Muscle Milk has been a popular protein for many years. This is probably due to taste. It is one of the best tasting protein powders on the market. I have tried Muscle Milk many times, it does taste good. That's about all I can say.....it tastes good.
If you are a looking for a protein to consume to help you lose bodyfat, Muscle Milk is not it. It contains high amounts of fat which makes the calorie count quite high. Before you know it, you have gained weight.
Cytosport states that the fats in Muscle Milk are more likely burned for muscle energy and heat than stored as fat. They also state that research proves that calories with these engineered fats taken before and during your workouts promote leanness.
Can fat make you leaner? Cytosport seems to think so. Me, I'm not so sure.
I don't personally use Muscle Milk. I believe there are other protein based products that can give you better results. I will say this however....If you have trouble with the taste of protein powders or if you just want some protein and you are not that worried about your waistline, then give Muscle Milk a try.
CytoSport Muscle Milk
Tuesday
MRI Pro-NOS Protein Review
MRI Pro-NOS protein has been on the market for a couple of years now. It is basically a whey isolate protein with a few carbohydrates and a couple of trademarked compounds that differentiate it from its competitors.
What is the difference with Pro-NOS protein?
Well MRI claims that Pro-NOS can help boost nitric oxide production as well as melt away bodyfat.....specifically abdominal fat. The nitric oxide benefit comes from a whey peptide fraction called "Actinos". This fraction helps create a greater nitric oxide output.
These whey peptide fractions supposedly break down fat, specifically abdominal fat. this is called "VAT-burn". I don't know if this really works, but with MRI you have to be kinda skeptical. After all, these days said NO2 would make you "look" more handsome!
The other claim that MRI Pro-NOS makes is that is contains enzymes that allow for the conversion of arginine to nitric oxide. More converting enyzmes equals more nitric oxide output.
How does Pro-NOS taste?
It tastes great! I especially enjoy the vanilla flavor. Its one of the best tasting proteins I have had in a while. I can't tell if it does anything else for me. I only use it occasionally. It contains more carbohydrates than I want in a whey protein right now. I will use it post-workout every once in a while.
Nutrition profile per serving:
290 calories
9 grams fat
18 grams carbohydrates
42 grams protein
My opinon:
Purchase MRI Pro-NOS if you don't mind paying a bit extra for a good tasting, high quality protein....with a few extra carbohydrates.
MRI Pro-NOS, 3 Lbs., Dutch Chocolate Royale
MRI Pro-NOS, 3.1 Lbs., French Vanilla Creme
MRI Pro-NOS, 3 Lbs., Cookies & Cream
What is the difference with Pro-NOS protein?
Well MRI claims that Pro-NOS can help boost nitric oxide production as well as melt away bodyfat.....specifically abdominal fat. The nitric oxide benefit comes from a whey peptide fraction called "Actinos". This fraction helps create a greater nitric oxide output.
These whey peptide fractions supposedly break down fat, specifically abdominal fat. this is called "VAT-burn". I don't know if this really works, but with MRI you have to be kinda skeptical. After all, these days said NO2 would make you "look" more handsome!
The other claim that MRI Pro-NOS makes is that is contains enzymes that allow for the conversion of arginine to nitric oxide. More converting enyzmes equals more nitric oxide output.
How does Pro-NOS taste?
It tastes great! I especially enjoy the vanilla flavor. Its one of the best tasting proteins I have had in a while. I can't tell if it does anything else for me. I only use it occasionally. It contains more carbohydrates than I want in a whey protein right now. I will use it post-workout every once in a while.
Nutrition profile per serving:
290 calories
9 grams fat
18 grams carbohydrates
42 grams protein
My opinon:
Purchase MRI Pro-NOS if you don't mind paying a bit extra for a good tasting, high quality protein....with a few extra carbohydrates.
MRI Pro-NOS, 3 Lbs., Dutch Chocolate Royale
MRI Pro-NOS, 3.1 Lbs., French Vanilla Creme
MRI Pro-NOS, 3 Lbs., Cookies & Cream
Thursday
Protein Review : BSN Syntha 6
A personal favorite protein of mine is Syntha 6 by BSN. In my humble opinion Syntha 6 is one of the best tasting protein powders on the market. It is not too sweet and it mixes very well. All you need is a shaker cup.
Syntha 6 boasts of 6 different proteins, all digesting at different rates. This allows Syntha 6 to be termed a "time release protein". As with most other protein these days, BSN has added extra branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and glutamine to the mix.
Also included is a bit of fat in the form of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are fats that act like carbohydrates. Studies have shown that MCTs can increase calorie burning.
Rounding out the list is fiber. Syntha 6 contains approximately 5 grams of fiber per serving. A good amount compared to other protein powders. This addition could make Syntha 6 a nice option as a meal replacement.
The protein is high quality. Syntha 6 contains the best whey proteins as well as casein and egg.
The taste is delicious!.....well I think it is. It is currently my protein of choice. I highly recommend this protein to anyone.
