protein powder

[darkmoon]

I think it is a cheap way of getting quality cheap components in my system

 

any if and buts please?

 

ps, i expect some ppl will tell me a bout fish/meat, but these are not necessarily that good, badly fed, mass-produced, dying in fear, yada yada

 

I want the full 22 proteins in one powder, hopefully

Edited September 6, 2013 by darkmoon

[NGC1300]

Most people overestimate the amount of protein they really need. And the supplement industry thrives on that.

[InBloom]

I just started today on Protein Powder as a supplement.

 

Trader Joe's has one that comes in Chocolate or Vanilla. I've tasted it before but really going to incorporate it into my diet from now on. Has a lot of good ingredients in it.

 

I plan on (again, starting today) using weights to just get stronger and toned and want to use the powder as a quick drink after workout sessions. I hear it's good to replenish your body with a good protein after a workout.

[dichotomy]

I use it mixed in with multigrain cereal after my morning workout, and occasionally at bed time. Tried three brands of powder including a vegan rice brand that had good absorption. Settled recently on a decent whey brand with good purity levels (some protein powders have contamination issues).

 

Since I wanted to build muscle and strength some more– I understand I needed to target 0 .75-1.0 gram per target body weight. I was going to face challenges, at my size, getting this solely from food, so protien poweder helps.

 

High quality meats of course fill in a good portion during my day, but I also like to use 2% Greek Yogurts and almonds as snacks or treats to help rest of day.

[dichotomy]

There's nothing with grass fed beef or bison meat. I would stay away from protein powder because the supplement industry is not regulated.

 

 

 

Grass fed organic beef is awesome stuff, so many good things about it, but a bit pricey.

 

There is some concern with protien poweder purity and regulations, which made choosing one a bit challenging but not impossible.

 

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[MrCastle]

Just started about a week ago. I put the powder into a multi-fruit smoothie. I drink half before my workout to give me energy, and half afterwards.

 

I also take One A Day Men's multivitamin.

 

The protein shake definitely holds me and I'm thinking of having it as a meal itself so I can cut back on my carb intake.

[theonlyjuan]

Don't use is as a complete replacement for food.

 

If your using it for energy pre workout I would suggest getting one with caffeine in it.

 

Personally I train on an empty stomach, drinking protein shakes or eating before a workout just makes me feel sluggish.

 

I get all of my protein and calories post workout, which will be used for muscle repair.

 

 

If your are suffering from low energy then you might need more carbs, just eat the right kind.

[darkmoon]

thank you peeps

[lollipopspot]

I really like Garden of Life Raw Protein. It goes on sale a lot at my health food store, and it is also sold on Amazon. It's a vegan, sprouted protein powder. I blend it with fruits and greens. It's healthy, may be an acquired taste, but makes me feel really good.

[joe86]

I use protein recovery supplements if I've done a hard session of 60+ mins running, but unless you're working yourself really hard you don't need it. You could just eat a can of tuna & it'll be better for you.

[lollipopspot]

She said she doesn't want fish or meat (I don't either)

[joe86]

She said she doesn't want fish or meat (I don't either)

 

I don't really know any better examples, but my point being that protein supplements aren't always the best.

[PogoStick]

There's more to food than just macronutrients (protein etc). Eating whole foods gets micronutrients that will be missing from a simple powder: omega 3s in fish, calcium in milk, magnesium in nuts.

 

And there are things beyond typical vitamins and minerals, so no you can't just take a multi-V to make it up: flavonoids in fruits/veggies, ketones from raspberries, resveratrol in wine.

[lollipopspot]

I'm not sure about all the other protein powders, but the one I recommended isn't just isolated protein - it's a ground grain and legume sprout blend. Why wouldn't it have the micronutrients that these ground sprouts would have (desiccated)? Anyway, I personally think the best way to use protein powders is to make green (fruit and greens) smoothies, which definitely have a lot of micronutrients.

[tman666]

My opinion is that it depends on your goals and lifestyle as to whether supplemental protein has a place in your diet.

 

If you're fairly active and train modestly or infrequently, I don't think there's a need for any supplemental protein. You should be able to get more than enough protein through whole food sources (eggs, meats, fish, etc.). Too much protein simply becomes excess calories in your diet, which won't do your waistline any favors.

 

I believe that supplemental protein has its place for strength athletes and bodybuilders. Even then, "supplemental" is the key term.

 

If you're concerned about animal rights and food ethics, keep in mind that eggs are one of the most highly bio-available protein sources out there, and are very cheap. The yolks are also packed with a wide variety of good fats, vitamins and minerals, so eat the whole egg!

[lollipopspot]

Eggs are still a problem from an animal rights/ethics standpoint.

 

For every hen, there was a male chick (chicks are sexed after birth). They are killed in pretty terrible ways, often by grinding up alive.

Chickens Used For Eggs | Farm Sanctuary

There's a suffocated, ground up, or sucked up male chick even if someone has backyard hens who are well treated.

 

Also, the commercial "spent" hens are killed at slaughterhouses. The egg industry is not separate from the rest of the meat industry - they don't live out their lives in sanctuary.

 

99% of eggs in the US come from factory farms, where there's not even a pretense of good animal welfare. There are no federal welfare laws for poultry in this country.

[tman666]

Eggs are still a problem from an animal rights/ethics standpoint.

 

For every hen, there was a male chick (chicks are sexed after birth). They are killed in pretty terrible ways, often by grinding up alive.

Chickens Used For Eggs | Farm Sanctuary

There's a suffocated, ground up, or sucked up male chick even if someone has backyard hens who are well treated.

 

Also, the commercial "spent" hens are killed at slaughterhouses. The egg industry is not separate from the rest of the meat industry - they don't live out their lives in sanctuary.

 

99% of eggs in the US come from factory farms, where there's not even a pretense of good animal welfare. There are no federal welfare laws for poultry in this country.

 

While the link you posted appears to be a fairly biased source, I agree that OP ought to take the time to look into the foods he/she chooses to make sure that it aligns with their values.

[lollipopspot]

They take their info from industry standards.

 

It just makes sense though - what are you going to do with billions of unwanted male chicks each year? What are you going to do with billions of spent hens? When animals are processed in the numbers needed to provide eggs to as many people who want them, animal welfare goes out the window.

[theonlyjuan]

One World Whey is pretty good, best tasting one I have ever had

[Jhon]

Protein powder is the best source for get good energy because protein powder is one of

the basic building blocks of the human body.It making up about 16 percent of our total

body weight.