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1. Understanding Protein Basics 1a. What is Protein and Why is it Important? Protein is one of three macronutrients used by the body for energy. These macronutrients include protein, carbs and fats. Scientifically, protein is a series of amino acids linked together like a chain. The links that...

Pre- and post workout are the most important times to eat and supplement for maximum gains. Here, we focus on the basics — protein and carbs, the two most critical nutrients of your pre- and post-workout meals — and break them down into three categories: gold (best), silver (second best) and...

It shouldn’t be news to anyone that you can, and perhaps should, take a protein drink before you work out. This was actually the basis upon which I sold my own brand of protein powders back when my dietary and sports supplement company, HSN, was still in business. The idea was based on research...

Carb Control By Steven Stiefel How many carbs can I take in and stay lean? The number of carbs you need to stay lean is considerably more than the amount you should consume to get lean. Cutting carbs helps you reduce body fat, but it also impacts your ability to increase muscle mass. If...