So I’m told after a hard session I should knock back some protein of some sort.
Just wondering how do they make the powder?
What goes in it to make it better than eating a steak or fish etc…
Well I can’t answer the question on how they make the powder (different kinds, formulas, plus I’m not familiar with the process), but I can answer your other questions.
Ideally, you should consume some form of protein and eat some calories after a hard work out - it replenishes your glycogen stores and it will help repair muscle damage. Whether this comes from a shake or from a steak is up to you (there is little difference). Typically a shake is ideal because it is very quick and cheap to make. Rather than take 20 minutes to cook a steak on the BBQ, you can just knock back a shake within 2 minutes while your cooking a “real” meal.
Another benefit is that it is often cheaper than meat. For those living on a tight budget (ie. college students) this can save a good deal of money.
Truth be told, I would rather have a real meal than a shake, but a full course meal does take time to prepare.
high quality and biologically available protein like whey is best… or egg whites.
and to replace your glycogen stores, you’ll need to consume carbs. protein won’t do that.
carbs are more important to consume immediately post workout than protein is- though you should have some protein. 3:1 ratio carbs to pro.
the powder is more convenient, but when in doubt- stick to real food.
if you’re taking in the powder- mix it with skim milk, not water. and throw in a little choc syrup for some extra carbs. (or simply drink some choc milk (skim))
I consume one serving of protein powder each day with breakfast as an easy way to supplement my protein intake. Helps me stay full and hasn’t hurt me yet. That said, much of today’s protein powder is cheaply sourced and can contain a lot of undesirable stuff like heavy metals… I recently found a locally-made protein powder that appears to be of super high quality - I’m not sure if it’s available outside of Wisconsin, but you can order it if you’re interested.
No affiliation; I stumbled across it while at the local Whole Foods, bought a few sample packets, didn’t mind the flavor, and liked the idea of the locally-sourced/traceable/sustainable philosophy. Believe it or not, the pomegranate/cranberry goat whey seems to be the winner for me in terms of flavor/texture - lactose intolerant folks may benefit from that as well.
You do realize that you are using a link that directly related to the greatest sporting fraud in history…right?
You do realize that you are using a link that directly related to the greatest sporting fraud in history…right?
Wrong thread.
You do realize that you are using a link that directly related to the greatest sporting fraud in history…right?
Give it a fucking rest. It’s so tiring hearing all the lance haters and sack riders come out of the woodwork anytime anything related to him is posted.
John
Was that post necessary? Who gives a damn where I got the answer? I was simply providing the OP with the information he requested. I could have given him a link to any of a number of sites returned by a Google search. That one was simply the first and coincidentally most well written.
What makes you think it was necessary to interject with such a biased, not based on fact, comment?
Lots of people on this forum think you are a dumb ass and I am beginning to see why.
Hey…get it in your head…even though that you may not like it. He achieved everything through nothing but fraud. I’m sorry if the truth hurts!
Well damn sounds like you can prove it all. Go ahead and save everyone else the trouble by calling the UCI and letting them know.
You my friend are the dumb ass!
Anyway back on topic.
What is actually in Protein Powder other than said egg whites?
mind you the link given above to he who must not be named #2 is what I was after.
thx
Hi,
Watch these 4 video clips. He specifically talks about protein in one of them.
http://www.brendanbrazier.com/vega/index.html
Hey…get it in your head…even though that you may not like it. He achieved everything through nothing but fraud. I’m sorry if the truth hurts!
You have no clue what I like or don’t like. What gets tiring is anytime his name or something related to him gets mentioned, dumbasses like you feel compelled to ignore the topic at hand and sling either mud or praises depending on your own personal viewpoint.
And for you to assume which way I feel about LA based on being tired of hearing about it ad infinitum merely confirms the general opinion regarding your lack of intelligence.
John
So I’m told after a hard session I should knock back some protein of some sort.
Just wondering how do they make the powder?
What goes in it to make it better than eating a steak or fish etc…
You’ve gotten the breakdown of how it’s made, but one of the best things out there is milk, if you are so inclined. It’s already got the 3:1 ratio, and you can add chocolate to it to make it just perfect.
John
Sorry, to clarify I didn’t mean egg whites were in protein powder- just mentioned it as another source of a high quality protein. Whey makes up most protein powders out there now. It’s simply the liquid by-product of milk curdling when making cheese (obviously the liquid is dried into powder form for the supplements).
Choc skim milk or PB&J on wheat. Two best damn post-workout snacks there are!
One thing to think about when looking at the different forms or types of protein is that undenatured whey is a higher quality form of protein than denatured whey. You typically find denatured whey in your typical nutrition stores that sell protein mix. I usually add a scoop with some chocolate milk, fruit, ice and it makes an awesome shake. The undenatured whey that I use comes from cows that are pasture fed and no hormones. Also, this type of protein is slowly absorbed into your body with very little waste that you may find in other forms.
Those definitions of denatured and “undenatured” don’t seem to follow any kind of normally used convention.
Maybe the denatured one is well cooked as to destroy the protein structure? It’d fall into line with what you seem to suggest.