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Rice isn't really one of those foods that we naturally associate with protein. Many vegan-friendly protein powders list brown rice as their main ingredient. This may come as a surprise, as rice isn’t really one of those foods that we naturally associate with protein! Rice is a carbohydrate – right? Is there really protein in brown rice, and – more importantly – what is the quality of the protein in brown rice?   Does brown rice have protein? In short, yes! Brown rice does contain protein...

Rice isn't really one of those foods that we naturally associate with protein. Many vegan-friendly protein powders list brown rice as their main ingredient. This may come as a surprise, as rice isn’t really one of those foods that we naturally associate with protein! Rice is a carbohydrate – right? Is there really protein in brown rice, and – more importantly – what is the quality of the protein in brown rice?   Does brown rice have protein? In short, yes! Brown rice does contain protein...

When you're trying to gain weight, whether to move up a weight class in your sport or simply to pack on muscle, it can be frustratingly difficult to meet your daily calorie requirements. After all, you'd think that this sort of “license to eat” approach would be easy. Sometimes, though, it’s not. For one thing, there is a significant investment of time and money in getting, preparing and eating all the food necessary to hit your numbers. Second, just because you're trying to eat tons of ca...

When you're trying to gain weight, whether to move up a weight class in your sport or simply to pack on muscle, it can be frustratingly difficult to meet your daily calorie requirements. After all, you'd think that this sort of “license to eat” approach would be easy. Sometimes, though, it’s not. For one thing, there is a significant investment of time and money in getting, preparing and eating all the food necessary to hit your numbers. Second, just because you're trying to eat tons of ca...

Mixing up protein shakes can be tricky business, especially with some of the plant-based proteins out there since these tend to have a little more natural flavor than other options. While organic brown rice protein has a very subtle, slightly sweet flavor – which some have said reminds them of rice milk – it can still be a little daunting to know what to do with it when adding it to a shake. To get you started, here are four ways to make brown rice protein shakes taste delicious. Go for ...

Mixing up protein shakes can be tricky business, especially with some of the plant-based proteins out there since these tend to have a little more natural flavor than other options. While organic brown rice protein has a very subtle, slightly sweet flavor – which some have said reminds them of rice milk – it can still be a little daunting to know what to do with it when adding it to a shake. To get you started, here are four ways to make brown rice protein shakes taste delicious. Go for ...

At first, it would seem like whey protein would be a fairly straightforward topic, right? I mean, it's the nutrient-rich, liquid portion of milk. Pretty easy stuff. When you look at your options, though, there are tons of different variations of whey, all claiming superiority. Often, the difference here comes down to processing. After all, how does a white, slightly bitter liquid go to that powder in your tub? What are some of the procedures that whey goes through? Why does it matter? Isol...

At first, it would seem like whey protein would be a fairly straightforward topic, right? I mean, it's the nutrient-rich, liquid portion of milk. Pretty easy stuff. When you look at your options, though, there are tons of different variations of whey, all claiming superiority. Often, the difference here comes down to processing. After all, how does a white, slightly bitter liquid go to that powder in your tub? What are some of the procedures that whey goes through? Why does it matter? Isol...

It seems like the world of health and fitness – especially as far as supplements are concerned – is constantly undergoing a flood of buzzwords. In light of this onslaught, it can be tempting to ignore certain word or phrases that we see attached to specific products. So, when you see things like “pasture-fed” or “grass-fed” on a tub of whey protein, what do you think? Does it actually matter? Feedlots and Pastures Although the idea of the feedlot is most commonly associated with beef pr...

In the minds of many people, being an athlete just inherently means being a voracious carnivore. The truth, though, is that many successful athletes have converted to vegan – or at least vegetarian diets. While some, like Mike Tyson, made the switch after retiring, others are still competing – now fueled entire by plant-based foods. Considering the impressive career of some famous vegan athletes shows the potential of this diet to support athletic performance. Here's a few. Mac Danzig -...