Not All Proteins Are Created Equal, Part Three (Choose Your Protein Wisely)
By: Lucho Crisalle Finally, Part Three in the Protein Series addresses utilization of the protein sources. So, what does all this knowledge mean to you and how can you apply it to choose your protein wisely? Unless you are sick, the human body should be in a state of “homeostasis” or balance, which means that proteins are being broken down at … Continue reading
Not All Proteins Are Created Equal, Part Two (Soy Proteins –The Good, The Bad and The Ugly)
Before discussing which proteins to use, when, and why, let’s take a look at soy protein and its benefits. Studies show that soy offers benefits that casein and whey don’t provide. This is one of the reasons why many supplement manufacturers now combine all three proteins as a means of harvesting the benefits associated with each one. Soy Protein Isolates … Continue reading
Not All Proteins Are Created Equal, Part One
Protein, protein, protein: Believe it or not, all proteins are NOT created equal! Since this subject is pretty extensive, we have broken this article up into three parts. Part I addresses the different qualities and benefits of protein; Part II addresses Soy Protein specifically (its controversial shortfalls and benefits); and Part III addresses the best time to use each protein source. … Continue reading
