Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Nutritionist/Chef and IsoWhey® Ambassador

Everyone knows that 3.30itis feeling and when you’re reaching for that sweet treat you really should be reaching for one that contains protein. Great for weight loss or weight management, protein has the advantage of burning and releasing carbohydrates slowly so it fills you up, keeps you from feeling hungry and stops sugar cravings.

Timing is everything when it comes to considering a protein to help build and protect muscle. To optimise your protein intake, post exercise is the best time to have your protein. There is a window where your body can absorb and utilise the most amount of protein; this is typically within an hour of working out. This is when protein supplements hold the real benefit. Mix up a smoothie for your post workout drink and include a quality protein powder like IsoWhey. If your goal is to lose weight, then protein is an important building block for your body as it is a staple nutrient for building muscles, which then burns fat. It will also help maximise your weight-training performance and speed up recovery.

For fast ingestion and best results, whey protein is recommended, preferably one that has pre- and probiotics, vitamins, minerals and digestive enzymes.

Knowing Your Daily Intake

Each person is completely different, so your ideal daily intake of protein comes down to your body weight. The daily requirement of protein is one gram per kilogram of body weight i.e. 79kg = 79g of protein. If you exercise daily for more than one hour, your requirement increases to 1.4 to 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight.

It’s always best to consult a health professional to ensure you are getting the appropriate daily intake for your body.

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Zoe Bingley-Pullin

Nutritionist/Chef and IsoWhey® Ambassador

Founder of Nutritional Edge and IsoWhey ambassador, Zoe Bingley-Pullin, has long been passionate about the food in our lives. A nutritionist (Diploma of Nutrition,Sydney) and internationally trained chef (Le Cordon Bleu School, London), Zoe helps people embrace the benefits of food through education and understanding.

Zoe is the co-host, alongside Adrian Richardson, of Network Ten’s Good Chef Bad Chef. Series 5 aired weekdays in summer 2012/2013 and series 6 will commence filming in late 2013. Bringing her wealth of food knowledge, Zoe works closely with IsoWhey providing effective weight control

Advice. Discussing the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle through writing is one thing Zoe is extremely passionate about. She is the author of Eat Taste Nourish (New Holland), a practical book focusing on functional nutrition and how to create delicious and healthy food in simple ways.

Zoe is a highly sought after expert for speaking, cooking demonstrations and nutrition consulting.

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