How much muscle can a woman gain? Interesting read

Givemewings
Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
Reading an interesting article online.

It states among other things:


Muscle Gain and Calcium
Research out of the Canadian McMaster University has found that women who drank two glasses of milk within an hour of lifting weights gained more lean muscle and lost more fat than women who had a post-workout energy drink. Researchers are looking into the connection, but they believe the benefits come from the calcium, protein and vitamin D found in milk. Get this benefit by drinking a large glass of milk immediately after your workout and another 60 minutes later.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/277974-how-much-muscle-can-a-woman-gain/

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  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    i wouldnt mind some more lean muscle lol.
    but milks alot of calories. =/
  • meli_medina
    meli_medina Posts: 594 Member
    i wouldnt mind some more lean muscle lol.
    but milks alot of calories. =/

    1/2% milk is only 100 calories per 8 ounces. How is that a lot? =/
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    This is good info..... However if could also be the # of growth horomones forced into the cow = Milk...
  • jminette
    jminette Posts: 81
    Interesting! I drink soy milk though. ;/. I wonder if there are any of the same benefits.
  • gwenmf
    gwenmf Posts: 888 Member
    bump
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    This is good info..... However if could also be the # of growth horomones forced into the cow = Milk...

    I drink organic milk. I switched to soya milk for a short time but then was shocked to find out how much it raises the risk of cance in women. No, good old-fashioned cows milk for me!
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Article on organic milk and growth hormone for those interested.
    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14458802/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/organic-milk-are-benefits-worth-cost/
  • meli_medina
    meli_medina Posts: 594 Member
    This is good info..... However if could also be the # of growth horomones forced into the cow = Milk...

    I drink organic milk. I switched to soya milk for a short time but then was shocked to find out how much it raises the risk of cance in women. No, good old-fashioned cows milk for me!

    I agree. :) You can buy milk that is produced in cows that receive no growth hormones. The milk doesn't even have to be organic. Just read your labels... there are quite a few brands that are hormone-free.
  • JEWEL776
    JEWEL776 Posts: 30 Member
    What about almond and coconut milk?
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    Hi. Sorry, I don't know about almond milk and coconut milk. Do you mean does it have the same benefits?
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    For more nutrition facts about different types of milk look here:
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-329013/All-need-know-milk.html
    I don't think it mentions almond milk. Most interesting to me is that skimmed milk has all the nutrients of whole fat milk with with only 0.1% fat.
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