Enjoy Optimum Health

by Daniel Lee

Breakfast is a meal that is very easy to skip. What if I told you there is one breakfast food that is delicious, easy to use and will carry you through your day? Read on my friend.

Today’s breakfast started out as just a cup of yogurt. Chances are you have some in your house right now. But I didn’t stop there. Today I grabbed some blueberries and threw them in. Simple enough. Then I added something that filled me up and gave me enough nutrients to keep me going all morning long. Two spoons of unflavored Whey Protein powder will do more for you than you may realize.

Whey Protein is an amazing and inexpensive supplement. I buy mine in bulk from the supplier shown on the right side of this page and it is very inexpensive considering all the health benefits of eating whey.

The startling benefits of Whey Protein were discovered and documented in 2003 and published by the Journal of Natural BioChemistry.

When people talk about Whey Protein, the very first thing that comes to mind is a muscle head who is continually trying to be larger. It’s true that Whey is excellent for building larger muscles. Nearly all serious body builders are using it daily with great results. I am willing to wager that very few of them are aware of the other ways their body is using the protein.

Everyone I have ever talked to wants to have more muscle than fat. In order for that to happen the body must be given a reason to build muscle in the first place. The reason Whey is so effective at building muscle is the amino acid content. If you compare Whey and human skeletal muscle they are almost identical. Whey is the most easily absorbed type of protein and moves into your digestive tract very rapidly. When the molecules are broken down the amino acids flood your bloodstream and your body begins working very hard to create muscle for the next two hours. This is one great way to use Whey. By taking small doses all day long you will continually be in the muscle building process.

Another fact about Whey is that it is a by product of the cheese making process. Because dairy products are very high in calcium, Whey protein is absolutely packed with it. Now I’m sure the first thing that crosses your mind when people mention calcium is strong bones. And it is true calcium is very good for your bones. But I am about to let you in on a little secret that will blow your mind. When your body doesn’t have enough calcium it begins producing special hormones called calcitrophic hormones. Calcitrophic hormones tell your body to store more fat!

The best way to prevent your body from releasing these hormones is to maintain a diet that is high in calcium. High levels of calcium will actually cause you to store much less fat. A very easy way to increase calcium and therefore decrease fat storage is to consume a whey protein supplement several times per day.

Another little known and terrific benefit of whey protein is connected to your immune system. Whey contains large amounts of immunoglobulin (IgA) that your body can use to fight off infections. This is cutting edge research that is still being developed but so far all the results point out that the human body can use these IgA’s as antimicrobial agents to stave off infections.

And finally, whey protein contains high concentrations of lactoferrin which is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants protect body tissues from damage by free radicals and are the key component in anti-aging and disease prevention. Lactoferrin also does a very good job of preventing bacterial infections.

Whey protein is a super-supplement. It does so much more for the human body than almost any other supplement on the market. Strong bones, strong muscles, fat loss, anti-aging and a strong immune system; this list of essential benefits should spur you into action to make his supplement part your daily routine.

About the Author:

Longer Life Better Health was published by Daniel Lee to help readers prevent disease and live a long and fulfilling life. Click here for the hottest medical research about nutritional supplements and fitness. Or read his health blog.

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