{"id":152347,"date":"2023-02-05T02:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=152347"},"modified":"2023-02-03T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T18:49:41","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-to-drink-a-protein-shake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/when-is-the-best-time-to-drink-a-protein-shake\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is The Best Time To Drink A Protein Shake?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What goes into a protein shake? You typically blend or shake up protein powder with liquid if you are pressed for time, or you incorporate protein powders into smoothie recipes. These powders are convenient and they are beneficial for anyone who wants to lose weight or put on muscle. However, most people don\u2019t know when to drink them. This article aims to detail the best time to consume your protein supplements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of protein<\/a> you need is dependent on your health goals. Dietitians explain that the recommended daily allowance is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. That averages to about 20 grams per meal. If you plan on building muscle, you may need to double that amount.\u00a0 Before we get too into the weeds, let\u2019s first explain why the body needs protein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One could say that protein is very important, given that proteins exist in every human cell. Made up of amino acids, protein is one of the building blocks of life, helping your body repair cells and make new ones. Roughly 10 to 35% of your total daily calories should come from protein, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. That range is due to different diets and activity levels. Generally, though, if you consume 2,000 calories per day, aim to consume 50-175 grams of protein (amounting to 200-700 calories).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Protein shakes <\/strong>are highly beneficial because they can make it easier to meet these nutritional requirements. Depending on your health goals and your choice of protein powder<\/a>, shakes can be a focal point of your diet. In very simple terms, protein does two things: helps you lose weight and helps you gain weight. Protein is integral for satiety (helping you feel full) and ensures that you minimize muscle loss. Protein helps you tip the scales a bit if gaining weight is your goal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The time at which you drink a protein shake depends on your health and fitness goals. Firstly, you have to understand your body\u2019s metabolism and know whether it is in a catabolic or anabolic state. In a catabolic state, the body breaks down muscles, which is why the body is in this state while exercising. In an anabolic state, which is typically post-workout, the body is in a rebuild and refuel state. The window of time after you exercise, when your body is repairing and refueling, is when it can utilize protein in the most efficient way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Protein is a key element of your diet if you want to lose fat. Focusing on protein can help increase your metabolism<\/a> and reduce your appetite. This is because protein reduces levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, while simultaneously increasing levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), peptide YY (PYY), and cholecystokinin (CCK), all of which are hormones that reduce appetite<\/a>. Consuming a protein shake between meals may help decrease your overall caloric intake. One study found that people who ate a high-protein yogurt snack in the afternoon consumed 100 fewer calories at dinner than those who ate crackers or chocolate in the afternoon. That means that if weight loss is your goal, consume your protein shakes between your primary meals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Do You Need Protein?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When Is The Best Time To Take Protein?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Losing Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gaining Muscle Mass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n