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For years, bodybuilders and athletes from all manner of sports have lived in fear of the mythic beast known as Starvation Mode. The only way to prevent this monstrosity from coming and stealing all of your gains and killing your metabolism, it was said, was to eat every three hours. By doing this, you could protect your hard-earned muscle and keep your metabolic fires stoked, burning lots of calories throughout the day. Recently, though, many people have started adopting a practice that ru...

For years, bodybuilders and athletes from all manner of sports have lived in fear of the mythic beast known as Starvation Mode. The only way to prevent this monstrosity from coming and stealing all of your gains and killing your metabolism, it was said, was to eat every three hours. By doing this, you could protect your hard-earned muscle and keep your metabolic fires stoked, burning lots of calories throughout the day. Recently, though, many people have started adopting a practice that ru...

You know, as an athlete and just general health-minded individual, that you need protein. That's pretty common knowledge. Often, though, people ration out their protein content throughout the day based on the idea that you can only absorb so much at once. Sometimes, people even assume that the enormous dosages found in protein powder is a complete waste. Is there any truth to this? How much protein can you actually consume and use in one sitting? The 30g Idea The number usually tosse...

You know, as an athlete and just general health-minded individual, that you need protein. That's pretty common knowledge. Often, though, people ration out their protein content throughout the day based on the idea that you can only absorb so much at once. Sometimes, people even assume that the enormous dosages found in protein powder is a complete waste. Is there any truth to this? How much protein can you actually consume and use in one sitting? The 30g Idea The number usually tosse...

  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...

  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...

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...