Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Protein supplements are an excellent way to jumpstart or continue your journey to healthy living. Whey+, Casein+ and Plant+ are available at Move by BJC and have many properties to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Whey+: Whey+ is a grass-fed whey protein isolate powder that caters to a wide range of people, from athletes looking to enhance their performance to individuals pursuing weight loss goals. Each serving has between 100-130 calories and packs 22 grams of high-quality protein. For anyone engaged in resistance training (which is highly recommended by the Move trainers), protein is essential for muscle repair and growth. Whey+ provides a significant amount of the amino acid building blocks needed to support muscle growth and recovery. Whey+ also supports individuals with weight loss goals by curbing hunger and reducing overall calorie intake. By incorporating a low-calorie, high-protein supplement like Whey+ into your diet, you can feel full longer, making it easier to maintain the caloric deficit needed for weight loss.
Casein+: The protein Casein is known for its unique, slow-digesting qualities. Casein is an ideal choice for supporting muscle growth and recovery during extended periods without food, such as overnight or early in the morning in place of traditional breakfast. Casein is an animal-based protein supplement, and it's the primary protein found in milk. Like Whey+, Casein+ has 110-130 calories and 22-25 grams of protein. However, Casein has a unique digestive quality that forms a gel-like substance in the stomach, which gradually releases amino acids to be absorbed by the body inside the small intestine. This slow breakdown process allows Casein to provide a continuous supply of amino acids into the bloodstream, supporting prolonged muscle protein synthesis, which is the process that repairs and builds muscle tissue. For those who often engage in rigorous resistance training, this continuous supply is crucial for maximizing muscle development and recovery.
Plant+: For those adhering to a vegan or dairy-free diet, Plant+ offers an excellent alternative to whey-based protein powders. Many plant-based proteins fall short because they lack a complete amino acid profile, meaning they don’t provide all nine of the essential amino acids needed to build and maintain lean muscle mass. However, Plant+ addresses this issue by combining pea protein isolate with brown rice protein concentrate. This protein blend ensures a full spectrum of essential amino acids, mirroring the benefits of whey protein as a viable alternative. Plant+ is useful post-workout as protein is essential for muscle growth and recovery. Just as with Whey+, and Casein+, Plant+ has an impressive nutritional profile with 130 calories and 24g of protein per serving.