Traditionally 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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Posted on Aug 08, 2008 under FAQs, General, Soy Protein, Whey Protein |
Typically, 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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Posted on May 01, 2008 under General, Whey Protein |
How 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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Posted on Feb 29, 2008 under General |
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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Posted on Jan 16, 2008 under General |
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 |