The hunger busters.
Nothing satisfies like protein. Want fewer hunger pangs? Protein takes longer to digest, so it naturally makes you feel fuller for longer. Which is great news if you’re watching your weight or prone to grabbing unhealthy snacks.
Protein helps to build muscle.
As we age, we lose muscle mass and strength. But don’t despair! Recent findings show this muscle loss isn’t inevitable. Eating a sufficient amount of protein with each meal may help slow the loss of muscle mass. Experts are recommending 25-30 grams per meal. (2) Combine that with resistance training and you’ll be well on your way to maintaining a strong and vital body for the rest of your life.
Middle managers.
Protein can help you control your weight. A study shows that when you eat sufficient amounts of protein along with carbohydrates, you feel fuller longer, helping you control your cravings. So protein gets a big "woohoo!" for weight management. (3)
Amazing Amino Acids.
Amino acids are organic compounds that form proteins. They are known as the building blocks of life because they are required for all sorts of functions within the body. Without amino acids, and the proteins they make up, we wouldn’t exist.
There are two types of Amino acids:
Did you know?
Premier Protein shakes are considered a complete protein, delivering 18 amino acids, including all of the essential ones. Take a look at the amino acid table to see what Premier Protein shakes are made of. Items in the table marked with * are one of the 9 essential amino acids.
The B-vitamin complex comprises of eight water soluble vitamins, Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Biotin, Folate (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12. Each of them plays a role in energy metabolism in the cells, or in other words, supports the body’s ability to convert the food (carbohydrates, fat, protein) you intake into energy. These vitamins help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, ranging from releasing energy from carbohydrates and fat to breaking down amino acids and transporting oxygen and energy-containing nutrients around the body.
B vitamins are naturally present in numerous foods, and many other foods are enriched with them, below are examples**.
• Thiamin – Whole grains, Meat (especially pork) and fish, Legumes (such as black beans and soybeans), seeds, and nuts
• Riboflavin – Milk and dairy products, eggs, meat, green leafy vegetables, legumes.
• Niacin – Meat, fish, seeds and nuts, whole grains.
• Pantothenic acid - Beef, poultry, seafood, and organ meats, Eggs and milk, Vegetables such as mushrooms (especially shiitakes), avocados, potatoes, and broccoli, Whole grains, such as whole wheat, brown rice, and oats, Peanuts, sunflower seeds, and chickpeas
• Vitamin B6 – Many foods; highest levels in fish, beef, poultry, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, and fruit other than citrus.
• Biotin – Meat, fish, eggs, and organ meats (such as liver), Seeds and nuts, Certain vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, spinach, and broccoli).
• Folate (Folic Acid) – Many foods; highest levels in spinach, liver, asparagus, Brussels sprouts.
• Vitamin B12 – Animal products: fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk.
** Information on the dietary sources of vitamins and minerals from the website of the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/