Facts About Whey, Soy, Egg And Casein Protein

By Henrick Scofers

Protein is an essential nutrient for the body, especially for the muscles. The general recommendation is an intake of around .3 grams of protein for each pound a person weighs. For athletes and bodybuilders, though, the requirement is higher because the body is working harder and demands more protein. The recommendation jumps from .3 to 1.25 grams for this group of people.

Not only is the amount of protein important, but the source of the protein also matters. For the average person, diet alone is sufficient to get the needed amount of protein, but for those who need more than the average amount of protein, there are protein supplements that are necessary. There are 4 different types of protein that can be used. Each reacts differently and so the type of protein used should be chosen carefully.

The four protein sources common in protein supplements are whey, soy, casein and egg. While some protein supplements are made from just one source, most often there will be protein from two of these sources in a given protein supplement.

Whey protein comes from milk and is the most common of these four sources used to produce protein supplements. This protein contains essential amino acids (those which we cannot produce ourselves and must take in through dietary sources) and nonessential amino acids. Except for people who are allergic to milk or have lactose intolerance (who should avoid whey protein), this is a great source of protein which is readily digested. Concentrated whey protein contains 30%-85% protein and is inexpensive, making it a common ingredient in protein supplements. Whey protein isolates contain around 90% protein by weight, but are far more costly. Whey protein helps improve immune function and speeds muscle recovery in addition to being a good source of protein.

Soy protein comes from soy flour. It is the most complete vegetable protein. It comes in concentrate and isolate and like whey, the isolate form is higher in protein content and more expensive. Soy protein is easy to digest and the perfect option for people who have milk allergies or are lactose intolerant. However, people with soy allergies can not tolerate soy protein. Soy protein can be added easily to food to increase the nutritional value and can help to lower cholesterol.

Egg protein is often mentioned as being the best protein supplements. This protein comes from egg whites and is quickly and completely digestible. Containing all of the essential amino acids, it's also a popular ingredient in protein supplements. However, there are those who are allergic to eggs and should not use protein supplements containing egg protein.

Casein protein comes from milk, but unlike whey it is slow to digest. It is slow acting and therefore often used in combination with faster acting proteins. It works well meals prior to workouts. It also is a great choice to take just before bed.

When you're shopping for protein supplements, always read the label to make sure that the protein sources used are suitable for your needs and that you can safely ingest. Protein supplements can be a great thing " but make sure you choose well. - 17273

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Jump Start Metabolism - How Metabolism Affects Our Weight

By Dan Beckwith

Do you need to jump start metabolism? Have you ever noticed how one person can eat everything in site and never gain an ounce, while others (maybe you?) spend half your life on all the latest diets? Or why you can start a diet at the same time as one of your friends and not lose nearly as much weight?

It has to do with your metabolism. Everyone has a metabolic rate that is different from everyone else's.

Your metabolism determines how your body burns calories. You are always burning calories, but everyone has a different rate at which they are burned. Muscles burn the most calories, even when not being used. Muscles are often said to be "metabolic reactive". Simply get more muscle to jump start metabolism.

More muscle in the body, means more calories burned. That is the reason why weight loss plans always require exercise.

Healthy foods jump start metabolism and junk foods slow it down turning calories into fat. The food we eat combined with the exercise we get determines the rate of our metabolism. There are other things as well:

How old you are plays a role, as aging slows metabolism.

Also influential is stress. Studies are being done that show over and over that there is a link to stress and obesity. The tendency to eat more when stressed plays a role. However, stress also has been shown to induce chemical reactions in the body that slow metabolism. To jump start metabolism, try yoga!

Sleep is another factor. Sleep has actually been well researched in the role it plays in weight. Getting too much or too little sleep can mess up metabolism. To jump start metabolism, you need 7 to 9 hours of sleep, optimally.

Your genetic make-up plays a role in metabolism. Not only does it influence it in general, but health issues passed on through families can affect metabolism, too. You should always consult a doctor before trying to lose weight, for this reason. Before you jump start metabolism, get rid of any health issues that could hold you back.

Most diets include advice about drinking plenty water. Most diets say it is to make you feel full so you don't overeat. While that may be a good idea, it is not the entire story as to why water helps with weight loss. Water helps in weight loss because it hydrates the body, flushes out toxins and keeps excess water stored in the body to a minimum. All of this leads to a speedier metabolism and more weight loss.

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Nutritional Information

By Anastacia Sampson

Foods tend to be packaged with accompanying nutritional information stated on the packaging. It is highly probably that this is read and thought to not have room for alteration. Yet there are many factors which determine anyones true gains of nutrients.

