The Protein People APC (Active Protein Complex) Whey Protein, Rich Chocolate, 5-Pound Tub Review
Sunday, December 5, 2010
by Larry Selden
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(More customer reviews)What are you all talking about! You all have to be be novice's!!! Who cares about taste or how well it mixes!!!! Look at the amount of everything in it!!! It is twice of what anything else on the market has! And at this price, you can not beat it!!! This is the best protein in the market! I have used it for a few months and it has brought amazing gains. And if your seeing gains do not blame the protein, blame your workouts or diet!! Those are what justify gains!! a
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Tutti Fruitti Smoothie
1 ScoopAPC 100% Whey Vanilla
1Small/Medium Banana
3 Large Strawberries
1/4 cups Blueberries
1/2 cups Skim Milk
1/2 cups Yogurt
1/2 cups Ice Cubes
Chocolate Mocha Smoothie
1 Scoop APC 100% Whey Chocolate
1 tsp. Dutch Cocoa Powder
2 tsp. Coffee
1/2 cups Skim Milk
4 Ice Cubes
2 grams Splenda (2 packets)
Banana Split Smoothie
1 ScoopTime Release Protein Vanilla
1/2 Small/Medium Banana
2 Large Strawberries
1/4 cups Crushed Pineapple, Canned
1 cup Skim Milk
3 Ice Cubes
2 grams Splenda (2 packets)
Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
1 scoopAPC Time Release Protein Chocolate
1 tbsp. Peanut Butter
1 cup Skim Milk
1 gramSplenda (1 packet)
Hot or Cold Chocolate Milk
1 ScoopAPC Soy/Whey Chocolate
1 oz. Cream
7 oz. Water
Tropical Blast Smoothie
1 ScoopAPC Soy/Whey Vanilla
1/2 cups Orange Juice, Low Pulp
1/2 cups Crushed Pineapple, Canned
3 Ice Cubes
1 gramSplenda (1 packet) Protein is one of the three "macronutrients" in the human diet. (The other two are fats and carbohydrates.) One major point of difference that sets proteins apart from the other macronutrients is that our bodies cannot completely synthesize proteins. In other words, we need to get proteins from our diet. Proteins are responsible for a long list and wide variety of essential functions in our bodies including the growth and maintenance of muscle, bones, cartilage, hair, skin, and nails. Proteins are also needed to make certain enzymes, hormones and blood. Proteins also help enhance immune function.
One exciting benefit of dietary protein is that it increases feelings of fullness (satiety) when compared to equal amounts of carbohydrates and fats. The result is that we can eat fewer calories from protein and feel just as satisfied as we would from eating greater amounts of carbohydrates. Protein is a natural appetite suppressant!
The Soy Health Claim
In October 1999, FDA approved a health claim that can be used on labels of soy-based foods to tout their heart-healthy benefits. The agency reviewed research from 27 studies that showed soy protein's value in lowering levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "Bad" cholesterol).
Food markets can now use the following claim, or a reasonable variation, on their products:
"Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of APC Whey/Soy Protein provides 6.25 grams of soy protein (APC Whey/Soy Protein contains a total of 25 grams of protein per serving coming from the combination of Whey/Soy Protein)"
To qualify for the claim foods must contain per serving:
- 6.25 grams of soy protein
- Low fat (less than 3 grams)
- Law saturated fat (less than 1 gram)
- Low cholesterol (less than 20 milligrams)
- Sodium value of less than 480 milligrams for individual foods, less than 720 milligrams if considered a main dish, and less than 960 milligrams if considered a meal.
Whey protein is a natural mixture of smaller proteins that are derived from dairy milk. APC Whey Protein contains high amounts of essential amino acids that our bodies need every day!
Because of APC Whey Protein's excellent and immediate absorption, these amino acids get into the bloodstream rapidly. Whey protein is rapidly absorbed and for that reason is effective at stimulating muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth) during periods of recovery immediately following exercise.
Time Release Proteins
As mentioned, Whey Protein is absorbed very rapidly. Rapid absorption has its benefits as fast absorption is ideal in the morning, immediately following exercise, etc. However, there are times when a slower, more sustained absorption of protein is beneficial. If and when there is gang to be a long gap between meals or between snacks, time release proteins can be utilized to fuel your body during this time. APC Time Release Protein is a perfect example of a protein product that can help you accomplish this goal. APC Time Release Protein utilizes a unique and precise combination of five different proteins, all with different absorption profiles. This precise combination provides a full spectrum of fast absorbing, medium absorbing and slow absorbing proteins to combine a sustained release for several hours.
