Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body
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Eating enough carbohydrates to build muscle
There is an issue I always surpressed my mind of: the necessary carbohydrates per day.
One thing I learned a while ago is the importance of consuming at least 20 gram of protein per 3-4 hours in ...
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How much protein should I eat on off-days?
I'm aware that eating protein is important on the day of your weight lifting session. The most important time to eat protein is right after the session. But I've never heard advice on when to eat and ...
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Should I use any supplements to get quicker result?
I have a few questions regarding putting on some weight as I'm sort of skinny.
I started to go to a gym just a few days ago.
I want to gain mass and muscle in case they can be gained at the same ...
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Maintaining muscle whilst not working out (injured)
I'm currently working on adding muscle and have been pretty successful over the last 6 weeks (adding well over a stone in weight, albeit a little fat as well as muscle).
Last week I injured my ...
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How is muscle repair affected by a caloric deficit?
Background
Weightlifting creates micro-tears in the muscle. Protein and other nutrients repair the tears so the muscle grows back stronger and larger.
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How is muscle repair affected by a ...
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Should I eat before a workout or just during the day
I've heard several theories regarding when you should eat, especially protein.
Eat carbs before a workout and protein in a "window" of 30mins after a workout.
Eat through the day. so that in the end ...
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Is there a maximum amount of protein the human body can absorb a day?
Assuming I workout on a regular basis and I'm in constant need for protein for recovery.
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Why does consuming 30 g of protein within 30 minutes after waking helps to lose weight?
Tim Ferris writes in his books "The four hour body" and "The four hour chef" about using this 30/30 rule to burn fat. All I have found about the "Why?" is that after fasting for seven to eight hours ...
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Do protein shakes push you out of ketosis?
I'm on a ketogenic diet and have stopped taking protein shakes (excepting post-workout protein powder with water) because I've heard that it may cause an insulin spike. Is it true that protein powder ...
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Is it bad to use a blender with protein powder
Is it true that using a blender with protein powder, like whey, is bad because the blender can break up the amino acids? This sounds crazy to me, but I've heard it more than once, so I thought I'd ...
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Creatine and protein schedule
I'm 17 and I workout 5 times a week with my uncle after school for conditioning for football next year and I need to get stronger and bigger and we lift everyday and run on the treadmill everyday and ...
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What is the right kind of protein for that job?
There are so many kinds of protein available in the market that it does your head in . I have done my homework but still not sure as to when to use which one. Following is what I have understood so ...
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I'm kind of new to this creatine protein stuff, and need help
My schedule consists of me working out in the morning, around 7 am, eating 2 eggs before that cooked. after my workout I take my protein/creatine in the same bottle. Should I take it around supper ...
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Why is the protein recommendation for strength building dependent on bodyweight?
I've just started Starting Strength today and it's recommended to ensure protein intake is adequate to feed muscle growth so the next lift can be made at a heavier weight--the 1g protein per pound ...
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Protein: Mixing with hot liquids
Is it safe to mix protein powders with hot liquids like coffee? I did this once a while back and it turned into a rubbery blob that sat on top of the coffee. I tried to look it up but there wasnt much ...
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Usage of my first protein powder (Muscle Milk)
I just started using protein powder today. I'm using Muscle Milk. I am lactose intolerant and it doesn't bother my stomach.
This is the label of the product. It says 70 grams powder with 10 fl oz ...
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Should I take protein supplements with my regimen and, if so, how often?
I started going to the gym over a month ago, twice a week, to try and build some strength and muscle definition with weight training. I also have tae kwon do training every Monday and Wednesday ...
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What plants provide which essential amino-acids?
I'm vegetarian and have been hearing that in addition to protein synthesis being more difficult for us, some amino-acids may be more difficult to acquire. Does anyone know of which vegetables have ...
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Using Muscle Milk but worried about its calorie content
I am lactose intolerant. I researched many nutritions shop (in Turkey) and couldn't find lactose-free protein powders except Muscle Milk. I have also tried 1 serving from my friend's Muscle Milk and ...
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What is the difference between protein supplements and branch chain amino acid supplements?
What is the difference between protein supplements and branch chain amino acid supplements? Isn't protein composed of amino acids? Are there scientific studies showing the benefits of BCAA ...
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Effect of protein intake on muscle recovery
"Protein shakes" and other high-protein dietary strategies are believed by some to improve muscle recovery times after workouts. However, there is some opinion to the contrary: that protein intake ...
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At what point during my weekly routine should I be consuming extra protein
I go through a bi-weekly exercise program that includes long distance running, sprints, front crawl, upper body compound exercise and stretching. I would think my metabolism and protein needs varies ...
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How much protein and how often should I consume if my LBM is very low?
I've been googling for hours and I'm still not sure how to resolve this situation.
Defining the problem
many articles on the web are written for heavy people with relatively high body fat ...
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30 grams of Protein within 30 minutes of waking up
I am looking for Protein suggestions that I can have to consume 30grams after waking up. I am a vegetarian but I do eat eggs. Not too keen on consuming 5 boiled eggs first thing in the morning.
I ...
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grams of protein vs calorie intake
I am currently on the 5x5 program with the goal to get stronger. I understand that in order to achieve this goal one must consume a surplus of calories in order to actually gain the muscle. I am 5 ...
