Whey Protein For a Hot, Fit Body!
Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin
Most of you know how important I think whey protein is to getting a hot, lean body because of it’s high protein content (typically 25+g per serving) which is essential for building muscle, which boosts your metabolism and it’s portion control (typically 200-300 lowfat calories per serving)….but recent studies have shown that whey protein can enhance weight loss because of it’s high branched-chain amino acid content. BCAAs can improve insulin sensitivity (stabilizes your blood sugar which is important to weight loss) and keep you feeling full longer. Whey protein has a higher content of BCAAs than other proteins like chicken, beef or fish. It’s also been shown that whey protein modulates hormones that help weight loss.
Who should drink whey protein? Everyone in my book. Moms trying to lose weight who need an easy, portable snack or meal; guys trying to put on muscle without the fat; kids who don’t eat enough protein; vegetarians and anyone over the age of 40. After 37 your body starts to lose a small percentage of muscle every year. Muscle is what is responsible for most of your metabolism. The less muscle you have the slower your metabolism. So as you get older your metabolism slows down as a result of muscle loss. It’s the reason why your 85 year old grandma can only eat 800 calories or else she’ll gain weight.
How do you incorporate it into your daily life? Substitute it for a meal or snack. I have mine for breakfast. I make it in a blender and put it in a “to go” container and run to work. It’s perfect!
What kind should you get? A preservative, artificial sweetener free kind. What you don’t want to do is do something great for your body and then sabotage your effort by adding extra crap that you don’t need or isn’t good for you. You can get “clean” whey protein at any GNC or health food store. Costco and Sam’s Club are now carrying whey protein also. I prefer the powder form that you make yourself but there are “ready to drink” varieties that are great. If you make your shake you can add yummy additions like fruit and nut butter. Ice always makes it festive! In addition you can make it dairy free by using coconut milk, almond, rice or soy milk. I LOVE coconut milk!!! Here’s a recipe that I created that makes my mornings fun!
Pina Colada For Breakfast
1 cup coconut milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1/2 cup pineapple
1/2 cup ice
VOILA! Blend for a minute and go!
Happy sipping!
xoxo
L 
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This Breakfast Colada looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely need some more protein as I train for my first marathon and climb! I’ll keep checking it out for more great tips! Thanks!