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If you're vegan or vegetarian, you know the struggle of meeting your protein needs. Of course, with proper planning and research, it can absolutely be done. In an effort to ease the process, many vegan and vegetarian athletes turn to vegan protein powders – products that are designed to help you get a solid dose of protein in a convenient package. But, just because it's labeled as “vegan” doesn't mean that that particular product is automatically your best choice. In fact, there are many t...

If you're vegan or vegetarian, you know the struggle of meeting your protein needs. Of course, with proper planning and research, it can absolutely be done. In an effort to ease the process, many vegan and vegetarian athletes turn to vegan protein powders – products that are designed to help you get a solid dose of protein in a convenient package. But, just because it's labeled as “vegan” doesn't mean that that particular product is automatically your best choice. In fact, there are many t...

When it comes to protein, there's a lot more to consider than people often realize. First, there's the amino acid profile. Then you have the issue of any other nutrients that might be kicking around in your tub. Tying it all together, though, we have bioavailability. While this is sort of a strange word, bioavailability refers to how easy (or difficult) it is for your body to absorb and use a specific nutrient. In this case, we're looking at how readily protein is used. Whey protein is, by...

When it comes to protein, there's a lot more to consider than people often realize. First, there's the amino acid profile. Then you have the issue of any other nutrients that might be kicking around in your tub. Tying it all together, though, we have bioavailability. While this is sort of a strange word, bioavailability refers to how easy (or difficult) it is for your body to absorb and use a specific nutrient. In this case, we're looking at how readily protein is used. Whey protein is, by...

When it comes to whey protein, you have three main choices: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Although they all begin life the same way, each of these options is processed in different ways and, therefore, offers a slightly different end-product. In this post, however, we're going to focus specifically on whey protein isolate. What, exactly, is it? How does it differ from the other whey offerings? Most pressingly, should you be taking it? Where It...

When it comes to whey protein, you have three main choices: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Although they all begin life the same way, each of these options is processed in different ways and, therefore, offers a slightly different end-product. In this post, however, we're going to focus specifically on whey protein isolate. What, exactly, is it? How does it differ from the other whey offerings? Most pressingly, should you be taking it? Where It...

Whey protein is typically thought of as having a fairly limited scope of use. In the minds of most people, it's a way to build muscle. A smaller number realize the potential of whey to also help with weight-loss efforts. But, in truth, this is only a very small picture of all that whey has to offer. Bundled up with all that protein, we find other oft-forgotten nutrients that can help to support numerous biological functions. Among these many under-appreciated uses, modern research has foun...

Whey protein is typically thought of as having a fairly limited scope of use. In the minds of most people, it's a way to build muscle. A smaller number realize the potential of whey to also help with weight-loss efforts. But, in truth, this is only a very small picture of all that whey has to offer. Bundled up with all that protein, we find other oft-forgotten nutrients that can help to support numerous biological functions. Among these many under-appreciated uses, modern research has foun...

Although it is often overshadowed by whey, casein protein is a highly useful supplement for many athletes and exercises. Why? What makes casein special? To fully understand the difference between casein and whey – including casein's value, we need to look at how these supplements are made. Specifically, how is casein protein produced? Curds and Whey Like whey, casein is a byproduct of cheese-making. Actually, casein is often made into cheese, rather than making it to your tub as a po...

Although it is often overshadowed by whey, casein protein is a highly useful supplement for many athletes and exercises. Why? What makes casein special? To fully understand the difference between casein and whey – including casein's value, we need to look at how these supplements are made. Specifically, how is casein protein produced? Curds and Whey Like whey, casein is a byproduct of cheese-making. Actually, casein is often made into cheese, rather than making it to your tub as a po...