Whey protein could be the "missing link" to your diet and exercise success.
This
"super" protein
is used by millions (including professional athletes and women just like yourself), for it's affects on
exercise recovery and helping
retain lean muscle. Your lean muscles are your "fat burning furnaces”. The more you have, the more fat you can burn (and look great while doing it!).
Below is information on what protein from whey is, why it works so well, and Tips on how you
can get
the most out of this "super" protein.
What is it?
Whey protein is taken from whey, which is a byproduct of cheese production. Whey itself
consists
of water, lactose, albumin, soluble minerals, and proteins. Processing by supplement
manufacturers removes 99.9% of
the other raw materials, leaving the highest grade protein on the market today.
How This Protein Can Help You
Protein is vital for recovery from exercise and for maintaining lean muscle. Your lean
muscle is your "fat burning furnace." The more muscle you have, the more fat your body can
burn!
"Great", you might be thinking, "but I'm trying to lose weight, not add more." You're
right, getting more protein without eating more fat can be difficult.
As you can see above, getting protein without a truckload of fat can be difficult (unless
of course you are on a low carb diet). Whey protein is an easy and cost effective way to get
the protein your "fat burning furnace" needs, without the excess fat.
In fact, 1 scoop of whey protein (25 grams) is equivalent to a 4-egg breakfast,
with only 2
grams of fat, instead of the 20 grams!
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Whey Protein
Tip 1- Whey protein comes in a 2Ib or 5Ib economical container. Investing
in
a 5Ib economical
container will give you extra savings.
Tip 2- You can get protein from whey in two varieties, concentrate or isolate. The
only
difference between
the two, is that the isolate is completely fat and lactose free.
If you're not an elite athlete, or
lactose intolerant,
the whey
concentrate is the best choice.
Tip 3- To enhance your recovery from each workout, take a scoop (or two) of
protein with
some fruit after your workouts. This will enable your body to "keep the muscle, while burning
the fat."
( Note: There is a 1 hour window after your
training session,
where your body is in "hyper repair mode." Take advantage of this by giving it the nutrient
building
blocks it needs.)
Tip 4- If you would rather have your carbs and protein all in one, Meal Replacement
Powders typically have 30-40 grams of whey already in them, along with the vitamins and
minerals your body needs.
2 Easy Ways to Add Whey to Your Breakfast
1. Super Oatmeal
Ingredients:
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/4 cup water
2 scoops whey
Non fat milk (optional)
Jam, nuts, cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Mix 1 cup instant oatmeal with 1 1/4 cup water into microwave safe bowl (mix
thoroughly until oatmeal is moist).
Cook oatmeal in microwave 2 minutes
While oatmeal is cooling, mix 2 scoops of whey protein into 1/4 cup water. Add to
oatmeal.
Here's what your body will get:
Calories- 305
Protein- 38 grams
Carbohydrates- 29 grams
Fat- 4 grams
2. Super Yogurt
Ingredients:
18 oz. Cup of fruit yogurt
1 scoop of whey.
Directions:
Add 1 scoop of whey and yogurt to a medium size cup.
Add water to thicken
For additional calories add fiber cereal, nuts, etc.
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