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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...

Artificial sweeteners – in various forms – are pretty ubiquitous these days, showing up in nearly every food out there. These substances have even managed to find their way in to so-called “diet,” “health” and fitness foods – which actually makes sense on paper. After all, most artificial sweeteners have virtually no caloric value, making them the obvious choice from individuals who want something sweet while trying to cut calories. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners tend to carry more p...

Artificial sweeteners – in various forms – are pretty ubiquitous these days, showing up in nearly every food out there. These substances have even managed to find their way in to so-called “diet,” “health” and fitness foods – which actually makes sense on paper. After all, most artificial sweeteners have virtually no caloric value, making them the obvious choice from individuals who want something sweet while trying to cut calories. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners tend to carry more p...

Just like men, women can experience some fantastic benefits from taking protein powder. But – also just like men – women need to choose their protein powder wisely to be sure that their getting the best product for their money. So... what does that mean? What exactly is the best protein powder for women? Grass-fed and Organic – It might not seem like a big deal, but the diet and living conditions of the cow that produced your whey or casein can have a large impact on the end product. We...

Just like men, women can experience some fantastic benefits from taking protein powder. But – also just like men – women need to choose their protein powder wisely to be sure that their getting the best product for their money. So... what does that mean? What exactly is the best protein powder for women? Grass-fed and Organic – It might not seem like a big deal, but the diet and living conditions of the cow that produced your whey or casein can have a large impact on the end product. We...

People tend to view sleep as a time of complete inactivity, during which your body is simply resting from the previous day. Perhaps because of this perceived slow-down, some individuals are hesitant to eat anything soon before bed for fear that it will somewhat automatically get packed away as fat. Here's the thing, though: that's not an accurate picture of sleep. And, because of this false impression, many are losing out on the true benefits of micellar casein – a sometimes overlooked milk p...

People tend to view sleep as a time of complete inactivity, during which your body is simply resting from the previous day. Perhaps because of this perceived slow-down, some individuals are hesitant to eat anything soon before bed for fear that it will somewhat automatically get packed away as fat. Here's the thing, though: that's not an accurate picture of sleep. And, because of this false impression, many are losing out on the true benefits of micellar casein – a sometimes overlooked milk p...

Cheap protein supplements can be pretty tempting. After all, you likely burn through plenty of protein over the course of a month. The idea, then, of being able to cut some costs probably sounds amazing. And, after all, protein is protein, right? If only. The reality is that manufacturers of cheap protein supplements use some pretty awful, counterproductive tricks to keep prices low. Ultimately, these inferior products could not only be holding you back from reaching your goals but a ch...

Cheap protein supplements can be pretty tempting. After all, you likely burn through plenty of protein over the course of a month. The idea, then, of being able to cut some costs probably sounds amazing. And, after all, protein is protein, right? If only. The reality is that manufacturers of cheap protein supplements use some pretty awful, counterproductive tricks to keep prices low. Ultimately, these inferior products could not only be holding you back from reaching your goals but a ch...

Many would like protein powder to be a fairly straightforward topic. I mean... its powdered protein. How complicated can it be? Very complicated, as it turns out. And because of all these complex little details, many myths and misconceptions have popped up surrounding this common supplement. So, let's take just one of these and examine it closer. Admittedly, it was difficult to decide which myth was really qualified to be called “the biggest protein powder myth.” Still, we're confident in ...