Protein has also proven to be the most filling of the 3 macronutrients (more than carbs or fat), which means it plays the largest role in controlling your hunger and curbing your appetite.In terms of losing fat, consuming enough protein each day is the dietary key to ensuring the weight you lose is fat and NOT muscle.In terms of building muscle, the human body just can NOT build (or even maintain) muscle if you don’t eat a sufficient amount of protein on a daily basis.In terms of the overall health and function of your body, it plays a crucial role in the growth, repair or function of organs, bones, hair, skin, blood, and… oh yeah… muscle!.Why is it so important, you ask? Well, here’s a quick recap: Protein powder just so happens to provide that protein in a high quality, tasty, low calorie, convenient form.Īs I’ve explained before ( What Does Protein Do?), your daily protein intake is the second most important part of every single diet plan (total calories are always #1).
Where the benefits lie are with protein itself. Technically speaking, protein powder doesn’t actually DO anything other than provide you with a quick and convenient source of protein. What Does Protein Powder Do? What Are Its Benefits? You just mix some form of protein powder (whey, casein, etc.) with some form of liquid (water, milk, etc.) and taaadaaa… you instantly have yourself a drinkable high protein meal (aka a protein shake). You know how foods like chicken, fish, and beef are high in protein? Well, think of protein powder as a much quicker and much more convenient version of those types of foods. And if you don’t, I’m sure you can guess. So, let’s answer all of those questions (and more) right now… What Is Protein Powder?Īs one of the most popular supplements on the planet, you probably know what protein powder is. What’s the difference between whey and casein? Which is better?.What does it do? What are its benefits?.Of course, once the decision to use protein powder has been made, a lot of basic questions commonly arise. It’s the first supplement people typically turn to when they decide they want to lose fat, build muscle or just improve the way their body looks or performs in any capicity.