Protein Archives - Oatein Blog

2nd December 20212nd December 2021

How Much Protein Do I Need to Gain Muscle?

Building muscle doesn’t require any kind of secret formula. Essentially all it takes is to do anabolic exercise enough to break down muscle fibres, which your body fuses back together using myofibrils (muscle protein strands). These newly fused, repaired fibres are thicker and therefore create growth.

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27th October 2021

Protein Bar Calorie Comparisons

Protein bars are a popular protein supplement here in the UK and throughout the world. Various brands are available – but obviously, we think our new and improved Oatein Hype Bar is the best protein bar in the UK. Our main reasoning behind this is all down to our favourite ingredient: oats.

Where many protein bars shout about their protein content as if it’s the be and end-all of their nutritional value, we’re happy to accept slightly lower amounts of protein in our products if it means we can improve taste, avoid that common ‘chalky’ protein bar texture, keep sugar and fat content low and give your body the nutritional benefits of oats.
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21st October 202121st October 2021

How to Make Protein Cookies

It’s no secret that we make some of the tastiest protein cookies in the world right here at Oatein. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably after some cookies right now – and as much as we’d love to, we can’t teleport our products… yet.

Fortunately, it’s easy enough to make DIY protein cookies if you have the right ingredients and a bit of time to throw everything together. By combining sweet treats and protein content, you’ll be enjoying some delicious that also helps to push you towards your fitness goals.
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7th October 2021

Protein Shakes vs Protein Snacks: Which Is Best?

Protein. We all want it; we all need it. Our muscles, especially. Protein is a macronutrient that fuels the body’s ability to replenish worn muscle fibre – increasing the density and size of the muscles as a result. Eating protein isn’t just for gym-goers, however. It’s beneficial for everyone, thanks to the amino acids that make up protein.
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30th September 202130th September 2021

Protein Snack Recipes for Building Mass

Ready to slap on some size? The only real calculation for those looking to bulk up or slim down is a simple one: calories in vs calories out. However, if you’re looking to do more than just put on/lose weight and actually build solid muscle, you need to ensure that the calories you consume are composed of vital micronutrients and macronutrients – especially protein.
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23rd September 2021

Low Sugar Protein Snack Ideas

In the past, we’ve discussed the tricky relationship many active gym-goers have with sugar. Of course, refined sugar in any kind of excess is unquestionably bad for your body, but for those consuming sugar in a post-workout snack such as a protein bar, it’s crucial to understand how sugar impacts your abilities to lose or gain weight.
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16th September 202124th May 2022

The Protein Window: When’s the Best Time to Eat Protein Bars?

When is the best time to eat a protein bar?

Well – that depends on several factors: from who you ask to what your goals are.

If your goal is to use protein bars as a healthier alternative to common snacks, you can eat them whenever you want. However, if you’re aiming to build muscle and maximise your ‘gains’, it’s worth being aware of a time window that bodybuilders call the ‘protein window’.
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2nd September 20212nd September 2021

Are Protein Bars Good For You? Your Questions Answered

Are protein bars good for you? Well – that depends. It could be argued that the healthiest foods are those which are entirely unrefined or processed – but few of us have the ability to eat a diet like that.

Protein bars offer a way to pack in the vital macronutrient in an easy, accessible way. You can buy them in bulk or just pick one up at the supermarket to up your protein intake on the go. But not all protein bars are created equal – and some are healthier than others.
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22nd June 202122nd June 2021

Habits In Lockdown | Which Ones Should You Keep?

We’ve all created new habits and done things we never imagined ourselves doing this past year; working from home, doing workouts in our living room and having parties via Zoom.

Now that we’re getting some form of “normality” back, it’s worth talking about the habits we created, which ones we should keep and which ones we should kick straight out the door like we all hope to do with coronavirus (eventually).

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14th June 202114th June 2021

Nutrition and Hydration Week| Keep Hydrated With Succeed!

In this article we unpick some of the benefits of drinking water and staying hydrated, along with how you could, add extra nutrients to your life through our Succeed range of supplements!

We use it every day, at the turn of a tap we have unlimited amounts of clean, fresh water. Even your local supermarket will be stocked up with the bottled kind. Yet why do we struggle to drink the recommended 8 glasses a day?

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