When it comes to protein in your diet you should know the difference between a complete and an incomplete source. Protein is a necessary part of every living cell in your body. Next to water, protein comprises the greatest portion of your body weight. Protein substances make up your muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, and many vital body fluids. It is essential for growth, repair, and healing of your bones, tissues, and cells. So, you can see the proper amount of protein in your diet is vital for your health and well-being.
Protein is comprised of building-blocks called amino acids. There are approximately twenty-eight commonly know amino acids that your body uses to create all the various combinations of proteins needed for survival. These commonly known amino acids are further classified as essential and nonessential amino acids. Nonessential amino acids can be produced in your body, while essential amino acids cannot be produced in your body and must be obtained from the foods you eat.
The sources of protein in your diet are classified as complete or incomplete. Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are mostly from animal sources such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids that your body cannot make itself. Incomplete protein usually come from plant based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. you must eat incomplete sources of protein in a combination that contains all the essential amino acids in order for your body to use them.
As I mentioned, you must get your essential amino acids from your diet because body cannot make them itself. Some of the best animal sources are fish, poultry, lean cuts of meat, and low-fat dairy products. Some of the best vegetable sources are beans, nuts, and whole grains.
Strength training combined with getting the proper amount of protein in your diet is the most effective way of building and maintaining your muscle and strength throughout your life. Checkout my favorite strength training programs by following this link: Forever Fit and Firm.
I'm an ACE certified personal trainer and National Masters Over 60 Powerlifting Champion with over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. I've seen a lot of fads come and go, but three things remain constant in getting healthy and staying fit. A positive mental attitude, a healthy balanced diet, and a fitness program built on proper strength training and cardiovascular exercise. Practice these three things daily and you will discover that they lead to "The Fountain of Youth."
Showing posts with label Complete protein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Complete protein. Show all posts
Monday, January 18, 2016
Friday, October 3, 2014
Complete and Incomplete Protein Sources
Protein is a
necessary part of every living cell in your body. Next to water, protein comprises up the
greatest portion of your body weight.
Protein substances make up your muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs,
glands, nails, hair, and many vital body fluids. It is essential for the growth, repair, and
healing of your bones, tissues, and cells.
In addition, the enzymes and hormones that catalyze and regulate your
body processes are comprised of protein.
So, you see the proper amount of protein in your diet is vital for your
health and well being.
Protein is composed of building-block chemicals called amino
acids. There are approximately 28
commonly known amino acids that your body uses to create all the various
combinations of proteins needed for survival. These 28 commonly known amino
acids are further classified as essential and nonessential amino acids. Nonessential amino acids can be produced in
your body, while essential amino acids cannot be produced in your body and must
be obtained from the foods you eat.
The sources of
protein in your diet are classified as complete or incomplete. Complete proteins contain all the essential
amino acids and are mostly from animal sources such as meat, fish, poultry,
eggs, and dairy products. Incomplete
proteins lack one or more essential amino acids that your body cannot make
itself. Incomplete proteins usually come
from plant- based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. You must eat incomplete sources of protein in
a combination that contains all the essential amino acids in order for your
body to use them.
As mentioned, you
must get your essential amino acids from your diet because your body cannot
make them itself. Some of the best
animal sources of protein are fish, poultry, lean cuts of meat, and low-fat
dairy products. Some of the best
vegetable sources are beans, nuts, and whole grains.
Check out Protein My Whey. One of the most complete and highly digestible sources of protein that I've seen in my 20 plus years in the health and fitness industry. Each serving of Protein My Whey contains:
- 26 grams of muscle building whey protein
- 1 gram of carbohydrates
- Fat Free
- Cholesterol Free
- Lactose Free
- Sweetened with Stevia
Friday, September 26, 2014
Protein is Important for Your Overall Health
Protein is a necessary part of every living cell in your body. Next to water, protein comprises up the greatest portion of your body weight. Protein substances make up your muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, and many vital body fluids. It is essential for the growth, repair, and healing of your bones, tissues, and cells. In addition, the enzymes and hormones that catalyze and regulate your body processes are comprised of protein. So, you see the proper amount of protein in your diet is vital for your health and well being.
The problem is most people eat too many carbohydrates in their diets and not enough protein. This is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic and it's associated health problems. New research shows that you need 25 to 30 grams of high quality protein at each meal to be most beneficial for your body. This is especially true at breakfast.
In my 20 plus years in the health and fitness industry I have observed that most people start their day with a breakfast that is very high in carbohydrates (fruit, cereals, juices, and bread) and low in protein. Eating this way starts your day in fat storage mode because all those carbohydrates are converted to sugar and are mostly stored as body fat. Then you crave more foods high in sugar.
If you begin your day by eating a breakfast with 25 to 30 grams of protein balanced by no more than 25 to 30 grams of carbohydrates you activate your muscles and start your day in fat burning mode. You will find that you are energized until your next meal without the cravings for more sugary foods.
