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There’s whey protein, soy protein, pea protein, and more. Do these protein powders legitimately help with weight loss and muscle building? How necessary is it for people to incorporate these powders into their diet? Are they safe? What are the benefits of protein powder? Protein powder obviously contains protein, which is something everyone needs. However, …
Overview While it’s best to try and get your protein from food (rather than from supplements and powders), sometimes we fall short in our diets due to hectic, on-the-go schedules or intense training sessions. In those cases, protein powder can help to boost your protein consumption to the correct level. If you’re searching for a …
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Ideal as Energy ‘Pick-Me-Up’ prior or post Workout, anytime of the day. You can prepare either a bowl or a shake with the same ingredients. Prep: 5 minutes Total: 5 minutes Yield: 1 Bowl or 1 shake. Ingredients ½ cup natural yogurt. I enjoy plain yogurt, with no added preservatives and with (millions of) live …
This peanut butter and chocolate protein shake is yummy, and keeps you feeling full for several hours on just about 350 calories. Start by pouring one cup of almond milk, cashew milk or regular milk into your blender. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Add organic powdered peanut butter, PB2 or even a …
There are wrong ways and right ways to eat peanut butter. Read on to learn super simple and yummy peanut butter snacks that won’t hurt your diet. According to the National Peanut Board, peanut butter is consumed in 90 percent of U.S. households, and the average person in the U.S. consumes more than six pounds …
I grew up reading bodybuilding magazines. On page after page, they hammered home the importance of protein – how you need it to build muscle, how you should be consuming massive amounts of it, and how you should take X or Y supplement to make sure you’re getting enough of it. When I went on …
Hemp seeds add crunch and nutrition to many dishes. Don’t worry, no THC. What They Are Hemp seeds — sometimes called “hemp hearts” — are sprinkled on foods, pressed for oil, ground into protein powder and made into milk. Afraid of psychotropic side effects? Don’t be. While these small, pale-beige to dark-brown seeds form the …
Overview If you want a high-performance, energy-producing, cholesterol-lowering breakfast, oatmeal is tough to beat. What you consume at breakfast directly impacts how your brain functions, and unlike its counterparts in cartoon-covered boxes, oatmeal is a slow-digesting, high-fiber option that leads to better focus and mental performance throughout the day. While refined breakfast cereals with added …
It’s important to know what you’re putting down the hatch. Have you ever wondered what’s in your protein powder not just the amount of protein, carbs and fat? by K. ALEISHA FETTERS Last Updated: Oct 10, 2016 Is your goal to lean out or get swole? Maybe you’re just trying to get your daily dose. …
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