Why do we need protein shakes and how do we select the best option

Nella Antillo, Profesora de Educación Física
16 sept 2017
6 Min. de lectura

In my years of profession I have been interacting with many people linked to physical activity, and the subject of supplements always carries the same questions.

- Why Use Protein Supplements?

- What kind of protein should I include in my diet.

- How to differentiate the quality of a protein supplement from another.

I must admit that these have been my questions as well, and how can these products help maintain a good muscle tone, regardless of our age. This is why I decided to attend the training workshop of Mark Macdonald, Fitness Trainer and Ambassador of the ZEN brand, Best Seller Author of the New York Times, which was held in Viña del Mar in April, 2017.

First of all, I learned that the subject of supplements is not exclusive to lovers of physical activity, but for all those who want to maintain at an optimal level their muscles, their metabolism and therefore their weight. It is true that our body constantly changes and cells are damaged, die and are constantly replaced by new ones. For this, our body needs building materials called amino acids that come from the digestion of proteins. Well, in this blog I want to give answers to those questions ...

WHY DO WE NEED PROTEIN SHAKES?

McDonald's proposal is to follow a daily diet every 3 hours, with a balanced intake of Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats to maintain energy levels, weight control and overall body function, in optimum conditions. This is applicable to all people and forever leave the famous "diets" that restrict food. "The physiology behind this proposal is that our body was designed to receive fuel (nutrients) in few amounts several times a day to always maintain the optimal level of sugar in the blood." However, in practice, with the demands of day to day, it is difficult to give yourself time to prepare and eat balanced meals 5 times a day. With luck we can have breakfast, lunch and eat, but find time to feed us equally at mid-morning and mid-afternoon ... impossible. ** This is where protein shakes are important.

Being that the protein usually comes in powder, when mixing this protein powder with water we obtain the rich shake and that being liquid, is absorbed quickly without involving the digestive system. However, it can be consumed in turn in desserts or with cereals, and will not lose its properties, only slower absorption.

They are the best type of snack, because they are easy to carry, fast to prepare and provide excellent quality fuel to the body. In addition, a high-quality protein powder is less processed and easier to digest than protein bars and packaged shakes. In this way, if we eat whole foods three times a day (protein, carbohydrates and fat from eggs, chicken etc), and add the consumption of a pure protein shake a couple of times a day, we will be completing a dietary way Optimal. In addition, we give a rest to our digestive system.

That's why it is advisable to supplement protein prepared with water, because when it is ingested as a liquid the digestive process is activated immediately and its absorption is faster, without compromising the digestive system, which gives a rest to our intestinal tract.

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DOES IT MATTER THE TYPE OF PROTEIN WE INGEST?

The answer is YES, It matters a lot the quality of protein that is ingested. Studies have confirmed and many health professionals agree that we should all consume protein shakes. But unfortunately, this need has allowed low quality products to have taken force in the market. Supplemental shelves in pharmacies as well as in specialty stores, come in different presentations, many with flashy names and their labels contain names difficult to understand and muscular images that distract the consumer. The important thing in deciding which product to consume is to focus on three concepts: the quality of the product, its digestion and its result gives us balance.

We must keep in mind that: * not all types of protein are the same

*you pay for the quality of protein you pay for.

It is necessary to be clear that it is not enough to look for the most economic product or to look only the labels of nutrients to see the% of protein that contains. The important thing is to look at the quality of the product and if its digestion is friendly for our purpose. And finally, if its results leads us to muscle and metabolic balance. Not forgetting also that it has a pleasant taste.

Protein supplements should contain some of these 5 main types of protein I name below, which will go in order from highest to lowest quality. I will also mention which of them makes Zen Fuze stand out from the rest.

1. MILK SERUM PROTEIN AND MICELAR CASEIN

This combination has been proven to provide the best of both worlds in a jolt. Whey protein and modeling cell come from milk, but your body digests it differently. The whey protein is digested rapidly, while the micellar casein is slowly digested. The shakes, being in liquid conditions, are quickly digested and most shakes only keep us satisfied for a couple of hours. But the protein mixture helps to prolong the period of digestion, keeping us satisfied for longer time unlike other shakes.

2. TruCELLE™

The second protein level formulated for ZEN Fuze was an exclusive blend of TruCELLE laminated micellar casein. Clinically proven to slow the digestive process, TruCELLE is better than micellar casein alone, making ZEN Fuze a potent supplement. This explains why the price of this product is higher than that of others (do not forget that the quality we get goes hand in hand with the price we paid). Since these proteins come from milk, they can not be made as soy proteins. This creates a market with different levels of serum and casein available, and there is the difference in prices.

3. EGG WHITE PROTEIN

This type of protein is of good quality, but its cons are usually its flavor and the effects they have on digestion. Supplements should be a systematic part of our diet, so it is suggested to choose products that are rich to the palate and that we enjoy consuming them.

4. PLANT BASED PROTEIN (non soy)

ZEN FUZE ™ is by far the best supplement because it meets all three above features. However, it is made from whey, and there are many people who only consume plant-based (vegan) foods and would like to consume these supplements as well. I recommend that you look for supplements that are formulated only herbal like hemp or other vegetable sources of proteins other than soy.

5, SOY PROTEIN

The cheaper and lower quality shakes are made from soy protein. Soy is a protein of lower quality because it has less nitrogen per gram, is more difficult to digest and, when consumed in abundance, can cause an imbalance of estrogen in men and women.

These details about the supplements and their components help a lot when deciding what type of protein we are willing to consume.

A protein shake should:

- provide 20gr of protein per serving

- contain more protein than carbs and fat

- include at least one of the following types of protein: milk protein serum, micelar casein, serum, egg white, plant based (non soy). The first choice should always be milk serum and micellar casein.

- free of soy

- without gluten

- ideally also supply 5% of fiber to help the digestion process and to help us feel full

THE EFFECTS PROTEIN SHAKES HAVE WHEN WE EXERCISE

Physical training and balanced nutrition are ideal to keep our body low in fat and with good muscle volume. However, as explained above, the supply of protein that food is delivered is not always adequate and we must help with protein supplements to build, repair and increase muscle mass and function. Hence the need for protein supplements, to compensate for this deficiency.

Protein supplements have 4 powerful effects in our system when we consume them while we train:

A. Suppresses appetite: According to the study by The British Journal of Nutrition, this macronutrient, along with its fiber contribution, helps to feel a greater sensation of satiety, which prevents us from feeling the famous cravings.

B. Increases Growth Hormone: As shown in the study published by The Journal of Endocrinology, essential amino acids from whey protein is ideal for increasing the production of this hormone, which in turn helps to increase muscle mass , In greater speed.

C. Triggers Fat Burning: As shown by the study by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, whey protein also stimulates the burning of fats.

D. Accelerates muscle building and toning: These proteins are ideal for accelerating muscle synthesis, causing both muscle and strength levels to increase over time (Nutrition & Metabolism, 2010).

WHY TO PREFER ZEN FUZE™ - Jeunesse

ZEN FUZE™ is a complete supplement of excellent quality, that does not have competition in the market, since it contains the protein mixture of TruCELLE (exclusive of Jeunesse). With this it maintains the metabolic balance and it fulfills all the properties that we must look for when choosing The correct supplement that will help us in the process to reach our nutritional goals and the level of fitness that we want. In addition, it has digestive enzymes or probiotic chains (5), which help intestinal health and assist all the digestive health of our body. And lastly, it has good flavor, which favors the consumer to enjoy ingesting it.