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Plant-based protein powders can come from tons of sources. A quick search online will show soy, hemp, cranberry, pumpkin seed, artichoke, alfalfa, and countless other types of plants used for their protein. Perhaps one of the most surprising, however, is brown rice. When used as a food item in the typical way, brown rice is generally seen as a source of starch and fiber – it's rarely hailed for its protein content. So what benefits does brown rice have as a protein powder? Most specificall...

There are tons of different companies selling protein powders and – of course – each claims to have some distinct advantage. But Naked Nutrition works hard to guarantee the absolute best product available and, to prove it, we're going to compare our protein powders with some of the others out there. This week: Impact Whey Protein by Myprotein. Sourcing The first thing you should consider when comparing two different proteins is exactly where their protein comes from. Unfortunately, t...

There are tons of different companies selling protein powders and – of course – each claims to have some distinct advantage. But Naked Nutrition works hard to guarantee the absolute best product available and, to prove it, we're going to compare our protein powders with some of the others out there. This week: Impact Whey Protein by Myprotein. Sourcing The first thing you should consider when comparing two different proteins is exactly where their protein comes from. Unfortunately, t...

There's lots of good stuff in whey protein supplements – not just protein. But, thanks to those other components, sometimes concerns or misconceptions tend to pop up. The fat content of whey, for example, has raised some concerns over the cholesterol in whey protein. Let's take a closer look at the fats in whey and see how these can influence your cholesterol levels. First, though, we need to discuss the different types of whey and their individual nutritional content. Concentrates and ...

There's lots of good stuff in whey protein supplements – not just protein. But, thanks to those other components, sometimes concerns or misconceptions tend to pop up. The fat content of whey, for example, has raised some concerns over the cholesterol in whey protein. Let's take a closer look at the fats in whey and see how these can influence your cholesterol levels. First, though, we need to discuss the different types of whey and their individual nutritional content. Concentrates and ...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

Whatever your sport is, you undoubtedly know that protein is important – even if you're only vaguely aware exactly why. So, like all athletes, fitness enthusiasts and generally health-minded individuals, you do everything you can to make sure you're getting as much of the macro nutrient that you need. For most people, this isn't really much of a problem. Meat, fish, dairy, as well as whey and casein powders are all rich sources of protein that can be used by your average omnivore. But what...

Whatever your sport is, you undoubtedly know that protein is important – even if you're only vaguely aware exactly why. So, like all athletes, fitness enthusiasts and generally health-minded individuals, you do everything you can to make sure you're getting as much of the macro nutrient that you need. For most people, this isn't really much of a problem. Meat, fish, dairy, as well as whey and casein powders are all rich sources of protein that can be used by your average omnivore. But what...

You would expect that the ingredients list on your whey protein supplement would be pretty short, right? I mean... it's whey protein. So it really should just contain whey. But, of course, that's not how things go. Tons of other ingredients and additives are thrown into the common whey protein supplement. And the situation is made even more complex and confusing by the addition of countless adjectives. Ingredients can be “isolated,” “concentrated,” “hydrolysated” and so on. For now, tho...