What is the best whey protein?
🙄People ask me today: “What do you have after your workout?” I answered right away… A SHOWER! Jokes aside, there’s a myth that you can only build muscle and make gains by taking whey protein after your workout… but that’s not really how it works… What about you? Do you prefer a big plate of food or whey protein? #ipreferfood
💥A study was recently published showing data on eating foods and other protein sources after a workout. Young people took part in the study and consumed 160g of red meat or 350 ml of milk immediately after an intense weight-training session.
Whey absorption
The steak was absorbed more quickly than the milk, but over the 0-to-5-hour period, both the milk and the steak significantly and effectively stimulated muscle protein synthesis, with no difference between them—showing that a good plate of food works after a workout, too.
💥Of course… not everyone has the option (because of time… work commitments, etc.) to have a well-made whey shake after a workout. I have one myself for convenience… but this study confirmed that it’s possible to get results by eating REAL FOOD and spending as little as possible on supplements. (From my own experience, I can assure you that most of them are pure marketing…)
In summary
You can have whey after your workout to stimulate protein synthesis… but eggs, milk, chicken, tuna, and red meat will produce results just as good or even better #realfood. And one fundamental “detail”: seek personalized guidance from a good nutritionist!
There are no secrets
It takes a combination of factors: Nutrition and well-guided supplementation (if needed), appropriate training, rest, and consequently, good habits.
Remember a rule of life: WHAT COMES EASY… GOES EASY.
Seek guidance from qualified professionals! A nutritionist who preferably prescribes as few dietary supplements as possible… Just what you need to meet your daily nutrient targets, because every case is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all recipe 💪🏼
