Protein Powders
If there is anything you should know about protein powders right off the bat, it is that they are NOT some sort of magic potion that will turn you into a fitness freak. What we mean is, the commercials and adds you see on television and in magazines are extremely misleading. Don’t buy in to what they are selling. Listen to the free info we are giving you here…Remember, we do not get paid to tell you what protein to buy. We simply find satisfaction in giving you the information.
Some general rules to follow:
1. Stick to a protein powder. Basically, avoid the weight gainers and the shakes because they typically have a lot of stuff in them that can be very unhealthy for you or at least not very beneficial.
2. Protein is a food. Protein powder contains calories and therefore we treat it as a food. We are NOT suggesting you begin replacing all your meals with protein powdered drinks. We are saying that you need to understand that when you consume your protein powder, you need to account for those calories in your regular diet. Since this is so, it can be a good idea to use a protein mix after a workout as a snack between your next meal or use it to replace something in your meal after a workout that is of equal caloric value.
3. Protein powder should be exactly that, protein powder. Be very wary of products that had 5 ingredients or more. If they have a lot of stuff listed on the label that you have never heard of or sounds made up then we suggest staying away from it.
4. Organic is best. Wal-Mart and other discount retailers sell some good proteins, but again be wary of the contents in them. The best way to go is organic isolated whey protein. With these you know exactly what you are getting and it is the safest option.
Other sources of protein:
Pinto Beans
Non-Fat Milk
Eggs
Boneless Chicken Breasts
Tuna
Salmon
For questions on how much protein you should take in a day, please feel free to contact as at midwestfit@gmail.com
