Are you getting too much protein?
True or false? Big steak equals bigger muscles. False. Although adequate protein throughout the day is necessary, extra strength training is what leads to muscle growth — not extra protein intake. You can’t build muscle without the exercise to go […]
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Protein Intake — How Much Protein Should You Eat per Day? The exact amount of protein you need depends on many factors, including activity level, age, muscle mass, and overall health. Few nutrients are as important as protein. Not getting […]
Read MoreWHY WE NEED PROTEIN?
How Important Is Protein? Protein is an important nutrient for everyone, not just athletes and body builders. That doesn’t mean you need to start drinking protein shakes every day. Most people can get the protein that they need from a […]
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30 High Protein Snacks That Are Healthy and Portable
1. Jerky Jerky is meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and dried. It makes an excellent and convenient snack. It’s very high in protein, containing an impressive 9 grams per ounce (28 grams) (5). Beef, chicken, turkey, […]
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STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 ounces Greek yogurt, preferably frozen ½-1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk INSTRUCTIONS Add each ingredient to a blender, adding the almond milk last so that the frozen berries and […]
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The 17 Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
A common concern about vegetarian and vegan diets is that they might lack sufficient protein. Here are 17 plant foods that contain a high amount of protein per serving. 1. Seitan Seitan is a popular protein source for many vegetarians and […]
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10 Best Pre-Made Protein Drinks You Can Buy The bottom line: To optimize your protein intake, most experts agree, spread out how much you eat throughout the day. Try to get 20-30g in every meal and snack, Detroyer says. “It’s the […]
Read MoreHow To Choose The Healthiest Protein Powder For Your Body
If you walked into a nutrition and supplement store, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of protein products staring at you from the shelves. Forearm-sized protein bars, soy isolate, BCAAs, casein, whey, collagen… how is one to know which […]
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27 Healthy and Portable High-Protein Snacks (Part 2 – the second 1/2 of the List)
…continued from Weds. blog 15. Perfect Parfait In a transportable container, alternate layers of nonfat Greek yogurt with a handful of fruit (either fresh or frozen works great!). Then top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of toasted […]
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