The Best Sources of Protein

Which ones will give you an optimal level of health?

It is often described as the building blocks of your body.

Protein helps build and repair your muscle and body tissue. It makes up a large portion of your entire body and is found in almost every part.

Talking about protein reminds me of the story of the three little pigs

The first little pig built his house out of straw and was eaten by the wolf. The second little pig was a bit smarter, and built his house out of sticks, but was also eaten by the big bad wolf.

But the third pig built his house out of bricks and survived. At the end of the story the mother reminded her little pig that: "The way to get along in the world is to do things as well as you can."

When it comes to your health, this is some excellent advice.... What I mean by this is that quality matters :)

So how does this apply to the sources of protein?....

Well, if your body was a house, protein would be the bricks, and amino acids would be the cement. To build a strong house you need quality materials. To build a strong body you need quality protein.

Protein can be found in meat, dairy products and vegetables.

• beef
• chicken
• fish
• eggs
• cottage cheese
• soy
• vegetables

These are what we consider good sources of protein.... The straw and stick houses....

If we want the best sources of proteins, the strong brick houses, we turn to health supplements

This certainly does not mean that natural sources of proteins are not important. I may have exaggerated a bit with the straw and stick houses :)

It is always important to maintain a healthy diet with natural food. Supplements will never replace a good healthy diet, but they do have certain benefits over natural food.

Health supplements provide the best sources of protein because they are easy to consume, they are relatively cheap compared to other sources, and they supply a high amount of quality protein per serving.

Protein supplements are here to provide optimal levels of health. Your natural diet should still be providing you the foundation of nutrition that you need.

Whey Protein

When it comes to sources of protein, Whey Protein tops the list. It's the best supplement for building and maintaining muscle.

It's the most popular supplement among bodybuilders and athletes around the world. Everyone can benefit from whey protein, especially if they're doing some sort of exercise.


Getting the right product is important

Soy Protein and other alternatives

Many years ago I used to think soy protein was a supplement for women and vegetarians :(

After doing a little bit of research I found out that I wasn't alone. In the bodybuilding world it got a lot of bad press and was considered less powerful than whey protein.

Fortunately for soy supplements, research has concluded that it is just as effective as whey protein, and may have some extra benefits. If you're lactose intolerant it is a great supplement for you.

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High Protein Foods

MRP Meal Replacement Products

Meal replacement products are not just sources of proteins.

Amino Acids and BCAA's Branched Chained Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. These are some of the most beneficial supplements that have been around for a long time.

The only problem is that a lot of people don't know about them. It might be a marketing issue, but they are nowhere near as popular as other protein supplements... But, they are just as important.

Protein Pills

Amino Acid Supplements

Protein bars

Protein bars make a great snack when you're on the go. I'm always happy if I remember to pack one if I'm traveling or in a rush. There's nothing worse than going hungry and having to resort to unhealthy choices.

They're really convenient and some of them pack a lot of protein. However, they should not replace a meal with natural food or a protein shake.

Best Protein Bar