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  Although protein powder has lots of uses – many of which impact your overall health – people usually take it with one thing in mind: hypertrophy. Protein powder, most of the time is all about muscle growth. But how, exactly, does this process work? Hypertrophy: The Basics First, we have to start with what causes muscles to grow. How does hypertrophy work? When you exercise, your muscles are damaged – enduring tiny, microscopic tears in the fibers. As a result, your brain deci...

Generally, people tend to associate whey protein powder with athletes or those looking to pack on some muscle. The truth, however, is that this common nutritional supplement has a huge variety of potential benefits – particularly if it's a grass fed protein powder. What are some of these extra, oft-forgotten perks? Why is grass fed protein powder superior than some of the other options out there? Why Food Matters Let's start with what makes grass fed protein powder different, since t...

Generally, people tend to associate whey protein powder with athletes or those looking to pack on some muscle. The truth, however, is that this common nutritional supplement has a huge variety of potential benefits – particularly if it's a grass fed protein powder. What are some of these extra, oft-forgotten perks? Why is grass fed protein powder superior than some of the other options out there? Why Food Matters Let's start with what makes grass fed protein powder different, since t...

Suddenly, coconut has become hugely popular. And we aren't just talking about the fruit itself. No, you're pretty likely to encounter coconut water, coconut milk, coconut flour and coconut oil pretty regularly. One coconut derivative that you may also see frequently is coconut sugar. But, whenever anything becomes this popular this quickly, it's pretty natural to take a skeptical view. Is coconut sugar even that healthy? Is it any better than standard table sugar? Micronutrients Alon...

Suddenly, coconut has become hugely popular. And we aren't just talking about the fruit itself. No, you're pretty likely to encounter coconut water, coconut milk, coconut flour and coconut oil pretty regularly. One coconut derivative that you may also see frequently is coconut sugar. But, whenever anything becomes this popular this quickly, it's pretty natural to take a skeptical view. Is coconut sugar even that healthy? Is it any better than standard table sugar? Micronutrients Alon...

For the most part, whey and casein tend to dominate the protein powder scene. But, for some people, these milk-derived powders might be off limits. Vegans and some vegetarians, for example would pass on them. Or, individuals who deal with lactose intolerance, allergies, or other food sensitivities may also find themselves looking elsewhere for a convenient source of protein. Thankfully, there are many plant-based options out there. Over the past few years, for example, hemp protein has bec...

For the most part, whey and casein tend to dominate the protein powder scene. But, for some people, these milk-derived powders might be off limits. Vegans and some vegetarians, for example would pass on them. Or, individuals who deal with lactose intolerance, allergies, or other food sensitivities may also find themselves looking elsewhere for a convenient source of protein. Thankfully, there are many plant-based options out there. Over the past few years, for example, hemp protein has bec...

It's easy to assume that protein powders are fairly simple, straightforward supplements. After all, all you really need to look at is the protein content, right? No. Not really. In addition to examining the entire list of ingredients for potentially harmful additives, there is one more element you should be concerned with: amino acids. What Are Amino Acids? As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are the building blocks of life. Every cell, tissue and hormon...

It's easy to assume that protein powders are fairly simple, straightforward supplements. After all, all you really need to look at is the protein content, right? No. Not really. In addition to examining the entire list of ingredients for potentially harmful additives, there is one more element you should be concerned with: amino acids. What Are Amino Acids? As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are the building blocks of life. Every cell, tissue and hormon...

For a long time, milk-based proteins like whey and casein have ruled the protein powder landscape. But, could there be a reason why someone would opt for a dairy free protein powder instead? As it turns out, there are several advantages to going dairy free. 1) Lactose Intolerance – Milk, and protein powders derived from it, contain a form of sugar called lactose. In order to break this compound down and use it, you require a specialized enzyme (somewhat confusingly) called lactase. Accordi...