A Healthy Whey of Life!

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It's no secret that a healthy lifestyle, which includes regular exercise and a nutritious diet, may help us live a longer, more energetic life. Whey proteins can play an important role in helping you achieve your personal health goals so you can enjoy a healthy whey of life!
A nutritious daily diet includes foods that are "complete proteins". Complete proteins contain all of the essential amino acids required by the body each day and they must be obtained through the diet. Whey proteins are complete proteins and they provide an excellent and proven source of energy for the body.		Whey Protein Products
		Daily Protein Requirements
		Whey Protein & Ingredient Labels
		% of Your Daily Protein Requirement Provided By Whey Protein
		Whey Protein Recipes

	Nutrition or Health Product Retail Outlets (i.e. GNC)
	Large Grocery Stores
	Large Discount Super-Centers
	Directly From The Supplier Via Phone or Internet Orders

Before you buy any product, however, be sure to check the ingredient label closely and make sure the product contains an acceptable amount of whey protein and/or whey protein isolate. This way you can be sure to get all the wonderful benefits provided by whey proteins!

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	Body Composition: The RDA for protein is 0.4 grams per pound of body weight each day.
	Activity Level: Individuals who regularly engage in weight training and/or endurance exercise require additional protein. Research recommends 0.6 - 0.9 grams/pound of body weight depending upon the intensity of the specific training program.
	Hormone Changes: In certain stages of life, such as adolescence, pregnancy, and lactation, the body's protein requirements will increase.
	Overall Health: Various diseases and medical conditions often increase the body's protein requirements.

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To make sure you are getting the important benefits of whey protein always check the ingredient label before you buy a product. One of the following should be listed as the first or second ingredient on the label:

 Whey Protein Isolate
 Whey Protein Concentrate
If the ingredient label contains any of the following statements check further to be sure the product has an acceptable amount of whey protein.

	Protein Blend: Whey proteins may or may not be an ingredient. If they are part of the protein blend you have no way of knowing what the concentration level is.
	Hydrolyzed Protein: The protein in this product may be a protein of lesser quality, such as gelatin protein.
	Milk Protein Concentrate or Isolate: Whey proteins may be present but the quantity will not be known.

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Determining the % of Your Daily Protein Requirement Provided By Whey Protein

Look at the Nutrition Facts panel on your whey protein product and check the following to make sure you are getting enough whey protein:

1. Find the number of grams per serving size and subtract the grams of protein per serving. The smaller the difference, the more concentrated the protein.

Example:

Whey Protein Powder #1 is a more concentrated protein powder vs. Whey Protein Powder #2. Check the ingredient label for product #2 to see what other ingredients it contains.

2. Compare the grams of protein per serving to your daily protein requirement. How much protein will this specific whey protein product provide?

Example:

3. Determine the number of calories in one serving. Although some sweetener is helpful to enhance flavor, many products contain excess sugar and other ingredients that can add unwanted calories. The amount of sugar per serving is listed on the label.

   

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