Why Supplementation is Important
The word supplement typically holds a negative connotation, but in reality, I suggest everyone support a healthy diet and lifestyle with clean, organic supplementation. Why? Regardless of how well you eat, you are still likely deficient in essential vitamins and nutrients that play vital roles in helping to maintain a strong, functioning body that works to protect you from age-related diseases, muscle atrophy, fatigue, slow or compromised metabolism, cancers, and so on.
It is important however that you are choosing supplementation that is safe, effective, organic, and third-party tested. Even further, as a citizen of the world, it is our responsibility to ensure that we also choose supplementation that is not only healthy and safe for us, but healthy and safe for our planet. So be sure that sustainability is valued by the company and brand you select.
It is important however that you are choosing supplementation that is safe, effective, organic, and third-party tested. Even further, as a citizen of the world, it is our responsibility to ensure that we also choose supplementation that is not only healthy and safe for us, but healthy and safe for our planet. So be sure that sustainability is valued by the company and brand you select.
The Weigh-in on Whey: Your Body’s Best Friend & Why I Love It
The Journal of the American Medical Association explains, “Sarcopenia is the backdrop against which the drama of disease is played out.” Sarcopenia is age-related muscle loss, and if you work to prevent its effects, you will live a much healthier life. If you’re not getting adequate protein, your body cannot fight illness or degeneration. Sarcopenia impacts all of us—yes, that includes you. Muscle mass peaks around the age of 30, and from age 30 to 60, adults lose approximately half a pound of muscle and gain around one pound of fat per year. So Sarcopenia is often accompanied by unhealthy fat gain. Even if your body weight is normal, having a high percentage of body fat puts you at an increased risk for chronic disease.
Fat gain that surpasses our body’s normal reserve (you have about 70-80 thousand calories of fat reserve at any given time) can begin to build up around our vital organs. This dangerous fat is called “visceral fat”, which lies deep within our bodies, encapsulating our organs and posing a major risk to our health. Maintaining lean muscle helps banish this deadly visceral fat and supports joint, tissue, immune, and heart health. Additionally, muscle mass supports a healthy metabolism and can help one achieve weight-loss goals. A study by Maastricht University Medical Center revealed a single daily dose of 35 grams of whey protein led to higher circulating levels of amino acids, as well as improved muscle synthesis. The right kind of protein nourishes your entire body and gets rid of unhealthy visceral fat that can build up as you age, from the inside-out.
Fat gain that surpasses our body’s normal reserve (you have about 70-80 thousand calories of fat reserve at any given time) can begin to build up around our vital organs. This dangerous fat is called “visceral fat”, which lies deep within our bodies, encapsulating our organs and posing a major risk to our health. Maintaining lean muscle helps banish this deadly visceral fat and supports joint, tissue, immune, and heart health. Additionally, muscle mass supports a healthy metabolism and can help one achieve weight-loss goals. A study by Maastricht University Medical Center revealed a single daily dose of 35 grams of whey protein led to higher circulating levels of amino acids, as well as improved muscle synthesis. The right kind of protein nourishes your entire body and gets rid of unhealthy visceral fat that can build up as you age, from the inside-out.
Choosing the Right Protein
Now that it is clear that protein plays an instrumental role in maintaining a healthy M.E.S.H.E.D. Lifestyle, picking the right protein makes all the difference. Though there are countless protein blends out on the market, not all are created equal. When it comes to building lean muscle and curves, whey protein reigns supreme. It’s high concentration of branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs) nourishes muscle tissues, supports a healthy metabolism and stimulates fat loss more than any other type of protein.
Other Things to Look for When Selecting the Right Protein
- Undenatured Whey Protein Concentrate--NOT Isolate. High quality whey protein concentrates have glutamylcysteine, the major precursor to glutathione.
- Glutathione. Glutathione has been referred to as “the master antioxidant.” It’s found inside every single cell in your body, and is an important ingredient for optimal health and longevity.
- Glutathione is different from other antioxidants in that it is intracellular. It has the unique ability of maximizing the activity of all the other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and the fresh veggies and fruits you (hopefully) eat every day.
- It also helps remove toxins from your cells and protects you from the damaging effects of radiation, chemicals, and environmental pollutants.
- Undenatured, Cold pressed, minimally processed, derived from unpasteurized (raw) milk from grass fed cows; water soluble, and highly digestible—look for medium chain fatty acids (MCTs), not long chain fatty acids.
- Undenatured, Cold pressed means that it hasn't been treated with heavy heat, acids, and salts that strip the whey of it's nutritional value--depleting it of its health benefits.
- Be sure that you are helping to sustain the earth by choosing grass-fed cows who have not been mistreated, injected with hormones and/or antibiotics, and fed grass that hasn't been treated with herbicides and pesticides. You are what you eat. 'Cide' is a latin word that means 'death'.
- Certified organic and naturally sweetened, with a rich, creamy, full flavor, free of hormones, chemicals, and sugar.
Check This Study Out: I Don’t Just Choose Whey—I Choose Isagenix!
A University of Illinois at Chicago study comparing a diet high in Isagenix whey protein to a heart-healthy diet found participants using Isagenix protein blend lost a whopping 47% more fat and twice as much visceral fat than those on the heart-healthy diet. The translation? Whey protein from Isagenix helps you support healthy weight and feel better. Period! I’m living proof that Isagenix is the real deal. After one week, I was hooked. I could feel and see the difference by day three. Now, more than a year later, I’ve put on 12 pounds of lean muscle, without ‘bulking up’. I simply replaced fat weight with lean muscle mass—filled out my curves, increased my metabolism and placed first in every competition I entered. I can only attribute my success to dedication, consistency, and you betcha—the NUTRITION I take!