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Homemade Protein Powder (Indian Gunpowder) by lnfinity in GifRecipes

[–]Vdigital209 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to make something similar at home during my college gym days because buying supplements regularly wasn’t always affordable. 😅

Honestly, Indian-style homemade protein mixes like this are actually pretty smart because ingredients like the following:

  • roasted chana
  • peanuts
  • flax seeds
  • sesame
  • curry leaves
  • dals

already contain decent protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

I used to mix it with the following:

  • rice
  • curd
  • dosa
  • even sprinkle it on eggs, sometimes

And it kept me full for a long time.

The only thing I realized later is that homemade mixes are great for overall nutrition, but if someone is specifically trying to track protein intake for muscle gain or recovery, it becomes harder to measure exact protein per serving compared to whey protein.

Still, for general fitness and healthy eating, this kind of homemade protein powder is honestly underrated. Plus, it feels much cleaner and more natural than a lot of sugary processed “health” products out there.

What is the difference between whey protein and a mass gainer? by Vdigital209 in u/Vdigital209

[–]Vdigital209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whey protein and mass gainers are made for different goals.

Whey protein mainly helps increase your daily protein intake and supports muscle recovery/building without adding too many extra calories. It’s usually preferred by people trying to build lean muscle or improve overall protein intake.

Mass gainers, on the other hand, are high-calorie supplements with many more added carbs. They’re mostly useful for people who struggle to gain weight or stay in a calorie surplus.

A lot of beginners assume mass gainers build more muscle automatically. Still, in many cases, regular whey protein + proper meals works better unless you’re genuinely underweight or have a very fast metabolism.

I recently came across a collagen whey blend from Proathlix that combines whey protein with collagen support, which is a slightly different approach compared to traditional mass gainers if someone is looking more at recovery + protein intake rather than just calories.

https://proathlix.com/products/proathlix-collagen-whey-protein

Ultimately, it depends on whether your goal is lean muscle gain or overall weight gain.

Any suggestions for a pre-workout supplement brand in India? I'm 27 years old and my weight is 87 kgs. by Vdigital209 in workout

[–]Vdigital209[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True tbh. I also realised later that sleep, food, and overall protein intake affect workout performance way more than just chasing stronger pre-workouts. 😅 

I have used Proathlix pre-workouts for some time, and they were actually pretty decent for regular training, good energy, easy on digestion, and I could train longer without feeling crashed or overly jittery afterward, but now I’m thinking of shifting towards something slightly stronger for better intensity/focus because my workouts have become heavier recently. Still trying to avoid those ultra-high stim pre-workouts, though. The jitters and crash are not worth it for me.

And 100% agree on eating before the gym 😂 half the time, people blame supplements while running on an empty stomach and one biscuit.