How to use and enjoy Protein Powder

Protein is essential for the body especially if you are working out or getting older.
Protein powder is a great way to supplement protein needs. Here are our 5 top tips to help get you started and enjoying a daily protein shake.  

5 Protein regime tips and tricks to get you started, engaged and enjoying the benefits.

1. Protein Powder choices

Not all protein powders are born the same, have the same amino acids of taste the same. We keep this simple you will see why. The first 2 key considerations are: 

1. Animal or plant protein? Animal proteins are complete proteins meaning they include all the essential amino acids your body cannot create. Whey protein is an animal protein derived from cow's milk. More on types of protein here.
2. Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) describes a higher protein content (Additional filter process), which means on average translates to fewer carbs and fast absorption to the muscles where it is needed versus a Why Protein Concentrate (WPC).

Old Bull protein is engineered for Old Bulls, being a whey protein isolate protein, all-natural with low carbs and fats and high levels of leucine proven to help retain and gain muscle mass. read more on the benefits of protein. 

2. Consult the Old Bull protein intake chart.

But first...

• Consider your daily diet with respect to protein intake.
• Use an online calculator or app to help calculate your daily protein intake.
• Typical protein sources include dairy, meat, poultry, and vegetables. Junk food and booze are not great sources.

As we age, we often eat less to help manage slowing metabolism and weight gain, and in addition, protein absorption can be affected, meaning less protein in, and the protein that goes in is not always available.

3. How much protein?

5. Best practice protein shakes.

A. Mixer base. 

• Generally, milk or water mixers are the usual, but yogurt or a mix of these can also work well.
• Protein powders are designed to mix with liquids, so they mix or blend smoothly with no clumping. 

B. Additional ingredients.

• If you want to get into the exotics, add bananas, blueberries, or strawberries and blend.
• A little muesli or granola can add some fibre and taste but don't go overboard or you may be drinking your shake with a spoon.
• Take note: Anything other than water can bring in additional sugars, carbs, and protein.
• Sprinkle onto your porridge or your favourite cereal, but for the reasons around absorption would not be a preferred suggestion.
• If you have a "sweeter" tasting protein, coffee can dampen this sweetness and make a great-tasting shake. Experiment to find a mix that works for you.
• We suggest avoiding juicy fruits like grapes, watermelon or oranges, or fruit juices as a mix. They tend not to mix as well and can result in odd flavour outcomes and addition al sugars etc.

C. Protein shaker.

• If you have a protein shaker, then try milk or water.
• Ensure the steel mixing ball is inside.
• Add your liquid base first (500-700ml). Tip: Chill the liquid first.
• Add 30g Old Bull Protein powder (Experiment with the amount of liquid to find your "taste")
• Tighten the lid. (This part is important)
• Give the protein shaker a good shake until all the powder is mixed.
• Slip open the lid and drink it down. 

 

  

D. Protein smoothies.

1. Assemble the blender and add your liquid base of choice (Water, milk, yogurt, or a mix of these). usually around 300ml. Experiment to find your personal preference. You will need around 150ml of liquid to ensure it will blend.
2. Add the right amount of protein powder based on your protein intake, using the scoop provided, and keep in mind 1 scoop of a good isolate like Old Bull Protein is around 25 g of protein.
3. Add the remainder of your ingredients.
4. Blend as long as it takes to break up and mix all the ingredients.
5. Ice is a great addition for really hot days, if your blender can handle it. 



That is how you Protein with the Old Bull. Simple.