Posts Tagged ‘Protein Consumption’
Friday, August 7th, 2009
- Did you know that by eating the right foods you can increase your metabolism and give your body a workout? The body requires more energy to digest protein foods. In essence, it takes your body much more energy to break down a chicken breast or egg than it does pasta or crackers
- Protein causes a thermic effect in the body which can increase calorie burn up to 35 percent. Think of how much fat and unhealthy weight you could lose if your body could burn 35 percent more calories
- Essential amino acids that are in protein promote improved body composition, muscle retention and increased fat loss. Protein consumption also reduces hunger and regulates insulin levels in the body prompting more calories to be burned
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Thursday, July 23rd, 2009
- Protein shakes are becoming more and more commonplace among active people. Once reserved for only the bodybuilder types and high level athletes they are now reaching across fitness levels and can be seen in the hands of beginners and pros alike
- With busy schedules getting busier and with job responsibilities, commutes, kids and extracurricular activities it is becoming harder and harder to maintain healthy eating habits. Look around most city streets in America and you’ll find a fast food restaurant on every corner
- Protein drinks provide many benefits such as increased health, disease prevention, decreased amount of time preparing food and less money spent eating out
- Proper protein consumption can help you take your workout program to the next level
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
- Proper protein consumption is the single most important factor in any bodybuilding program. Without adequate protein you would not see any significant gains even after a thousand trips to the gym
- The amount as well as the timing of protein consumption is also critical if you are wanted to add size and strength
- Nothing is more discouraging than spending hours in the gym with little or nothing to show for it. Make your hard work pay off by putting protein and its ability to build muscle to work for you today
- By following the proper protein guidelines listed below you’ll see explosive gains and increased lean muscle mass
- Protein supplementation is a must for any protein weight gain nutritional program
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009
- Protein consumption is a nutritional hot button and is widely debated about in the role it plays in either helping or hurting people reach their nutritional and fitness goals
- There are several protein myths out there and if you happen to fall prey to them it can cause serious physical, mental and financial setbacks
- We’ve written this article to help you sort through what is fact and fiction and to debunk the top 10 protein myths
- Not all proteins should be created equal and through exposure of mythical persuasion you will find that different types of protein influence the body in a variety of ways
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