Inevitably there’s a myth that soy protein is horrible for bodybuilding and that if you are any where near serious about working out or building muscle you will stay away from it. In fact, some sites show ‘studies’ that soy protein and soy products can be detrimental to your health. And while it’s true that early claims of soy wonders might not be entirely true, there’s also myth that soy protein is bad.First off, there’s a concept called the Biological Value Scale that was developed to measure the quality of specific proteins. It basically rates how efficiently your body will use a given protein source. The higher the BV (biological value), the more amino acids and nitrogen your body is retaining from the foods you eat. In sum, it becomes a way to measure the potential for quality muscle growth and strength.There was a time when egg whites were at the top of the BV with a score of around 100. Since then, whey proteins have toped out the scales around 106-159 BV. This means that whey protein is better used for quality muscle growth.
But first a warning!
This doesn't mean that all you would utilize is whey protein for all your needs. Many times bodybuilders will use a variety of proteins depending on the BV and the times of day and if they just finished a workout.
Let me explain… Your protein needs in the morning are different then the middle of the day and are different again AFTER a workout and again different before bed.
All this means is that no one protein is the best for any given time. But before I get lost... let me show you the biological value scale in a simple form.
Type of Protein :: Biological Value Rating
Whey: 106-159 Egg: 100 Cow’s Milk: 91 Fish: 83 Casein: 80 Beef: 80 Chicken: 79 Soy: 74 Wheat Gluten: 54 Kidney Beans: 49
For all these reasons, you can and should see that soy protein is listed lower. That just means it’s not the most anabolic of proteins for optimal muscle growth.
But don’t get me wrong... This doesn't mean you shouldn't eat soy protein if you enjoy it. It simply means that barring any religious beliefs or personal preferences, soy would not be the ideal protein source for enhanced muscle gains. This doesn't mean you cannot have it or that it’s bad for you.
In fact, let’s continue on with a little example.
John Q. Public 13% body fat 184 lbs 160 lbs of LBM (lean body mass)
For simplification we'll just say that for every LB of LBM (pound of lean body mass) John wants to get 1 g of protein.John should be consuming 160 g of protein a day.
Here’s where the myth and some problems come into play! Read carefully.
If you get a vast amount of your protein from less BV sources then optimal (beans, soy) you will not prime your muscles for optimal anabolic growth. John shouldn't be getting 150+ grams of soy protein a day IF he wants to create the most muscle mass and he has no personal reasons not to use better quality sources.
John also won’t be in jeopardy of losing muscle or wasting his efforts if he ingests small quantities of soy proteins because he likes them. Having soy in his cereal is not going to make a difference.The myth that soy will cause men to produce estrogen is when VAST quantities are ingested. Far beyond what any rational person would want to do on a prolonged basis.A bodybuilder that has soy will not feel any differences, be any less anabolic then another person who does not consume soy at all.
Fact: A long-term metabolic balance study in young men to assess the nutritional quality of an isolated soy protein and beef proteins (VR Young, A Wayler, C Garza, FH Steinke, E Murray, WM Rand, and NS Scrimshaw) was published in 1984 by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Am. J. Clinical Nutrition, Jan 1984; 39: 8 - 15.After 84 days of two groups, one totally isolated soy protein and the other on beef proteins, found a conclusion that:"Body cell mass measurements did not reveal any deterioration in protein nutritional status. These observations confirm the prediction, derived from previous short-term nitrogen balance studies, that the nutritional quality of isolated soy protein is high and that this plant protein can serve as the sole source of essential amino acids and nitrogen for protein maintenance in adults."
So let me summarize and review... Soy is not the most biological available source for optimal anabolic muscle growth. If you were to finish a workout, you would want to ingest some high quality whey protein vs. soy proteins. However, simply having soy doesn't mean it’s bad for bodybuilding unless you are getting a majority of your protein from soy products. Then it’s not optimal. You’d also need to ingest quite a bit on a daily basis for any negative
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Soy Candles
Making your own candles is very popular. It has always been done with paraffin wax or beeswax. Soy candles are starting to emerge on the market as well. Soy candles are made out of 100% natural soy wax without any additives. Candles made of soy wax will have a wonderful aroma without having any type of fragrance added. Expert soy candle makers know how to mix the soy wax in several ways that give the natural scent a bit of a difference as well as make in fainter or more powerful.
