Protein Breakdowns

[Supergirl]

protein breakdowns
There are several sources of protein powders on the market that it gets hard to choose.. I personally use whey as i have weighed the pros and cons, but imo, milk casein protein tastes better... anyway, below are protein options and explanations to help make decisions and clear up ambiguity amongst proteins....

(taken from Muscular Development by Richard B Kreider PhD)

1) SOY PROTEIN: Soy is recoginzed as the highest quality source of vegetable protein. It contains a high concentration of essential amino acids, is low in fat and contains phytoestrogen isoflavones believed to have a number of health benefits. Soy isoflavones also possess estrogenic effects that theoretically serve to negate anabolic responses to training.

2) MILK PROTEIN: Comprised of casein (about 80%) and whey (about 20%). Casein and whey differ in the composition of amino acids, digestibility rate, and availability of various protein subtypes.

3) WHEY PROTEIN: Generally has greater concentration of essential amino acids in comparison to various caseinates and is therefore considered a higher quality protein than casein. Research has suggested that whey protein may increase protein synthesis, enhance immunity and possess greater anticarcinogenic properties in comparison to other forms of protein. For this reason, whey is considered by many as the best source of protein for dietary supplements.

as i read the article it further went to discuss that soy may actually have potential negative health effects on long-term consumption of diets high in soy protein.
whereas whey protein may improve cognitive function in STRESS vulnerable subjects and may also possess a number of potential health benefits.

this was the best part i found out about whey... "It is also possible that consuming whey protein prior to going to sleep may help athletes relax and experience a more restful sleep"


so i do hope some of this info helps you decide on the correct protein source for your needs.

luv super

[T-Dawgg]

nice read

I just know that steak, chicken and seafood agree with me. Protein supplements give me gas, be they soy, whey, cassein...be they liquid or bars.

[Supergirl]

Originally posted by Tarzana
I just know that steak, chicken and seafood agree with me. Protein supplements give me gas, be they soy, whey, cassein...be they liquid or bars.

hahaha.. i hear ya girl.. but when you are dieting down.. 6 meals a day of steak, chicken fish can get really overwhelming..
For me, the only way to get all my protein in which is always 150grams + is by having whey shakes.. sucks big time, but it is a must..
BARS are ALL SHIT!!! might as well eat a snickers lol..

[mtex]

l like pro complex. gram per gram it has more protein than most powdered proteins on the market. it also has a mix of proteins although it is mostly made up of whey

[Spook]

Tarzana? You buy the food on my grocery list and we'll both do the cooking. It does involve filet mignon grilled while wrapped with GOOD bacon, fordhook lima beans cooked in butter and lightly salted, a killer salad with redleaf lettuce, tomatoes, hardboiled eggs, crumbled bacon, shaved mozzarella, finely diced green onions, freshly shaved parmesan, and olive oil and vinegarette dressing like Newman's.

Next evening grill out (gotta have a deep fryer for this...post leg workout):

Some very mellow north atlantic cod beer battered with Guiness,
Coleslaw with celery seed,
We'll find a way to make some low carb tartar sauce I'm sure
Chips (sure its carbs but its good), seasoned in a little garlic and tarragon while soaking it while its hot in malt vinegar,
and half a lemon for flavoring the fish if necessary.

Evening three:

Your choice...lasagna I presume...so long as I get to help you make Lasagna Al Forno.

Evening four:

bbq basted smoked chicken breast in a smoker oven,
green beans pressure or slow cooked in ham broth and water,
long grain brown rice and wild rice pilaf.

Evening five:

smoked boston butt roast from pork in a smoker oven basted with a plum/raisin bbq sauce,
Fried Polk Stalk in bacon grease and corn meal coating with pepper, salt, and a little bit of garlic,
Fresh, white or black capped Morrel's fried and sautee'ed in butter, light amount of garlic and onion.

Evening six:

My choice


Sound good? Of course each meal I mentioned is after a workout.

Spookie, you say these meals are after a workout. Do you have any idea how HARD we're gonna have to WORKOUT to justify all these calories????