| There is no doubt that protein plays an important role in | | | | whole food sources first. |
| building muscle mass. In fact, without enough protein in | | | | However, eating whole food sources high in protein |
| your daily diet, building muscle will be impossible. | | | | every three to four hours can be difficult. This is where |
| Any growth promoting process that occurs in your | | | | the protein supplements like whey protein shakes or |
| body requires protein. It is the single most abundant | | | | meal replacements come in handy. |
| substance in the body, next to water. | | | | As far as whole food sources, get your protein from |
| It is in every organ in your body. It is essential for blood, | | | | lean sources like chicken, turkey, fish, lean red meats, |
| hormone, and enzyme production, as well as optimal | | | | eggs, milk, soy products, and legumes. |
| immune system function. | | | | As far as protein supplements, the most effective |
| Protein is required for optimal muscle tissue growth | | | | protein source with the highest biological value (it is |
| and repair. The more muscle you have, the more | | | | utilized most effectively by the body) is whey protein. |
| protein you require. Resistance training places a huge | | | | When purchasing a protein product, stick with a quality |
| demand for protein by the body. | | | | company and use a quality whey protein shake or |
| If you do not supply your body with enough protein, it | | | | whey and milk-derived meal replacement powder. |
| will take it from your muscles, which is called | | | | These will help ensure your body gets its protein |
| catabolism (muscle breakdown). If you go any length | | | | requirements. |
| of time without eating, your body will attack muscle | | | | If you want to speed up fat loss and muscle gains, try |
| tissue for its protein requirements. | | | | replacing one or two of your whole food meals with a |
| Your body literally starts to "break itself down" It is a | | | | protein shake. It's a quick and easy way to cut out |
| must to supply your body with adequate protein every | | | | calories while increasing your protein intake. |
| three to four hours. This ensures your body of | | | | If you're serious about building muscle, you need to |
| maintaining adequate levels. | | | | make sure you're getting enough protein in your daily |
| Protein can be obtained from whole food and from | | | | diet. |
| protein supplements. Try to get your protein from | | | | |