protein

The Mayans touted it as the “Food of the Gods” which should be enough reason to make chocolate products a dietary staple. And this time of year when cupid once again comes a calling, the appetite for chocolate is understandably heightened even if it is a cliché gift. Great news for chocolate...

Bodybuilders have long been told that milk is a must for building muscle. But is this the case? The answer is NO! Milk, especially raw milk, contains lactose, a carbohydrate that can cause digestive problems such as cramps, diarrhea, and even bloating. In fact, many bodybuilders who consume...

When training, you need to take in enough protein to build muscle. Working out breaks down your muscles, and protein helps repair your muscles after your workout. Aside from meals, you can eat protein snacks before or after your workout. Here is an in-depth guide on why protein is essential, how...

Every child’s dream at one time was to have supernatural powers and be the last hope for cities, nations, and individual people. Back then, you may not have understood how deceptive CGI is. However, we cannot take away from our heroes the hard work and diet changes they had to endure to look the...

MUSCLE RECOVERY Muscle recovery is a vital part of your body’s healing process. It’s the time between workouts when your muscles are most vulnerable, and the more time you give them to heal, the better. After all, if you don’t give your muscles enough time to recover from an intense...

Are you looking to boost your fitness, support muscle recovery, or enhance your daily nutrition? Protein powder might be the answer you’ve been searching for! Protein powder is an invaluable tool in a bodybuilder’s arsenal, offering many benefits that can enhance your performance, promote...

ADVERTISEMENT Are you spending a lot of time at the gym trying to keep your ripped abs and biceps in top shape? All that effort can still head easily downhill. Clearly, a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle are the first steps to take full advantage of your training efforts. However, there...

What Are BCAAs? A protein is a large molecule made up of chains of smaller compounds known as amino acids. Amino acids are the “building blocks” of many tissues in the body, including muscle, hair, nails, and skin. Your body is able to make 11 of the amino acids it needs but must obtain the...

What Is Hemp Protein Powder? Hemp protein powder (also known as hemp seed protein powder) is a protein supplement made by milling pressed hemp seeds into powder. It’s similar to hemp flour, except it goes through extra processing so that it contains more protein and less fiber. Hemp Protein...

What Are Casein and Whey Protein Powder? Cow’s milk contains two types of protein: casein and whey (80% casein and 20% whey). Supplement manufacturers extract both of these proteins and process them into powder which they sell as protein supplements. Both are popular among weightlifters...

Anyone who’s ever been to a fitness expo knows that there are a lot of protein bars being handed out and sampled – and many of them taste more or less the same. But today, Olympia Expo attendees are going to be introduced to a brand-new bar that does NOT taste like all the others: Frank Sepe’s...

By Bret Contreras Eat, Lift, and Condition to Lose Fat and Maintain Muscle By Marc Lewis and Travis Pollen With summer just around the corner, fat loss and concurrent muscle preservation is on just about everyone’s mind. The trouble is, there’s a whole lot of gimmicky — not to mention...

High protein diets have long been associated with causing several health issues. Most notably, kidney damage, bone loss, and even cancer. But do they, though? The short answer: no. The long answer: this article. 1. High Protein Diets and Kidney Damage One of the most pervasive nutrition myths...

Many moons ago when I first decided I wanted to transform my body, I stumbled upon the idea of fasted training in a book. Yes, a book, because back then the internet was still new and awesome fitness sites like this weren’t around to disseminate good fitness info to the masses saving them from...

When sweater weather arrives, we all know what that means—it’s pumpkin-spice time. Whether you’re ready for it or not, pumpkin spice season is upon us (sorry, flip-flop fans) and clearly if fall was a flavor in America it would be this one. You’ll likely notice that every coffee shop is now...

Walk through any dairy aisle in 2023 and you’ll be overwhelmed by the boundless choices of milk. Sure, you’ve got your standard dairy options: skim, 1%, 2% and whole milk. But in recent years, plant-based options have become omnipresent, to the point where you can now find cartons of milk made...

Let’s face it, most of the quality nutrition information that comes out of the bodybuilding community is geared towards bodybuilders. But the problem is strength athletes don’t necessarily need to eat like that. In fact, most strength athletes would benefit from NOT eating like the typical “bro”...

Why Flexible Dieting? “As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble.” – Harrington Emmerson Almost every food has been...

Nutritional Layers of Importance Before we get too deep into what to eat around the workout, it’s important to point out where it fits into the layers of nutritional importance. #1: Energy Balance / End of Day Calories As you have heard many times before, when it comes to building muscle and...

Can you build muscle on a ketogenic diet? Yes. Is it the fastest way? Not for most people. In fact, there’s no compelling evidence to show that keto offers any muscle-building benefits that you don’t get with a higher-carb diet providing adequate amounts of protein and fat. If you’ve got some...