How to Diet With Whey Protein Powder
Whey protein powder is widely used by athletes and body builders. It is a great source of quality protein that is easy to digest and is very low in fat. Protein is essential for dieting. It helps repair the body and is not turned to fat like carbohydrates. More importantly, it makes you feel full and satisfied, so you eat less.
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Instructions
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Go to a health food or fitness store and buy some whey protein powder. Do not confuse it with soy or any other type of protein powder. They are completely different. The most important consideration in buying whey protein powder is the taste. Buying a huge container of something you hate won't do you much good if you wont eat it. Ask for samples or buy a small container and try it out first.
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Mix whey protein powder into shakes. The proportion is one scoop to 8 oz. of liquid. The best tasting way is to mix whey protein with milk. Skim milk is best for dieting since it contains no fat. It also adds calcium and eight more grams of milk protein per cup. If you are really concerned about calories, you can mix whey protein with water. Use a blender or shaker cut to mix your whey protein shakes. Using a spoon will not dissolve the whey protein powder.
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Use whey protein powder shakes to replace meals. When you are dieting, you should be eating between five and seven small meals per day instead of three big ones. Drink a whey protein powder shake for two or three of these meals per day. The shakes will fill you up and power you through the day.
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Add whey protein powder to other food. It is easy to get bored with whey protein shakes. Mix it up a little to keep it interesting. Make a smoothie and toss in a scoop of whey protein powder. It can also be sprinkled on cereal or added to sauces. Be careful not to add too much. Too much whey protein can overwhelm the taste of dishes.
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Exercise a lot. The more you work out and lift weights, the greater your body's demand for protein. When you feed your body whey protein, it heals faster and makes you stronger. When you have more muscle, you burn more calories and lose fat. It is a cycle that starts with exercise and is facilitated by whey protein.
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Tips & Warnings
The average adult who exercises vigorously should get between 0.5 and 0.8 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Sedentary adults should consume less.
Too much protein can make you sick and block up your digestive system. If you body can't handle all that protein, cut back.