One of the easiest ways to start your day with the proper balance of protein and carbohydrates is by drinking a protein smoothie. I get my day started with a protein smoothie 5 to 6 days each week and I have done so for many years.
Thus, I am pleased to announce the launch of my first customized nutritional product called Protein My Whey. Each serving of Protein My Whey contains:
Check out this wonder product by clicking on this link: Protein My Whey
The problem is most people eat too many carbohydrates in their diets and not enough protein. This is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic and it's associated health problems. New research shows that you need 25 to 30 grams of high quality protein at each meal to be most beneficial for your body. This is especially true at breakfast.
In my 20 plus years in the health and fitness industry I have observed that most people start their day with a breakfast that is very high in carbohydrates (fruit, cereals, juices, and bread) and low in protein. Eating this way starts your day in fat storage mode because all those carbohydrates are converted to sugar and are mostly stored as body fat. Then you crave more foods high in sugar.
If you begin your day by eating a breakfast with 25 to 30 grams of protein balanced by no more than 25 to 30 grams of carbohydrates you activate your muscles and start your day in fat burning mode. You will find that you are energized until your next meal without the cravings for more sugary foods.
One of the easiest ways to start your day with the proper balance of protein and carbohydrates is by drinking a protein smoothie. I get my day started with a protein smoothie 5 to 6 days each week and I have done so for many years.
Thus, I am pleased to announce the launch of my first customized nutritional product called Protein My Whey. Each serving of Protein My Whey contains:
- 26 grams of protein isolate (one of the highest quality most digestible protein sources)
- 1 gram of carbohydrates
- 0 fat grams
- No Cholesterol
- No sugar
- Sweetened with Stevia
- And is lactose free
- 1 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1 cup of plain almond milk
- 1 packet of Protein My Whey
Check out this wonder product by clicking on this link: Protein My Whey
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The New Marcro Balanced Diet - Part 2, Protein
Protein is a necessary part of every living cell in your body. Next to water, protein comprises the greatest portion of your body weight. Protein substances make up your muscles, ligaments, tendons, organs, glands, nails, hair, and many vital body fluids. It is essential for growth, repair, and healing of your bones, tissues, and cells. So, you can see the proper amount of protein in your diet is vital for your health and well-being.
Protein is comprised of building-blocks called amino acids. There are approximately twenty-eight commonly know amino acids that your body uses to create all the various combinations of proteins needed for survival. These commonly known amino acids are further classified as essential and nonessential amino acids. Nonessential amino acids can be produced in your body, while essential amino acids cannot be produced in your body and must be obtained from the foods you eat.
The sources of protein in your diet are classified as complete or incomplete. Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are mostly from animal sources such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids that your body cannot make itself. Incomplete protein usually come from plant based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. you must eat incomplete sources of protein in a combination that contains all the essential amino acids in order for your body to use them.
Dr. Donald Layman's research of protein metabolism has revealed that the amino acid leucine triggers protein synthesis in your muscles and that you need at least 21 grams of protein in order for this trigger to happen. This is very important in your quest for weight control because if protein synthesis doesn't happen in the muscles they are not regenerated as efficiently as possible.
Muscle is the active component of your body that burn most of the calories that you consume. Thus, it's very important to maintain healthy muscle mass in order to convert the food you eat into active energy instead of inactive fat storage. Dr. Layman's research has also revealed that you need 30 grams of protein at each of your staple meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner in order to build and maintain healthy muscle mass.
In my next post I will explain how to balance the proper amount of carbohydrates with protein in your meals in order for you body to burn fat more efficiently.
Protein is comprised of building-blocks called amino acids. There are approximately twenty-eight commonly know amino acids that your body uses to create all the various combinations of proteins needed for survival. These commonly known amino acids are further classified as essential and nonessential amino acids. Nonessential amino acids can be produced in your body, while essential amino acids cannot be produced in your body and must be obtained from the foods you eat.
The sources of protein in your diet are classified as complete or incomplete. Complete proteins contain all the essential amino acids and are mostly from animal sources such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Incomplete proteins lack one or more essential amino acids that your body cannot make itself. Incomplete protein usually come from plant based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts. you must eat incomplete sources of protein in a combination that contains all the essential amino acids in order for your body to use them.
Dr. Donald Layman's research of protein metabolism has revealed that the amino acid leucine triggers protein synthesis in your muscles and that you need at least 21 grams of protein in order for this trigger to happen. This is very important in your quest for weight control because if protein synthesis doesn't happen in the muscles they are not regenerated as efficiently as possible.
Muscle is the active component of your body that burn most of the calories that you consume. Thus, it's very important to maintain healthy muscle mass in order to convert the food you eat into active energy instead of inactive fat storage. Dr. Layman's research has also revealed that you need 30 grams of protein at each of your staple meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner in order to build and maintain healthy muscle mass.
In my next post I will explain how to balance the proper amount of carbohydrates with protein in your meals in order for you body to burn fat more efficiently.
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