Did you know that farming conditions can alter the plants level of nutrients? One seasons harvest may have different nutritional levels to the next seasons. We receive our nutrients from plants or other foods. Foods all receive their nutrients from the soil or sea! Ultimately, the soil and sea receive their nutrients from rocks. Those rock hard stones hold the nutrients! It takes processes of erosion to scrap away and permit nutrients be let out to filter into accessible water and soil.

Do note that your garden is improved by having stones in the ground. Just planting over and over and taking from the ground does deplete our soils. We really need to give back. Packaged foods do not have a fixed set level of nutrients as the packet or box said it will have it! Remember that plants can only take what is available for them to feed upon and if they grow from nutrient poor soil they reflect that in their health.

Climates affect plants and when growing in different climates the same type of plants have different nutrient content. Needs alter according to where we live and the climate affects nutritional needs. Note when you read the nutritional information of two similar foods, as information on various brands can be provided by different sources. On any day if we all ate exactly the same level of nutrients, our absorption tends to differ. Stress tends to lower rates of nutrient absorption and retention of nutrients.

Anyone may consult with a relevant health professional to asses whether or not they are receiving levels of nutrients to match their needs. True, nutritional charts are extremely beneficial and essential to work out how to help anyone to be healthy! What we should realise is that we can not bet on that fixed numerical number and our bodies do not absorb the same percentage always. Generally we absorb more if we need it, but sometimes other factors disrupt this; such as alcoholism, certain drugs and digestive-related disruptions.

Read nutritional information to guide food purchases. Do not fret about the extra calorie to the detriment of better mineral levels in foods. Often we may just glimpse at the calorie content. We dismiss the levels of minerals and vitamins. Seek out whole foods. Avoid mainly fatty foods and you should be on the right path. It could be argued that minor amounts of nutritious fatty nuts help one to lose weight. Believe it or not! Its because we need minerals and vitamins to burn calories. Think like a diplomat. You can weigh less but you need minerals and vitamins, choose fairly and have a balanced meal plan. - 17273

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Anastacia Sampson is a Nutritional Medicine Practitioner and freelance journalist, and lives in East London in South Africa. It is through consulting and advising the public on nutritional information that her health book has been published. Anastacia also runs a website, Healthy Living, where you will find information on Processed Foods.

How to Remove Cellulite

By El Bilson

Women all over are searching for tips on how to remove cellulite from their body. Cellulite can be a frustrating skin condition. It seems sometimes no matter what you do, it still continues to show up! Genes and hormones are the biggest factors when it comes to cellulite, however there may be other reasons why you have cellulite.

If your mother had cellulite, the odds are good that you will get the condition as well. Genes can be overcome however. Remember you also inherit traits from your dads side of the family. Perhaps smooth skin was one of their stronger features! Either way, it's important to stay positive and focused. There are still many things you can do to get the smooth skin you've been dreaming of.

Another thing that can lead to cellulite is hormone fluctuations. If youre looking for how to remove cellulite, one of the first places to start is with making sure your hormones are in balance. Stages in life such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause can cause off balanced hormones.

Conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome or hyperthyroidism can also cause your hormones to be out of balance. If you feel you have hormonal problems, it is important to work with a doctor to try and get them resolved. Hormones affect many areas of the body and can lead to other side effects besides poor skin quality. This could be the source of your cellulite!

There are more answers to the question of how to remove cellulite. One of the best places to start is with a commitment to get a healthy body in general. A good diet consisting of lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts is an important first step to overall health. Not only will your skin appear smoother and firmer, but your cellulite will be reduced. The large amounts of processed food we consume are not good for the body. When you eat what your body was meant to consume, the results are often stunning!

Another important part of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. Need to the secret of how to remove cellulite? Get your body moving! Exercise has so many important benefits for the body. Not only will it tone your muscles and help you burn calories, but it will also help you relax and sleep better at night. A toned muscle will appear firm and smooth beneath the skin. This helps the fat cells and skin cells to appear more smoothly as well, leading to a lessening of the appearance of cellulite.

If you've already been eating right and getting regular exercise, there are other methods you can use to help improve the appearance of your skin. Many people have had good success with a cellulite massage. This deep tissue massage will help loosen trapped toxins and fluids beneath the skin. You should look for a massage therapist that has experience with cellulite massages. Most people start to see results from this treatment in a few weeks.

