Egg Proteins & Weight Management
 
One egg provides 6 grams of protein, or 12% of the
Recommended Daily Value. Eggs provide the highest quality protein found in any
food because they provide all of the essential amino acids our bodies need in a
near-perfect pattern. While many people think the egg white has all the protein,
the yolk actually provides nearly half of it.

 The high-quality protein in eggs helps you to feel full longer and stay
energized, which contributes to maintaining a healthy weight. In fact, research*
shows that eggs eaten at the start of the day can reduce daily calorie intake,
prevent snacking between meals and keep you satisfied on those busy days when
mealtime is delayed.

 Muscle Strength, Repair & Preservation
Research indicates that high-quality protein may help active adults build
muscle strength and middle-aged and aging adults prevent muscle loss. Consuming
eggs following exercise is a great way to get the most benefits from exercise by
encouraging muscle tissue repair and growth.

The biggest protein myth is that you can only digest 30 grams of protein at
  one time. Find out what's wrong with this belief and just how much protein you
  need. This is a common question. I also get variations such as, how much
protein  can you digest at one time?


There are two ways to answer this, because there really two questions being
  asked.


1) How much protein can the digestive system physically absorb into the
  bloodstream from a meal?


And the MORE IMPORTANT QUESTION...


2) How much protein can you body actually utilize?


The answers...


1) About 95% and higher, unless you have some type of digestive system
  malfunction.


So if you get convinced by supplement companies to drink a 42g protein shake
  in 5 minutes, you'll still probably absorb at 38 or more grams of that
  protein.


Your muscle growth is not limited by the amount of protein you can DIGEST or
  ABSORB.


Your muscle growth IS LIMITED by the amount of protein that your body can
  utilize for protein synthesis.


So the answer to #2...


2) A lot less than you think.


You really don't need 40, or 30, or probably even 20g of protein per meal to
  keep your protein synthesis humming along. See Nutrition Help Expert Brad
  Pilon's post on "How Much Protein Do We Really Need"


Any protein that your body can't use for growth will be shuttled into a
  process where it is broken down (de-aminated: meaning the nitrogen is removed
  from the molecule and it becomes a carbon skeleton) to be used in energy
  pathways.


Now, there are benefits for eating extra protein (in my opinion) when
  dieting, mainly that it helps to suppress appetite.


But the bottom line to the question I am asked almost everyday is...


a) Your body can digest and absorb almost all of the protein you eat without
  problem.


b) Your muscles can only do so much with protein...the muscle growth process
  is RARELY, if ever limited by the amount of protein we consume. Almost all of
us  can easily get enough protein for maximum muscle growth without the need for
  eating 50g of protein 6 times per day. Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, and Gunter
  Schlerkcamp excluded, of course.

 Overall, I'd think twice about the need to slam down a 40-50g protein 
  shake...just think of the children and puppies you'll save by not gassing them
  out with protein farts.
Real food should cover all your protein needs.



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The Basics of Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance
found in the body. Having high "bad" cholesterol means you have too much LDL cholesterol in your blood. LDL cholesterol
can build up in your arteries and
prevent the blood from getting to your heart. HDL cholesterol is the "good" cholesterol. It carries LDL
cholesterol away from your artery walls.


Here is some basic information you should know about cholesterol:

• Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be
  serious. People with high cholesterol are at risk of getting heart disease. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Did you know,  80% of people who have had a heart
  attack have high cholesterol


• Only about 25% of cholesterol comes from the foods you
  eat. The other 75% is made by the body. Factors such as age and family history affect how much
  cholesterol your body makes. That’s why, for 2 out of 3 people with high
  cholesterol, diet and exercise alone aren’t enough and a cholesterol-lowering
  medicine, like LIPITOR, may be necessary


• People with high cholesterol usually have no
  symptoms. But it can be detected with a blood test. These tests can
  also help your doctor predict what your risk for heart disease may
  be

What Should My Cholesterol Numbers Be?
Your doctor knows best when it comes to your cholesterol goals, and he or she
will be your partner in reaching them. National guidelines say a person’s total cholesterol number should be
under 200, while 220–239 is considered borderline high, and above 240 is
considered high.


National guidelines also provide direction on LDL cholesterol, part of total
cholesterol and the main focus of cholesterol-lowering therapy. Having high
levels of LDL cholesterol may put you at risk for heart disease. Generally, your
LDL cholesterol should be below 160, if you have no other risk factors for heart disease. Managing and lowering
your LDL cholesterol then helps to further reduce your risk.

8 Workout Tips for High
School Athletes


Today’s post is provided by Rob Graf, AdvoCare Director
of Endorsements.


I get many calls from parents who have younger
athletes (ages 14-17) who want to maximize their lean muscle gain. The following
program has been a proven winner and features many Performance Elite products
that are OK for anyone 12 and older to take
regularly:

1. Eat a good     breakfast. Start the day with a strong foundation. Blend up a Meal
   Replacement Shakewith your favorite fruits, and don’t forget the CorePlex
   and OmegaPlex
   with your meal.


2. Have a     snack before lunch. Around 10:30, squeeze in a Meal
   Replacement Bar.     It’s packed with 17 grams of protein and it’s easy
   to keep on hand at     school.


3. Fuel up     before resistance training. Pop three Catalyst
   right before     the workout. The amino acids will sustain your muscles and help
   rid fat.


4. Exercise     the right way. When you’re working large muscle groups, I suggest     doing 3 to 5
   sets of 8 to 10 reps for each exercise. Follow a balanced     approach to your
   routine. In other words, if you do 30 reps of a “push”     exercise (like bench
   press), follow it up with 30 reps of a “pull”     exercise (like low cable
   rows).


5. Stay     hydrated. There’s nothing better to help you with this than Rehydrate
   Electrolyte     Replacement Drink.


6. Enhance     the recovery. The window of opportunity to significantly enhance     your muscles’
   recovery is about 60 minutes after you finish your last rep.     Be sure to
   drink a Post-Workout
   Recovery     Shake within an hour of working out.
   


7. Build up. Keep     feeding your muscles the protein they need with a Muscle
   Gain shake     90 minutes after your workout.


8. Don’t     forget to rest. Your sleep cycle is prime time for recovery, so be     sure you’re
   getting plenty of sleep. Don’t cheat your body of the time it     needs to
   repair and grow muscle. Shoot for at least 7 hours, and 8     hours is
   better.