Sure enough, protein bars will increase the nutrient density of your diet, but that means very little if they adversely affect your health in other ways. Therefore, without second guessing the decision or procrastinating, stay far away from the protein bars that contain artificial flavors and chemicals. What you need are natural protein bars, the ones that contain nothing but what your body needs to stay healthy, active and disease free: micro nutrients, fibers and antioxidants. You can get all the natural protein bars you want at 180 Nutrition.

Recognized As The Best In The Industry For A Valid Reason

As a leading provider of protein supplements, 180 Nutrition not only sets the standard for other companies, but it also proclaims what it does and guarantees 100 percent satisfaction. Having said that, what better way is there to order natural protein bars online than to do so from a renowned company that has your best interests at heart? 180 Nutrition provides an extensive line of wholesome and affordable products–all of which are under the aegis of 180 Nutrition’s unwavering policy.

What Benefits Are Piled High On The Table?

Natural protein bars can change your life in a number of ways. For starters, they can help you achieve your dream weight size, and here is why:

They provide the same essentials that food provides, but everything is balanced and completely free of fillers, colorings and preservatives.Natural protein bars will cure your hunger pains and suppress your unhealthy eating habits like never before.

What is more, natural protein bars can help you gain the muscles if you are weight training because they provide a whole lot of carbohydrate and protein. These are the two sources that produce pure energy and muscle growth, so as you consume them, you are going to feel better, lighter, stronger and full of life.

With natural protein bars, athletes can gain strength, endurance and stamina; parents can gain energy and optimal health; food addicts can gain control over their lives. Why suffer from food addiction when there is a remedy such as natural protein bars available?

Ordering A Healthy Product Without Risking Anything

180 Nutrition is adamant about meeting its customers’ expectations and protecting its long-standing reputation, so you can bet your last dollar on this: You have nothing to lose and a whole lot to gain.  If for whatever reason you are unsatisfied with the product, you can get your money back, and that is a guarantee!

By Guy Lawrence

Guy: I met Angeline Norton (pictured above) at Sydney’s Filex fitness expo earlier on this year. With enough protein supplements and chemical potions to make your head spin, it was refreshing to meet a sports/fitness model who was passionate about what they put in their body and doesn’t buy into all the hype.

Impressed with her approach to health and sports modelling and an all round great girl, I asked Angeline if she would share some of her tips on what it takes to get that sports modelling look… Enjoy! Continue reading →

By 180 Nutrition

The paleo diet, also known as the Stone Age or cavemen diet, has been gaining popularity recently as a way to help individual lose weight, with an ever increasing need for alternative paleo snack ideas. The concept is simple. Since cavemen weren’t overweight, humans today should consume the same food that their ancestors did. Since cavemen didn’t have high blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes, the theory is that the diet will help users shed unwanted pounds while also becoming more healthy in the process.

Unfortunately, that’s not always that easy. The cavemen consumed a high level of protein that’s almost impossible to achieve normally. Even for those who are able to reach the recommended levels, the price can add up quickly. Even worse, most protein supplements that could be used to help dieters are loaded with artificial flavoring, colors, or other chemicals, none of which were consumed during the Stone Age.

Fortunately, 180 Nutrition is dedicated to providing their customers with an all natural protein powder that can be used in any diet. While the powder isn’t specifically designed for the paleo diet, it meets all the requirements. Everything in the powder is all natural and there’s only 12 ingredients, none of which are chemically altered. These ingredients include grass fed whey, flax seed, almond meal, sunflower kernels, coconut flour, cocoa flavoring, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, psyllium husk, inactive brewers yeast, and stevia.

While the protein supplement can be blended to create a vegetable or fruit smoothie, that’s not the only paleo snack that can be made. The powder can also be cooked with or added to other meals to help increase the amount of protein the food contains. For those who aren’t natural chefs, that’s okay too. 180 Nutrition has dozens of easy to follow recipes on their website. These recipes include everything from paleo snacks to meals that can be made in less than three minutes.

While most people assume that paleo snacks have to be meat, veggies, or nuts, that’s not the case when using 180 Nutrition’s protein powder. The paleo diet means that users must limit their sugar intake level. This can lead to unbearable cravings that can wreck the entire dieting process plan.

180 Nutrition understands that users may crave something sweet instead of the same boring meat or nut products, and that’s why they’ve created several great tasting, yet still all-natural, paleo snacks. Some of the most popular include high protein chocolate chip cookies and high protein blueberry muffins.

Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with just a few ingredients. Since the paleo diet doesn’t allow white flour, almond flour and protein powder are used instead. This results in a very tasty and very healthy snack that all ages can enjoy.

If you think that protein is just for meatheads and gym rats, think again. This essential macronutrient is necessary for so many different functions in the body that you would be in huge trouble without it.

Forget the whole stereotype about bodybuilders and hardcore athletes using protein supplements. They’re also made for regular people like you and me. If you find it difficult to consume enough protein from food, consider using a protein snack or supplement to get enough everyday.

Why is protein necessary?

The main function of protein is to repair and maintain muscle. Without enough in your daily diet, your muscle mass will begin to dwindle. Those muscles will also fail to repair after spending all that time exercising if you don’t fuel your body with sufficient amounts of protein. This not only means no muscle gain, muscle loss could be the unfortunate consequence.

Which foods contain high amounts of protein?

Meat and dairy products are packed with the highest amounts of quality proteins. Lean meats like chicken breast, turkey breast, certain cuts of beef, fish, shrimp, eggs, yogurt, milk, cheese, and many others will supply you with good levels of protein.

Why should I use high protein snacks and supplements?

When your busy lifestyle won’t allow you the time to prepare your own meals or eat properly, it can be very difficult to get adequate levels of protein. This is where high protein snacks come in. The purpose of protein supplements is to give you the quantity you need in a convenient way.

You can bring a protein bar or shake anywhere you go whether it’s to work or to the gym. All you have to do is pull it out and enjoy. Shakes can be mixed beforehand and stored in a thermos all day long. As for protein bars, they’re ready to go any time you need refueling. While getting all your protein from food is ideal, most people can’t seem to make it happen.

How are 180 Nutrition supplements different than the rest?

At 180 Nutrition, we offer protein powders and snacks that are healthier and more natural than that of the competition. Have you ever read the nutrition label on a standard protein supplement or bar? Well, you probably won’t recognise half of the ingredients listed. Most of them are chemical compounds that add no health benefit to the supplement. 180 Nutrition bars and drinks don’t have any of that extra stuff in it. Only the most natural ingredients such as almond meal, flaxseed, grass fed whey protein isolate, and others are used to provide you with the most healthful protein alternative available.

Learn more about our natural protein formula here.

Once strictly the domain of professional body builders, protein supplements are now growing in popularity for people of all athletic ability.

However, it is important to learn more about the purpose of protein supplements, how to use them and what to look for on product labels to ensure product quality and freshness.

About Protein Supplements

Protein supplements come in three different forms – soy, casein and whey. The most common type of protein supplement is whey since it is a milk protein that is water-soluble and is a complete protein. This means that whey contains all nine amino acids that humans need to fill their dietary requirements.

While most people can get their daily protein needs through food such as chicken, dairy products, fish and meat, many people are discovering that protein supplements help boost their workout and maintain energy levels.

In addition, protein supplements can help increase muscle mass, fuel longer workouts, recover from a sports injury or are missing protein from a diet due to vegan or vegetarian dietary choices.

There are many different kinds of protein supplements available, including powders, shakes, pre-mixed drinks and bars.

Purchasing Protein Supplements

These days, it seems that protein supplements are available everywhere, from the specialty nutrition store to the corner drugstore. However, consumers should be cautious when purchasing protein supplement products since some are better than others are.

For one thing, consider the amount of protein that you need. Building a pound of muscle requires an additional 10-14 grams of protein daily. In addition, different sports or activities require different protein levels. Here is a general guide:

• Recreational Sports
  Add 0.5 – 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body weight for most casual sports.
• Competitive Sports
  When participating in a high-energy sporting event or prolonged activity, factor in 0.6 – 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
• Teenagers
  Active teenagers should get an additional boost of 0.8 – 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight.
• Bodybuilding Sports
  Those building muscle mass should get 0.7 – 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight.

Note that while this may seem like a large amount in some instances, the total number should factor in daily protein intake from food as well as protein products.

Protein Supplement Ingredients

Along with getting the right amount of protein, consumers should purchase products with natural ingredients instead of additives, sugar and chemicals. For example, look for whey protein isolate, flaxseed and other additions such as sunflower kernels, almond meal, sesame seeds, inactive brewer’s yeast, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, cocoa, coconut flour or shredded coconut and stevia.

For more information, visit 180 Nutrition

One question that we get asked time and time again is which is the best protein supplement in Australia? This is a loaded question as there are many different protein supplements in Australia that all have there own benefits depending on your needs:

Protein supplements for building muscle

Traditional protein supplements work by providing your body with the necessary building blocks used to build muscle tissue.  Athletes undergoing intense training can take up to 25 grams of whey protein supplement per day whereas bodybuilders will require more as they are usually looking to gain more muscle.

