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How to Take Whey Protein
Here is a guide that will help you integrate whey protein into your daily diet. If you are just starting to build up your fitness, don't think that whey protein is a magic powder that will transform your body overnight. It just doesn't happen that way. Here is how to take whey protein.
Determine your daily protein needs.
Different people have different protein needs. If you weight 300 pounds, you should take about 300g of protein daily. That is assuming that you workout. Will excess protein be turned into fat? The answer is yes. But it is very difficult for the body to turn protein into fat. So there is nothing to worry about if you are working out intensely. Your muscles will need those proteins to grow and repair, so there won't be much left.
Integrate whey protein into your daily diet.
Most people take just 3 meals a day. If somebody is to ask you to take 2 additional protein shakes daily, you are unlikely to be able to do that consistently. First, your body is not accustomed to the additional amount of proteins. Second, you do not have the habit of taking 2 extra shakes a day.
So when starting, just start with 1 shake a day. As your lean muscle mass grows, you are going to need more whey protein. After about 3 to 4 weeks, you can progress to consuming 2 shakes a day.
When to take protein shakes.
You should consume your shakes when you are resting. For example, the best times to take your whey protein is after your workout, in the morning, and before you go to bed. For more information, please read this article on When to Take Whey Protein Shake.
Preparing whey protein shakes.
Whey protein shakes are available in 2 forms - powder form and pre-packed form. Pre-packed form means the drinks come in packets. You can just grab and drink them on the go. However, these drinks tend to be a tad expensive.
Since you are into fitness for life (you are right?), it's better to learn how to create your own whey protein drinks. That is, you better get used to the protein powder.
Fortunately, it's really easy to make your own protein shakes with powder. If you are really strapped for time, simply add cold water or milk, add a few ice cubes, and you have a really cooling drink.
If you want to be a little creative, you can always try making your own protein shakes.
Get a decent blender. They cost between the range of $50 to $100. Buy the higher end blender. The higher end blender has a thicker blade, which is better suited for blending hard rock ice cubes. The motor also last longer as it is more powerful and don't overheat easily.
Next, prepare the ingredients. All you need is your protein powder, ice cubes, frozen bananas, and milk. Here is the recipe.
1 glass of cold milk.
2 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder.
1 frozen banana.
5 ice cubes.
Blend for a few minutes and you are done! Here are more Homemade Protein Shakes Recipes.
To save time, you may wish to create multiple shakes at one go. But make sure you consume the shakes within the same day (latest by next morning) for freshness.
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