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What Is Whey Powder?
By Melissa Worcester
Whey protein is a nutritional supplement for those seeking added protein in their diet. Remember the nursery rhyme about Little Miss Muffet eating her "curds and whey"? Whey is the liquid left over when cheese (curds) is made.
The Facts
Whey is a liquid by-product left over from making cheese. It contains lactose and protein as well as vitamins and minerals. When dried, it becomes whey powder. Many companies that produce nutritional supplements make a version of whey powder, either in individual packets or in bulk.
Function
Use whey protein powder as an added ingredient in many recipes. Make shakes and smoothies with it to get added protein in your diet. Protein is good for many reasons, especially for diabetics, vegetarians and athletes.
Considerations
When deciding whether whey powder is for you, you need to evaluate the level of protein in your diet. Use the interactive Food Pyramid tool to find out how much protein you need. Make a food diary, listing everything you eat and the number of grams of protein each item of food provides. Whey protein powder is a good supplement for those who don't eat enough protein in their regular diet. Look on the label of the supplement you choose, to see whether it has fat in it; take the fat content into account as well as the amount of protein.
Benefits
Protein is a necessary component of a healthy diet. Vegetarians often are looking for ways to add protein to their diets, and whey protein is a good choice for those who eat milk products. Dietitians recommend that people with diabetes have protein in each meal, and this is a way to add it to foods. Athletes also look for protein to help build body muscle.
Warning
About half of whey it is lactose. Anyone who is lactose intolerant will want to remember this. Those with lactose tolerance issues will want to either avoid whey protein or take a medication or supplement that helps them tolerate the lactose. An alternative to whey protein is egg whites, which can also be purchased as a powder. Read the label to make sure the brand you choose is lactose-free.
Whey protein is a nutritional supplement for those seeking added protein in their diet. Remember the nursery rhyme about Little Miss Muffet eating her "curds and whey"? Whey is the liquid left over when cheese (curds) is made.
The Facts
Whey is a liquid by-product left over from making cheese. It contains lactose and protein as well as vitamins and minerals. When dried, it becomes whey powder. Many companies that produce nutritional supplements make a version of whey powder, either in individual packets or in bulk.
Function
Use whey protein powder as an added ingredient in many recipes. Make shakes and smoothies with it to get added protein in your diet. Protein is good for many reasons, especially for diabetics, vegetarians and athletes.
Considerations
When deciding whether whey powder is for you, you need to evaluate the level of protein in your diet. Use the interactive Food Pyramid tool to find out how much protein you need. Make a food diary, listing everything you eat and the number of grams of protein each item of food provides. Whey protein powder is a good supplement for those who don't eat enough protein in their regular diet. Look on the label of the supplement you choose, to see whether it has fat in it; take the fat content into account as well as the amount of protein.
Benefits
Protein is a necessary component of a healthy diet. Vegetarians often are looking for ways to add protein to their diets, and whey protein is a good choice for those who eat milk products. Dietitians recommend that people with diabetes have protein in each meal, and this is a way to add it to foods. Athletes also look for protein to help build body muscle.
Warning
About half of whey it is lactose. Anyone who is lactose intolerant will want to remember this. Those with lactose tolerance issues will want to either avoid whey protein or take a medication or supplement that helps them tolerate the lactose. An alternative to whey protein is egg whites, which can also be purchased as a powder. Read the label to make sure the brand you choose is lactose-free.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Mirror
When you look in the mirror and see no change, and you still keep the faith, knowing that in time YOU WILL GET THERE if you stay the course. That's the difference between those that Ultimately Succeed and those that Fail.
It ain't about how hard you hit...it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
It ain't about how hard you hit...it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Hate Doing Cardio?
Make it fun!
Instead of forcing yourself to run, bike or use an elliptical do something fun.
DANCE!
You don’t have to take a Zumba class or any dance class for that matter, just turn up some music that makes you want to dance and let go.
Make about an 8 song playlist of high energy songs that make you want to move and just dance. No need to be a professional. Or even know how to dance at all.
If you start feeling out of breath and sweaty then your working hard and doing it right. If you can’t breath though stop drink some water, and continue if you feel you can.
You should push yourself but not to the point of harming yourself.
Working out should be fun not a chore. If you find something you like to do and its working for you then do it!
Instead of forcing yourself to run, bike or use an elliptical do something fun.
DANCE!
You don’t have to take a Zumba class or any dance class for that matter, just turn up some music that makes you want to dance and let go.
Make about an 8 song playlist of high energy songs that make you want to move and just dance. No need to be a professional. Or even know how to dance at all.
If you start feeling out of breath and sweaty then your working hard and doing it right. If you can’t breath though stop drink some water, and continue if you feel you can.
You should push yourself but not to the point of harming yourself.
Working out should be fun not a chore. If you find something you like to do and its working for you then do it!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Have Fun While you Workout
I personally think that the day you begin dreading going to the gym, you should take a break. My logic is that if you don’t want to be there, you may not perform as well as you should, therefore exposing yourself to injury.
It is okay to take a break! Everyone needs a break now and then!
You should be able to have fun while you workout and not hate being there!
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