why are protein shakes made of whey good for you?
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Whey is a good source of protein, protein is necessary for healthy muscles and is particularly benificial if you regularly work out.  It is estimated that most people need about 1-1.5 grammes of protein per pound of body weight each day, if you don't think that you are getting this from your normal diet then supplementing with whey protein shakes will be beneficial.
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Many protein supplements will add weight because they also contain lots of sugars and fats.  It also depends on what you mix them with.  Make sure you read the labels and look for one without fat or added sugar.\n\nBut in reality, the best source of protein is natural foods.  Fish, chicken, turkey, legumes, hard cheeses are all good sources
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One of the best benifits is protecting your muscle and organs. If you do it wright it will slow down your inslin production and slow down sugar cravings. I would suggest taking a multivitamin to help you get the other nutrition that you might be lacking. It really depends on the company and the quality of of the protein.\n\nHope these links might help.
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Most bodybuilders and athletes drink their protein several times a day but always just prior to as well as just after their workouts. The protein bars are good for anyother time throughout the day and yes, before bedtime is ok too. Be sure to get your protein from multiple sourses other than shakes and bars.
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free weights, protein shakes.
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Whey is a protein found in cows milk, and the basis for some cheeses.\n\nIt is advertised to be very good for healthy nutrition...............of course we could just drink the milk.......duh\n\nit is also said to be good for your immune system.......so we won't get any diseases that the cow has had.\n\n\njust drink milk, and eat cheese
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The way I see it, it's your reward for a job well done.\n\nAnd besides, all that protein is good for you.  = )
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It helps build lean muscle mass, try 100% All natural whey protein instead, only 80 calories per scoop (20 grams protein), rather than the soy protein i use to take, 170 cals per scoop with 20 grams of protein as well. Except whey protein helps repair muscle tissues faster and fewer calories and are better for you! If you eat right and still somehow gain, most likely you are gaining muscle,if you are very concerned with gaining fat ( like i am) , purchase a body fat weight scale or a caliper like i did :)\n\nDont worry about getting bulky and muscular as males off the protein, unless you have male hormones or take steroids, girls can only gain 1-2 lb of muscles per month, so you won't look like the governor of california anytime soon, or in this lifetime.
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Protein is so important. If you keep your protein within a recommended range it will do great things for you. Lets start from the top. It controls hunger, It slowes down insilin production to slow down sugar cravings and also it protects your muscle. People don't realize that muscle is where fat is absorbed. The more muscle the quicker the weight loss.
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lifting weights, adding whey protein to your diet.
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Yes, protein drinks are good to take. But you have to realise that they're basically just food. They aren't going to magically create muscles - that depends on what you do in the gym, not on what you drink before and after.\n\nHowever, during your workout, immediately after, and for a few hours after, your muscles are is a supercharged state, ready to rebuild the muscles you've damaged during the workout. That's a good thing - that's how muscles grow. So what they need more than anything are the building-blocks of muscles, protein, carbohydrates, and water. You need make sure they have those available to them, or a lot of your work will have been wasted. You could technically eat or drink anything with the required nutrients in them, but protein shakes are very good at getting the good stuff into your body quickly.\n\nYou can take them before and after your workout, or at other times to top up your daily protein or calorie requirements as necessary, but they shouldn't be used instead of food, because a) eating a balanced diet is always good, and b) real food works out cheaper in the long run.
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Chocolate flavor 100% Whey by Optimum Nutrition. None of them are tasty, but that one is the best I've found. And they have done study after study, and whey protein always wins for average fitness/bodybuilding/strength training.
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Because it contains a high amount of protein.
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When I looked at one of the cans, it had a mass amount of protein. So if you're are trying to build some lean muscle slimfast will be a good protein source.
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Number 1 is just a proper diet. If you are not eating right, you will see maximum gains. 90% of building muscle is your diet. Make sure you are eating properly.\n\nAfter that, whey protein is good supplement. I use it 3 to 4 times a day, and have very good results. I use when I first wake up in the morning, right before bedtime, and with any meal that is low in protein.\n\nThird is creatine. This stuff is awesome. It allows you to lift heavy weights for longer time, thus overloading the muscles more.\n\nThere are many more supplements out there. These are the top 3 that I use. Do some reseach on other stuff (like NO2, Glutamine, and others), and decide if you need it or not. It really is a personal choice.
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"Safe"?   It is mostly whey - a milk extract.  Is milk "safe"?  What would make a food product unsafe?  Being contaminated with something?  That would trigger a product recall.\n\nI would suspect that MET-Rx protein products are just as effective as any other protein product.  Your actual results will depend entirely on how much weight lifting you do and how hard you are pushing yourself.\n\nThe only drawback that I have found with MET-Rx is that it tends to stick to the side of my shaker cup more than other brands.  I tend to use AST-SS products more often, they mix easily in my shaker cup.
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good for fiber and you know what fiber does. good for protein to.