Not All Proteins Are Created Equal
Posted: 2/1/2012 4:13:27 PM
By: Nick Greiner | with: 0comments
It is very common to have a deficiency in high quality proteins in today’s highly processed and fast food society. The consumption of highly processed foods no longer yields the same nutrients and health benefits as all natural, organic foods of the past. In addition, the protein powders on the market today have low quality hydrolyzed proteins and are filled with large amounts of dangerous artificial sweeteners.
One of the great challenges of incorporating and maintaining an exercise regimen is providing your body with the correct nutrients. The additional caloric and nutrient requirements often contribute to fatigue and an increased risk of developing injuries.
The processing of protein can alter the quality of the nutrients available and absorbed. This alteration of proteins affects the absorption rate and how well your body can utilize these proteins. Foods that are processed will not provide the same nutrients required for adequate health and healing in the body.
Quality protein is the building block of a healthy body. It aids in repairing and replenishing the nutrients needed for healthy muscles and bones. Protein is also a great source of energy which boosts your metabolism naturally. Whey protein contains the amino acid cysteine, which is used to make glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant that defends the body against free radical damage. (1)
It is an absolute necessity to eliminate unnatural and highly processed foods that inhibit health and healing. Avoid protein sources that are injected with hormones, fed grains or other genetically modified foods that are away from their natural state. Vital enzymes found in all natural, organic proteins aid in the absorption of amino acids, bio-availability and improve immune system strength. “For decades, we’ve been told that eating full-fat dairy products increases the risk of heart attack. Now, a study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition says that the more full-fat dairy products people consume, the lower their risk of heart attack---provided the cows were grass-fed.” (2)
It is difficult and very common for one to feel overwhelmed while selecting a healthy grass-fed whey protein supplement. Maximized Living’s Perfect Protein has been formulated with your health as the number one goal. Perfect Protein is derived from the whey protein of 100% naturally-raised cows. These cows have never been injected with proteins, antibiotics or fed grains. The Perfect Protein cows graze on natural grass pastures that are free of pesticides and chemicals.
The use of low temperature allows for the vital enzymes and amino acids to remain intact improving bio-availability and absorption. Perfect Protein is fortified with vitamins, minerals, L-lysine and glucosamine for cartilage strength and repair. This ideal protein supplement is excellent for your everyday health, improved energy and for the recovery from exercise.
References
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutathione
2. http://www.eatwild.com/healthbenefits.htm