Protein supplements for weight loss

It’s important for weight loss supplements to have a moderate to high protein content as this will gives you the sustained energy to get you through the day. Protein supplements for weight loss require the support of a healthy diet and exercise regimen in order to be effective, irrespective of the marketing claims of the supplement. When added to a smoothie, you can get the same nutrients as a full meal in fewer calories which can keep you feeling full for longer.

What type of protein supplement is advised?

Whey protein is an exceptional source of protein and possibly the highest quality of protein available. Whey protein is a rich source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), containing the highest known levels of any natural food source. Whey Protein Isolate ( WPI ) takes it one step further and introduces a series of filtration processes. This means the protein is isolated from the rest of the diary offering very low carbohydrates, lactose & fat levels.

So what is the best protein supplement in Australia?

Given all that you now know you can start to look at Whey Protein Isolate ( WPI ) products in the knowledge that they are a fantastic, low fat & carb choice. At 180 Nutrition we use a grass-fed whey protein isolate together with a list of 100% natural ingredients to make one of the best protein supplements in Australia (that is actually made in Australia!)

Try a sample pack of 180 Natural Protein Superfood today.

Protein supplement nutritional facts are often misunderstood with so many options available on the market today. In this article we’ll look at Whey Protein Supplements and it’s benefits and help you gain a better understanding of which product is right for you.

Protein supplements serve as a dietary source of amino acids. After exercise our body requires amino acids to help build the repair and maintenance of body tissues.

Consuming whey protein supplements offer the benefits of supplying high nutritional value and branched chain amino acids (BCAA). These amino acids are essential as they are part of the muscle protein. BCAA’s may assist in preserving muscle glycogen stores and also help reduce the amount of protein breakdown during/after exercise.

Whey protein supplements will generally fall into the following three categories. WPI (Whey protein isolate), WPC (whey protein concentrate) and whey protein blends (which is combination of the two). WPC supplements are generally the cheapest and have the highest levels of fat and lactose due to the milk solids that are included. Whey protein isolate powders have the most amount of protein per serving with very few carbohydrates, lactose and fat.

In short Grass-fed WPI (whey protein isolate) is the highest quality protein giving you the most protein per serve with the least amount of calories. This form of protein is ideal for both muscle building and fat loss and can assist as part of a healthy balanced diet. Hopefully by now your protein supplement nutritional facts are starting to make more sense and you will now be able to make the choice that is right for you.

At 180 Nutrition we use Grass-fed Whey Protein Isolate which comes from happy pasture fed cow together with the additional ingredients listed here.

Order your sample of 180 Natural Protein Superfood here.

By Guy Lawrence

Ah the supplement industry, full of hype and claims to attract your attention. Weight gain protein supplements, fat blockers, creatine… the list goes on and on. From my experience though, what actually increases daily performance (whether it be athletic performance or just day to day stuff) is clean living.

I also find self-experimentation a great way to see if supplements actually work. Without undergoing rigorous blood tests etc, most of the time it’s hard to tell whether the pill you pop or supplement you take is actually doing you any favours.

But if there’s one supplement I take without fail, which I truly notice after a few days if I run out and haven’t taken it… it’s fish oil. And here’s why I think it’s liquid gold.

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By The Fit Frother

Guy: This is a guest post by fellow CrossFitter and friend Khan Porter (aka The Fit Frother). For those of you that CrossFit, trust me, I think it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be hearing a lot more of The Fit Frother. It’s a pleasure to have him feature on the blog and I’m sure it won’t be the last you see of him here at 180 Nutrition. Over to Khan…

Khan: It’s interesting becoming a part of a community which prides itself on egalitarianism. Where information is freely available and self education encouraged. CrossFit preaches knowledge as a key to success and at the pinnacle of the knowledge tree is understanding good nutrition. Continue reading →

By 180 Nutrition

Watch the video above to find out if you won the prize.

Are you the lucky winner? As it’s our first competition giveaway, we wanted to make the draw a little more exciting. We didn’t see the fun in a computer program randomly selecting the prize winner, so we though we’d do it ourselves. Now you can see what we get up to at 180 HQ! This video took us most of the day but we had a lot of fun filming it (all comments are welcome)… Enjoy, Guy.

Ps. Please hit the ‘like’ button if you enjoyed…

PPs. No idea what I’m on about? Click here to view competition.

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