Why is protein so important for us as women? The reasons go well beyond our body composition goals. Today I’m talking all things protein, including why we need it, how much we need, and how those needs change over time. Plus, I’m covering protein powder and some different ways you can use it – from timing around your workouts to cooking with it.
And I’m sharing my best tips for choosing a quality product that covers all your bases – from my experience as a consumer and women’s fitness coach, and from my experience creating my own product line. Of course you don’t need a protein powder if you’re getting enough protein in your main meals. It’s totally a convenience supplement. But for those who need an easy option to boost or supplement their daily protein intake, finding a quality protein powder is important.
And, coming up in our next episode I’ll go over the difference between protein powder, collagen, free-form aminos and creatine – so stay tuned, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
In this episode, I’m exploring….
⭐️ Why women need protein, and the amino acids it breaks down into
⭐️ The “essential aminos” and where to get them
⭐️ How the amount of protein you need changes over time
⭐️ Why you don’t have to take a protein supplement (and when you might want to)
⭐️ What I look for when choosing a plant based protein powder vs. a dairy-based protein powder
Links featured in this episode and references:
- How eating the right amount of protein impacts a woman’s body
- Guide for women in perimenopause
- Guide for women post-menopause
- Betty Rocker brand (Whole Betty) protein powders
- Guide to choosing protein powders and different types
- Betty Rocker meal plans
- Protein for Women: Part 2, Plus how to use Aminos, BCAA’s, Collagen and Creatine
Episode Transcript
New TabBetty Rocker (00:15):
What’s up, rock stars Coach Betty Rocker here. Thanks so much for tuning in and spending some time with me today. So this is actually part one of a two part episode, and today I’m gonna cover protein powders, how to choose them, how to use them, and whether or not you need them for support. And in part two, I’m gonna tell you the difference between protein powders, collagen, things like freeform aminos and BCAAs plus creatine. So stay tuned and let’s get started because first and foremost, why do we wanna pay attention to protein as active women? Why is it so important and why do I never seem to stop talking about it? Well, first, protein is one of the main macronutrients that we need to maintain our health, right? And while many people associate protein with steak and eggs and lots of muscle protein can be found in many foods of both plant and animal origins.
(01:13)
And it does a lot of crucial tasks in our body that go well beyond supporting our muscle tissue. And when we eat a food that contains protein, that protein gets broken down in our body to amino acids. And there are 20 odd amino acids that we get from various food sources. And of these, there are nine that our body can’t make on its own and it has to get them from food. Those are the nine that are known as the essential amino acids. And don’t worry,