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Cottage cheese by a land slide!
Not only does Cottage Cheese contain more protein (28 grams per 8 oz serving) then does yogurt (only 12 grams per 8 oz serving) but it also contains fewer carbohydrates (6 grams) versus yogurt’s 16 which is mostly sugar.
Cottage cheese also contains 6 grams of the popular amino acid: Glutamine which can increase growth hormone levels.
What I like most about cottage cheese is that it is comprised almost entirely of casein protein.
Casein protein is the “slow-digesting” protein that is ideal as a snack right before you go to bed becasue it will continue to feed your muscles through the entire night!
For those of you who “still love your yogurt,” just have some right before your workout to ensure that you burn all of the sugar.
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Studies have shown that both fat and protein slow the absorption of carbohydrates into your bloodstream.
This is particularly important when considering your breakfast as most breakfast combinations don’t typically include protein or fat. Just think:
- instant oatmeal - sugar and carbs
- bagel - all carbs
- donuts - ditto
- toast - carbs
- fruit - sugar
- juice more sugar
See what I’m talking about?
And here’s the great thing about including fat and protein with your breakfast: It may help you lose weight and trim your waistline!
By slowing down the consumption of carbohydrates into your bloodstream, you will feel full longer and your body will have a steady supply of energy. Most people tend to consume fewer calories when they eat a balancd breakfast.
I’ve noticed that I consume fewer calories when I include protein and fat with my breakfast and I think you will too.
I’m a big fan of sausage and eggs so I would have no problem eating that every day but when I’m looking for something a little healthier, I have some yogurt.
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If you’ve been consistent with your workouts for a few weeks and you’re not seeing the type of progress you’d like to be seeing with your exercise program, I would advise to take a look at the two following things:
The first is your diet. Are you eating well? Are you eating a well-balanced diet and are you eating 4-6 smaller meals versus 2-3 big ones?
It’s very important to eat smaller-portioned meals (4-6) throughout the day as opposed to the 3 (breakfast, lunch and dinner) that most are accustomed to because eating smaller meals ( puts your metabolism into calorie-burning mode. This is especially important for people who can only fit in 2-3 workouts per week but generally speaking, it’s a good diet strategy for anybody to follow. Never eat to get full; only enough to get you through until your next meal.
What you eat is obviously also very important. Try to stay away from fat and greasy foods, processed sugars and pretty much anything fried.
Eat as clean as possible.
The second would be recuperation. Are you sleeping and resting enough? Depending on how old you are and how hard you’re working out, you may need more sleep then the average person who I think sleeps something like 5-7 hours a night.
If you’re not sleeping, if you’re not resting, if you’re not giving your body a chance to recuperate from your workouts, then you’re not giving your body a chance to grow and make progress.
If you’re eating right and you’re sleeping enough and you’re still not making progress in the gym, it may be time to look at your current exercise program. You would be amazed how quickly your body adapts to the workouts that you throw at it.
Eat well, sleep and continually throw different workouts at your body and I guarantee you will make progress.
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