Soy candles can be made with or without wicks. Those with wicks are used the same way as any regular candle out there. Soy candles without wicks work with electric candle warmers. The candle sits on the warmer plate and the warmer is plugged into the wall. There is no flame to cause a fire. Wickless soy candles are a great choice for dorm rooms, apartments, offices, and anywhere that there is a potential of a candle being left burning that can cause a fire. Many offices and dorm rooms have put a ban on burning candles for this reason, but they often do allow the wickless candles using the burners.Most candle makers who have tried soy wax are very happy with the results. It has a wonder natural scent and the texture of the melted wax makes candles that are very glossy and smooth. It is not necessary to add additives to soy wax as you often have to with paraffin and beeswax. The additives for those types of wax are for hardness and gloss. Soy wax offers both on its own.
Soy wax is cheaper than other types of wax as well. If you want to make candles on a tight budget, this would be the way to go. You will save money on the wax and you won’t need to purchase additives or scents. If you are planning to make soy candles to sell, you can make a higher profit because your costs are lower. If you aren’t sure, you can purchase a soy wax candle making kit online for less than $20. It comes with all the supplies you need to make five candles, including the jars and lids.
Many people enjoy the scent of a burning candle, but find the smoke from them can be irritating. This is especially true of individuals who are on oxygen, have bronchitis, or even allergy sufferers. Since soy wax is all natural, there is no smoke or irritates in the air from it. This makes soy wax candles a great alternative for many who otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy using candles. Candle making is an excellent craft that many individuals enjoy both as a hobby and as a home business. Soy wax is not used as commonly as paraffin or beeswax, yet it works just as well for candle making. Since soy wax is less expensive and very easy to work with, consider trying it. Soy wax melts faster as well, reducing your overall production time. Soy wax is not carried in all craft stores, but you can easily purchase it on line in amounts from three pounds to fifty pounds. The more you buy, the less you will pay per pound, giving you additional savings.
Soy candles can be made with or without wicks. Those with wicks are used the same way as any regular candle out there. Soy candles without wicks work with electric candle warmers. The candle sits on the warmer plate and the warmer is plugged into the wall. There is no flame to cause a fire. Wickless soy candles are a great choice for dorm rooms, apartments, offices, and anywhere that there is a potential of a candle being left burning that can cause a fire. Many offices and dorm rooms have put a ban on burning candles for this reason, but they often do allow the wickless candles using the burners.Most candle makers who have tried soy wax are very happy with the results. It has a wonder natural scent and the texture of the melted wax makes candles that are very glossy and smooth. It is not necessary to add additives to soy wax as you often have to with paraffin and beeswax. The additives for those types of wax are for hardness and gloss. Soy wax offers both on its own.
Soy wax is cheaper than other types of wax as well. If you want to make candles on a tight budget, this would be the way to go. You will save money on the wax and you won’t need to purchase additives or scents. If you are planning to make soy candles to sell, you can make a higher profit because your costs are lower. If you aren’t sure, you can purchase a soy wax candle making kit online for less than $20. It comes with all the supplies you need to make five candles, including the jars and lids.
Many people enjoy the scent of a burning candle, but find the smoke from them can be irritating. This is especially true of individuals who are on oxygen, have bronchitis, or even allergy sufferers. Since soy wax is all natural, there is no smoke or irritates in the air from it. This makes soy wax candles a great alternative for many who otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy using candles. Candle making is an excellent craft that many individuals enjoy both as a hobby and as a home business. Soy wax is not used as commonly as paraffin or beeswax, yet it works just as well for candle making. Since soy wax is less expensive and very easy to work with, consider trying it. Soy wax melts faster as well, reducing your overall production time. Soy wax is not carried in all craft stores, but you can easily purchase it on line in amounts from three pounds to fifty pounds. The more you buy, the less you will pay per pound, giving you additional savings.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Benefits of Soy
Do you like the smell of natural aromas filling the air in your home? The scent of banana nut bread baking in the oven or the fresh scents of fresh apples or citrus fruits and sage to create a winter fresh smell in your home? Then you will enjoy all natural soy candles and body products for your home and family.
