A protein that helps in rebuilding muscles is the latest fashion, but you have to be\u00a0careful with its overuse.\u00a0Between May 29 and 31, 2015, the city of Rio de Janeiro will host another edition of the\u00a0Arnold Classic Brazil, a fair focused on Nutrition, Sports, Medicine, Physical Education\u00a0and Physiotherapy professionals, as well as athletes in general. So, I take the\u00a0opportunity, this week, to talk about Whey Protein.<\/p>\n
Whey protein is a group of proteins derived from whey, or the fluid portion of milk,\u00a0remaining after removal of the casein and fat. The biggest advantage in relation to milk\u00a0intake itself is the biological value, i.e. the body has a better absorption of the whey\u00a0protein, and fewer calories, as explained Endocrinologist Dr. Saliha Mello.<\/p>\n
ANVISA, the National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance of Brazil, classifies whey\u00a0protein as a food, not a drug.<\/p>\n
Let’s talk about the functions of Whey, in order to understand the reason for this\u00a0\u201cfever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Indeed their functions are the same as the proteins from other sources, such as muscle\u00a0recovery, regeneration of other non-muscle a tissues, and also to help in the\u00a0performance of various biological and immunological functions, etc.<\/p>\n
So, it is a most suitable product for those who practice intense physical activity, such as\u00a0athletes. But people who practice any sport can also consume whey protein.<\/p>\n
And them comes a question: is Whey Protein fattening? No, according to Dr. Saliha.<\/p>\n
However, you must be careful with the type of whey you are consuming because there\u00a0are many of them. Some with fewer amounts of carbohydrate and calories per dose and\u00a0others with more of them. There are also whey specifications such as protein\u00a0concentrated, protein isolated, hydrolyzed protein, and a blend of proteins, which are\u00a0prescribed according to the purpose of each daily necessities.<\/p>\n
People often confuse the “big protein jars\u201d of whey, with ” big jars” of hypercaloric\u00a0ones, which are rather highly caloric supplements, in order to gain weight.<\/p>\n
Some years ago, \u201cThe Athletes\u2019 Magic Powder\u201d were still pretty much unknown in the\u00a0market, many people aiming to lose weight changed their lifestyle by including physical\u00a0exercise in their routine and, of course, the whey protein. They lost weight, improved\u00a0their muscles, and decreased fat percentage.<\/p>\n
But it was not because of Whey alone. It was a whole set of actions. This concept is\u00a0being sold by many people today and those that are a little overweight buy whey,\u00a0believing it to be the magic formula to lose weight. But it is not.<\/p>\n
Since we already know that it is not magic formula for weight loss and to define the\u00a0body, is whey really essential?<\/p>\n
I decided to ask an athlete, the bodybuilder Sarah Rodrigues Malta, 24, representing\u00a0the category called \u201cBikini Fitness.\u201d In it the athletes are evaluated by symmetry, fat\u00a0percentage, harmony, beauty and other criteria. In a category with less muscle density\u00a0one may not have much developed muscles.<\/p>\n
She explains that she could live without whey protein, but it is interesting, in her case,\u00a0the amount of protein per serving. It is a supplement, not a substitute for meal only\u00a0complements it. “It’s like food, but in powder\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
What worries me is to see people consuming whey wantonly, without medical advice. I\u00a0believed it to be a big mistake. “It’s like eating a lot of eggs unnecessarily. Everything\u00a0depends on the goal, on the stimulus one has. The protein will not make the muscles\u00a0you want. You need to eat the correct protein requirement, which combined with the\u00a0stimulus, can reach what I want.”<\/p>\n
The tip of the bodybuilder Sarah Rodrigues Malta is to have patience and dedication.<\/p>\n
“People forget that changes are slow. Also, to know what you’re eating and what kind of\u00a0nutrient you are eating is important. And Whey Protein is a practical food, a supplement\u00a0that helps the end result for the athlete.”<\/p>\n
And it is so practical it that it ended up in recipes for cakes, pies, breads, sweets,\u00a0lollipops, pasta dough and ice cream, among others that are shared on the internet.<\/p>\n
And there are people making lots of money using creativity and Whey Protein.<\/p>\n
According to data from the Brazilian Association of Manufacturers of Nutritional\u00a0Supplements and Food for Special Purposes, whey protein is the record holder in terms\u00a0of consumption in Brazil, corresponding to 60% of sales in its segment.<\/p>\n
The best time to consume it is immediately after training (in the first 40 minutes), when\u00a0the muscles are worn out and are eager for nutrients. The important thing is to seek a\u00a0specialist to calculate the daily protein requirements according to the weight and body\u00a0composition, physical training and goals.<\/p>\n
Here is a recipe, suggestion of Dr. Saliha Mello.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Microwave Mug muffin.<\/p>\n 1- 2 spoons of tapioca<\/p>\n 2 – \u00bd Cup of tea of water<\/p>\n 3 – 2 spoons of vanilla whey<\/p>\n 4 – 1 Egg<\/p>\n Mix everything in a blender and pour into two mugs that can go to the microwave.<\/p>\n Bake for 3 minutes.<\/p>\n It is ready! Just eat your muffin of whey protein.<\/p>\n I hope I have clarified a little about WHEY PROTEIN. Send any questions send to Dr.\u00a0Saliha Mello or the bodybuilder Sarah Rodrigues Malta.<\/p>\n
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