Whey Protein
Whey protein is a high quality protein powder from cow's milk. It is the most nutritious protein available.
Whey protein is an excellent protein choice for individuals of all ages. It provides a number of benefits in areas including sports nutrition, weight management, immune support, bone health, and general wellness.
Whey Protein Facts:
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Whey protein is an immune system enhancer - it boosts the body's ability to fight infection and in some studies has been shown to even inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
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Whey proteins are highly digestible and have a better amino acid profile even than egg whites. Essential amino acids are the building blocks for healthy muscles, skin, nails and other body tissue.
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Whey protein builds and repair muscles & bones and assists in recovery from athletic activity and may contribute to bone cell growth, potentially strengthening all the bones in the aging human body.
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Whey protein is absorbed, utilized and retained better. This higher biological value makes whey more tissue sparing, making it a benefit to people as they diet, age, overtrain or have illnesses or disease.
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Infant Nutrition Whey protein contains many of the same components found in human breast milk and for this reason, is a key ingredient in a wide variety of infant formulas, including those for premature infants. Expectant Mothers : Whey protein is an excellent protein choice for the expectant mother who needs increased amounts of protein. Pregnancy can increase the body's protein needs by up to 33%
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Wound Healing . Whey Protein and its amino acids are the building blocks that initiate the growth of new skin during the healing process.
30 grams of whey protein a day can do all this.
Serving Suggestions : Add a Tablespoons to your cereal or morning porridge to boost your protein intake or add to your favorite smoothie:
Basic smoothie Recipe
1 Cup Milk
1 Banana chopped up
2 Tbsp (30g) Whey protein
Few drops pure Vanilla Girl vanilla extract
Ice
Blend the above to make an awesome anytime smoothie
By adding berries, yoghurt, other fruits or fruit juice you can create your own taste sensations.
