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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
Yes, filling foods with low calories, such as chicken, turkey, and tuna.
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No, I've read some stuff that says the protein itself in your blood stream and digestive tract may act to decrease appetite.
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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty
Protein powder is fantastic if you indeed require higher amounts of protein in your diet and don't want to add calories or take the time to prepare another healthy meal during the day. If you don't require higher amounts, which the general population trying to eat better and lose weight does not, it's really just a waste of money. Also, artifical sweeteners are found in almost all protein powders. Not good.
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Not really anything wrong with articificial sweetners as long as you aren't taking excessive doses. And I mean excessive dosses.
I think protein powders come in most handy for people men using heavy weights. It's difficult to get the required protein input for muscle bulding without consumming excess calories. If you want to eat egg whites and plain chicken non-stop go ahead, but a protein shake can be quite dilicious. Protein powders can also increase the rate at which muscle repairs after a workout by ensuring that amino acids get into the blood stream as quickly as possible.
No, I don't think they are for everyone, but can serve a purpose for many.