First Post!!! – Proteins w.r.t. Fitness & Activity (Pt. I) w VIDEO!

Hello!

I’ve explained and gone through this a number of times, posting  and replying to different questions and queries that I receive over emails, message boards and just in daily life from clients or even fitness enthusiasts. Having had to repeat the same answer(along with a few specifications and individualization) time and again, I considered creating a blog, wherein I can create a list of such topics, that I can refer back to not only for my own self and revision, but also refer to other people who are undoubtedly going to ask me the same again. I want to maximize the output and spread potential while being able to save as much time as possible, both my own and the inquisitive, and so think it a good idea to keep a resource, which will never be wiped away, and can be accessed at any time and place, for the ease of the viewer/reader.
Well let’s get to the topic at hand, viz. Proteins!!!

First and foremost is my very first video on the discussion of what proteins are, how are they useful, the difference and importance of protein in a diet compared to carbs or fats, what are supplements, what are protein supplements, and so on… Whatever has been missed, or even considered very important, will be highlighted and mentioned in the blog post. So after checking out the video, it would be a good idea to check on the post to see any updates or additions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8EJFjueAIM

Stuff I forgot to mention in the video, which is otherwise very important, but something that any enthusiast knows/reads up on as the very first thing when he/she begins his own research and reading:-
You NEED 1gm/lb or 2.2gms/kg of bodyweight of FIRST CLASS proteins, every day if you are into any form of physical activity(which I assume is the majority of you, otherwise why would you be bothering on reading up a topic on proteins w.r.t fitness and activity! ).

Other topics which I didn’t want to elongate in the video, but have previously answered a question about PDCAAS and Biological Value.

Alright so I found out the deal behind the ‘gold standard’ that is PDCAAS. The BV had been in existence since a long time and rated proteins on the basis of their usefulness in diet, specifically in the sense of how fast something was absorbed and how much of the EAAs it could provide for the body. Just like glucose is the comparing standard for all sugars(when we compare carbs in the GI index, we compare it with glucose which has max value of 100), similarly BV ratings put Eggs as the highest standard and gave it the top value of 100. All other proteins were compared w.r.t Egg. Then Whey came into the picture. But whey was not only faster absorbing, but depending on the combination, provided even more EAAs. Hence they rated Whey off the scale at a level of 104. All veg proteins were second graded and not even comparable to the First class sources, specially amongst the heaviest users(athletes). This upset the Soy lobby. The Soy lobby brought in a new standard of comparison which favoured them graciously. In PDCAAS both Eggs and Soy are labeled at 1.0 peak value. That’s like comparing an Ambassador to a Formula F1 car, with the speedometer limit fixed to 60kmph. Since both can reach the speed limit, they both are considered equal.
“This is in sharp contrast to the original & most effective protein rating system which is Biological value (Bio-availability) which gives a score of 100 to Eggs & 69 to Soy & 104 to Whey.
The whole concept of 1st class protein started from the Biological value of foods…The PDCAAS was not even needed as an alternative rating system. Since the Soy lobby could not prove equality with Egg or whey or the animal meats…it came out with its own convoluted system.”
Besides all the political protein wars, the most significant fact is that Soy is deficient in Methionine.
http://www.wisegeek….-methionine.htm

Sorry for a super long first post, I just wanted to do justice to it. Even with this length and so much of information the chapter and topic of Proteins isn’t completely covered. However further, finer details really aren’t of AS much importance to the average gym goer, rather only to the extreme athlete at a competitive level. If you want further details and discussions please do start on in the comments section and I will more than willingly participate and maybe even create another video on the same…

Please show some love for a first post and video! (As you can see I’m a complete n00b at blogging… Haven’t even been able to figure out a right template and bordering! :p )

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