Well, well, well… The Cat is out of the bag (and one wonders to what extent The Hat is also implicated). Whoever said politics is boring? The ghosts of State Capture Past, Present and Future are haunting our nation all at the same time. And, to add insult to injury, The Trump raised tariffs on US imports from South Africa. Pass me a torch, please, it’s dark down here.
It is easy to feel powerless when prominent people square off in public. The old Kenyan proverb comes to mind, “When elephants fight, the grass gets trampled.” With a slight shudder, one wonders what the grass looks like when elephants stampede…
We, The Grass…
This is maybe a good moment to reflect on the power we, The Grass, have. After all, we feed the elephants. History tells us the ecosystem will regain its balance. Elephants come and elephants go, but The Grass stays. The occasional dead elephant nourishes The Grass. Grass is the ultimate survivor. Endurance is power. We’re in it for the long haul.
Instead of looking at what we cannot change, let’s look at what we can do to endure.
If you are over the age of 50 and not exercising, you are losing muscle mass at a rate of about half a teaspoon per day (~2.5g). That adds up real quick.
Since Jesse Kriel and his Boks provided us with a highlight during a somewhat dismal news cycle, let us focus on rugby as a parallel for The Game Of Life. Yes, there are some who claim rugby is not a parallel, it IS life, but we’ll pretend we can’t hear them. And yes, Wiaan Mulder and the Proteas provided another highlight, but cricket won’t work for this illustration. The English, being a very religious nation, invented the game of cricket to gain a concept of eternity.
Right, back to rugby (with a lowercase R). A rugby game has two halves, each 40 minutes long, with a half time break of 10 minutes. Total: 90 minutes. If each minute represents a year of your life, it looks like this:
1-40 years: Build-up
40-50 years: Plateau
50-90 years: Decline
90 years: Final whistle (proceed to cricket game)
There are many factors that influence these numbers, but it should give you pause for thought. Even just maintaining the muscle mass you have takes a fair amount of intentional actions once you’ve passed 50. It’s certainly not business as usual during the second “half” of our lives. Furthermore, if you don’t play by the rules, you get a red card and exit early. Some may get a yellow card and can no longer actively participate in daily activities.
To stay in the game, you need to address both positive and negative factors.
Negative factors (what NOT to do)
* Avoid internal toxins: Sugar, sweeteners, smoking, alcohol, seed oils, and factory foods (to name but a few).
* Avoid / Limit / Reduce environmental toxins (plastics, radiation, pollutants, mold, pesticides, herbicides).
* Only take medications that are absolutely necessary.
Positive factors (what to do)
* Exercise (for at least a 20 minute walk at least three times a week).
* Increase saturated fat intake.
* Increase protein intake to at least 90g / day, preferably from animal sources.
* Targeted (smart) supplementation (Vitamin D3 in particular).
* Occasional fasting (24 hours or longer)
The above is a very, very basic outline, but science tells us that these simple steps will add decades to your life expectancy. Which, in the South African context, means you can see many fighting elephants come and go.
One of the above points is rather difficult for most of us to achieve:
Increase protein intake
Today, we’re highlighting the benefits of our amazing Pure Whey Isolate 80% as a means of quickly adding clean, quality protein to your diet.
Discover the power of Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate!
Whether you’re hitting the gym, playing sports, or just trying to stay healthy (or lose weight), our Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate is the perfect partner to help you achieve your goals.
Whey protein isolate is one of the purest forms of animal protein available. As an animal protein, it is well absorbed by the gut, unlike almost all plant-derived proteins.
As an 80% isolate, you get 80 grams of muscle-building protein for every 100 grams of whey isolate you consume.
As a pure isolate, it is free from additives or other processing. Just the “whey” you like it.
Who can benefit from our Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate?
It’s ideal for any athlete who wants to build muscle, recover faster, or just stay active and strong. But it’s not just for athletes. Whenever you need a meal replacement, such as in the elderly recovering from surgery or a stroke, or after dental surgery, or just because you’re too busy to stop and make really good food choices.
Students living on their own or in a hostel will also benefit.
Why Whey?
Our 80% whey protein isolate represents the best balance between purity, taste, amino acid content, convenience and price.
As they say in Afrikaans: VGMLG
(Vinnig, Goedkoop, Maklik, Lekker, Gesond)
Or in English: FETCH
(Fast, Easy, Tasty, Cheap, Healthy)
* Unlike plant proteins, whey is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.
* In its pure form, whey has a great taste.
* Whey is quickly and easily absorbed for a rapid boost in satiety and energy levels.
* Whey isolate is high in protein and low in sugar. This is great for healthy weight loss, but also makes it diabetic, keto and carnivore friendly.
How to use Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate
It’s really simple! Just mix one scoop (tablespoon) of our whey protein isolate with water, milk, or your favourite smoothie. Stir well and enjoy the creamy taste. Drink it as part of a meal, or after a workout to help your muscles recover faster. Also great anytime you need a healthy, guilt-free, protein-packed snack.
Show Me The Numbers
Two heaped tablespoons of whey isolate provide 30 g of powder, equivalent to 24 g of protein. This is more than one third of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). At a dose of two tablespoons a day, our 500g pack will last you two weeks.
How much is 24 g of protein? It’s about as much as you will find in 100 g of a Birth Capable Person Steak (formally known as Lady Steak), or in four large eggs. Gram for gram of protein, the cost of these three foods is comparable, but the difference lies in time efficiency. Even if you like your steak rare, it will still take you ten minutes to prepare. Four eggs = more or less the same. Eating this takes at least 10-15 minutes (teenagers sold separately). And then there is the cleaning-up time afterwards. Total time investment: Half an hour minimum.
On the other hand, two scoops of whey protein on a glass of milk – or warm water – will take less than a minute to prepare, another minute to consume and another minute to clean up. Total time investment: 3 minutes.
Sadly, for much of today’s world, this is the harsh reality of modern nutrition: you are eating against the clock. At least, our whey protein isolate helps you stay ahead of the pack.
Why Our Protein is the Best
Without exception, commercially available whey protein powders come with all kinds of additives. Anti-caking agents are added to assist with dissolving in water. Sugar, salt, taste additives and colourants are routinely added. Our Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate contains no added sugars, artificial flavours, colours or fillers. Just pure, high-quality whey protein that helps you reach your goals faster.
Smart Move!
Whey is high in valine, leucine and isoleucine, three amino acids that play important roles in the brain. Whey protein is not just for jocks, but also for geeks and nerds!
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Whether you’re building muscle, losing weight, or just trying to stay well nourished, our whey protein isolate is here to help. Make it part of your daily routine and feel the difference in your strength, energy and overall health within days. Don’t wait – your best body is just a scoop (or two) away!
Our usual price on Pure Whey Protein 80% Isolate x 500 g is R335. This is already very cheap for such a high quality product, but from RIGHT NOW until midnight on Sunday, you can get 500 g at an unbelievable R285! (R50 off!)
We only have limited stock on hand, so don’t get caught napping!
Happy Whey-t lifting!
To your (enduring) health!
The Team at Integrow Health
TAKE ME ALL THE WHEY!
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