Jill Lane - Protein Powders vs. Meal Replacements - #1529
Happy Wednesday!
Longtime friend of One Life Radio’s Jill Lane is here! Jill is an expert at all things nutrition and today she will be discussing Protein Powders vs. Meal Replacements.
Jill Lane
Jill Lane is a Pro-Athlete Health and Nutrition Coach with over 20 years experience in the health and wellness industry. She is the creator of Fueling Champions®, a 3-step sports performance and athletic nutrition program built to maximize the potential of student athletes and the parents and schools who support them.
Protein Powders vs. Meal Replacements
We’re breaking down protein powders and meal replacements today! Jill says the technology behind these powders has turned it into a multi-billion dollar business. With that said, there are hundreds of mixes to choose from, and it can be hard to know which one you need.
Protein powders are sometimes looked upon for building muscle, but Jill says their true purpose is for adding protein to your diet. But, protein powders won’t miraculously make you “jacked” in the gym. Jill talks about how much protein we need per day. She says a rule of thumb is to eat 75% of your body weight in grams of protein a day. We need to make sure we get enough protein to make the amino acids we need. Protein powders may help with weight loss, but it depends on why you have weight gain. Hormones, lack of exercise and overeating are all reasons we gain weight. A protein shake may help if your lacking protein in your diet. Protein and fiber-rich foods will make you feel full longer. Proteins are different three ways; Amino acid ratios, Digestibility, Preference on texture, flavor and source (if you’re vegan.) One shake ingredient is Branch chain amino acids, or BCAAs, part of the essential amino acids. We can’t make these in the body, so we have to get them from an outside source. Plant-based proteins are not considered complete proteins, so you’ll see BCAA’s in most vegan protein powders. Jill recommends a mixed protein when going all veggie.
Carbohydrates should be minimal in a protein shake. Meal replacements are different because they have more nutrients. But, you can take a protein powder and add to it for overall nutritional content. Jill recommends at least one meal you have to chew per day. Also, if your protein powder makes you congested or gassy, try different proteins that are dairy free and use water to mix rather than milk and see how it goes. Jill also touches on other types of drinks like green drinks. Be extra careful to check ingredients. Many have tons of sugar and GMOs. They need to be organic and free of allergens. You should shop for your juices as you would your produce. Avoid oils and artificial ingredients.
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