Protein powder
Ashlove5
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Can i take protein powder or drink protein shakes if i only do cardio for less than 30 minutes a day.
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Sure, why not. Eat or drink what you like. If you have a weight goal then log it and move on. Do you need it? That's a different question nobody can answer. Why do you want to use it?1
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That’s a good question but i assume protein powder generally is healthy for your body and bones and I want to take healthy supplements to have stronger bones and a overall good health.Sure, why not. Eat or drink what you like. If you have a weight goal then log it and move on. Do you need it? That's a different question nobody can answer. Why do you want to use it?
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Do you like protein powder? I buy it but only because it's hard for me to get to my protein goals while staying in my calorie and fat goals on days I exercise. I don't use more than one scoop a day, and I don't take it every day.
I'd rather try to meet my protein goals through whole foods since protein supplements do fall under the "unregulated/supplement" category. The ones I buy are inexpensive and contain no-calorie sweeteners, too. Not an ideal situation, but they serve a purpose for me.1 -
If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio0 -
If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Agree with this and yeah, K2 is very important for calcium metabolism and specifically for its binding action to support bone health and I believe it's also good for slowing down age related bone mineral density. I've been supplementing K2 for about 3 years and of course living in Canada I also sup D.0 -
What brand of K2 do you recommend?neanderthin wrote: »If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Agree with this and yeah, K2 is very important for calcium metabolism and specifically for its binding action to support bone health and I believe it's also good for slowing down age related bone mineral density. I've been supplementing K2 for about 3 years and of course living in Canada I also sup D.
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I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
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cmriverside wrote: »Do you like protein powder? I buy it but only because it's hard for me to get to my protein goals while staying in my calorie and fat goals on days I exercise. I don't use more than one scoop a day, and I don't take it every day.
I'd rather try to meet my protein goals through whole foods since protein supplements do fall under the "unregulated/supplement" category. The ones I buy are inexpensive and contain no-calorie sweeteners, too. Not an ideal situation, but they serve a purpose for me.
Do you notice a difference after taking the protein powder? Also what brand do you like0 -
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
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You could but personally it begs the question why you can't get protein from food that have other nutrients and synergistic properties that would be better.
What brand of K2 do you recommend?neanderthin wrote: »If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Agree with this and yeah, K2 is very important for calcium metabolism and specifically for its binding action to support bone health and I believe it's also good for slowing down age related bone mineral density. I've been supplementing K2 for about 3 years and of course living in Canada I also sup D.
Best to research that yourself or maybe ask a pharmacist but they may be biased. I use Thorne for most vitamins, and I buy online. Keep in mind that Vitamin K is a blood clotting medication primarily, so you need to talk to your Dr. before you start using it. Also the MK7 and MK4 forms of K2 regulates calcium transport and removes calcification from artery walls so there is a difference between K1 and K2, so again ask the pharmacist and your Dr. what might works for you.0 -
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Protein is the macro that should be given the highest priority and should be consistant and constant in the g's regardless of calories consumed, basically build your macro breakdown around your protein consumption, and if you feel you can't get enough from the foods you eat then i would say you're probably eating the wrong foods.1 -
Will definitely take this advice and consume more protein. How do you feel about collagen peptides though?neanderthin wrote: »
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Protein is the macro that should be given the highest priority and should be consistant and constant in the g's regardless of calories consumed, basically build your macro breakdown around your protein consumption, and if you feel you can't get enough from the foods you eat then i would say you're probably eating the wrong foods.
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I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
Everyone i follow that goes to the gym always takes protein shakes and powder almost everyday. If you workout a lot in the gym then do you add protein powder to your diet? And i take vitamin D right now. I do want to join the gym soon, so i have a lot of questions about this lol.0 -
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
Just a FYI. Omega 3 supplementation is for the most part oxidized from the get go and that's not something you or anyone wants to be consuming on a daily basis. Cheers.0 -
Will definitely take this advice and consume more protein. How do you feel about collagen peptides though?neanderthin wrote: »
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Protein is the macro that should be given the highest priority and should be consistant and constant in the g's regardless of calories consumed, basically build your macro breakdown around your protein consumption, and if you feel you can't get enough from the foods you eat then i would say you're probably eating the wrong foods.
Same as I feel about protein powder.
Will definitely take this advice and consume more protein. How do you feel about collagen peptides though?neanderthin wrote: »
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Protein is the macro that should be given the highest priority and should be consistant and constant in the g's regardless of calories consumed, basically build your macro breakdown around your protein consumption, and if you feel you can't get enough from the foods you eat then i would say you're probably eating the wrong foods.0 -
I drink a shake every morning and I only run. It's good for muscle repair. Plus I enjoy the taste.1
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I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
Everyone i follow that goes to the gym always takes protein shakes and powder almost everyday. If you workout a lot in the gym then do you add protein powder to your diet? And i take vitamin D right now. I do want to join the gym soon, so i have a lot of questions about this lol.
Are the people whom you follow influencers who recommend particular brands of protein powder, or recommend sources to buy protein powder from? If so, you might ask yourself if they tout it because there's something in it for them if they make those recommendations. That's kind of how influencer culture works, after all.