Nutrition profile per serving:
200 calories
6 grams fat
15 grams carbs
5 grams fiber
22 grams protein
Syntha 6 boasts of 6 different proteins, all digesting at different rates. This allows Syntha 6 to be termed a "time release protein". As with most other protein these days, BSN has added extra branched chain amino acids (BCAA) and glutamine to the mix.
Also included is a bit of fat in the form of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are fats that act like carbohydrates. Studies have shown that MCTs can increase calorie burning.
Rounding out the list is fiber. Syntha 6 contains approximately 5 grams of fiber per serving. A good amount compared to other protein powders. This addition could make Syntha 6 a nice option as a meal replacement.
The protein is high quality. Syntha 6 contains the best whey proteins as well as casein and egg.
The taste is delicious!.....well I think it is. It is currently my protein of choice. I highly recommend this protein to anyone.
Nutrition profile per serving:
200 calories
6 grams fat
15 grams carbs
5 grams fiber
22 grams protein
Wednesday
Protein: How much do you need?
How much protein do I need to take every day?
This is a question that has lots of different answers. I have seen everything from .5 grams per pound of bodyweight to 4 grams per pound of bodyweight It is almost impossible to come up with one universal number for everyone.
Protein is a necessity if you are looking to change your physique.
Pretty much everyone involved in bodybuilding or fitness would agree with that statement. Regardless of your goals, you need protein.
So again, How much protein do you need?
Well it depends. If you are on a low carb diet you would probably need more protein that someone on a moderate to high carb diet. Why? Well your muscles need glycogen and you aren't taking in carbs, so it has to come from somewhere........bring in the protein.
Your activity level will make a difference too. As well as whether you are trying to gain muscle mass or lose bodyfat.
The easiest way to do it would be just to experiment on yourself. Try taking in around 1 gram of protein per pound for about a month...then check your results. After that, change the amounts you use, maybe go for 2 grams of protein per pound or .5 per lb.
Track your progress and see what fits you best.
This is a question that has lots of different answers. I have seen everything from .5 grams per pound of bodyweight to 4 grams per pound of bodyweight It is almost impossible to come up with one universal number for everyone.
Protein is a necessity if you are looking to change your physique.
Pretty much everyone involved in bodybuilding or fitness would agree with that statement. Regardless of your goals, you need protein.
So again, How much protein do you need?
Well it depends. If you are on a low carb diet you would probably need more protein that someone on a moderate to high carb diet. Why? Well your muscles need glycogen and you aren't taking in carbs, so it has to come from somewhere........bring in the protein.
Your activity level will make a difference too. As well as whether you are trying to gain muscle mass or lose bodyfat.
The easiest way to do it would be just to experiment on yourself. Try taking in around 1 gram of protein per pound for about a month...then check your results. After that, change the amounts you use, maybe go for 2 grams of protein per pound or .5 per lb.
Track your progress and see what fits you best.
Monday
Protein Stacking for Bodybuilding
Protein Stacking is just another term for using different types of proteins in a supplement regimen. Whether you're trying to lose weight or gain mass, using different sources of protein can help reach both those goals.
When trying to gain mass, higher protein intake will help keep your body in an anabolic state. The added protein helps repair muscle tissue at a faster rate allowing for quicker increases in muscle mass.
When a person is dieting, protein is used to keep the body anti-catabolic. The extra amino acids will help your body hold on to its muscle tissue allowing the body's metabolic rate to stay elevated.
As mentioned before, there are several types of protein. Some work better at certain times than others. Some athletes and fitness enthusiasts use the different proteins at different times to keep a constant flow of amino acids to the muscles. A typical day might look like this:
8 am (with breakfast) - mixed protein (a protein with different types of whey, casein and/or egg)
11 am - mixed protein
1 pm - lunch
4 pm - (pre-workout) whey protein blend/whey isolate
5:30 pm - (post-workout) whey isolate
6-6:30 pm - dinner
8 pm - mixed protein
10 pm - casein protein
That is just an idea of what you could do. There are tons of different ways the different types could be used. For example, a person could used a whey protein throughout the day and a casein protein at bedtime. That would be a more cost effective option than the sample day mentioned above.
When trying to gain mass, higher protein intake will help keep your body in an anabolic state. The added protein helps repair muscle tissue at a faster rate allowing for quicker increases in muscle mass.
When a person is dieting, protein is used to keep the body anti-catabolic. The extra amino acids will help your body hold on to its muscle tissue allowing the body's metabolic rate to stay elevated.
As mentioned before, there are several types of protein. Some work better at certain times than others. Some athletes and fitness enthusiasts use the different proteins at different times to keep a constant flow of amino acids to the muscles. A typical day might look like this:
8 am (with breakfast) - mixed protein (a protein with different types of whey, casein and/or egg)
11 am - mixed protein
1 pm - lunch
4 pm - (pre-workout) whey protein blend/whey isolate
5:30 pm - (post-workout) whey isolate
6-6:30 pm - dinner
8 pm - mixed protein
10 pm - casein protein
That is just an idea of what you could do. There are tons of different ways the different types could be used. For example, a person could used a whey protein throughout the day and a casein protein at bedtime. That would be a more cost effective option than the sample day mentioned above.
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