“Clean eating” is sort of a tricky concept, because depending on who you ask, you may receive a variety of definitions and explanations. But the one thing that most clean eaters can agree on is this: Clean eating is about picking whole, minimally-processed, nutrient-dense foods. Contrary to how it might sound, clean eating is not a highly-restrictive diet. In fact, working from that primary rule, clean eating allows you a wide variety of healthy, delicious choices. Or at least, it should. ...
Read MoreWhey protein is good for you for all sorts of reasons. For the most part, people in general tend to be fairly aware of this. However, whey is typically thought of as a great way to gain weight. And that is true. But, depending on how it's used, whey protein powder could also be a powerful weight loss tool. Primarily, this has to do with whey's ability to reduce your appetite, making it easier for you to eat fewer calories. But how, exactly, does this mechanism work? Here's what we know abo...
Read MoreAs much as that extra hour of sunlight during daylight savings time can be a welcome treat, it also means that you're going to lose an hour of sleep. Which is worse than it sounds. In fact, most people don't even pay attention to the shift. Until they start feeling the physical and mental fatigue a few days later. As it turns out, though, your exercise routine might be exactly what you need to get through the time change relatively unscathed. Why? How can exercise during the day help you t...
Read MoreBuilding muscle can be an extremely frustrating process. Often, people feel like they're doing everything right and still struggle to meet their goals. It's important to realize, right away, that building muscle is a complicated procedure that involves everything from your diet to your workouts and your sleep. There is, however, a relatively small dietary change that you can make that has been shown to help: eating protein every three hours. How does this help? The Initial Study The ...
Read MoreOften, people assume that their protein powders contain... well, protein. And little else. In reality, there are lots of other things that companies throw into the mix for myriad reasons. These additives might be there for flavor, texture, shelf-live, appearance or a host of other uses. Either way, they probably shouldn't be in your protein powder. But what fillers should you look for in particular? Carrageenan... Why? Both in protein powders and many other processed, pre-packaged fo...
Read MoreNow that we are several weeks deep into January, things are starting to change. Specifically, we are well beyond the New Year's Resolution threshold. All of those promises to oneself – which are most commonly about losing weight - have already been made. Unfortunately, February is quickly approaching – the month in which most people give up on their resolutions. So, how can you protect yourself from falling in this frustrating pattern? The answer might come from a surprising source: whey p...
Read MoreNow that we are several weeks deep into January, things are starting to change. Specifically, we are well beyond the New Year's Resolution threshold. All of those promises to oneself – which are most commonly about losing weight - have already been made. Unfortunately, February is quickly approaching – the month in which most people give up on their resolutions. So, how can you protect yourself from falling in this frustrating pattern? The answer might come from a surprising source: whey p...
Read MorePeople tend to be pretty rough on sugar, blaming it for everything from cancer to diabetes and obesity. Thanks to this negative public image, the classic white sweetener isn't generally seen as anything even approaching a “health food.” But, the truth is that sugar can be a useful tool in your fitness pursuits – if you use it properly. To understand how to do that, though, we first need to be clear about exactly what sugar is and how it impacts your body. From there, we can answer the ques...
Read MorePeople tend to be pretty rough on sugar, blaming it for everything from cancer to diabetes and obesity. Thanks to this negative public image, the classic white sweetener isn't generally seen as anything even approaching a “health food.” But, the truth is that sugar can be a useful tool in your fitness pursuits – if you use it properly. To understand how to do that, though, we first need to be clear about exactly what sugar is and how it impacts your body. From there, we can answer the ques...
Read MoreDespite being a well-loved comfort food for many of us, chocolate milk isn't what we might traditionally call a “health food.” As it turns out, though, labeling the treat as an indulgence might be the wrong way to go. According to many experts, in fact, chocolate milk might just be a perfect, natural and convenient post-workout snack. With a minor tweak. But why? What makes chocolate milk so useful after a workout? How can you make it even better? Why It Works Before we dive into ...
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