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Before it reaches you, your protein powder has already gone through an array of processes. These steps are meant to improve its flavor, isolate specific nutrients and increase shelf-life – among other things. The problem, though, is that this usually means what you end up with is a highly denatured protein powder. Why does this matter? What does it even mean? Denatured Defined and Explained Proteins are complex, 3-dimensional structures that are built out of amino acids. When they ar...

Generally, when people think about whey protein, they immediately think of its muscle-building benefits. And that's just about it. The truth, however, is that whey protein contains many other highly beneficial substances – allowing it to do so much more for your body than just support muscle growth. A prime example of the potential power of these oft-forgotten chemicals can be seen if we examine some of the research surround the effects of whey protein on cancer. Cysteine and Glutathion...

Generally, when people think about whey protein, they immediately think of its muscle-building benefits. And that's just about it. The truth, however, is that whey protein contains many other highly beneficial substances – allowing it to do so much more for your body than just support muscle growth. A prime example of the potential power of these oft-forgotten chemicals can be seen if we examine some of the research surround the effects of whey protein on cancer. Cysteine and Glutathion...

If you've ever read any ingredients list for... just about anything, there's a very good chance that you've seen soy lecithin. Included among the vast assortment of products that sport this additive is protein supplements. And, since you presumably take protein in order to actively support your healthy lifestyle, it's worth questioning this ever-present additive. So, then, what is soy lecithin? More importantly, should you avoid protein powers that contain it? What It Is Lecithin its...

If you've ever read any ingredients list for... just about anything, there's a very good chance that you've seen soy lecithin. Included among the vast assortment of products that sport this additive is protein supplements. And, since you presumably take protein in order to actively support your healthy lifestyle, it's worth questioning this ever-present additive. So, then, what is soy lecithin? More importantly, should you avoid protein powers that contain it? What It Is Lecithin its...

Nutrition, like most aspects of health and fitness is a pretty complex topic. Often things are made much more confusing than they have to be – thanks in large part to the overwhelming amount of theories and blatant misinformation that bombard us daily. Take, for example, the issue of protein distribution. Is it better to load most of your protein into just one meal? Or should your daily protein intake be spread out evenly over the course of the day? Does it even matter? To Load or Not T...

Nutrition, like most aspects of health and fitness is a pretty complex topic. Often things are made much more confusing than they have to be – thanks in large part to the overwhelming amount of theories and blatant misinformation that bombard us daily. Take, for example, the issue of protein distribution. Is it better to load most of your protein into just one meal? Or should your daily protein intake be spread out evenly over the course of the day? Does it even matter? To Load or Not T...

Originally created in 1924 by Dr. Russell Wilder as a treatment for epilepsy, the ketogenic (Keto) diet uses an extremely low carb in order to change the way that your body uses nutrients for fuel. Instead of relying as heavily on carbohydrates are it normally does, a body on the keto diet will depend almost entirely on fat. The low carb intake also, as the diet's name suggests, stimulates the creation of substances called ketones. These chemicals show up when your body does not have enoug...

Originally created in 1924 by Dr. Russell Wilder as a treatment for epilepsy, the ketogenic (Keto) diet uses an extremely low carb in order to change the way that your body uses nutrients for fuel. Instead of relying as heavily on carbohydrates are it normally does, a body on the keto diet will depend almost entirely on fat. The low carb intake also, as the diet's name suggests, stimulates the creation of substances called ketones. These chemicals show up when your body does not have enoug...

You know that breakfast is important – you've heard that since you were a kid from your mom, your teacher and just about everyone else you've ever met. Still, breakfast is also kind of hard. Of course, there's the whole challenge of actually preparing and eating something first thing in the morning with enough time left over to get out the door. But then there's also the issue of content. The fact is that most people just break their fasts wrong. Fortunately, there's the protein shake. How...