Sunday, March 22, 2009

How much Protein to take

Eating 6 regularly spaced meals that each contains 1/6 of the total calorie intake for your day is the way to go. Of those 6 meals I have found that 2 can be a protein shake which helps to keep your total protein intake where you need it to be if you�re training. People will argue what the correct amount is but if you stay within .75 � 1.2 grams per lbs. of body weight you will be in the target zone. This does not mean avoiding carbohydrates.

 

Stay with simple carbohydrates and avoid processed sugars with your meals. A good generalization is to have each meal portion about the size of your fist with 1/6 of your daily protein intake. If you follow the 2 other rules about what to eat you will get the proper amount of carbohydrates etc�

 

I always bring my shake container with me to workout. On the way out I fill it with water from the fountain and drink it on the way home. An after workout shake is recommended as it helps aid in muscle recovery by providing the necessary material for the rebuilding of the damaged muscle created by straining the muscles during your workout. As for pre-workout this is an open argument but I find I get more done when I�m not full. Additionally, depending on how long your workout is you may end up taking to much in to short of time to realize maximum absorption.

 

Optimum is one of the most well respected names in the industry. Almost every professional Bodybuilder has at one time or another endorsed their products. The consensus seams to be the 100% Whey Protein is the one to go with. It won the supplement of the year for 2005/6/7/8 which is saying a lot.

 

I like the Extreme Milk Chocolate. Put it in a blender with a few ice cubes and 12 ounce�s of skim milk, blend for about 20-30 seconds and away you go. It tastes like a good malt milkshake.

 

I hope this helps, take care.

 

Gas and Protein

Protein can do this to some people first check your diet and how you get your intake of protein and carbohydrates.

IE... Not too much protein at any one time or too many simple carbohydrates.

Eat 6 regularly spaced meals that each contains 1/6 of your total calorie intake for the day. Of those 6 meals I have found that 2 can be a protein shake which helps to keep your total protein intake where you need it to be if you're training but not to much all at once. Remember beyond about 35 grams at any one time and it gets hard for your body to process. This number is also widely debated but most trainers feel its best to divide your protein intake evenly throughout the day so for most people 30-35 grams at any one time would be on target.

People will argue what is the correct amount but if you stay within .75 - 1.2 grams per lbs. of body weight you will be in the target zone for training and growth. This does not mean avoiding carbohydrates. Stay with Polysaccharides (complex carbs, starches, fibers) which come from whole grains, vegetables, nuts, some fruits and legumes. Additionally, complex carbs will not continually 'spike' the insulin levels, you'll send less signals to store fat to your body. Avoid processed sugars with your meals candy, table sugar, syrups (not including natural syrups such as maple), regular carbonated beverages, refined flours, and most processed foods.

Unrefined grains are also rich in fiber, which helps your digestive system work well. If you're not eating enough fiber it may help if you increase your fiber intake along with your protein supplement. I would add a scoop of MyoFiber by Muscleology to your protein shake. The combination will work well and not upset your stomach.

A good generalization is to have each meal portioned about the size of your fist with 1/6 of your daily protein intake in each meal. If you follow the 2 other rules about what to eat you will get the proper amount of carbohydrates etc...

The quality of the protein you're supplementing with may also play a factor in how well it's tolerated in your system.

Optimum is one of the most well respected names in the industry. Almost every professional Bodybuilder has at one time or another endorsed their products. The consensus seams to be the 100% Whey Protein is the one to go with. It won the supplement of the year for 2005/06/07/08 which is saying a lot.

I hope this helps, take care.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Myth of Cholesterol

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The Myth of Cholesterol


I have high blood cholesterol so should I avoid seafood because it's high in cholesterol?

Many think that cholesterol in seafood will increase the cholesterol in
blood. Indeed, cholesterol found in seafood or other meats has little
effect on blood cholesterol in MOST people. Saturated fats and trans
fattty acids are the most important factors that raise blood
cholesterol, not dietary cholesterol!

Saturated fats are found in some pre-packaged food or other processed
foods containing shortening or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Trans fatty acids, on the other hand, are also found in packaged snack
foods, deep-fried foods or firm margarine containing hydrogenated oil.

Is all cholesterol in my body bad?

Our body does need cholesterol to make bile salts, hormones and vitamin
D. It is mainly produced by our liver. Cholesterol will build up on the
artery walls when the level of cholesterol in the blood is too high.
There are 2 main types of blood cholesterol: LDL (the "Bad"
cholesterol) and HDL (the "Good" cholesterol). High amounts of the bad
LDL will deposit cholesterol on the artery walls forming plaques. More
and more plaques will narrow the arteries lumen and may eventually
block blood flow. Therefore LDL is considered the "Bad" cholesterol.
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats found in nuts and fish
for instance, can lower the LDL level. In addition, soluble fiber found
in fruits, oats, barley, and legumes can also lower LDL. The good HDL,
on the other hand, takes excess cholesterol away and carries it back to
the liver to be excreted. It can also remove some of the cholesterol
already attached to the artery walls. Therefore HDL is considered the
"Good" cholesterol as high levels of HDL in the blood can decrease the
risk of heart disease. Physical activity can also raise HDL level.


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