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Are there any reasons not to blend different types of protein powder?
I am normally very reserved towards food supplements in powder form, but after reading a bit about protein supplements, I decided to try it out and decide whether or not it's something I am willing to ...
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If you consume a lot of protein but don't exercise does it go to waste?
I recently had surgery and have been asked to avoid exercise for atleast 4 weeks. Before surgery I was doing moderate weight lifting and cardio several times a week and consuming 200 grams of protein ...
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Shelf life of whey protein?
I am looking to purchase some of this whey protein.
My diet is fairly high protein anyway, and I plan to consume two portions of the powder on lifting days, which are roughly every other day (with ...
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Hat diet properties [closed]
I know the concept of the hay diet but how can you introduce quinoa into your diet when it seems to have both protein and carb properties?
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high protein for post gastric bypass [closed]
I had the gastric bypass surgery about 2 1/2 months ago. The doctor told me to eat 3 times a day. I am looking for good foods in small amounts and ideas for supplemental protein as well.
The ...
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Using lactose-free whey protein for bodybuilding
I'm planning on bodybuilding for a few months, and I want to start using whey protein. I'm lactose intolerant and experience serious stomachaches whenever I drink milk.
I see "lactose free" label on ...
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Ideas for Protein based Break Fast & Dinner (Trying to be a veggie, occasional Non-Veg is fine)
My diet for now is
BreakFast: Oats (mostly), whole wheat bread with jam
Dinner: Just fruits: apples, peaches, nectarine, oranges, blueberry, banana
Lunch : I limit it to a Chipotle Bowl (a burrito ...
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Do Lactose Intolerant people still absorb protein from milk?
As a Lactose Intolerant person I almost always get diarrhea when I drink milk.
But even if my stomach spits it out the other way, is it atleast able to extract the protein from it to build muscle? ...
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USN 100% Whey Protein? [closed]
Just wondering if anyone has tried or know about USN's 100% whey protein? It is relatively cheap but i dont know what the quality is like. Cheers
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Where does protein come from if muscles are built and repaired at night?
I've been wondering for a while where protein to build muscle comes from?
If I consume protein throughout the day and that protein is pretty much digested and processed within an hour or two of ...
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What is the differences between DotFit bars and PowerBars?
I am wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between DotFit bars and PowerBars?
The gym I go to sell these bars but in supermarkets I see powerbars and not sure if they have different purposes ...
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Should I drink a protein shake between workouts or at the end of them?
Every other day I ride a bike for 40 minutes maintaining a cadence of at least 90 and work up quite a sweat. After that I do weights for about an hour changing muscle groups every time. I usually rest ...
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Putting raw rolled oats in a protein shake? [closed]
If I put raw rolled oats in my morning protein shake (I was just thinking: oats, milk and a scoop) for my breakfast meal, would they just pass though my body without being absorbed? Or would they ...
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eat raw egg yolk without boiling or cooking [closed]
I have read that raw egg is very good source of protein but the yolk is rich in fat and cholesterol, is it good to drink the whole of it if I am looking for protein rich food?
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Does high intake of protein while in catabolic mode prevent muscle loss?
This might seem like an obvious question, but I'm currently exercising a lot and losing a lot of weight (through diet), and I'm afraid that shedding this much weight that I'm putting myself in a ...
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How does calcium help protein to be absorbed
This answer about calcium supplements and strength-building mentions calcium helping the body to absorb protein, a claim I have also heard several times before.
Can anyone offer a deeper explanation ...
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How to get full aminoacid profile in addition to soybean protein? [closed]
If I eat soybean protein daily, what else should I eat to complete the aminoacid profile of meat-eater? (please exclude meat and animal protein sources). Thank you
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Is it ok to mix a protein powder shake many hours before consuming it?
As the questions says, I was wondering as I want to prepare a whey shake (with milk) and take it with me to drink later. Does it lose effectiveness and it is important to drink it right after mixing ...
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What is the most effective plan to get abs?
Studies:
Show the "bicycle" was the most effective exercise.
Shorter weighted ab exercises are greater than longer repetitive ab workouts.
Need to know:
Is it helpful that a certain percent of ...
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Fat and protein breakdown
I know that after depletion of glycogen body starts to use fat for fuel. If I continue working an hour or more in this state, does my body start to use proteins for energy after a while? I have some ...
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Eating before sleeping vs not eating after exercising
I'm currently only able to exercise right before heading to sleep. I'm a bit short on my protein intake, and I've been thinking about mixing in some protein supplements in the smoothies I'm making ...
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Does fat negate protein?
I'm mainly concerned about my diet as it relates to strength building.
I'm not concerned about other factors because I have a fast metabolism and don't seem to gain weight and am active enough that ...
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When should I drink protein powder, in the morning or at night, before meal or after meal?
How can I maximize its utility? When should I drink protein powder, in the morning or at night, before meal or after meal?
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Should I add more protein to my diet to avoid muscle loss?
I've read several places you should try to at least get .5 g of protein per pound of weight. Note that I don't know my lean weight. Now I'm a 186 cm(~6 feet) tall male weighing 111.8 kg(~246 lbs), ...
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Digestion vs Absoption of different protein sources
I was reading an article about whey vs casein, which said casein is digested very slowly. I remember reading casein peptides in the blood stream are used by the body in a much slower way. I've a ...
