Q&A About Whey Protein

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Dear eDiets
I want to lose body fat and gain muscle. I've researched whey protein and found a lot of pros about it, but will it benefit me?
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Yes, it will benefit you, but the whey protein should be primarily in the form of a whey isolate. If whey is primarily from a concentrate, it's not as efficient in quality and purity.

We live in a culture that thinks more is better. In reality, strategic application of a supplement is actually better. The best times to take a whey protein powder is before a workout, after a workout and 20 minutes prior to bed. These are the times when your body best utilizes the nutrients.

If you're consistent with your weight training, cardio, nutrition and strategic supplementation, your muscles will have more nitrogen retention and the whey protein will help with this process. Nitrogen retention is when all the nutrients you consume help fill the muscle so it looks hard and tight. It's not just what you consume that's important but also when you consume it that counts.

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A drug-free competitive bodybuilder and 2005 winner of the prestigious WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) Pro Card, Raphael Calzadilla is a veteran of the health-and-fitness industry. He specializes in a holistic approach to body transformation, nutrition programs and personal training. He earned his B.A. in communications from Southern Connecticut State University and is certified as a personal trainer with ACE and APEX. In addition, he successfully completed the RTS1 program based on biomechanics

100% Whey Gold Standard Protein • 24 g of pure, unadulterated whey protein per serving • More Whey Protein Isolates (WPI) – the purest source of whey protein available • Over 4 g of glutamine precursors and more than 5 g of BCAAs • Includes Hydrowhey™, lactase, and Aminogen® • Instantized to mix easily and completely Also available in a Natural version also - no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.

April 06, 2007 Reviewer: Kevin in District of Columbia

I'm going to make an educated guess and say that this protein is probably one of the most popular whey proteins being sold today - and with good reason. It's a simple formula of concentrate/isolate protein. It tastes good. It mixes easily (trust me, others don't). It's reasonably priced. I've seen everyone from bodybuilders to boxers supplementing with this brand. The truth is that pure whey is relatively easy to cull from milk, and it is relatively easy to maintain good quality, so the production costs are not very high. By its very nature it is not an incredibly difficult or technical process. This makes you wonder why a thousand other brands are marketing their whey as "pharmaceutical grade" and charging twice as much. 100% NATURAL Whey Protein is a good value.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Chocolate

March 25, 2007 Reviewer: James in Maryland

This is great. I would recommend the chocolate the most. I mix one scoop with about 8 ounces of milk and I drink it every night after I workout. It tastes great. However, make sure you stir it up very well. If you don't, it is like drinking chocolate milk with bits of rubber in it. But it tastes great if you stir it up well.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Chocolate

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

January 12, 2007 Reviewer: Craig in Tennessee

I like the double rich chocolate and chocolate mint. The vanilla is pretty good too. I mix 3 scoops of each with 1 pint of water. The cookies and cream is very bad-tasting. I can't describe the taste, but I sure wouldn't describe it in confectionary terms. I bought the 5lb tub, but threw the whole thing out after 2 sips it was so bad. I like the others quite well though.

November 14, 2006 Reviewer: kevin in New York

This is a good tasting protein. I have had the chocolate, chocolate mint, strawberry and cookies and cream. I would say the chocolate mint is my personal favorite, and the cookies and cream is my least favorite, it's kind of repulsive actually. The cookies and cream has a real strong chemical smell/taste. This is also a very economical product.

October 17, 2006 Reviewer: Daniel in Kansas

This stuff is great (i have double rich chocolate). But if you mix it in water it tastes like crap. I put it in hot chocolate made of milk. I do 1/3 milk 1/3 protein powder 1/3 chocolate milk powder and it tastes good. Drink plenty of water throughout the day or u'll get a kidney stone.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Chocolate

October 12, 2006 Reviewer: Adam in Wisconsin

This is the best Whey I have tried, but go for the Chocolate. The Vanilla tastes terrible. I mix mine with dextrose for a great tasting post workout shake.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Chocolate

August 14, 2006 Reviewer: talat in Turkey

If you want all natural this is your whey. I tried chocolate and vanilla flavors. Chocolate flavor is very good in taste and mixability but vanilla flavor sucks in taste. Don't buy vanilla unless you want something different!!! For overall, this product tastes good when mixed with milk. Chocolate flavor is strongly recomended. Best on the market in natural wheys.

January 23, 2007 Reviewer: Aaron in Georgia

I don't do chocolate anything and vanilla is too bland. I love the strawberry blended with water and a banana or apple slices. It will also mix well in a shaker without the fruit. (With all this protein, you'll need to increase your fiber intake) I use six servings daily with a low carb diet and I've reduced my % body fat while maintaining/building muscle mass. The strawberry is also good with orange juice if you don't mind all the extra sugar and carbs. 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Strawberry 5.11 lb - Highly recommended.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Strawberry

November 06, 2006 Reviewer: A customer in Texas

Good value for the money. I had the vanilla, one of my friends had chocolate. Chocolate tasted pretty good, but I only had it two or three times. The vanilla isn't as bad as most people say it is. With just milk it's OK at best, with milk and other stuff it's great. I was mixing it with just water to take to the gym, and the first day I wanted to throw up it was so bad. But I got used to it soon enough, and then it was alright. My taste buds just considered it like water, but sweeter.

This review is specific to 100% NATURAL Whey Protein, Vanilla

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

October 13, 2006 Reviewer: Erik in California

Overall this is a good product. I first tried Rocky Road - tastes more like cherry than anything. Can't wait to try the chocolate. Good product overall, with good results.