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Protein 101

Protein is the most essential macro-nutrient for bodybuilders, athletes, and anyone else involved in regular exercise.  Although it can be very difficult to make sure that you are eating protein consistently throughout the day, protein supplements are in easy, tasty, and relatively inexpensive way to make sure you reach all of your nutritional demands.  NOT getting enough protein is a sure way to destroy muscle and promote catabolism, which is obviously detrimental to any type of fitness program or goal.   The most popular and useful types of protein supplements are:

Whey Protein(Concentrate/Isolate)

This supplement is a must have for pretty much everyone.  With proper utilization of this protein supplement I have seen many “hardgainers” gain 10 pounds of muscle and increase their overall strength drastically in about a months time.  Now I’m not saying that everyone will have this type of reaction to taking a protein supplement, but I truly believe that you cannot have a balanced nutrition program without incorporating a high quality protein source into your daily regimen.

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High Protein Diet Plan: Maximizing the Benefits of Your Strenuous Workout Sessions

During your school days you must read in your science books that proteins are building blocks of the human body. The muscles are made up of protein. Any muscular action consumes protein. During a strenuous muscle action such as lifting a heavy weight, the muscles get broken down. And protein is required to rebuild and repair the muscle tissues. If an ordinary person requires a significant consumption of protein, you may well imagine the significance of protein in the diet of a bodybuilder! A high protein diet plan is essential for faster and large muscles growth. It enables the bodybuilder to maximize the results of a laborious workout session. A high protein diet makes sure that the body is provided with the adequate amount of protein required for building lean muscle mass. This is why many professional bodybuilders rely on protein supplements.

A High Protein Diet Plan can be incorporated in your daily meals. For this you have to know the foods rich in proteins. Proteins can be derived from two broad sources: non-vegetable source and vegetable source. Non-vegetable foods such as beef, chicken, turkey, fish, egg white and other meats are good source of protein. Vegetables and nuts such as pulses, soy, peanuts, spinach, dry fruits and peanuts are also good protein source. Most bodybuilder prefer non-veg protein source in their diet because a single non-veg food item can supplement the body with the required protein. In contrast, if you want source your protein from vegetable sources, you are required to consume more than one food item. Protein can also be sourced from milk and diary products.

A high protein diet plan ensures best muscle building results. But timing the diet intake is also essential for maximizing the benefits. A protein loaded diet should be taken an hour before and an hour after each workout session. Most nutritionists and dietitians also advocate a protein rich diet in the morning as well as before going to bed. The amount of protein required depends on your body size and intensity of your workout. You may also consult your trainer for details.

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