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Optimum Nutrition 100% Soy Protein, Dutch Chocolate, 2.08lbs-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 2) Review
Monday, November 1, 2010
by Larry Selden
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(More customer reviews)I have to admit that the other three whey versions of protein shakes from ON I've tried taste better.Not to say this tastes horrible or anything.I switched over to the soy version myself because the whey version bothered me a bit, which this kind doesn't seem to do.Tastes meh when mixed in water, and loads better when I mix it with straight up soy milk.I'd be interested to see if the vanilla version tastes much better than the chocolate.
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Optimum Nutrition Soy Protein provides 25 grams of protein per serving. Suitable for low-carb diets, this Dutch chocolate flavored powder formula is also vegetarian friendly, cholesterol free, and low fat. This formula is made with Identity Preserved/non-
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Nature's Plus - Spiru-Tein - Nutty Berry Burst, 1.12 lb powder Review
Friday, September 17, 2010
by Larry Selden
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(More customer reviews)I love this drink. It's a bit of an acquired taste--I found it a little bit chalky, but I love it now. It's full of essential nutrients, so it's completely worth the cost. The chocolate flavor is by far the best in my humble opinion. I usually combine a cup (it comes with its own measuring cup) with a cup of skim milk and blend it. Mixing it together without a blender causes it to clump something awful, so a blender is definitely essential. I recommend pouring how much milk you intend to drink in the your designated drinking vessel first before you blend; the shake has a tendency to froth and this way you don't end up with excess sitting in the blender. Generally I've found that on the days that I have time to drink this shake (washing the blender in the morning can prove to be a bit much) I have more energy and just feel...healthier. You really can't go wrong with this drink. I found that drinking this as a meal replacement aid was very helpful in weight loss.
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Product Description:
The Energy Supplements®
Soy Protein Powder with Spirulina ~ Vanilla
Great Taste - Mixes Instantly, No Blender Required.
Spiru-Tein is scientifically formulated with isolated soy protein from only non-genetically modified (non-GMO) soybeans -- As Nature Intended.
Healthy Heart Food
25 grams of soy protein a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of Spiru-Tein supplies 14 grams of soy protein.
Nature's Plus Vanilla Spiru-Tein Powder features a unique blend of ingredients, including...
100% Daily Value of all Vitamins
Energy Nutrients: High Quality Soy Protein and Bee Pollen
Superior Patented*
Tri-Part Protein Blend: Rice, Pea, Soy
Diet-Aids: Lecithin, Spirulina, Choline and Inositol
Enzymes: Bromelain and Papaya
Cleansing: Chlorophyll
Fiber: Bran, Cellulose and Apple Pectin
Vegetarian, Yeast-Free Product
Typical Amino Acid Profile Per Serving
Amino Acid % Total Protein mg
Isoleucine 4.3 602
Histdine 2.6 364
Leucine 8.2 1148
Arginine 7.5 1050
Lysine 6.3 882
Aspartic Acid 11.6 1624
Methionine 1.3 182
Serine 5.2 728
Cysteine 1.3 182
Glutamic Acid 19.1 2674
Threonine 3.8 532
Proline 5.1 714
Phenylalanine 5.1 714
Glycine 4.2 588
Tryptophan 1.3 182
Alanine 4.3 602
Valine 5.0 700
Tyrosine 3.8 532Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Scoop (34g)
Servings Per Container 32
Amount Per ServingSpiru-Tein w/ 1Cup Skim Milk
Calories 99 179
Calories from Fat 0 0
% Daily Value **
Total Fat 0g* 0% 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0% 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 2%
Sodium 140mg 6% 11%
Potassium 110mg 3% 15%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% 4%
Sugars 8g
Other Carbohydrate 2g
Protein 14g 28% 44%
Vitamin A 5000 IU 100% 110%
Vitamin C 60 mg 100% 110%
Calcium 300 mg 30% 60%
Iron 4.5 mg 25% 25%
Vitamin
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Genisoy Soy Protein Shake, Chocolate Protein Shake, 22.2-Ounce Canisters (Pack of 2) Review
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
by Larry Selden
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(More customer reviews)I bought this on something of a whim - I like some of Genisoy's other products - and was worried that it would be terrible.But it really isn't bad!
The instructions read: For best results, add 1 scoop of powder to 8 oz. of protein fortified nonfat milk and mix in an electric blender, or in a shaker.Can also be mixed with water or other beverage of choice.
I didn't want the extra added calories of the milk - plus I'm lactose intolerant, so I went ahead and mixed it with water, worried it would be bland. It was pretty tasty.The reason they say to put in a blender or shake is because it's difficult to mix - it gets very thick.
Kosher status isn't clear here on amazon, but it's got a circle-K hechshar, if this is relevant for you.
And this particular product has many more vitamins and mineratals than the Genisoy Ultra XT product.
I'm going to go out and get the vanilla, too.Definitely recommended!
