Posts Tagged ‘protein’

What You Know About That Brown Rice…Protein?!

Posted: October 10, 2011 by williampower in Nutrition
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It’s lean, its mean, and its holding its own on the protein scene. Brown rice protein is becoming very popular and I’m sure its raving reviews have everything to do with it. Everyone recognizes brown rice for its proverbial superiority to white rice. F.Y.I., brown rice and white rice both originate as nutritional equals, the only difference is white rice is raped of its nutritional goodness during its processing. Take away the bleaching process, the chemical agents and the extreme heat during the making of white rice and you get brown rice. But I digress; brown rice is considered a power food because it is inundated with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Sprouted brown rice is even better with more fiber and aminos than its unsprouted counterpart. The protein in brown rice is one of the highest quality plant based proteins available. It also contains enzymes that naturally separate the carbs from the protein yielding a product that is usually about 80% protein. Extra amino acids like arginine (a precursor to nitric oxide that dilates blood vessels and expedites the delivery of nutrients to the muscle) and glutamine (promotes recovery, muscle growth and improved immunity) also join the fray boosting this products’ market value. Couple this with increased digestibility and its hypoallergenic nature and you’ve got a contender. Feel free to see “what brown can do for you” (UPS Man voice).

A Snapshot of Whey Protein

Posted: October 9, 2011 by williampower in Nutrition
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One of the most ubiquitous supplemental protein sources today is Whey protein. Whey is the watery part of milk that is separated from the curd in the cheese making process.

Whey has become extremely popular over the last decade because of the fact that it is a complete protein source i.e. it contains a full spectrum of the amino acids necessary for overall health. Whey is contraindicated however, for anyone with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance due to its derivation from milk. Whey protein has two concentration levels; whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey, about 90% of it is protein with a little fat and lactose. Whey protein concentrate, the lower grade of whey, can be anywhere from 25% to 85% protein, and tends to have higher traces of fat and lactose. When it comes to concentrate in a powdered form, it is usually sold at about 80% protein. Whey protein can also be hydrolyzed, meaning the aminos are pre broken down into peptides for easier digestion and a lesser incidence of allergic reactions. Whey protein is one of the highest rated protein sources on the PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score), the PER (Protein Efficiency Ratio) and the BV (Biological Value) evaluation scale making Whey one of the most efficient supplemental proteins…period.