We all know how important protein is. We know we need it to grow big muscles and we know we need it to perform at our best. But, does the type of protein matter? Do you get most of your protein from natural or man-made sources?
Natural Proteins
Natural proteins (in my book) are proteins that come from all natural sources. Here we are talking about things like:
- Eggs
- Raw Milk
- Meats
- Nuts
- Fruits and vegetables
- Etc
These proteins occur naturally in foods and are not extracted or tampered with. The main thing is that they have not been heated to high temperatures and as such the amino acids are still in tact.
Man-Made Proteins
Man-made proteins are those that come from natural sources but are extracted out and enhanced in some way. Whey protein powder is the perfect example - it is made as by-product of the cheese making process and is heated, watered down, cleaned and so on before it gets into your stomach.
Where do you get your protein
So the big question is: where do you get most of your protein? And, even more importantly, does it make a difference?
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