I'm sure you've found yourself in a health foods store once in your life overwhelmed by all the options that are out there. (Unless you're like me and you get giddy like a kid in a candy store in supplement stores)
Today we will talk about differences, what do YOU need, and I'm also giving you the recipe to my Epic Protein Smoothie, which is fantastic for before or after a workout.
"No whey! Is that protein powder?!"
Today we will talk about differences, what do YOU need, and I'm also giving you the recipe to my Epic Protein Smoothie, which is fantastic for before or after a workout.
"No whey! Is that protein powder?!"
"What's the difference between whey and protein powder?" you may have asked yourself while standing in front of twenty different tubs of strange substances. You will no longer be mystified and confused on what to purchase, I'm here to help!
Whey protein powder is a mixture of globular protein isolated from whey, the liquid substance that is created as a byproduct of cheese. Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet and ate that liquid and her curds (also cheese). If you have a dairy allergy or a sensitivity to lactose (like myself and a lot of others) then this is not the "whey" (see what I did there?) to go for you. If you don't have any lactose sensitivities then whey protein might be your go to powder! It's not as expensive as a lot of protein powders out there and it has been shown to help repair muscles post-workout, and help with "the gainz" and muscle building if taken a few hours before your workout.
Protein can be found in many many substances, which is where the multitude of varieties of powder comes in. Casein powder is very similar to whey protein, it is also a dairy product and is made from the protein found in cow's milk, casein releases much slower in the body.
Then you have your soy protein, again, soy can be sensitive for some people; protein powder in general can sometimes feel heavy on sensitive stomachs, trying out a couple and finding what's best for you is always the way to go when it comes to nutritional supplements. Again, like whey it's great to repair muscles post-workout, and also has some cancer fighting strength to boot. Men should always be more careful about their soy intake; soy can affect estrogen levels and hormones.
My personal favourite, are vegan, and plant based proteins. These are usually more expensive in the realm of protein powders, but I find they're definitely worth it. They give you all your essential amino acids, and are super gentle on your stomach. Vegan protein usually has all of the same benefits (sometimes more) as your dairy and soy based proteins.
When it comes to protein and protein powders alike, you typically want to get about 30g per meal of protein in your diet, this means if you're the kind of person whose go to breakfast is smoothies you are going to want to find a protein powder that has at least 20g protein per scoop. Reading the nutritional information is a big part of finding a powder to suit your needs; taking in to consideration the rest of your diet and your lifestyle. Remember, you don't want to drink your calories and you shouldn't rely solely on smoothies or juices to get you through the day, it's important to plan healthy meals as well as a smoothie to snack on. Protein smoothies or protein drinks are great pre and post-workout meals! (Link to my epic protein smoothie can be found here).
Happy Protein Hunting!!
eg
Whey protein powder is a mixture of globular protein isolated from whey, the liquid substance that is created as a byproduct of cheese. Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet and ate that liquid and her curds (also cheese). If you have a dairy allergy or a sensitivity to lactose (like myself and a lot of others) then this is not the "whey" (see what I did there?) to go for you. If you don't have any lactose sensitivities then whey protein might be your go to powder! It's not as expensive as a lot of protein powders out there and it has been shown to help repair muscles post-workout, and help with "the gainz" and muscle building if taken a few hours before your workout.
Protein can be found in many many substances, which is where the multitude of varieties of powder comes in. Casein powder is very similar to whey protein, it is also a dairy product and is made from the protein found in cow's milk, casein releases much slower in the body.
Then you have your soy protein, again, soy can be sensitive for some people; protein powder in general can sometimes feel heavy on sensitive stomachs, trying out a couple and finding what's best for you is always the way to go when it comes to nutritional supplements. Again, like whey it's great to repair muscles post-workout, and also has some cancer fighting strength to boot. Men should always be more careful about their soy intake; soy can affect estrogen levels and hormones.
My personal favourite, are vegan, and plant based proteins. These are usually more expensive in the realm of protein powders, but I find they're definitely worth it. They give you all your essential amino acids, and are super gentle on your stomach. Vegan protein usually has all of the same benefits (sometimes more) as your dairy and soy based proteins.
When it comes to protein and protein powders alike, you typically want to get about 30g per meal of protein in your diet, this means if you're the kind of person whose go to breakfast is smoothies you are going to want to find a protein powder that has at least 20g protein per scoop. Reading the nutritional information is a big part of finding a powder to suit your needs; taking in to consideration the rest of your diet and your lifestyle. Remember, you don't want to drink your calories and you shouldn't rely solely on smoothies or juices to get you through the day, it's important to plan healthy meals as well as a smoothie to snack on. Protein smoothies or protein drinks are great pre and post-workout meals! (Link to my epic protein smoothie can be found here).
Happy Protein Hunting!!
eg