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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 ...

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 ...

You should be able to assume that your protein powder is healthy and good for you. After all, that's why you take it, right? Unfortunately, unscrupulous manufacturers often add things into the mix that are... less than beneficial. In fact, these additives can often have surprisingly negative effects on your overall health and well-being. One common, and particularly concerning, additive is Acesulfame Potassium – sometimes called Acesulfame K or simply Ace-K. What's It Doing in There? ...

You should be able to assume that your protein powder is healthy and good for you. After all, that's why you take it, right? Unfortunately, unscrupulous manufacturers often add things into the mix that are... less than beneficial. In fact, these additives can often have surprisingly negative effects on your overall health and well-being. One common, and particularly concerning, additive is Acesulfame Potassium – sometimes called Acesulfame K or simply Ace-K. What's It Doing in There? ...

Eggs are an incredible source of protein and other nutrients. In fact, for a long time, they were the protein supplement of choice. And then egg white protein powder offered a more convenient take on this classic choice. Granted, in many circles, whey has largely replaced egg white protein powder but it still has plenty of unique advantages. Here are just five benefits of using egg white protein powder for recovery. 1) Improved Protein Synthesis When you work out and challenge your m...

Eggs are an incredible source of protein and other nutrients. In fact, for a long time, they were the protein supplement of choice. And then egg white protein powder offered a more convenient take on this classic choice. Granted, in many circles, whey has largely replaced egg white protein powder but it still has plenty of unique advantages. Here are just five benefits of using egg white protein powder for recovery. 1) Improved Protein Synthesis When you work out and challenge your m...