The 5 Best Protein Powders on the Market

Is This Protein Powder Good For You?

How many times have you read or heard about a dynamite protein powder only to give it a try and end up having your stomach tied in knots, tremendous gas issues, diarrhea, getting bloated, experiencing nausea, developing a headache, runny nose, etc.? Some of these protein powders are proclaimed by experts to be the absolute best, backed by university studies, yet taste like the inside of a garbage can and cause the aforementioned issues. I just want to quickly point out that bloating, nausea, gas, etc., are NOT normal human reactions. Your body was not meant to have these issues so when you have them your body is speaking to you. It's your body's way of telling you to avoid these powders at all costs!

So, one more time. If you cannot stomach the taste of a certain protein powder or if it leads to any of the above unpleasant experiences, this means that your body is telling you - this protein powder is NOT for you no matter what expert, university study or guru tells you. Your body knows better than all of them combined.

2 Types of Protein Powders You Should NEVER Consume

I have probably tried and tested hundreds of protein powders over the past 40 years, many of which probably almost killed me by taste alone. I have also consulted over thousands of clients on nutrition and proper selection of protein powders. With this experience I have found that there are two types of protein powders you do not want to have.

You do not want to have any type of protein powder that contains Casein, an extremely unhealthy form of protein. Casein is very cheap to produce and the profit margins are very high so you see it everywhere. Unfortunately humans cannot digest Casein and it is usually the culprit of the digestive issues mentioned above among other things. Real quick, it takes the human body 2-4 hours to digest a carbohydrate and it takes the human body 4-6 hours to digest a fat or protein. Research tells us that after 14 hours in the human digestive system Casein does not even begin to digest. It just gets caught up in your digestive system, putrefies, builds up in your system  and has been shown to cause things like allergies, digestive and skin issues just to mention a few.  Many manufactures of Casein protein powders promote it as a "Slow" digesting protein where I would more likely call it a "NO" digesting protein. If you want to avoid the unpleasantness of stomach issues, gas, bloating, etc., and actually have a chance to digest, absorb and utilize your protein powder stay away from casein.
The second type of protein powder you want to avoid is Soy protein. Many people still think Soy is a "Health" food and many Vegans use it as their "go to" protein powder but if you would take the time to read the following article you would probably not have Soy protein again. There is a lot of research explaining how Soy affects your thyroid function as well as lowering your testosterone levels. If you are a consumer of protein powders I think these are two areas of concern for you.  170 Scientific Studies Confirm the Dangers of Soy

Blood Type Can Help You in Finding The Right Protein Powder

Over the course of the past 30 years of consulting with thousands of clients I have found that blood typing is a quick and easy way to find a protein powder that will be easily digested and assimilated without going through the painful and expensive process of choosing the correct protein powder. How many cans of protein powders have you thrown out over the years because of taste or digestive issues? Below is a chart of protein powders that are good for each blood type:

Blood Type O:  Egg White Protein Powder and Rice Protein Powder. Two brands I recommend are Jay Robb's Egg White Protein Powder and Nutribiotic Raw Rice Protein Powder.
Blood Type A: Pea Protein Powder and Rice Protein Powder. Also any "Green" Protein Powder that does not contain Soy such as Vega, Vega Sport or Vega One and Plant Fusion.
Blood Types AB and B: Egg White Protein Powder, Rice Protein Powder and Whey Protein Powder. Dream Whey is an excellent choice as it comes from cows who are not treated with hormones or antibiotics.

If you do not know your blood type then you should try Rice Protein since it is good for any blood type. You could also buy a home blood typing kit for between $8-$15 by Googling "Home Blood Typing Kit." This way you will have other choices when it comes to your protein powders.

Be Aware of Sweeteners in Your Protein Powder

One final word on protein powders is to use the ones that are lowest in sugars (5 grams or less per serving) and do not contain artificial sweeteners such as Sucralose, Equal, NutriSweet or sugar alcohols. I have seen many great protein powder formulas only to not have them used by my clients because they contained a substance like NutriSweet. Read your ingredient labels!

If you need help in choosing a protein powder, how to use a protein powder or any questions on protein powders you can contact me by clicking the following link and entering your contact information. Mike Duffy Contact Us Page

How to Lose 10 Lbs Fast

1.  Get Motivated!  Hire a personal trainer and set a goal with a date, enter a contest or challenge, make a bet with a friend or co-worker. Take action and find someone or something to motivate you. 2. Reduce or Eliminate Starches-The number one rule to permanent, quick weight loss is to severely reduce (one fist sized serving a day) or eliminate starchy foods such as pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, cereal and beans, yes beans too! These foods contain a ton of sugar waiting to invade your body, cause you to over release insulin and drive your body into fat storage. Yes, all carbohydrates turn into sugar inside your body and believe it or not starches contain more sugar than any other foods! 3. Exercise Daily-You have to MOVE! It could be as simple as taking an easy 10 minute walk after dinner each night, performing calisthenics at home or jumping into a class at a local gym but you have to MOVE! If you have not been working out then start easy and work your way up, don't be in a rush and go at your own pace. If you have been working out then step it up and either workout a little harder or completely change what you are doing.Change will bring change! 4. Eat! Guess what? You have to EAT to lose. Yes, you do. You need to eat 3 healthy meals a day and 2 snacks. Snacks are "mini meals" strategically placed throughout the day to starve off HUNGER and SUGAR cravings as well as STIMULATE your metabolism. Try to have something healthy about every 3 hours. Eat less as the day goes on by making Breakfast your largest meal and Dinner your smallest, this way you have all day to burn off breakfast and your body can digest a small dinner overnight. 5. Reduce or Eliminate Sugar-Sugar is the leading cause of obesity in the country. You can increase the amount of healthy fats and protein you consume to make up for the sugars you are lowering. Proteins and fats give you satiety and you will quickly see sugar cravings and hunger disappear when you include more of them in your diet.