Protein

WHAT IS PROTEIN

IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN

Protein is one of the major nutrients in our food. It provides energy to the body and it helps to build the muscles and bones.

Whether you want to lose weight, bulk up, or just eat a nutritious diet, the importance of protein goes far beyond physical appearance and muscle building.

If you want to maintain or build up muscle, you need to provide your body with enough protein according to your needs to make sure the necessary amino acids come from your diet and not your muscle.

Try to consume 75-100 grams of protein each day over 5-6 meals. Eating protein at every meal also helps control hunger.

PROTEIN CONTRIBUTES TO THE GROWTH OF MUSCLE MASS

Your Muscle mass works like a furnace, BURNING calories and stored FAT for ENERGY.

The more MUSCLE you have, the higher your metabolism, the faster you BURN calories.

1kg of Lean muscle burns approx 30 Calories per day at rest, while fat burns about 6 Calories

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WHICH PROTEINS ARE THE BEST?

With so many different types of Protein available from different sources, it can be difficult to know which is best.
The chart below is a useful guide to the quality of each type of Protein

SOY PROTEIN

Soy is a Plant-based Protein – the only Complete Protein containing ALL Amino-Acids your Body needs for Repairing and Rebuilding:

Cells – Organs – Muscles – Hair & Nails – Protein without saturated fat and cholestrol

CASEIN PROTEIN

Casein is a slow-digesting dairy protein that poeple often take as a supplement. It releases amino acids slowly, so people often take it befire bed to help recovery and reduce muscle breakdown while they sleep. Studies have shown it helps boost muscle growth along with a ton of other benefits

WHEY PROTEIN

People commonly use whey as supplementation, alongside resistance exercise, to help improve muscle protein synthesis and promote the growth of lean muscle mass.

Whey protein is considered a complete protein as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It is low in lactose content.

PROTEIN SOLUTIONS

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ANIMAL PROTEIN