Whey protein from Optimum Nutrition notably the Gold Standard 100% Whey is one of the most popular whey proteins on the market and for good reason. It has been awarded supplement and protein powder of the year for 5 consecutive years. With a proprietary protein blend consisting primarily of whey isolates plus concentrate and peptides, the Gold Standard 100% Whey has been designed for anyone active in exercising like weightlifting, weight training, bodyweight training and even those who want to burn fat and lose weight. As well as being the purest whey proteins available on the market, whey isolates are also the most expensive.

For athletes and bodybuilders who want to bulk up and pack lean muscle mass on their body frames, Gold Standard 100% Whey is a great quality protein which will meet their needs as it enhances and stimulates muscle building at an optimum point while keeping your metabolism and fat burning process high. Physically active muscle building people need more protein as their muscle tissues are depleted after a grueling workout. This is the time to get a good protein intake to repair the damage done and rebuild the muscles to make them bigger and stronger. If you bypass this stage, it's like all your hard work went down the drain since your body will shift into catabolic mode that is losing muscles instead of being anabolic that is gaining muscles.

So it's absolutely imperative and crucial that you consume a high protein drink 10-15 minutes after your workout. You can't go wrong with the Gold Standard 100% whey as 1 scoop equivalent to 32 grams gives a whopping 24 grams of quality protein. Chock-full of essential amino acids and minerals with a minimum of fat, cholesterol, lactose and other carbohydrates, you can be sure to take your muscle gains to the next level. Ideal for post-workout, you can easily make delicious protein shakes with a blender. Ingredients that you can use are skim milk, fruits like bluberries, strawberries, bananas and some ice cubes. Also, another way to have it is with your favorite cereal breakfast. Gold Standard 100% Whey comes in many different tasty flavors including banana cream, chocolate mint, delicious strawberry, double rich chocolate, caramel toffee fudge, vanilla ice cream, tropical punch, rocky road, french vanilla creme, strawberry banana, mocha cappuccino, cookies and cream amongst others.

It's important to note that whey protein should only be used as a supplementation to your nutrition from whole foods. You can't rely mostly on drinking protein shakes as meals. Protein shakes are convenient and handy and a liquid meal is recommended for post-workout and this is the ideal time to consume a high protein drink. Apart from that, you don't necessarily need to take it. Whole foods should be the building blocks of your nutrition and are recommended for most of your meals. Incorporate Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein like 1-2 times per day plus your regular meals in your nutrition, be consistent and you're on your way to make some solid muscle gains and sculpt a lean muscular physique that commands attention. In addition, you'll also boost your own self-confidence and self-esteem through the roof.

Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound