Protein Powder Cycling 12/27/2011
Did you know that eating the same type of food in high quantities can cause you to develop a mild allergy, intolerance and/or digestion difficulty toward that particular food? I find that most of us use the same protein powder daily. Over time our bodies may not efficiently absorb the protein, vitamins and minerals found in that protein powder source. That’s why I believe in order to maximize protein bio-availability and performance we should cycle whey protein powder with a vegan protein powder supplement. By doing so, we have a better chance at covering all of our nutritional protein bases. Not only does cycling whey protein powder with a vegan protein powder source protect us from developing mild allergies it will also give our kidneys a break from high uric acid forming whey protein. Elevated levels of uric acid can lead to gout, a metabolic disease that causes painful inflammation in the joints. There are many plant-based protein powders that offer the same amount of protein and amino acids as whey based protein powders. Most all vegan protein powders are made from a rice, hemp, alfalfa and pea blend. As an added benefit these powders are fortified with essential amino acids, fiber, enzymes and sprouted super foods making them nutritionally complete and easy for the body to assimilate. I recommend that all whey and vegan protein powder sources come from non GMO, organic source that... 1. Deliver a high essential amino acid content 2. Easily digested 3. Contains a minimum of 20 grams of high quality protein 4. Contains Digestive enzymes 5. Contains Branch chain amino acids 6. Contains L-glutamine 7. Is hypoallergenic 8. Manufactured using low heat temperatures 9. No artificial sweetener's or preservatives 10. Free of soy products My favorite all natural vegan protein powders are... 1. Vega sport chocolate Performance Protein 2. Vegan Proteins + 3. Sun Warriors My favorite all natural whey protein powders are... 1. MRM 2. Jay Robb 3. Biochem By giving whey/vegan protein rotation a try you are sure to receive high quality proteins and all the amino acids your body will need to rebuild, grow and become stronger. Add Comment Electrolyte your Next Workout 12/13/2011
Do you find yourself reaching for a PowerAde, Gatorade or other sports drink before, during or after your workouts? Most of us do, we believe they offer us adequate hydration and electrolyte (sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and calcium) replenishment. There may be a few downsides to this regimen that could be affecting your strategic training program. Which ultimately may negatively impact the benefits you attain from your long hours in the gym and/or on the field. Most all of these sports drinks are saturated with artificial colors, artificial sweetener’s, chemicals and synthetic vitamins. The most used ingredient is high fructose corn syrup from genetically modified corn. HFCS elevates insulin levels, which has been linked in research with a number of medical conditions. It is essential for athletes and individuals who put their bodies in these high states of negative stress from exercise & training, to stay properly hydrated. Proper hydration and blood PH balance allows the body to regulate internal temperature, transport nutrients, help with digestion and increase power and strength during performance. What if there was a more natural way to stay hydrated and energized during and after an intense workout? There is one way. You can replace these beverages with an amazing super-food called Coconut Water. It is naturally enriched with high levels of vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine, and phyto-hormones. All of the important things your body needs to aid in muscle growth, and recovery or repair. You can replenish and rehydrate your body with this naturally sweet, unprocessed, inexpensive, low calorie super food and feel good about it. No sports drink in the world has the healing power and natural composition as Coconut Water. Many doctors believe that Coconut Water is similar to human blood plasma and have actually used it intravenously as an IV fluid in remote locations where medical supplies are too expensive or limited. Remember, you spend many hours every week training for specific goals, don’t undo all of your hard work by not properly fueling and rehydrating. Paying special attention to what you put inside your body will help you recover faster and maximize your performance. For more nutritional information regarding coconut water please go to www.USDANationalNutrientDatabase.com. Replenishment Shake
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AuthorJessica Kerley is a former National Physique Figure Competitor, certified Holistic Health Coach Practitioner, Certified Raw Food Chef, NESTA certified sports nutrition specialist and personal trainer. She enjoys coaching and training her clients using a unique bio-individuality approach and believes that peak health is achievable only when one has healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity,a spiritual practice and a diet abundant in raw organic fruits and vegetables. ArchivesCategories |
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