Include Whey protein in your diet for superior weight loss
Whey protein is often a very misunderstood nutrient, offering an impressive range of benefits that most people are unaware of. Would you think of whey protein as an ingredient that could help you manage your weight, support your immune system and cardiovascular health and support your bone mineral density? Did you know that consuming a quality whey protein at breakfast time, between meals or after exercise aids muscle repair, accelerates your recovery and helps to maintain your metabolic rate? Well adding whey protein to your diet, indeed can offer these benefits.
WHAT IS WHEY?
Whey protein is derived from milk and separated in the cheese making process. After this point a quality Whey protein such as Promax is refined so that the fat carbohydrates are removed and the lactose content is reduced. This results in a protein that is superior to regular food proteins in terms of digestion, absorption and health benefits. It is high in immune fractions, which provide support for the immune system, and rich in leucine, which has been shown to help preserve muscle tissue whilst promoting fat loss.
WEIGHT LOSS AND AGE
Studies show that maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce incidence of life threatening conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. As we age, there is a related decline in our metabolic rate due to a reduction in muscle on the body. This makes it harder for us to stay slim and toned. Each pound of muscle requires additional calories to support it, therefore, if we lose muscle, our bodies need fewer calories each year to maintain the same weight. Diets deficient in protein and calories have been shown to accelerate this muscle loss.
A LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR WEIGHT LOSS
A combination of regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet has been consistently shown to be the best longterm strategy for weight loss. As protein is responsible for renewing our hair, skin, nails and muscle mass, we should be looking to ingest a quality protein in each meal to prevent muscle loss. A regular exerciser looking to maintain their muscle tone (and avoid the decline in calorie demand) should consume approximately 1.5grams of protein for each kilo of their weight (e.g. A 70kg person should be ingesting 105 grams of protein a day). A practical way to measure this is to add a fist-sized portion of protein to each meal.
WHICH PROTEINS SHOULD I CHOOSE?
High protein foods that are preferable include lean meats such as chicken and turkey (Vegetarians may select Quorn or similar high protein alternatives) oily fish such as salmon and sardines. Whey Protein products such as Promax provide quality protein for mid-morning, mid-afternoon or after training offering superior digestion, recovery and immune protection. It is also really easy to transport and prepare. Either add water and mix into a shake, add to a smoothie or choose an unflavoured product such as Promax Natural to add to your foods.
Ingredients
- 120g of flavoured shape yoghurt
- 100-200ml of water (vary for thickness)
- 100g of frozen berries
- 1 medium sized banana
- 1 scoop of Promax Natural
- 2/3 cubes of ice (not needed if using frozen fruit)
Put all ingredients in a blender and whisk together. Add thicker yoghurt if you require more of a pudding.
Information
Calories 334, Protein 33g, Carbs 45g, Fat 1g
