How much protein will I get from the ProteinPlus?
The ProteinPlus contains 16g of highly nutritious protein. A sportsman or sportswoman needs about 1g of protein per kilogram of body weight. This means that someone weighing 70kg would ideally need some 70g of protein, so the ProteinPlus covers some 25% of the daily protein requirement. Since the ProteinPlus is also extremely low in fat it represents an excellent source of protein. Sadly, foods that are naturally high in protein are often high in fat and cholesterol. One ProteinPlus a day therefore makes – not just for sportsmen and sportswomen – an important contribution to a healthy low-fat diet.
What are the constituents of the protein in the ProteinPlus?
The ProteinPlus contains whey protein and casein – both natural constituents of milk. As with all PowerBar products only highly nutritious ingredients are used in order to promote the best possible performance and health for the sportsman or sportswoman. All the amino acids our bodies need are contained in the ProteinPlus. Experts talk about a high biological valency, i.e., the protein contained can be used by our bodies to its optimum.
Why does the ProteinPlus also contain carbohydrates?
Not only do sportsmen and sportswomen have a higher protein requirement than other people, but it is also particularly important that they have a high-carbohydrate low-fat diet. The ProteinPlus meets these requirements perfectly. Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for our bodies. Should they be in short supply, the body has to fall back on its protein reserves in order to provide sufficient energy. This is always associated with a drop in performance and protein loss. The carbohydrates contained in the ProteinPlus prevent this from happening.
After training the combination of carbohydrates and protein is ideal for speeding up regeneration, promoting muscle development and replenishing the carbohydrate stores.
Can I take in too much protein by eating the ProteinPlus?
One ProteinPlus bar provides 16.8g highly nutritious protein, which corresponds to some 20-25% of the maximum daily requirement. Therefore there is no danger of exceeding the recommended daily allowance by eating the ProteinPlus if you have an otherwise “normal“ diet. Very high quantities of protein, e.g. concentrated protein, are not directly harmful, although they do put some strain on the kidneys since the residues are passed in the urine. Anyone who takes in far more protein than required (approx. 1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight is normal for sportsmen and sportswomen) should drink large quantities at the same time. Two litres a day would not be enough. And something else to bear in mind – intensive fattening with protein does not make the muscles grow more quickly. It is entirely sufficient to supplement a normal and healthy diet with one or two ProteinPlus bars a day. This would also be a good supply in phases of muscle development.
How should I use the ProteinPlus?
The ProteinPlus is the best bar for accelerating regeneration! It promotes muscle development and strengthens the immune system. In hard training phases or when developing muscles it is advisable to eat an extra ProteinPlus bar every day. It promotes a low-fat diet with highly nutritious protein and the delicious new flavours offer a healthy alternative to chocolate bars! |
