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There's just something special about the combination of peanut butter and jelly. It's comforting and energizing all at once. Also, it's delicious. Unfortunately, the traditional delivery method for this flavor powerhouse is not exactly nutritionally sound. So, to help satisfy that craving without contradicting your fitness goals, here is a recipe for a delicious, healthy peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie. 1 cup milk (of choice) ½ cup plain, low fat Greek yogurt 1 cup frozen ...

Thanks to warmer weather and longer days, spring is an exciting time of year. Unfortunately, it's also a very rainy time of year. For the athletes out there who've been impatiently waiting all winter for the chance to get outside, this can be a very frustrating development. So, to help you get around it, here are five rainy day workouts for April showers. Take A Class Those rainy days could be the perfect push you need to squeeze some cross training in your usual routine. And there are ...

People use goat whey protein for lots of reasons. They might prefer its taste or its nutritional profile or they might just not be able to stomach cow's milk. Generally, though, people aren't aware of some of the other benefits that goat whey protein has over its bovine counterpart. Specifically, goat whey protein can offer quite a few benefits for you skin that many aren't aware of. Here's some of the science behind why goat whey protein is good for your skin. Good Fats A large comp...

Whey protein is good for you for all sorts of reasons. For the most part, people in general tend to be fairly aware of this. However, whey is typically thought of as a great way to gain weight. And that is true. But, depending on how it's used, whey protein powder could also be a powerful weight loss tool. Primarily, this has to do with whey's ability to reduce your appetite, making it easier for you to eat fewer calories. But how, exactly, does this mechanism work? Here's what we know abo...

In theory, cereals are a great idea. They’re easy-to-prepare, available in a wide array of flavors and varieties, and are nutrient-rich. Or, at least, that's how it's supposed to work. The reality, unfortunately, is that cereals are typically extremely high in carbohydrates, including added sugars. And then there's the problem of additives. Flavorings, dyes and preservatives are stuffed into those boxes, bringing with them tons of potentially harmful side effects. So, the introduction o...

On April 22nd, the world will observe Earth Day. In honor of the occasion, it seemed fitting to discuss how we here at Naked Nutrition make an effort – all year round – to be mindful of our relationship with the planetary ecosystem. Here are just a few examples the steps that Naked Nutrition takes to give you the best products possible, while still looking out for our planet. Grass-Fed Whey Unlike many other companies, Naked Nutrition sources our whey from only grass-fed animals. Not on...

There are really so many things you can do with protein powder beyond just the standard, toss-it-in-a-shaker-bottle-with-water rut that people so easily fall into. To help you get out of that routine and appreciate some of these possibilities, here's a simple recipe for blueberry protein pancakes. ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal 1/3 cup egg whites 1 scoop Naked Nutrition Vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp flaxseed, ground ¼ ripe banana 1 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tsp cinnamon, ground ...

As much as that extra hour of sunlight during daylight savings time can be a welcome treat, it also means that you're going to lose an hour of sleep. Which is worse than it sounds. In fact, most people don't even pay attention to the shift. Until they start feeling the physical and mental fatigue a few days later. As it turns out, though, your exercise routine might be exactly what you need to get through the time change relatively unscathed. Why? How can exercise during the day help you t...

Amino acids, under various names, get a lot of attention. And for good reason. As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are widely – and correctly – known as the “building blocks of life.” Put simply, these small substances are used within your body to build every tissue that makes up your being. They even help control levels of certain hormones and impact a wide variety of biological systems. Clearly, then, amino acids are important. Routinely, though, one amino a...

Easter is pretty closely connected with candy, marshmallows, and other traditionally unhealthy foods. Which is a shame since those foods are delicious. Fortunately, there are ways around this frustration. Take, for example, this creative recipe for chocolate protein Easter eggs. 3/8 cup Naked Nutrition Chocolate protein powder ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup coconut flour 3/8 cup milk (of choice) ½ bar 85% dark chocolate, melted Combine all of the ingredients except for the choco...