the book “Understanding normal and clinical nutrition”, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is, 0.8g/kg of body weight for non-athletes; according to nutrition professionals this amount can be achieved through a healthy diet (Rolfes, Pinna, & Whitney, 2012). It is well known that athletes, due to their high energy expenditure, need to ingest a greater quantity of nutrients with the purpose of repairing and building muscle cells, besides reestablishing energy storage; The International Society of Sports Nutrition (2007) states that athletes and exercising individuals amount of protein to be consumed depends on the intensity of the exercise training sessions, the quality of the protein ingested in their whole foods diet, besides their carbohydrate intake. Meanwhile, athletes’ protein needs should be about 1.4 to 2.0 g/kg of body weight, and even though dietary supplements are a safe way to meet protein requirement, it would be healthier to obtain the necessary nutrients ingesting high quality foods as part of a daily diet (Campbell et al, 2007).
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In order to perform at peak potential an athlete must fuel their body with nutritious foods. Proteins, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables; these three-core food groups fuel a winning athlete. Proteins help build, teeth, bones and muscles, and create enzymes, red blood cells, long-term energy, as well, boost the immune system. Its functions are the most diverse of any food group. Protein consists of combinations of structures called amino acids that combine in various ways to make muscles, bone and tissues. They serve other functions as well including nutrient transportation and enzyme production for overall health beneficence. Adequate, regular protein intake is essential because the body does not easily store it. Various foods supply protein in different amounts with the highest quantaty coming mostly from animal products such as meat, fish, and eggs.
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