Monday, August 17, 2009

Whey protein can give women increased energy

Whey protein in the diet can actually help in giving women more energy throughout the day. Did you know that a simple way to increase energy is by eating more frequently, but with smaller portions each time. It is usually recommended for women to have about 5-6 smaller meals instead of the usual 3 large meals a day. This allows for continuous digestion by your body’s metabolism and actually increases the digestion rate. By providing your metabolism with a constant supply of fuel throughout the day you get a constant supply of energy.

This works because your blood sugar levels remain balanced instead of the usual rise and falls in blood sugar experienced when you eat 3 larger meals. Have you ever felt tired in mid afternoon after a heavy lunch? This is because of a fall in blood sugar. By eating more frequent smaller meals you can ensure that you have constant energy throughout day. But how do you manage 6 meals in a day without either gaining weight from eating too much or not having enough time to make them. Busy women don’t have time to make 6 healthy meals in a day, I know I don’t! The answer can be solved simply with a whey protein shake. These are not only quick and easy to make (2 scoops of protein powder in a bottle mixed with water) but can be placed in a handbag for when you are at work. They also have the added benefit of containing almost no fat or cholesterol and few calories which ensures that you actually lose weight while increasing your daily energy. Whey protein gives women an easy healthy means of maintaining blood sugar levels and increasing daily energy levels.

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