Naked Nutrition International

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...

People tend to assume that, just because it’s whey protein, a particular protein supplement is automatically safe and healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Sometimes, these low-quality whey protein supplements sell because they're abnormally cheap. But that doesn't have to be the case every time. In fact, some very well-known and relatively costly whey protein supplements have been found to be contaminated with dangerous and otherwise unwanted substances. Despite what the lab...

People tend to assume that, just because it’s whey protein, a particular protein supplement is automatically safe and healthy. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Sometimes, these low-quality whey protein supplements sell because they're abnormally cheap. But that doesn't have to be the case every time. In fact, some very well-known and relatively costly whey protein supplements have been found to be contaminated with dangerous and otherwise unwanted substances. Despite what the lab...

Let's just put this out there: Before it makes it to you, most whey isn't the most appetizing thing in the world. When it's first separated from whole milk, whey is a slightly bitter, sickly pale, slimy liquid. This are even worse if the whey was poorly processed and burned – which happens often. When the whey gets overheated that “slightly bitter” taste is greatly amplified. Similar situations can arise with casein and plant-based protein powders, as well. So, to fix the situation, man...

Let's just put this out there: Before it makes it to you, most whey isn't the most appetizing thing in the world. When it's first separated from whole milk, whey is a slightly bitter, sickly pale, slimy liquid. This are even worse if the whey was poorly processed and burned – which happens often. When the whey gets overheated that “slightly bitter” taste is greatly amplified. Similar situations can arise with casein and plant-based protein powders, as well. So, to fix the situation, man...

When people think of protein supplements, they usually associate it with weight gain – even if that means gaining muscle. Because of this connection, though, individuals interested in losing weight as sometimes a little scared of protein supplements. So, let's get right down to the question at the root of that hesitation: Can protein supplements cause obesity? In truth, the answer is both Yes and No. Before you completely ditch protein supplements altogether, though, let's consider why ...

When people think of protein supplements, they usually associate it with weight gain – even if that means gaining muscle. Because of this connection, though, individuals interested in losing weight as sometimes a little scared of protein supplements. So, let's get right down to the question at the root of that hesitation: Can protein supplements cause obesity? In truth, the answer is both Yes and No. Before you completely ditch protein supplements altogether, though, let's consider why ...

Fat has, over the past several decades, been depicted as a sort of dietary villain, rampaging through our bodies, shutting down arteries, and distorting our shape with mountains of body fat. And, based on this idea, low-fat varieties of foods are generally seen as “healthier.” This been extremely evident when it comes to milk and other dairy products – a market where low-fat options regularly outsell the more natural higher-fat versions. And, since most people who use whey protein powder t...

Fat has, over the past several decades, been depicted as a sort of dietary villain, rampaging through our bodies, shutting down arteries, and distorting our shape with mountains of body fat. And, based on this idea, low-fat varieties of foods are generally seen as “healthier.” This been extremely evident when it comes to milk and other dairy products – a market where low-fat options regularly outsell the more natural higher-fat versions. And, since most people who use whey protein powder t...

Truly eating “clean” is a pretty big undertaking. While the exact definition is actually a fairly controversial point, clean eaters from all camps can generally agree on one, underlying principle: 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. Too...