SoF Vs. Protiens

There are so many types of protien out there.  Here is a little guide to help you. 

If you are going to take a protien powder, which is the easiest way to incorperate more protien in to the diet.  Adding it to a smoothie or juice is the quickest way to add it in.

Whey Protien: By far a great protien, though it is also the most trouble some.  Digestion rate about 2 hours.  It has a full amino acid profile, the muscle builders.  This issue is that not too many people can digest it.  Lactose intorolant people have an issue with digesting it.  It can be bothersome with out special enzemes. 

Egg Protien: Digestion rate 2-3 hours.  Similar to whey though a little lighter on the body.  It does not act as a weight suppesant like whey.  Can cause some digestion issues.

Casin Protiens: Digestion rate 6-8 hours.  This is great if you know you will not be able to eat for a while.  Causes the same issues as Whey. 

Soy Protien: Digestion rate about 4 hours.  This is a great protien, though there is some issues with hormones in them though.  Soy naturally has hormones in it which can help balance you when you hormones go crazy (this happens to everyone). 

Rice Protien: This does not have a complete amino acid profile, though it is easy to digest.  Digetsion rate about 1-2 hours.  This is great as a preworkout snack or to toss in juice.  It is one of the few that is good for everyone. 

Hemp Protien: By far the most expensive.  Though this one also has the highest bio-availability (the amount of protein that the label says versus the amount your body actually gets from the protien).  This is a preferred protien of vegans.  This one also has a large amino acid profile, though not a complete profile. 

Mixture Protiens:  There are several of these out there for people do not want several protiens hanging around or do not want to pay for several kinds of protiens.  These have all the advantages and disadvantages of other kinds of protiens.  

There are several issues with bio-availability in protiens.  If you look at the labels, what the label says vs what you actually get out of it is up to your body and how it takes to the protien.  

I presonally use Hemp and Vega whole food health optimizer.  The Vega WFHO is a mixure of Hemp, Rice, and Split pea.  As well as other things.  

I hope this helps you.  Good luck to you.

Steve (SoF)

thanks

 hey steve, thanks for the info. I've never seen hemp protein before... i'm actually allergic to hemp anyways so it doesnt really matter though lol. I think I am going to start making my whey protein smoothies again, like I did when I was doing BFL 

question

wow... i didn't realize there was that many different proteins... question - how do you know if your body has trouble digesting the protein... i use whey protein fro GNC - it was recomended by my trainer.

Hey there

That's some good information, thanks for sharing. 

We use WHEY and it DOES affect those of us who are lactose intolerant.    It mixes well without the blender and I like that. 

Should try some of the others. 

Trails

The trails here are pretty long from what I understand.  I know you can get on them by my house and get to Cincinatti.  You can also go in the other direction and to West Columbus.  I've heard they are working on trails to get to Cleveland as well.  All told, I believe there are 314 miles of paved trails.  221 miles connected. 

Dh and I have ventured in 4 different directions, not more than 25 miles or so in one trip.  They are nice. 

Love that we don't have to mess with much traffic, just a crossing here and there. 

Hope you are enjoying your trails as well.