Monday, June 30, 2008

High Protein Foods Are Plentiful But What Type Of High Protein Foods Are Best For Your Specific Protein Needs?


Casein:Protein foods containing casein will slightly increase synthesis and inhibits breakdown of the protein.Studies have shown that high protein foods containing casein clot in the stomach to form a sort of gel, thereby causing a slow, but prolonged release of amino acids into your bloodstream.Protein foods containing casein have also been shown to increase muscle strength more so than a lot of other sources!

Whey:Whey protein is the ultimate designer food. Whey protein has been proven to be the best known. It has one purpose -- to make you reach your goal of a firm, toned, sexy body!

Soy:Protein foods containing soy are very popular and deserve their own much more in depth discussion. Soy protein is not a preferred choice for "body sculpting", but it is crucial for good health.
"Lose Weight With Protein"
It's recommended that your diet should contain 25 to 35 percent protein for weight loss and between 20 to 25 percent protein for weight maintenance
Also, potein helps to preserve lean muscle tissue while you lose fat
Protein foods also help to slow down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. This in turn reduces hunger by reducing insulin levels and making it easier for the body to burn fat

"Best High Protein Foods"

Salmon     Tuna     Cottage Cheese     Swordfish     Lean ground turkey     Orange roughy    Eggs     Pigs     Crab     Buffalo