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Before it reaches you, your protein powder has already gone through an array of processes. These steps are meant to improve its flavor, isolate specific nutrients and increase shelf-life – among other things. The problem, though, is that this usually means what you end up with is a highly denatured protein powder. Why does this matter? What does it even mean? Denatured Defined and Explained Proteins are complex, 3-dimensional structures that are built out of amino acids. When they ar...

Before it reaches you, your protein powder has already gone through an array of processes. These steps are meant to improve its flavor, isolate specific nutrients and increase shelf-life – among other things. The problem, though, is that this usually means what you end up with is a highly denatured protein powder. Why does this matter? What does it even mean? Denatured Defined and Explained Proteins are complex, 3-dimensional structures that are built out of amino acids. When they ar...

Generally, when people think about whey protein, they immediately think of its muscle-building benefits. And that's just about it. The truth, however, is that whey protein contains many other highly beneficial substances – allowing it to do so much more for your body than just support muscle growth. A prime example of the potential power of these oft-forgotten chemicals can be seen if we examine some of the research surround the effects of whey protein on cancer. Cysteine and Glutathion...

Generally, when people think about whey protein, they immediately think of its muscle-building benefits. And that's just about it. The truth, however, is that whey protein contains many other highly beneficial substances – allowing it to do so much more for your body than just support muscle growth. A prime example of the potential power of these oft-forgotten chemicals can be seen if we examine some of the research surround the effects of whey protein on cancer. Cysteine and Glutathion...

If you've ever read any ingredients list for... just about anything, there's a very good chance that you've seen soy lecithin. Included among the vast assortment of products that sport this additive is protein supplements. And, since you presumably take protein in order to actively support your healthy lifestyle, it's worth questioning this ever-present additive. So, then, what is soy lecithin? More importantly, should you avoid protein powers that contain it? What It Is Lecithin its...

If you've ever read any ingredients list for... just about anything, there's a very good chance that you've seen soy lecithin. Included among the vast assortment of products that sport this additive is protein supplements. And, since you presumably take protein in order to actively support your healthy lifestyle, it's worth questioning this ever-present additive. So, then, what is soy lecithin? More importantly, should you avoid protein powers that contain it? What It Is Lecithin its...

Requiring its users to maintain extremely low levels of carbohydrate intake, the ketogenic – or keto – diet can be pretty difficult to get used it. The biggest trouble is still getting adequate levels of other nutrients, like protein and fat, so that you can keep your energy levels up while doing without your primary source of fuel. In this regard, protein powders can be powerful tools. There is sometimes confusion, though, about whether or not adherents of the ketogenic diet need to find ...

Requiring its users to maintain extremely low levels of carbohydrate intake, the ketogenic – or keto – diet can be pretty difficult to get used it. The biggest trouble is still getting adequate levels of other nutrients, like protein and fat, so that you can keep your energy levels up while doing without your primary source of fuel. In this regard, protein powders can be powerful tools. There is sometimes confusion, though, about whether or not adherents of the ketogenic diet need to find ...

It's really no big secret that protein powders, in general, tend to be loaded with garbage. In large part, this is because manufacturers use a wide array of flavorings, sweeteners and dyes to make their products more appealing. So, armed with this knowledge, you opt for an unflavored protein powder. Well done! Now, you're faced with a problem: That unflavored protein powder is... well, unflavored. So, how do you go about adding some flavor to your shakes in a way that won't totally dest...

It's really no big secret that protein powders, in general, tend to be loaded with garbage. In large part, this is because manufacturers use a wide array of flavorings, sweeteners and dyes to make their products more appealing. So, armed with this knowledge, you opt for an unflavored protein powder. Well done! Now, you're faced with a problem: That unflavored protein powder is... well, unflavored. So, how do you go about adding some flavor to your shakes in a way that won't totally dest...