One of the most hotly debated topics in the health/fitness world is whether or not consuming whole-food protein sources (ie meat, fish, eggs, beans, etc) is better than taking protein supplements (ie whey protein shakes, bars, tablets, etc.), or vice versa. To help you understand the benefits of each, here are the salient points of both sides of the debate:
So what’s the takeaway?! Because your body was designed to ingest, digest, and utilize whole foods versus synthetic supplements, eating meat, fish, eggs, and legumes (high whole-food protein sources) is the most favorable way to get your daily protein intake, whenever possible. However, when you are in need of a very quick, readily-available way to get protein into your system (ie post-workout) supplements provide a great alternative.
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