How good are protein shakes as meal replacements?
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A protein shake is just a supplement. It is not a meal replacement, however, there are products that are labeled as such. If you want to use a protein shake as a meal replacement (I've done this myself), add some fresh fruit (frozen strawberries, blueberries, etc) and maybe some yogurt. It's will leave you pretty full and satisfied. I highly suggest whey protein as opposed to soy protein. Also make sure it's pretty low in carbs and sugar.
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100g NATURAL protein per day\nit's very difficult to find it coz in 100g of meat u find 7 to 11% of protein\nsoya milk is good (but it has a nasty taste)\nfish is very good (Omega protein which is good for health)\nIf you don't like fish a lot then eat SUSHI!!!! I love it.\nSun is a good for the sculture of ur body \nAnd take a cold bath so that ur skin wont be flobby\nit will strech nd show ur muscle better\nif u want to cheat a bit then take 2 natural protein bars (1 between breakfast and lunch and 1 between lunch and dinner)\nDon't dine late!!! for dinner eat salads
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Personally, I have had the best benefits with Whey shakes.  More protein is better, rule of thumb is about your body weight in pounds equal to grams of daily protein.  Exp 150 lbs = 150 grams of protein.  You should also take a multi vitamin to help your boby utilize the protein.  Ignore the brands, read the labels.  Don't forget the carbs!  Protein is energy too but you'll need carbs to fuel your work out.  Simple carbs like sugar, high calorie deserts during or around your work and pasta, bread, grains the night before.
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you should go with 100% whey only.  you don't want the blends of protein that have whey and possibly stuff like casein protein.  whey is broken down in roughly 30-60 mins which is what you want right after workout...so you have protein to repair/build muscle.  casein isn't bad but it is used up over a few hours...which is better before you sleep or in the morning so your body has a constant supply of protein.\n\ntry optimum nutrition 100% whey...chocolate mint is my favorite.
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It's important if you are lifting weights. Lifting 'damages' muscles, which leads to bigger growth, but the protein you eat after a workout helps to repair these muscles. People use protein bars, shakes, and powders because they are absorbed into the body faster than other methods.
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Nuts and seeds are a good source of protein. Be sure to eat a good variety of veggies
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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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Try to lessen the carbs, if you can totally eliminate carbs from your diet for 6 days a week.  Make your dinnertime before 6 pm, and drink lots of water everyday, at least 8-10 glasses per day.  You can also try the protein shake drink, replace your breakfast and dinner with this protein drink, and you can eat a full meal during lunchtime, and if you are well-disciplined with your diet, you can lose weight by the 3rd or 4th week.  While taking protein shake, you can eat a piece of fruit with it.
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Milk has 2 proteins, whey and casein. They are separated when cheese is made. Whey is the watery portion and casein solidifies into cheese.\n\nWeight lifters need more protein to build large muscles and encourage growth, so most take a whey protein supplement. It has become so popular because it is very bio-available, meaning your body absorbs it very quickly. Only egg protein is superior to whey in terms of bio-availability. \n\nSo, a quick whey protein shake after a workout infuses your tired muscles with a much needed jolt of protein. This helps the muscles to begin growning more quickly.
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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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Protein, simple as that. you can get protein bars, real ones watch for those fake sugary ones, or use whey protein powder. Chicken breast is the highest meat in protein. Also, in case you don't know, weight train every second day, your muscles need time to regenerate. Time and patience, you're young give your body the time it needs and you'll be happy and fit in no time.
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Try Spiru-tein's Cookies and Cream.\nIt's a protein drink and tastes great...like a Sonic Blast.\nIt's sold at lots of health food stores like Vitamin Cottage or Whole Foods... Regarless of what the package says...use a blender, don't shake.  Then go watch BrokeBack Mountain afterwards.
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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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Because if you want to get big and strong, taking protein powder may be supplemental on the daily basis. \n\nMany bodybuilders out there will make sure they get enough of protein powder to beef up their bodies through strenuous weight training and exercise. \n\nNot just for Bodybuilders, though, average joes like you and I can take it to promote healthful benefits such as boosting our immune system, speeding up recuperation of wounds and sores from injury. Above all, our body needs protein to maintain our muscle tone; similar to the need for drinking water everyday.\n\nSo Starting your day with protein powder provides a beneficial means of health throughout the rest of the day!
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If you are going to take a protein shake at night I suggest, making one that does not include milk. Personally, my body sometimes has problems digesting if I drink too much milk. I've stopped adding milk to a protein shake at night because of this because I would wake up sometimes with a bad stomach. Now, if I want a shake in the evening I'll take one with a meal if it has milk or I take a milk-free shake before bed.\n\nYou can try mixing your shake with fruit juice or water but that will affect your carb intake. There are recipes online where people use milk alternatives. Good luck
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If you are worried about dangers with taking commercial protein supplements (personally I think they are safe as long as you don't overdo it - 2 protein shakes per day is okay in my opinion), then you can try making a homemade protein supplement alternative. Here is a recipe:\n\nMix 2 tbsp of whole dry milk powder to 1 cup of whole fluid milk.\n\nThis will provide you with around 270 kcals and 14 grams of protein according to the actual products you use. Of course you can use non-fat dry milk powder and fluid milk if you want to keep the fat content down.\n\nA good idea is to make this milk in batches and store it in the refrigerator so when you need milk you can reach for this.\n\nI have this info for free on my site (see below) along with some recipes you can try with it in.
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Add more protein to your diet.