There is no need for protein powder if you get enough protein from your food, whether you go to the gym or not. If you strength train or do other muscle-challenging exercise, you might want a bit more protein than someone who isn't active, but food would still be a good way to get it. If you can't adjust your habitual eating patterns to get enough protein, then protein powder/shakes may make sense.
Personally, I don't think they're tasty or satisfying, plus I have zero problem getting enough protein from food (despite being vegetarian), so I never use protein powder, protein shakes, protein bars, etc. I don't have any noticeable difficulties getting stronger when I do workouts that should trigger strength improvements, don't have trouble recovering from workouts, etc.
Sometimes some people do things because they're trendy, or because they've fallen for marketing claims, or because they themselves are covertly marketing things, etc. Protein powder and the like are fine if you need them, but far from mandatory for everyone who works out.1 -
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
Everyone i follow that goes to the gym always takes protein shakes and powder almost everyday. If you workout a lot in the gym then do you add protein powder to your diet? And i take vitamin D right now. I do want to join the gym soon, so i have a lot of questions about this lol.
Are the people whom you follow influencers who recommend particular brands of protein powder, or recommend sources to buy protein powder from? If so, you might ask yourself if they tout it because there's something in it for them if they make those recommendations. That's kind of how influencer culture works, after all.
There is no need for protein powder if you get enough protein from your food, whether you go to the gym or not. If you strength train or do other muscle-challenging exercise, you might want a bit more protein than someone who isn't active, but food would still be a good way to get it. If you can't adjust your habitual eating patterns to get enough protein, then protein powder/shakes may make sense.
Personally, I don't think they're tasty or satisfying, plus I have zero problem getting enough protein from food (despite being vegetarian), so I never use protein powder, protein shakes, protein bars, etc. I don't have any noticeable difficulties getting stronger when I do workouts that should trigger strength improvements, don't have trouble recovering from workouts, etc.
Sometimes some people do things because they're trendy, or because they've fallen for marketing claims, or because they themselves are covertly marketing things, etc. Protein powder and the like are fine if you need them, but far from mandatory for everyone who works out.
I see what your saying some of them do promote these products to sell. But almost everyone who workout are consuming protein powder like a trend and I wanted to see the hype. But it makes sense to add the protein into your diet with food!1 -
I doubt i am getting that much protein in my meals but I’ll try to add more. Do you suggest any other supplements for overall health?If you want stronger bones, protein powder is not the best product for you, i think.
Protein (powder or in regular foods) is a building block for muscle. Protein powder can help people consume sufficient protein for their goals, if they have trouble consuming enough in regular food.
For stronger bones, i would recommend:
- food/supplements:calcium, vitamin D and (if I remember correctly) vitamin K
- exercise: strength/resistance training on top of your cardio
Well, it's just my personal choice, but i also take a general multivitamin and Omega 3 (because I don't eat a lot of fatty fish). I can't say I really notice a difference, but it's more a case of covering my bases for general health.
Vitamin D is one I do notice, in the sense that I once had really low vitamin D (blood test) and was really tired, and taking it improved my symptoms.
Everyone i follow that goes to the gym always takes protein shakes and powder almost everyday. If you workout a lot in the gym then do you add protein powder to your diet? And i take vitamin D right now. I do want to join the gym soon, so i have a lot of questions about this lol.
Are the people whom you follow influencers who recommend particular brands of protein powder, or recommend sources to buy protein powder from? If so, you might ask yourself if they tout it because there's something in it for them if they make those recommendations. That's kind of how influencer culture works, after all.
There is no need for protein powder if you get enough protein from your food, whether you go to the gym or not. If you strength train or do other muscle-challenging exercise, you might want a bit more protein than someone who isn't active, but food would still be a good way to get it. If you can't adjust your habitual eating patterns to get enough protein, then protein powder/shakes may make sense.
Personally, I don't think they're tasty or satisfying, plus I have zero problem getting enough protein from food (despite being vegetarian), so I never use protein powder, protein shakes, protein bars, etc. I don't have any noticeable difficulties getting stronger when I do workouts that should trigger strength improvements, don't have trouble recovering from workouts, etc.
Sometimes some people do things because they're trendy, or because they've fallen for marketing claims, or because they themselves are covertly marketing things, etc. Protein powder and the like are fine if you need them, but far from mandatory for everyone who works out.
I see what your saying some of them do promote these products to sell. But almost everyone who workout are consuming protein powder like a trend and I wanted to see the hype. But it makes sense to add the protein into your diet with food!
Things being trendy don't make them true . . . they may even make them sort of suspect, honestly.
I'm not the only person who works out and doesn't consume protein powder. People who don't use protein powder don't have any reason to talk about it, unless someone asks them. It's not like there's any way I (or anyone else) can make a profit from "don't use protein powder", y'know? 😆
Good overall nutrition is useful, for best progress with physical fitness (and general health). That means enough protein; enough healthy fats; plenty of varied, colorful veggies and fruits. If you can't get the protein from food, use the protein powder. (Vitamins/supplements are not an equal substitute for the veggies/fruits.) Eating sensibly is a really good plan, for best physical performance.
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