{"id":2308,"date":"2015-11-25T23:40:28","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T23:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2016-10-18T17:38:24","modified_gmt":"2016-10-18T17:38:24","slug":"finding-the-perfect-protein-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/supplements\/protein\/finding-the-perfect-protein-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Perfect Protein Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Finding-the-Perfect-Protein-Powder\"<\/a>In a perfect world, we wouldn\u2019t need to supplement our protein or anything for that matter. However, the world is far from perfect and there is no shortage of money hungry sales teams out there. How do you really know what you\u2019re getting? How do you know what you need? What about what you don\u2019t need? Well, you\u2019ve found the right place. At Nutritionly.com<\/a><\/span>, we strive to give you the best information out there. Information you can use to help you become your best self.<\/p>\n

There is no shortage of supplement companies out there, each of them with their own brand and proprietary blends<\/em>. They change the formulas often and tell you it\u2019s new and improved. In this article, we will sort through the filler stuff and give the basics of what should be in your protein.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, it comes down to protein types and what\u2019s in the powder.<\/p>\n

Protein Types<\/h2>\n

Whey<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re lactose intolerant, there are now many whey protein powders out there that are lactose free. Whey is the most well-known sources of protein powder. It is well researched and generally safe barring any food allergies.<\/p>\n

Egg<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the benefits of eggs, in a nice, neat powder form. If you\u2019re not a fan of eggs, this may be the route for you. You won\u2019t even know it has anything to do with eggs. Once again, egg protein is a great source but eggs are highly allergenic and may not be the best option if you suffer from such allergies.<\/p>\n

Goat Whey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whey and egg can be problematic for some. Goat\u2019s whey can be a great alternative if you find yourself having trouble with egg and whey.<\/p>\n

Beef Protein Powders<\/strong><\/p>\n

To my knowledge, I haven\u2019t heard of anybody struggling with beef protein powders from an allergy perspective. Beef protein offers all the necessary amino acids to help rebuild and repair muscle. It\u2019s another great source. It\u2019s like a steak in a shake.<\/p>\n

Soy <\/strong><\/p>\n

Soy protein is not tolerated well by most people. While it\u2019s not the best quality, it is a good source for vegans and vegetarians. Check out this article about the good and the bad of soy protein<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Casein<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like gluten and soy, casein is highly allergenic and most people have difficulty digesting it. Most will tell you to take casein before bed because it\u2019s a slow digesting and will feed your muscles overnight. This isn\u2019t necessary. Most people forget how long digestion takes. If you\u2019re eating quality, protein filled foods, they will more than sustain you through the night. If you can\u2019t go without something before bed, go with cottage cheese instead.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n

Beware of filler proteins. There should be a minimal amount of ingredients. Often times, you\u2019ll find things like lecithin and xanthin gum. Don\u2019t worry about these ingredients so much. They are used just to provide the thickness and don\u2019t affect the body.<\/p>\n

The first ingredient that should be in your protein should be the type of protein it\u2019s advertised to be. For instance, if it\u2019s a \u201cWhey Isolate\u201d protein, the first ingredient better be: \u201cWhey Protein Isolate.\u201d Ideally, you would want it to be cross-flowed\/cold-processed ion exchanged. What does that mean? Let me put it this way, if you bought steaks at the grocery store but didn\u2019t plan on eating them until the next day, would you leave them on the counter or put them in the fridge?<\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly what happens when it\u2019s cold-processed. The amino acids and integrity of the protein are far more preserved than the air-processed. That\u2019s critical to the overall use out of the protein. If you\u2019re not able to utilize these amino acids, you\u2019re wasting your money.<\/p>\n

Things that should not<\/u><\/em><\/strong> be in your protein:<\/p>\n

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  1. GMO<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Look for the \u201cNon-GMO\u201d label on your protein. Nowadays, if it\u2019s not labeled \u201cNon-GMO,\u201d chances are that it has genetically modified organism (GMO). While not all are bad, it\u2019s best to avoid them as much as possible. There is much debate on this issue but you will not be missing any necessary nutrients by avoiding them.<\/p>\n

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    1. Gluten<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      While it\u2019s not necessary for everybody<\/em>\u00a0to avoid gluten, it may be a good idea to do so. A lot of people are intolerant to this and they don\u2019t realize it. Once again, you will not be missing any nutrients by avoiding gluten.<\/p>\n

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      1. Minimal Sugars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The last thing you want to do is overload your body with a bunch of extra sugars. It\u2019s not necessary. Stick to powders that have 5g or less per serving.<\/p>\n

        Protein Powders for Weight Gain<\/h2>\n

        Proteins that are labeled as \u201cMass Gainers\u201d usually consist of a lot more carbohydrates. For those who struggle to gain weight, these are solid options to increase your caloric load. They can become problematic if they keep you too full and make you unable to get in the necessary calories and macros to build muscle so be aware of that.<\/p>\n

        Generally, these \u201cMass Gainers\u201d are a bit more expensive than your standard protein so be sure to assess the cost to benefit ratio. You may find that a standard protein powder, as illustrated above, will serve you better. Most people prefer to eat their carbs rather than drink them.<\/p>\n

        \u201cMass Gainers\u201d are beneficial, but are not necessary to put on lean muscle. They should not take the place of whole food. Whole foods should make up the majority of your diet. These protein powders are designed to be supplemental to a great diet and exercise routine.<\/p>\n

        As you can see, there are a variety of different types of proteins available. If you want to see which product we recommend, then please check this article about best proteins today<\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        In a perfect world, we wouldn\u2019t need to supplement our protein or anything for that matter. However, the world is far from perfect and there is no shortage of money hungry sales teams out there. How do you really know what you\u2019re getting? How do you know what you need? What about what you don\u2019t …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10,100],"tags":[112,114,113,5,111,6],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2308"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2308\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutritionly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}