Tried the massage and a still looking for how to remove cellulite? Another popular option is the use of cellulite treatment creams. These creams contain ingredients such as caffeine and seaweed, both of which have been shown to improve the appearance of the skin. You can find a variety of cellulite creams online or in the drugstore. These creams can be a cheaper way to firm the skin for those who are on a budget. - 17273

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Your Immune System - What it is and How to Protect It

By Laura Lane

Our modern civilization functions because of the numerous technologies and machines that sustain it. Power plants, automobiles, personal computers, cellular phones, even fast food restaurants-without machinery and technology everything would fall apart. Still, we constantly repair and renew our machines, as they will always break down without the aid of human hands. As living beings, we do not simply go the store and purchase a new body when ours breaks down. Rather, we rely upon our own bodies to repair themselves, something they have been doing for tens of thousands of years. A One vital component of this process is our internal security detail: the Human Immune System.

Composed of bacteria, organs, and cells, the human immune system is an organized and efficient complex. It fears no invader, attacking and annihilating any and every internal threat to the human body. In tandem it eradicates cancerous, mutated cells and throws out cells that have died. Bone marrow and the thymus-an organ positioned just above the heart-serve as field marshals in the immune system, training and directing a host forces: Leukocytes (white blood cells) are generated by bone marrow. They patrol the entire body, slaughtering any and all invaders deemed dangerous. Trained by the thymus, B cells struggle against infections; T cells are responsible for taking the correct course of action against specialized invaders; "killer cells" obliterate cancerous cells; finally, "eating cells" literally consume harmful debris and microorganisms. Taken as a whole, the human body could not exist for very long without its immune system; it alone provides the security necessary for all other systems to function.

There are a plethora of ways to boost the immune system, via both homeopathic and modern means.

For thousands of years, Indians have utilized a number of herbs to increase the power of their own immune systems. In addition to Hoodia, try using ashwagandha, tulasi, triphala, amalaki, shatavari, gokshura, lahsuna, or sahadevi.

Stress is a major contributor to a weakened immune system and the sickness that results. Meditation and yoga are two excellent ways to both eliminate and greatly reduce stress on the mind and its effects on the body.

Take a multivitamin daily! Multivitamins not only boost your immune system, but are not difficult to find, are affordable, and are extremely efficient. While there are a an amazing amount of various vitamins and minerals available to purchase and consume, speak with some kind of healthcare professional before taking a combination of them. Some vitamins and minerals can be dangerous or even deadly.

Finally, the importance of sleep in the preservation of the immune system cannot be overstated. The less sleep an individual has, the weaker the immune system becomes as the numbers of T cells drop dramatically according to lessening levels of sleep. Consequently illness, which causes problems sleeping, further damages the immune system. It is therefore extremely important to get, at the very least, six hours of sleep a day.

Try to go to bed at the same time, each and every day. This allows your body to have a constant rhythm to which your immune system will adhere. Sometimes it helps to read a book before bed or listen to music; whatever works for you. Be sure that your room is dark, silent, and conducive to rest-avoid bringing stressful, work-related items into the bedroom. Do not eat anything for two hours before you go to bed, and avoid exercising during the same time period. Finally, avoid consuming caffeinated drinks with dinner. - 17273

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What Is The Skinny On Calories

By Ivan Girevoy

Calories, do you really understand its meaning, most people still do not know what a calorie is. When asked about its meaning, most people would link it to dieting. There is more to calories than just a word that is linked to weight loss.

Understanding Calories

Ok...here goes... "calorie is a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food." This is how it is defined as per Wikipedia. What they do not tell you is that there are different types of calories.

The main types of calories include: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. All of them burn when used in the body and then turn into heat energy, which is generally called calories.

Each type of calorie varies in terms of chemical and physical properties. Here are the essential things that you need to know about each calorie type.

Getting To Know The Feared Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the most common type of calorie. It is found on foods that are rich on starch and sugar. Most of them can be taken from plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, and grains. Legumes, such as lentils, beans, and peas, are also rich with carbs. However, dairy products would be the only foods that come from animals which have a lot of carb content.

Typically carbohydrates are classified into two subdivisions: simple and complex

Simple carbs are normally sugars, such as glucose and fructose, which come from fruits and vegetables. Another type would be lactose, which comes from milk. Last would be sucrose, which comes from cane sugar. (Rule of thumb is any thing that ends in "ose" is a type of sugar.)

