YoNaturals Vending Against Junk Food in Schools

Author: Louanne Cox

So you want a buff body?   Well one of the important requirements of an athletic body is protein.   If you were watching an episode of Bones or CSI on television and they found a body of an athlete that had had all of the water sucked out you would hear them say that over 50% of the remains is protein. YoNaturals healthy vending machines always contain  at least a few protein-rich snacks for you to choose from.

Protein is required for every body function from creating new muscle to twitching your nose.   The proteins in your muscles are replaced every six months according to the Colgan Institute which means that what you eat today will affect what physique you will have in six months.

When you are trying to build muscle you have to work out.   When you lift weights you actually tear the fibers in the muscles, they then have to knit back together before they can grow bigger.   This tearing is an essential and normal part of muscle growth.

The faster that this “tearing” is fixed and the fibers are knitted back together the faster the muscle will grow.   Research has shown that protein, in particular the amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine otherwise known as the Branched Chain Amino Acids can help “mend” the muscles faster.

Taking a BCAA supplement is one way to grow your muscles; another way is to take a protein shake.   Taking protein in a liquid form helps it to absorb into your body faster than a tablet can.   BCAAs are found in all protein containing foods especially dairy, whey and egg proteins.

Only 20-25 grams of protein can be absorbed by your body at a time which means that it is important to eat protein several times a day.   Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; the second most important meal is the one after your workout.

Sometimes it is not possible to have a protein rich meal after a workout which is why a protein shake is a great alternative.   There are also a lot of good protein bars that are on the market.   After a lunchtime workout a shake or bar can be consumed on the way back to work.

So, do you want a buff body?   Making sure you consume adequate amounts of absorbable protein is an important step to building your desired physique.   It is also important to take adequate supplies of carbohydrates, fats, fruit, vegetables and water as well because they all have an important role to play in building an athletically buff body. When you choose a vending machine, choose a healthy one.