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Delicious, versatile & nutritious GeniSoy Soy Protein Shakes and Powder are a delicious nutritious way to incorporate the benefits of soy and 20 other vitamins and minerals into your diet. When combined with your choice of fruits and other liquids or juice, they become a never-ending variety of shakes and smoothies. GeniSoy Protein Shakes and Powder make it easy to include 25g a day of soy into your diet. Complete nutrition with 20 vitamins & minerals, selenium. 100% vitamin E & folic acid.GeniSoy Protein Shakes and Powder are a part of our growing family of convenient, delicious and affordable soy food products that make it easy and enjoyable to incorporate the benefits of soy into your diet. All GeniSoy powders contain only soy protein from soybeans processed through the Identity Preservation Program (IPP Certified). Eat healthy! The FDA has concluded that consumption of 25g per day of soy protein as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of GeniSoy Vanilla Protein Shake provides 14g of soy protein.
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Muscle Milk-High Protein Shake Mix Review
Friday, September 3, 2010
by Larry Selden
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(More customer reviews)Well here's the famous Muscle Milk.
If you are thinking about getting this product but you are not sure if it is appropriate for you let me let you know why it probably is, or probably isn't or at least you should go easy on it.
Although this is no "weight gainer", it is between a regular protein powder and weight gainer, since 2 scoops have 350 calories. 160 of those are from fats, 8 of them saturated. MCTs fats are easily burned as energy, but you can still find nutritionists that say that's just not true. So it's up to you. I would go with bodybuilders and athletes that love the product since, well, they are the, literally, living proof.
When should you drink it? The manufacturer tells you that you should consume it after waking up, before working out, after working out, and before sleeping...hehe well manufacturers are always telling us to consume their product as much as we can for "better results" but the truth is that supplements should be used wisely and aren't magic so don't worry about consuming it 4 times a day. Besides, 160 times 4 are 640 calories from fat. That's 30% of 2000. You should get about 25% of your calories from fat (if you really wanna be lean) so if you mix the muscle milk with soy milk and you eat close to 3000 calories, that's almost all the fats you should get. Nothing else, no peanut butter, no almonds, etc. Besides there's no really need of muscle milk after waking up and before workout. Everyone knows that whey protein is the best pre workout protein due to its fast effect. But I get it after workout and before sleeping.
Does it work? Well, if you have a good workout and you have a good diet it does work. I have dropped some body fat % since I started to take it and I have gained some muscle mass without gaining any fat. I recommend mixing this with soy milk or low fat milk at night and not getting anything else.
Getting calories from fats at night is fine, when we sleep we burn calories and most of them from protein and fats. But we don't burn that many carbs while sleeping. Don't get me wrong, I don't live the "low carb lifestyle", but I go easy on them at night. If you get less than 30 grams of them in the last hours of the day you'll be fine. That's why muscle milk is a good choice for pre sleep protein since it has little carbs.
For post workout I recommend the same mixture of Muscle Milk and soy or low fat milk but eat fruits too. You need carbs after workout and the fats will help a lot since carbs work better with fats (and protein too. In fact, fats are much better being consumed to join carbs and protein).
Now , I'm not gonna say this is the best tasting bodybuilding powder in the world because I haven't tried them all...but it is the best I have ever tried and I doubt there's anything better. I just love every flavor. The cookies and cream is just delicious, almost like an ice cream. And it barely has sugar. You won't find a better tasting powder, I'm sure of that.
If you are on a diet trying to lose that belly I wouldn't recommend this to you. But if you are already lean or have always been and now your goals is getting lean muscle, then go ahead.
The price is the only turn off though but if you think a good product and with an awesome taste makes the price of a product even more worth it, go ahead.
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AMERICA'S FAVORITE PROTEIN DRINK!
When MUSCLE MILK was first introduced, CytoSport scientists attempted to emulate one of nature's most anabolic, complete, and balanced foods: human mother's milk. MUSCLE MILK broke the mold, creating a new category of protein supplements while setting a new standard for both taste and performance. As a result, muscle milk has become America's favorite protein drink.
But the science of human metabolism is never static; our understanding of its complexity is expanding everyday. Recently the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) published a report that updated America's Nutritional goals. Cytosport scientists have evaluated the report and have updated MUSCLE MILK to keep pace with these new developments.
No matter what you ultimate goal may be building muscle mass or sculpting a toned, muscular physique-controlling caloric intake and specific physical activity go hand-in-hand with managing your total weight. When it comes to defining weight control, calories do count. Most Americans need to reduce the number of calories they consume. Since lipids or fats contain approximately twice the caloric energy carbs, minimizing the total fat content in MUSCLE MILK-while maintaining the overall fat-burning benefits of LEANLIPIDS-helps to accomplish this goal.* Picture may be of different size or flavor
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