In addition to the relaxing scents and aromas available in today’s soy products, some other benefits of soy include:
• Soy candles help our environment, soybeans are a renewable and biodegradable resource
• Soy candles produce 90% less soot than other waxes
• Lead Free Wicks
• Non-Toxic (non-irritable for people with breathing problems)
• Cleans up with soap and water
• Longer burning- as much as 3 times longer than regular candles
• Soy Candles help the US economy and farmers- The production and burning of soywax candles can greatly benefit the American agricultural economy. If soy wax replaced common paraffin wax, an estimated 60 million pounds of soybeans would be required for annual candle production (source: Marlo Quinn Benefits of Soy)
Soy is defined as an oil and lecithin content derived from soybeans. The ancient Orient cultivated soybeans for its protein. Currently soybean oil is one of the most important oils produced in the United States. It is pressed from the soybean. Most of the lecithin (phospholipids) used in cosmetics are derived from soybeans. Soybean oil has a very high-unsaturated fatty acid compound, 2% sterolins and 30 IU per ounce of vitamin E. Unsaponifiables are a large group of compounds called plant steroids or sterolins. They soften the skin, have superior moisturizing effect on the upper layer of the skin and reduce scars. The sterolins in avocado oil have been found to diminish age spots. Oils with the highest unsaponifiables are shea butter, avocado oil, sesame oil, soybean oil and olive oil. (source: Marlo Quinn Oils and Butters)
If you are interested in pampering yourself, your family and friends then you will enjoy all of the benefits of soy products. In addition to candles, there are many bath and body products made from soy and herbal products, from bath scrubs to fragrances and lotions. Some of the reasons people are choosing soy products are the anti-aging effects it carries along with the other natural herbs and ingredients that are mixed into the formulas created to make all natural soy products.Start treating yourself and your family to the simple indulgences of natural soy and herbal products today! Let the fresh aromas take you away from all your worries, while protecting the environment and utilizing natural resources.
In addition to the relaxing scents and aromas available in today’s soy products, some other benefits of soy include:
• Soy candles help our environment, soybeans are a renewable and biodegradable resource
• Soy candles produce 90% less soot than other waxes
• Lead Free Wicks
• Non-Toxic (non-irritable for people with breathing problems)
• Cleans up with soap and water
• Longer burning- as much as 3 times longer than regular candles
• Soy Candles help the US economy and farmers- The production and burning of soywax candles can greatly benefit the American agricultural economy. If soy wax replaced common paraffin wax, an estimated 60 million pounds of soybeans would be required for annual candle production (source: Marlo Quinn Benefits of Soy)
Soy is defined as an oil and lecithin content derived from soybeans. The ancient Orient cultivated soybeans for its protein. Currently soybean oil is one of the most important oils produced in the United States. It is pressed from the soybean. Most of the lecithin (phospholipids) used in cosmetics are derived from soybeans. Soybean oil has a very high-unsaturated fatty acid compound, 2% sterolins and 30 IU per ounce of vitamin E. Unsaponifiables are a large group of compounds called plant steroids or sterolins. They soften the skin, have superior moisturizing effect on the upper layer of the skin and reduce scars. The sterolins in avocado oil have been found to diminish age spots. Oils with the highest unsaponifiables are shea butter, avocado oil, sesame oil, soybean oil and olive oil. (source: Marlo Quinn Oils and Butters)
If you are interested in pampering yourself, your family and friends then you will enjoy all of the benefits of soy products. In addition to candles, there are many bath and body products made from soy and herbal products, from bath scrubs to fragrances and lotions. Some of the reasons people are choosing soy products are the anti-aging effects it carries along with the other natural herbs and ingredients that are mixed into the formulas created to make all natural soy products.Start treating yourself and your family to the simple indulgences of natural soy and herbal products today! Let the fresh aromas take you away from all your worries, while protecting the environment and utilizing natural resources.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
SOYBEANS
It's fun and extremely cost effective making naturally nutritious and healthy soymilk right at home in your own kitchen. Simply stated, this can be done in one of two ways. There is the traditional method that takes some time and effort, though real traditionalists prefer a more hands-on approach. And, there are the modern and easy to use soymilk makers that produce perfect soymilk in minutes. These fast and convenient appliances are now very popular with our rapidly growing health-minded society that has less time for kitchen tradition. Both methods are well worth the time and effort.
Making traditional homemade soymilk begins by soaking dry, organic soybeans in water and leaving them in the refrigerator over night. When ready the following day, the soaked beans will have increased three to four times in volume. In a blender, put one cup of beans and three and one half cups of water. Three cups of water is fine if you like your soymilk thicker. Blend this together for about two minutes, and then strain it slowly thru a fine cheesecloth. This is done by placing a large cheesecloth over a deep cooking pot, and then pouring the soymilk into the cloth. After all of the soymilk had been poured into the cloth, pick up the four corners and squeeze or wring out all of the soymilk through the cloth, then simply discard the solids. This entire process is repeated three more times. At this point, there will be foam at the top of the strained soymilk that should be skimmed off. Then the straining process should be done again, two more times.
