Protein Powder and Creatine Kicks Vs Good Old Fashioned Food

In the world of nutrition, there have been many new products brought out over the last few years. Many of these products are said to help build muscle, lose fat, help with recovery after training and even help obtain a better “pump” when working out. Although most of these products do work and are very handy for some, should they be put first over good old fashioned nutritious food?

Most martial artists, strength athletes and bodybuilders now use these supplements to enhance there training. The most popular ones are probably protein powder and creatine. They do work, (when used correctly) but many think that too much emphasise is being placed on these supplements and others. There are athletes of all sports and fighting styles who have cupboards full of these products, and take them at specific times throughout the day each and every day. The majority of there daily consumption of calories can even come from them, and wholesome food sometimes becomes less of a priority in there diet.

Supplementing is ok, and with the fierce competition in today’s world it can help a lot, but food should still be and always be number one in providing you with the calories to build muscle, material to strengthen bones, provide energy and to make you feel better and more positive. Bodybuilding star Shawn Ray in one of his DVD’s warns to “spend your money wisely.” If you have a certain amount of money spend it on milk, eggs, vegetables, chicken, and rice rather than on protein powder or creatine. Get these supplements as extras as they will never be able to compare to the real thing.

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