Diet

[VulgarDisplay]

Whether you get whey or casein doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is overall protein intake throughout the day. If you weigh 150lbs and take in 130-170g of any type of protein, you will maintain muscle mass or, in a caloric deficit, increase LBM. The whole bodybuilder mentality that you need to take in proteins that digest at different rates actually has no basis in research. However, there's been plenty of research to show that if an individual gets sufficient overall protein (and a certain amount post-weightlifting), then there is absolutely no loss in muscle mass, as many bodybuilders like to threaten.

I actually just read an article where they did studies that showed alternating types of protein was more effective that having just one type of protein throughout the day. The other thing most people don't think about is the fact that they alternate proteins without even thinking about it. It's easy to forget the food you eat as an alternate form or protein when so many of use spend so much time downing Whey and Casein.

Usually foods give you the slow digesting protein that is the alternate to whey. Now let's see if I can dig that article up.

 

[Alone]

Well, I had a chicken salad for dinner, and just ate a bowl full of raw broccoli, carrots, a few olives and a pickle.

Man, that broccoli was rough. But if my body wants it...

 

[brikis98]

Well, I had a chicken salad for dinner, and just ate a bowl full of raw broccoli, carrots, a few olives and a pickle.

Man, that broccoli was rough. But if my body wants it...

Try steaming the broccoli & carrots. It takes only a few minutes but makes them much tastier. Just don't overdo it: you know they are done when the broccoli turns a very bright, vibrant green and the carrots a very bright and vibrant orange. If you leave it much longer than that, they'll get mushy...

 

[HomerX]

Well, I had a chicken salad for dinner, and just ate a bowl full of raw broccoli, carrots, a few olives and a pickle.

Man, that broccoli was rough. But if my body wants it...

Dont force yourself to eat broccoli or other veggies raw if you dont like it!

You need to find a way to prepare them so that you like eating them!

You can force yourself to gulp them down, but you wont do that for a very long time and finally you will hate veggies...

Personally i love the following recipe:
Brocolli + aubergine + zucchini + onion + garlic + lean chicken meat together in a pan with a spoon olive oil, some salt and pepper and some soy sauce..

 

[VulgarDisplay]

Salt is your friend when it comes to vegetables. You really don't need a lot, just enough to have some flavor.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

I actually just read an article where they did studies that showed alternating types of protein was more effective that having just one type of protein throughout the day. The other thing most people don't think about is the fact that they alternate proteins without even thinking about it. It's easy to forget the food you eat as an alternate form or protein when so many of use spend so much time downing Whey and Casein.

Usually foods give you the slow digesting protein that is the alternate to whey. Now let's see if I can dig that article up.

If you get all of your protein from natural sources (nuts, beans, milk, meat), then you will vary your protein sources by default. Supplementing is silly, unless you're someone like Eric62 who is massive. He might have to think a little harder about his protein sources, but either way, he's gonna be a-okay. Micro-managing is silly when there are so many other factors that will improve performance. Better sleep schedule, proper rest, good diet, etc will all aid in hypertrophy/recovery much more than varying the sources of your protein supplements.