OK, now you have basic soymilk, though its not quite finished. Most people like to flavor their soymilk to their own tastes. It's at this point that almond or vanilla or other flavorings can be added. Your new batch of soymilk is then put on medium heat for about twenty minutes. Just before it comes to a boil, add about a half-cup of sugar, depending on your desired taste. Bring the soymilk to a boil and immediately reduce the heat and turn off.
Ahhh! It's now time to ladle out a small portion into a cup and enjoy your well-earned treat! Flavoring can be tweaked at this point if needed. There is always something special about hot, fresh, soymilk right off the stove and made from scratch that makes the creative process worth the effort.
OR... simply buy a soymilk maker! These modern, high-tech appliances are something like a coffee maker and blender all in one. They are simple to use, take little shelf space and make high quality, natural soymilk in just minutes! Your soymilk will now cost pennies compared to the commercial costs, so your new appliance will quickly pay for itself.
Here's the process: again, soak the soybeans in water over night. In the morning, fill the canister with water. Then add the soaked soybeans to the basket and attach the basket to the soymilk maker. Now, just plug it in, turn it on and wait for about fifteen minutes. The appliance automatically grinds the beans to the right consistency and heats the soymilk to the optimal temperature. Done! For a more silky finishing touch, many like to take the remaining solids, called okara, and press it into a coffee filter with a kitchen spatula. This will again separate out any solids and produce the ultimate, silky textured soymilk. Flavors are individual, so add chocolate, vanilla, almond or any ot the many others to bring a perfect finish to your soymilk.
So, if you can make coffee in the morning, you can also make excellent, naturally nutritious and beneficially healthful soymilk for yourself and your family. Enjoy, and, drink to your health!
Author, Douglas Becker, is a writer and researcher who has long been interested in health and environmental issues. Find out how soymilk can positively impact the health of your family and which soymilk makers are right for you at http://top4soymilkmakers.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Douglas_Becker
Making traditional homemade soymilk begins by soaking dry, organic soybeans in water and leaving them in the refrigerator over night. When ready the following day, the soaked beans will have increased three to four times in volume. In a blender, put one cup of beans and three and one half cups of water. Three cups of water is fine if you like your soymilk thicker. Blend this together for about two minutes, and then strain it slowly thru a fine cheesecloth. This is done by placing a large cheesecloth over a deep cooking pot, and then pouring the soymilk into the cloth. After all of the soymilk had been poured into the cloth, pick up the four corners and squeeze or wring out all of the soymilk through the cloth, then simply discard the solids. This entire process is repeated three more times. At this point, there will be foam at the top of the strained soymilk that should be skimmed off. Then the straining process should be done again, two more times.
OK, now you have basic soymilk, though its not quite finished. Most people like to flavor their soymilk to their own tastes. It's at this point that almond or vanilla or other flavorings can be added. Your new batch of soymilk is then put on medium heat for about twenty minutes. Just before it comes to a boil, add about a half-cup of sugar, depending on your desired taste. Bring the soymilk to a boil and immediately reduce the heat and turn off.
Ahhh! It's now time to ladle out a small portion into a cup and enjoy your well-earned treat! Flavoring can be tweaked at this point if needed. There is always something special about hot, fresh, soymilk right off the stove and made from scratch that makes the creative process worth the effort.
OR... simply buy a soymilk maker! These modern, high-tech appliances are something like a coffee maker and blender all in one. They are simple to use, take little shelf space and make high quality, natural soymilk in just minutes! Your soymilk will now cost pennies compared to the commercial costs, so your new appliance will quickly pay for itself.
Here's the process: again, soak the soybeans in water over night. In the morning, fill the canister with water. Then add the soaked soybeans to the basket and attach the basket to the soymilk maker. Now, just plug it in, turn it on and wait for about fifteen minutes. The appliance automatically grinds the beans to the right consistency and heats the soymilk to the optimal temperature. Done! For a more silky finishing touch, many like to take the remaining solids, called okara, and press it into a coffee filter with a kitchen spatula. This will again separate out any solids and produce the ultimate, silky textured soymilk. Flavors are individual, so add chocolate, vanilla, almond or any ot the many others to bring a perfect finish to your soymilk.
So, if you can make coffee in the morning, you can also make excellent, naturally nutritious and beneficially healthful soymilk for yourself and your family. Enjoy, and, drink to your health!
Author, Douglas Becker, is a writer and researcher who has long been interested in health and environmental issues. Find out how soymilk can positively impact the health of your family and which soymilk makers are right for you at http://top4soymilkmakers.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Douglas_Becker
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