One of the number myths when it comes to dieting is that protein will make you fat. This myth does have a logical following too it. It is easy to conjure up images of a former football player or bodybuilder who still eats a lot of protein and is in fact obese. The problem is that this former athlete more than likely increased the carbohydrates and fats along with his protein.
Alicia uses protein to achieve her weight loss.
In fact, protein is one of the main macro-nutrients a person can use to aid in weight loss. It is safe to say that protein at the very least keeps individuals from gaining fat. Protein helps to balance insulin (the main fat storage hormone that the body releases), feeds the muscle tissue (the number one fat burner a person has), and aids in complete tissue recovery (such as hair, skin, nails, and muscle).
Healthy protein sources include chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, lean meats and even some protein shakes. The most common form of protein shakes are derived from whey protein concentrate. A human can only absorb about sixty to sixty five percent of the amino acids from a concentrate, which leads to a higher calorie intake with less of the important amino acids being absorbed. Unfortunately these are cheaper for large manufacturing companies that have even larger advertising budgets. Most protein shakes that are advertised and carried in discount retailers are a lower quality protein concentrate.
The typical shake a dieting individual should take to get the best results would be an isolate blend or 100% isolate protein, such as the one found in Core’s Whey Active or Isopure. With these products you get a purer protein yielding ninety-nine percent amino acid absorption and a lower calorie product. Typically, twenty calories lower than the equal serving of concentrate.
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