Why We Need Protein & Anti-Oxidants During Weight Loss

During a fitness boot camp I attended last year, I also got to see a nutritional presentation on how to eat for weight loss. One of the principles the nutritionist went over was how protein shakes should be consumed after a workout for optimal lean muscle growth. I have since then done some additional research and it looks like many sources suggest drinking protein before a workout and others suggest after.

Turns out BOTH are right! I found this website that gives a very nice and simple explanation on the arguments for both opinions. Read it and decide what's best for you!

As far as YOR Health's MRP product, it is much more than a protein shake because it also contains so many essential vitamins and minerals, but the same principles of protein drinks should apply as far as when to drink it for optimal muscle growth and fat burning.

Here is a quick snippit from the article referenced above.

"Consuming a protein drink, defined as a “quality” protein drink, has definite advantages. When you are dieting, you could lose fat, or you could lose muscle. You body requires a certain amount of amino acids (a component of protein), to survive. If you do not provide your body with sufficient amino acids, or a complete array of essential amino acids, YOUR BODY WILL CANNIBALIZE YOUR OWN MUSCLE! This is a really big NO NO. You want to lose fat, not muscle. Cheap protein drinks will be lacking in a full spectrum of essential amino acids. Cheap protein drinks are hard to digest, and are hard on your kidneys. Quality protein drinks a well worth the extra investment."

The doctor who wrote this article goes on to talk about how when your fat cells shrink (during weight loss) toxins are released from the fat cells into your body. Here is the quote:

"Fat cells store toxins. As you lose extra content in your fat cells, you will also be discharging the majority of the toxins that were in the same fat cells. You will not lose the fat cells; you will only be decreasing the size of the fat cells. Our environment is loaded with toxins, and our bodies are also loaded with toxins."

This is a seriously GREAT reason to take the YOR SuperGreens even if you're primarily concerned about weight loss. As your fat cells release those toxins into your body, the YOR SuperGreens helps remove them with it's super potent anti-oxidant power. It truly does work the best as a system!