Protein. It’s about the looks. And we want to look good, so most protein powders focus mostly on selling you on their cute packaging and buff models (who are probably taking steroids). It’s all marketing. And really, what’s isn’t?
The world is marketing, everything is only as good as its marketing because marketing is based on making you feel good about something, and immediately making you like it before you even have solid reason to. Facts don’t matter as much as feelings. If something or someone makes you feel good, everything else is secondary.
Back to protein, we want to determine what protein is genuinely good, not just marketed as good. We know how beneficial protein is in our diets. Our muscles are composed mostly of protein and water, so proper protein and water consumption is huge. Maybe you don’t want to be the biggest, most muscly and hefty person at the gym, you just want a toned, fit body, good posture, and a tight ass. And it doesn’t matter if you’re vegan, paleo, keto, whatever. You need protein. Plus, protein is thermogenic, meaning it aides in burning body fat. Who doesn’t want more muscle and less body fat? Protein helps us in this way.
Health and nutrition scientists agree that we need, at minimum, .36 grams of protein per pound of muscle. Simple calculation. If you weigh 150, multiply that by .36 and you need at least 54 grams of protein a day. Are you getting your mandatory requirement? Most of us aren’t.
Ask the 10 most physically fit guys and gals at the gym about their protein recommendation, and unless they’re being paid by a brand to market for them, they will probably tell you 10 different personal recommendations that they swear by. The answer is, no one knows. With all the marketing that says each powder and supplement is THE KEY TO OPTIMUM HEALTH AND SEXINESS, we don’t know what the hell to use. But what do we know for sure?
Everyone is different, so nothing is universally “THE BEST.” My cousin David has been an award winning body builder for 15 years. He pounds the occasional protein shake, but he says the best protein comes from real food, not supplements. His favorite protein comes from a 3,000 calorie spread of veggies with chicken or beef, eggs, healthy fats like avocados and nuts, cheese, and a real food shake with tons of peanut butter, seeds, oils, raw egg, and superfood bonanza.
Not everyone can pound such a nutrient dense meal after a workout. So, we like supplements. Protein powder is a health supplement. Therefore, healthy stuff isn’t supposed to taste like an ice cream sundae with 3 mountains of your favorite flavors of hand scooped ice cream, with cookie dough and Oreos mixed in, in a waffle bowl, with gummy bears and whip cream at the tippy top. Damn that sounds good.
Protein powder isn’t supposed to taste amazing, but it sure doesn’t have to taste bad. You could go with something super clean, like naked whey protein, unflavored egg white protein, or plain hemp protein. But why not go for a yummy flavor like cookies & cream, strawberry, banana cream pie, caramel cookie dough, and more? Whatever your choice, just check for a few key components.
Facts to check:
•Sugar Free
•Low Carb
•Good Quality
-If you have to sacrifice quality, like a few too many carbs or a little added sugar, it’s fine. Just stay within reason. Don’t go overboard, especially since there are plenty of inexpensive, good quality, delicious protein powders you can grab that fit good dietary requirements.
•Not Too Dense (Beware Of Soy)
-Protein is so good because it’s efficient. Your body loves and needs it. It doesn’t take a lot of calories to fill you up, you just need nutrient density. Protein is an important nutrient that should be prevalent in your diet.
-Beware for low calorie powders that are made with soy. Soy is low calorie, but has some negative health effects that most people want to avoid. Especially guys. Soy is bad for testosterone production.
Links are provided to make it super quick and easy to find these products on Amazon.
Here are some faves:
This is a plain, super clean protein powder with tons of nutrients and fiber. Toss it in your oatmeal, smoothies, and baked goodies for a healthy boost.
Get Nutiva Hemp Protein Here: http://amzn.to/2o41lur
Quest protein does contain sucralose, but it is low calorie, has a great amount of whey protein, and tastes amazing! I’m a milkshake connoisseur, and regarding taste, flavor, and thickness, I usually consider Chick-fil-A to have the best cookies & cream shake. Considering how their shakes are a million calories and grams of sugar, Quest is a great replacement. They even have a cinnamon flavor that tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, the best cereal ever.
Grab Some Yummy Quest Protein Here: http://amzn.to/2oLVnx8
Orgain is plant based and comes in awesome chocolate and vanilla flavors. It is lightly sweetened with plant based, sugar free sweeteners. I mix it with my coffee or toss in some instant coffee mix, blend it, and call it a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast.
You’ll Love Plant Based Orgain Protein Powder: http://amzn.to/2osvrTU
Get Some Egg White Protein: http://amzn.to/2onAgP6
I love this powder so much I just ordered more the other day, and i still have half of my first jar left. It’s awesome. Bodylogix Natural Whey protein powder also has a decreased lactose content, which means it’s a lot easier on your stomach.
Bodylogix Natural Whey Is A Total Healthy Indulgence. You’ll Never Want Ice Cream Again: http://amzn.to/2oVSnip
If you have any questions, recommendations, or anything, share with me and our friends here. Let’s keep the progress progressing.
Get your adequate amounts of good quality protein everyday. You owe it to yourself to preserve your muscle tone and keep yourself looking lean, strong, tall, and healthy. Keep it going!
Love this! Thanks for all of the recommendations too, really helpful 🙂
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