Best Whey Protein 2013 - Best Value Protein Shakes in the Market

Every athlete and gym goer today purchases some or the other brand of whey protein. While whey protein supplementation is not mandatory but it is always good to supplement your diet with good quality protein to get the best results.

As we all know, protein is the building blocks of muscles. Every person requires protein, though the quantity depends on the person's daily activities and the amount of lean muscle mass he/she holds. While you can fullfill the body's protein requirement through a good diet alone, for some people it becomes difficult to have timely meals and cook their own meals due to a busy work schedule. Whey protein shakes prove to be a very good option in such cases.

Top 3 Whey Protein Brands in 2013

1) Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydrowhey

ON's Platinum Whey is one of the fastest digesting and best quality whey proteins in the market today. With 30 Grams of protein and almost 9 grams of BCAA per serving it surely kicks it's competitors out of the waters.

It's specifically designed to be taken at a time when the body is badly in need of protein, that is, post workout window. Though it is bit on the expensive side but it is well worth the money and if you are looking for the best quality product out there and money is not a constraint then this is exactly what you should go for.

2) Nature's Best Zero Carb Isopure

Isopure is another one of those superb tasting and amazing quality whey proteins available in the market today. It is an amazing choice for people who are following a low carb diet and still do not want to compromise on the quantity of protein they consume daily. With around 25 Grams of Protein and 0 Grams of Carbs per scoop it is an excellent choice for those who want to check their carb intake.

It's easy to mix with milk or water and the taste is also really good. Overall it's a good choice, the only con of this product is the price. It is also a bit expensive, but well worth the money.

3) Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein

Another great quality product from Optimum Nutrition. ON has kept it simple and packed this product with high quality whey protein along with some great flavouring, making this product an ideal choice for anyone looking to supplement his diet with protein. It has a blend of whey isolate and whey concentrate which makes it a perfect choice of protein to have at any time of the day.

With a decent nutrition profile of 24 Grams of protein and 5 Grams of Carbs per scoop, this product surely beats a lot of it's competitors. 

Well, there you have it. Choose the whey protein you like, but always remember that no supplement can replace a good diet, so focus on eating right and fill in the missing blocks with the help of supplements.

Relation between diet and Fat Loss

Fat Loss is a hot topic because more and more people are becoming obese everyday, the main reasons behind which is lifestyle and diet. Though lack of exercise is also a big reason but diet is a bigger factor.

Effects of Food on Fat

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Many might argue that not having fat in diet will not make them fat. While this is true to some extent but accumulation of fat has more to it than just consumption of fat. Our body secretes a hormone known as Insulin which drives the sugar floating in the blood to the cells of the body where the sugar is stored as Glycogen and can later be used for energy. Insulin does not always work the same way, not it's fault but it's our fault for being sedentary, when there is an unusually high insulin spike due to a high carb meal such as junk food or very high quantity of simple carbs loaded foods the sugar in the blood instead of going to the cells is converted into triglycerides ( fats ) and stored in the adipose tissues beneath the skin which gradually turn into the very notorious Love Handles over a period of time.

On the other hand, having a diet rich in proteins and fiber and low in carbs will keep the insulin levels low, which means you will not have fat accumulation and the body can start using fats for energy. Diets rich in protein and fiber also have a greater satiety value and also requires more energy for digestion, which also boosts your body's metabolism.

How to keep following a diet

The best thing that you can do is consult a qualified nutritionist. To make his and your work a bit easier you can and you should maintain a food log. A food log can tell you a trend of your eating habits, for example, at what time do you have a craving for a donut, at what time do you feel like having coffee and so on. This will allow the nutritionist to understand that trend and start off by making small changes in your food habits such as replacing the donuts with something more healthy and filling. Going step by step in following a diet will help you physiologically as well as psychologically to stick to the diet plan and not give up on it in frustration.

If you can follow an exercise regime that will only make you achieve your goals quicker and when you start seeing results, your motivation levels will go up and you won't be turning back. Gradually, you will find yourself in a phase where you will be eating and doing things that are good for your health and you will be enjoying that.

So say goodbye to that fat and design a fat assassination plan today to become lean, aesthetic and healthier.

Weight loss vs Fat loss

Obesity is a concern spreading through the globe. Busy lifestyles, lack of physical activities, bad diet are one of the very few reasons to be blamed for obesity. Obesity is definitely nothing to be proud of and in case you are not aware of some of it's harmful effects then here you go:

• Obesity can lead to diabetes
• Obesity can lead to heart diseases
• High blood pressure
• Joint pain and other joint problems
• Respiratory complications

The list can go on.

Weight loss Vs Fat loss

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So the common "misconception" to fight obesity is Weight loss. While weight loss and fat loss may sound similar, but they have a lot of differences. Weight loss means the loss of overall body weight, while this may make some people happy but this is not necessarily a very healthy thing because loss of muscles, water and bone mass can also lead to weight loss.

Fat loss on the other hand is the loss of weight that occurs as a result of reducing the fat stored inside the body by making the body burn fat by using fat as a source of fuel. Fat loss is something that you should focus more on as this is something that will help you in fight the many harmful effects of obesity.

How does fat loss occur

Body stores fat because of various reasons, energy imbalance being the most common reason of all. Energy imbalance means when you are expelling less energy than you are consuming, and by energy here we mean calories. Consuming more calories than what you use can result in the accumulation of fats.

Fats are stored in the adipose tissues and adipose tissues have the tendency to enlarge to great extents which is why a muscular person weighing 100 kg does not look as huge as an obese person having the same body weight. This is because muscular growth stops at a certain size but increase in body size due to fat deposition can go really high levels.

To achieve fat loss one must live a healthy lifestyle consisting of the following things

• Exercise
• Diet - Counting the calories and making sure you burn more calories than you consume can help you lose fat.
• Avoiding junk food
• Avoiding sugars and processed foods