When we think intra-workout supplementation, we often find ourselves thinking BCAA, BCAA, BCAA, but what about Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)? For years we’ve been led to believe that BCAAs are all you need for intra-workout supplementation, but research shows that isn’t the case [1]. BCAA use has been promoted in various manners: All day sipping, which turned out to blunt MPS …
Haven’t heard of protein sludge? Your loss! It’s only some of the tastiest, easiest to make, protein “food”. It’s fun too, because you can mix and match the ingredients depending on your mood. The foundation is just a scoop of protein powder, some peanut butter or almond butter, and a liquid (milk, almond milk, water, orange juice, etc). Mix it …
Whether you want to lose weight or build muscle, protein is the most important macronutrient that needs to be included in your diet. Protein has many functions in the body, but for those aiming to get in shape, the most relevant is that protein is responsible for building and repairing muscles. So as long as protein is taken alongside a …
Have you ever wondered how your favorite protein powder came to be, or better yet wondered if the contents of the container are what the label actually says? BPI Sports co-founder James Grage has taken great strides in sports nutrition by providing you peace of mind with the introduction of a third party testing agency called Chromadex.
If you’re not familiar with amino-spiking, it’s basically a way for manufacturers to sell you a cheaper, lower quality product, without reflecting that on the label. It makes it really difficult for customers to decide which protein is actually good quality. You can read about it in detail here Purus Labs was not one of the companies spiking their protein, …
Who doesn’t love a good french toast in the morning? Now you won’t feel so guilty about eating it, since you’re getting 32g protein!
Optimum Nutrition Protein Energy Do you often find that you struggle to get yourself out of bed in the morning? For most people, there are two primary issues they deal with in the morning. First, having enough energy to get out of bed and get their day going. Second, getting in some lean protein to help fuel their day. Fortunately, …
Instead of popping the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls into the oven this weekend, try this healthier alternative.
You might have heard of Bulletproof Coffee. Basically it’s just coffee with grass-fed butter and MCT Oil mixed in. The grass-fed (try to get organic also) butter is much different than regular butter, as a result of the cows’ diet. There are many more vitamins and Omega-3’s in grass fed butter. This is good fat, don’t be scared! The MCT …
I’m going to show you how to make some delicous and healthy protein “bars”. I put it in quotes because they aren’t really like bars… they fall apart pretty easily… but they still are delicious!