Protein powders

Protein powders are formulated to be the perfect meal in a quick and easy shake. It is easy to take them with you to work or school or anywhere that you need to get your protein or satisfy your hunger in a healthy way.

There are many different protein powders to choose from. Bobybuilding.com has a Protein Finder that will help you to find one that is suited to you and your needs and goals.

Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 2 Lbs., Gold Standard Chocolate is the kind that I use myself because it is relatively low in sugar, fat, and sodium. I put a spoonful in a cup of instant coffee at the office almost every day.

Whey protein is a complete protein, containing all eight essential amino acids as well as seven non-essential and three conditionally essential amino acids.

Whey protein is a very good supplement, but it is not necessarily the best. "In fact, according to research recorded in the Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism--which involved overweight police officers who were placed on three different 12-week diet and resistance training programs--the subjects supplementing with casein actually showed the greatest improvement in body composition, showing a greater fat loss percentage and higher gain in muscle mass," reports Sebastian Miller in the article "Nutritional Myths That Sabotage Your Physique" in the June 2007 issue of Men's Exercise.

"Whey protein is best used for post workout and in the morning. Micellar casein digests the slowest, therefore makes it a good choice before bed. You must choose what fits your needs the best," says the article "What Should You Look for in a Protein Powder?" at Bodybuilding.com.

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