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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...

For a long time, there have been many – including dietary experts – who felt like there was strong evidence suggesting that people should limit their intake of animal protein. While the science at work here has been largely controversial, the debate was reignited several months ago when a new study raised more concerns over both red and processed meat. Possible Cancer Link Although evidence for a link between red and processed meat and cancer has been mounting for several years, a 2015 ...

For a long time, there have been many – including dietary experts – who felt like there was strong evidence suggesting that people should limit their intake of animal protein. While the science at work here has been largely controversial, the debate was reignited several months ago when a new study raised more concerns over both red and processed meat. Possible Cancer Link Although evidence for a link between red and processed meat and cancer has been mounting for several years, a 2015 ...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...

Both athletes and everyday men are commonly – though not always verbally – concerned with their testosterone levels. Not only is the hormone linked with energy, sex drive and overall well-being, but low testosterone can also have a dramatic impact on your body composition. It's also important to note that women produce testosterone as well, just at much lower levels. Clearly, then, testosterone is a pretty important chemical to the entire human experience. It is especially key for the f...

A brief look at the ingredients of the standard protein powder often yields some surprising results. After all, you would expect just one thing to be in that tub: your chosen variety of protein, right? Unfortunately, this is seldom the case. Among the many additives that get tossed in with most protein powders, soy lecithin is one of the most common. There's a very good chance, then, that you've encountered this ingredient at some point in your career of taking protein powder. But what, ex...

A brief look at the ingredients of the standard protein powder often yields some surprising results. After all, you would expect just one thing to be in that tub: your chosen variety of protein, right? Unfortunately, this is seldom the case. Among the many additives that get tossed in with most protein powders, soy lecithin is one of the most common. There's a very good chance, then, that you've encountered this ingredient at some point in your career of taking protein powder. But what, ex...

You've always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And plenty of science backs this up. The problem, however, is that this simple adage ignores the details regarding what exactly constitutes a healthy breakfast. In fact, when you look at the research, it seems like most people are simply breaking their fasts wrong – in a way that is doing them no real favors. According to the experts, breakfast should not be the starchy, carby affair – full of juice and cereal and br...

You've always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And plenty of science backs this up. The problem, however, is that this simple adage ignores the details regarding what exactly constitutes a healthy breakfast. In fact, when you look at the research, it seems like most people are simply breaking their fasts wrong – in a way that is doing them no real favors. According to the experts, breakfast should not be the starchy, carby affair – full of juice and cereal and br...

When you decide on a protein powder, you probably make a few assumptions. Specifically, you likely assume that that powder is going to give you everything you need nutritionally to support your workouts. You naturally will also think that your protein powder is going to be good for you and free from anything that might do you harm. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Not only are most protein powders loaded with potentially harmful additives, but studies have found that there could be ...