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Getting enough protein in your daily diet is critical for every goal, from building muscle and losing fat to maintaining metabolism as we get older. But what kind of protein is really best?<\/p>\n
Protein is one of the three macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats)<\/strong> and it should be a central part of everyone\u2019s daily diet.<\/p>\n Protein isn\u2019t just for bodybuilders, meat heads, or people who want to get hench.<\/p>\n As a basic cornerstone of nutrition, protein supports muscle growth, helps retain healthy lean tissue, keeps us stronger, and even supports our metabolic rate<\/strong> \u2013 which is important as we get older. Getting enough protein can also make the difference between being hungry, and feeling full and satiated by the meals you eat.<\/p>\n Whilst there\u2019s no need to go overboard in your quest for protein, you do need to keep an eye on your intake. Active people should aim for between 0.7g and 1g of protein per pound of body weight. Remember, that\u2019s a gram of the macronutrient itself, not gram of the food weight. For example, 100g chicken breast isn\u2019t 100g protein (it\u2019s actually about 30g).<\/p>\n So, a 150lb woman could aim for 100-150g protein per day and a 180lb man should be looking at around 125-180g protein.<\/strong><\/p>\n Any more than this won\u2019t pose a health risk, but it\u2019s unnecessary and likely to be expensive. With the exception of eggs, protein powder, protein bars, and protein snacks, protein sources tend to be difficult to store (think chicken, fish, red meat). So it makes sense to eat a moderate amount. Plus, that way, you get to eat more carbs too!<\/p>\n So now you\u2019ve worked out how much protein to eat every day for your body weight, size, activity levels and goals, it\u2019s time to look at where you\u2019ll get that protein from. Design main meals with lean meat, poultry, red meat or game, eggs, dairy, fish and seafood<\/strong> in mind. But what about quick snacks, pre and post workout options, and bedtime protein<\/strong>?<\/p>\n Choose your goal:<\/p>\n You need\u2026<\/p>\n Choose: Pure Whey Protein\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n Low in fat and carbs, with 82%\u00a0whey protein<\/a> concentrate, this is our most popular protein powder<\/a>. It represents excellent value for money. It comes in 20+ flavours (with more to come in time!) which makes it a great choice for drinking as a shake, adding to oats (oats+protein powder=\u201cproats\u201d) or using in your protein cooking experiments.<\/p>\n Choose: Pure Whey Isolate\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n Our whey isolate delivers 97g protein per 100g, with 0g carbs and only trace fats. The process of making whey isolate removes all the lactose, making it a great choice for anyone who struggles with dairy or needs to avoid lactose altogether.<\/p>\n Choose: AFTERMATH\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n This incredible\u00a0post-workout protein<\/a>\u00a0contains whey protein isolate (the purest form of whey), creatine, and a host of other ingredients aimed at helping optimise recovery. It is the only all-in-one on the market which uses the sports-performance carbohydrate Vitargo\u00ae.<\/p>\n Choose: INFORMED MASS\u2122 This\u00a0premium mass gainer<\/a>\u00a0uses only top quality ingredients (no fillers or cheap ingredients here!) You\u2019ll get protein from whey concentrate and isolate, and carbs from oats. But you\u2019ll also get leucine, HMB and creatine, plus probiotics and digestive enzymes to help you actually absorb nutrients.<\/p>\n Choose: CUTTING EDGE\u2122 Protein<\/strong><\/p>\n This new premium\u00a0weight loss protein<\/a>\u00a0formulation, which uses the same exclusive mTOR Protein Complex\u2122 as INFORMED WHEY\u00ae,\u00a0 comes with added glucomannan (one of the hottest diet ingredients on the supplement scene), MCT\u2019s, green coffee extract, cinnamon extract, choline bitartrate, and some quality probiotics in the form of DigeZyme\u00ae and LactoSpore\u00ae. This all adds up to the most advanced weight loss protein formula on the market.<\/p>\n Choose: INFORMED WHEY\u00ae INFORMED WHEY<\/a>\u00ae goes through the Informed Sport testing programme, so you can have total confidence in every ingredient and every batch. Absolutely no compromises. It delivers a whopping 24.3g protein per serving from premium protein sources! We\u2019ve also added ingredients to support your digestion and help you absorb more of the nutrition.<\/p>\n Choose: Complete Vegan Blend\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n This\u00a0vegan protein powder<\/a>\u00a0is a blend of pea protein, quinoa flour, and brown rice protein. No soya, no artificial colours, and no artificial sweeteners. It\u2019s available in two delicious flavours, including our popular chocolate peanut.<\/p>\n Choose: Beef Protein Isolate\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n Beef protein isolate<\/a>\u00a0is in fact a great choice for anyone who wants to completely avoid whey, lactose, dairy, or milk sugars. It\u2019s a pure protein (like all isolates) delivering 97% protein content. And no it doesn\u2019t taste like beef at all, promise!<\/p>\n In The Protein Store Cupboard<\/strong><\/p>\n Stock your kitchen shelves with protein-packed snack options like\u00a0liquid egg whites<\/a>\u00a0(they keep for a while, and you can freeze the bottles to extend the shelf-life),\u00a0nut butters<\/a>, seed butters, and our delicious combination butters, chia seeds, chia protein granola, and your favourite protein bar or protein flapjack.<\/p>\n With all these options available, you\u2019ll never struggle to hit your protein requirements again!<\/strong><\/p>\n Ready to take your fitness journey to the next level? Our blog is full of insightful articles written by fitness & nutrition experts, all aimed at helping you achieve your goals. 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