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Complete A-Z Guide to Protein Supplements & Sports Nutrition.

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waximaize.jpgTraditionally bodybuilding and strength athletes have used dextrose or high GI (glycemic index) carbohydrates together with whey protein in their post workout shake to induce an insulin spike which increases the update of whey protein and amino acids into muscle cells. While this method works well and continues to work well, recently another player has come onto the scene with some impressive scientific backing. It’s called Waximaize.

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hotbody1.jpgTypically, protein supplements have been used by bodybuilders and those who want to build muscle and get bigger. This is all changing right now, as protein supplements become much more mainstream. People are now starting to realize the positive effects of whey protein, and how protine supplements can help in so many aspects of life (see this protein page for more info of specific supplements).

So now suoplement manufacturers are starting to make excellent protein powders that are focused on weight loss. I am personally a big fan of these. The weight loss protein supplements are filtered and contain almost pure protein, with little to no fat and no additives. Here’s some reasons why you would want to use protein for weight loss:

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anywhey.jpgHow handy would it be to have a whey protein powder that you can easily add to foods? Today I came across a new product from Optimum Nutrition called Any Whey. Any Whey is literally flavorless, and you can add it to practically any food!

I can’t believe someone hasn’t done this before! I love cooking, and it’s going to be awesome (when it arrives) to add some extra top quality protein to my foods. Some of the foods you could possible add Any Whey to are:

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History of Protein

The history of protein. When it was discovered, who it was discovered by, and what was thought to be it’s original attributes and purposes back then as well as today.

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Egg Protein Amounts

Amount of protein in different types of egg.

Egg Protein Calories
Raw 6g 75 calories
Boiled average 6g 80 calories
Fried in oil 6g 120 calories
Scrambled (2 eggs + milk) 14g 170 calories
Poached 1 egg 6g 80 calories
Scotch egg 7g 140 calories
Omelette 10g 128 calories
Omelette + cheese 17g 240 calories
Quiche (egg & cheese) 15g 300 calories
Egg Fried Rice 6g 210 calories
Meringue 7g 360 calories
Duck egg 15g 170 calories
Quail egg 2g 20 calories