We all have times when we make a major drawdown on our energy supply. One of those times is participating in a major sporting event.
There are strict regimes that serious sports people use both before and after the event to build up energy stores, and then replenish energy following the event. The two most common energy management methods are: (more…)
In our previous blog “Why Animal Protein Is Better Than Soy Protein” we looked at the difference between whey protein and vegetable [soy] protein. One of the main advantages we highlighted of whey protein was the absorption rate being significantly higher than soy protein.
If you are like me, and just cannot tolerate whey protein for whatever reason, there are other things you can do to help protein utilization of the body.
For those of you who are asking the question – why animal protein [whey protein] is better than vegetable [soy protein] protein, this may help.
Soy and gluten proteins increase your thyroid hormones triiodothyronine, and thyroxine to muscle-destroying levels. You will never see a pure vegetarian athlete in power and strength sports. Ovo-lacto vegetarians, however, use milk and egg protein supplements, the premium diet for athletes.
Muscle building requires extra alanine. During and after weight training, the muscle branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine are catabolized to make alanine and glutamine, which are then lost from the muscle.
In response to emails asking for more information on how protein deficiency affects muscle growth – here’s a quick explanation.
Protein is integral to your body; haemoglobin, the structure of your muscles, organs, brain cells, genes and all the enzymes that control all functions are protein based. Your body needs a constant supply of protein to support its constant rebuilding program.
Did you know that more than 98% of the molecules of your body are replaced every year.
Your skin and mucous membrane completely rebuild themselves every month.
Your blood supply renews itself every three months.
Your muscle proteins are replaced every six months.
Muscle building exercise is a significant part of any Antiaging Wellness Program. We need to ensure that >firstly we maintain sufficient energy levels to support our workout schedules, and provide sufficient nutrition to boost muscle fibre. The aims of our antiaging program nutrition are therefore
The primary source of energy for muscle building is not from the calorie content of the food; but on how the food interacts with the body. We want foods that support more muscle, less fat and detoxification.
In our recent blog ” Maximising Energy Throughout The Day“Â we talked about the three different types of energy food and how each one supports a different type of exercise.