Sugar that is for everyday use is pure sucrose. Most of the simple carbs that you eat are sugars are mixed with processed foods such as cookies, sodas etc. These add-ons are the major reason why sugar accounts for 16% to 18% of total calories that are consumed by Americans according to most health surveys.

The complex types are chains or series of simple carbs, which primarily consist of starches along with fiber, which can be found in all foods that come from plants. However, plants store carbohydrates in the form of starch. Foods that have high complex carbs would include grains and products that come from it like bread and pasta. Also, potatoes, beans, corn, and other vegetables are also high in complex carbs.

Shadowed Proteins

Since carbohydrates seem to be the most popular type of calorie, proteins on the other hand seem to be the most over shadowed in comparison with the fame of fats and carbs. However, it is an important kind of calorie that you'll need to develop body muscle.

Proteins have 4 kilocalories per gram. Majority of this kind of calorie can not be naturally produced by the human body and must originate from dietary sources. The main sources of protein include: eggs, nuts, meats, legumes, grains, dairy products. (And yes some of these are also carb carriers.)

Recent studies suggest, men between ages 19 to 70 should consume 56g of protein everyday in order to avoid deficiency. On the other hand, women within the same age range should get at least 46g/day. Those people, such as certain athletes consume more protein then average in order to increase muscle mass.

Fats

Fats,would probably be the most unwanted kind of calorie by many. However, it still plays an important role in the normal function of the body. The body cannot absorb Vitamins A, E, D and K if not for it. They play an important role in the maintenance of healthy hair and skin. Protection is another function, since they protect various organs from shock.

Animals and plants both contain types of fats. Types of animal fats would include lard, butter and fish oil, while plant fats would include soy beans, peanuts, sunflower seeds, olives, coconuts, sesames, and vegetable oils. - 17273

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Lose Weight Quicker With Resveratrol

By Laura Lane

Oprah Winfrey is known for providing her viewers with expertly researched advice concerning the latest advancements in medical advancements, particularly as they relate to the concerns of an aging American population. Recently, Oprah featured the Turkish-American cardiologist Dr. Mehmet Oz. According to Dr. Oz, the recently discovered antioxidant known as resveratrol may be the key to slowing or even-in some cases-reversing the aging process.

Toxin Eliminators

Oxidants are toxins that attack the body's organs. These toxins are responsible for wrinkles, organ damage, and can even produce cancer. Antioxidants, as the name suggests, are the archenemies of oxidants. They protect the body's organs and cells, particularly its nervous system. Consequently, antioxidants at once destroy toxic oxidants and restore damaged tissue.

What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is one of the most powerful antioxidants discovered to date. How does resveratrol work? This antioxidant activates "Sirtuins," a type of longevity gene capable of both reducing cellular decay and aiding the cells of the body to restore themselves. As a result, a person who takes resveratrol as a dietary supplement can expect to not only feel better on the inside as the health of their internal systems improves, but also to see a marked improvement in the appearance, tone, and coloring of the skin.

Many observable advantages are generated by taking resveratrol. Resveratrol boosts the immune system, aiding both cancer patients and people who have suffered some kind of injurious exposure to radiation. It has helped many lose weight as well.

Observing this, the drug conglomerate GlaxoSmithKline has put forth nearly one billion dollars in an effort to further our understanding of resveratrol, as the possibilities appear to be endless. Truly, we have just begun to comprehend all the benefits that resveratrol has in store for us in the battle against aging.

A Natural Solution

Chances are you have already consumed resveratrol at some point in your life, though you probably weren't aware of it! Utilized for ages in the East as a restorative cure found in Japanese Knotwood, resveratrol was given the name "ko-jo-kon" in 1963. Japanese Knotwood is not, however, as exotic as you might imagine. In more than thirteen states it has been designated as a hostile and overwhelming weed, with the capacity to overrun your backyard in no time. The power of this plant is generated by-you guessed it-the large amounts of resveratrol contained within it. Knotwood has so much resveratrol that companies have begun using it to create dietary supplements, although some people simply cultivate it and cook with it: Knotwood is a tasty replacement for rhubarb.

Peanuts, believe it or not, are an important resource for resveratrol. Think about that the next time you're at a bar, and snack away! Indeed, long-believed to be a danger due to its high fat content, the peanut has been redeemed through studies which exhibit that people who eat peanuts daily are healthier than those who do not. Eating fatty peanuts actually reduces the amount of fat in your body, and it does so by means of nothing other than resveratrol.

