Protein Powders & Protein Drinks

Protein is the foundation of any nutritional supplement plan these days, and only the best protein powders will suffice to attain your goals. When a nutrition plan calls for 5 to 6 meals per day, it is generally based around 3 whole food meals accompanied by 2 to 3 protein shakes or meal replacement powders (MRPs).

The difference between a protein shake and an MRP is that the protein shake is generally just that - straight protein or protein with very little carbohydrates or fat. A meal replacement powder is higher in carbs and fat, and more closely resembles a whole food meal based on its' macronutrient content.

There are many varieties of protein powders these days, with the majority coming in the form of whey protein. More and more types of protein have come into the fray over recent years, each with its' own benefits and characteristics.

Some of the most popular forms of protein powders are:

• Whey protein (concentrate, isolate and hydrolysate)
• Calcium caseinate
• Milk protein
• Egg protein Micellar casein

Any one of these protein powders can be helpful to your fitness goals. You don't have to be a gym rat to benefit from the use of protein powders. Everyone from the housewife next door who just wants to get in better shape, to the elderly man down the block who needs a better nutrition plan can reap the rewards of supplementing with protein.

With the wide variety of flavors and types of proteins out there, it should be easy to find one that fits your nutrition needs.