Turning 40
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Hi,
New cycle and experimenting by cutting out the protein shakes.
This decision is based on both the articles in here (thanks Milkin) but also a TV programme on BBC called "Pills, Powders and Protein shakes." Bascially they were investigating the supplement industry and concluded that a lot of it is based on "sketchy" (at best) science. But what really shocked was the lab work they had done on one brand (they did not name!) which, when analysed, had just 2% (yes TWO percent) protein. The company involved claimed it must have been a "bad batch from their supplier in China." Aye, right!
So Milkin makes a very good case for minimizing protein shakes, based on them having what they claim. And the BBC prove, what many of us have suspected, that we are not always getting what we are paying for.
On a personal level, too many shakes give me bad bloat and toxic wind. So thought I'd try to do something else. Meals are easy to get plenty whole protein into but for "in between-ers" and POst workout I needed to change.
I'm trying 3 things to boost the protein intake:
Milk. 500ml (roughly 1 pint) of semi skimmed has 18g Protein and 250Kcal.
Nuts. High in protein, calories but also 'good' fats. Protein per 100g:
Walnuts. 15.23g
Brazil nuts. 14.3g
Peanuts. 25.4g (Nut info from nutrition-and-you.com)
Mix with some raisins, if you like a little extra sweetness!
Soya Protein (Health food shops, not sports supplement). This is plain and is intended for vegans etc to 'fortify' their food. Idea is you add this food you are making - it has very little taste so disappears into any soup. 90g protein per 100g, very low carb / G.I. Before anyone screams - "that's still a protein powder!" I know that. For some reason I trust it more.
That's my plan - will let you know how I get on.
Best,