In 1992, resveratrol was discovered in both grapevines and the red wine produced by them. While the health effects derived from drinking a glass of red wine are becoming common knowledge, think about this: it takes somewhere around one thousand bottles of red wine to equal the amount of resveratrol found in a single day's dose of a resveratrol supplement! - 17273

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2 Natural Cures For Diabetes - So Straightforward A Caveman Can Do It

By Brian V Shortt

As you sit at this time in a world of despair, reading, researching, contemplating, and day-dreaming that you can spend the remainder of your life with no diabetes; you are hopeful that for just one second the answer to your prayers could be found in a single article, in just one sentence, without the confusion of overwhelming information.

Paralysis by analysis as they say.

Once upon a time, in a galaxy far far away, here was a man who had been diagnosed with an not curable disease: Diabetes. It wasn't before his 25th birthday when he started his new life as a prisoner of his own body, always having to babysit his blood sugar, blood pressure, inject himself with insulin, and sacrifice his utmost weakness: Food.

The doctors had insisted that there was nothing he can do, there was no cure for diabetes, and that he ought to remain dependent upon the drugs in which he must purchase. All over the country he searched for a second, third, fourth, fifth opinion - only for his greatest hopes to become a distant memory into the back of his head, and to be lost forever into the newly developed void in his heart.

He researched day and night, night and day. His passion was that of a lion, and his mind was that of a scholar.

Subsequently it finally hit him, something to simple, so divine, that could cure his diabetes for good without the aid of foreign substances, naturally. After a year of experimentation he had conclusively discovered something that would rock the world! (Or at least the U.S.). He demanded that he be re-diagnosed against the doctors will, best judgment, and directive.

Astonished, the doctors were astounded. It took hours for the doctors to consult other physicians and to finally reach a conclusion that had went counter to the established notion of medical science. Insulin levels were normal, and high glucose levels were non existent. This patient was absent of Diabetes Mellitus.

The treatment he received was all natural, inexpensive, painless, and worked like a miracle! He was so excited that he can share with his doctors about the treatment that cured his diabetes. Certainly these men and women would want to know about an all-natural medical treatment that could cure the incurable!

To his amazement they refused to believe that he had been properly diagnosed, much less that at hand was a true and natural cure for diabetes.

At this moment I would like to thank FTC, FDA, Pharmaceutical companies, etc. For their personal attacks on citizens with this information. They have aided the corruption of the power structures and misled health professionals into the needless anguish of millions of innocent people by suppressing this kind of information.

With that said.

What would you say if I told you that there are 2 natural cures for diabetes that are so simple a caveman can do it?

Believe it or not, diabetes can be cured naturally by only two things.

1.) Diet

2.) Exercise

It's so effortless that no one wants to believe it! It's like trying to prove to someone that the world is round, since they just simply don't want to put forth the effort to banish their problems, and would rather just take a pill.

In that sense, medical science is your best bet. It's definitely true that there are no pills in existence yet that could reverse the effects of diabetes; but its also true that by making major changes in your habits you can reverse almost ANY disease.

Diet

The foods that you put into your mouth, clearly, can be the single biggest factor in not only controlling your diabetes, but also reversing it as well. Over the last few decades diabetes has taken refuge in more and more households in the United States and is increasingly becoming a larger problem. There is a direct correlation linking diet and disease that most medical professionals refuse to acknowledge for one simple reason:

There is no money in the cure!

Unfortunately, our doctors are merely trained to do two things.

1.) Treat Symptoms/Write Prescriptions

2.) Perform Surgery

We humans have only been eating processed, garbage, chemically altered, lab produced, foods for the past 100 or so years. Our bodies are not made to deal with this abrupt change in diet (as a species), and when the body becomes malnourished like this - it starts to break down.

Exercise

A wise man once said, "We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills." - Frederick the Great of Prussia

It couldn't be more real. Our bodies are the only machines on the face of this earth that break down, get worn out, and simply start deteriorating through the lack of exercise. This is especially true for aiding in the cure of diabetes. Exercise not only lowers your blood sugar levels, but it also lowers your chance of heart disease - which is common for people who have been unfortunate enough to develop diabetes.

It's imperative to note that this article in no way is a substitute for any workout program, or medical journal. You must always talk to your doctor and a fitness expert on the best way to benefit from your workouts.

You should always be keeping track of your blood sugar levels ahead of, during, and after exercising to prevent the possibility of Hypoglycemia.

It is simply amazing what the human body is capable of, solely by consuming the foods that God intended. It is very vital that we arm ourselves in not only the fight against diabetes, but also the fight against all diseases in general. - 17273

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