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Despite the presence of various healthful supplements available on the market, many people are still unaware of the best way to use these supplements to improve their wellbeing and lifestyle. Included in this long list of misunderstood and misused supplements are natural pre-workouts. Although pre-workout supplements can provide many positive benefits – including providing a healthy dose of energy and helping you perform your best in the gym – many people continue to shy away from using th...

Many supplements are viewed with a tinge of suspicion. Unfortunately, this is especially true when those supplements produce any sort of noticeable effect. For that reason, pre-workout supplements are a natural target for misunderstanding – even though many athletes and fitness enthusiasts swear by them. Of course, it’s always important to understand and be sure of the safety of any supplement. But there’s no need to be unnecessarily fearful of supplements, especially when you actually enj...

People use goat whey protein for lots of reasons. They might prefer its taste or its nutritional profile or they might just not be able to stomach cow's milk. Generally, though, people aren't aware of some of the other benefits that goat whey protein has over its bovine counterpart. Specifically, goat whey protein can offer quite a few benefits for you skin that many aren't aware of. Here's some of the science behind why goat whey protein is good for your skin. Good Fats A large comp...

In theory, cereals are a great idea. They’re easy-to-prepare, available in a wide array of flavors and varieties, and are nutrient-rich. Or, at least, that's how it's supposed to work. The reality, unfortunately, is that cereals are typically extremely high in carbohydrates, including added sugars. And then there's the problem of additives. Flavorings, dyes and preservatives are stuffed into those boxes, bringing with them tons of potentially harmful side effects. So, the introduction o...

Amino acids, under various names, get a lot of attention. And for good reason. As you might remember from high school biology class, amino acids are widely – and correctly – known as the “building blocks of life.” Put simply, these small substances are used within your body to build every tissue that makes up your being. They even help control levels of certain hormones and impact a wide variety of biological systems. Clearly, then, amino acids are important. Routinely, though, one amino a...

Eggs have struggled to maintain their reputation for a very long time. Throughout various decades, eggs have been depicted as both dietary heroes and villains. The truth, though, is that eggs are a rich source of protein – even if the controversial yolks do contain a fair amount of fat. This protein, however, which is packed into the whites of the egg has even been isolated and prepared into a protein powder. But, that's kind of a strange thought. How, exactly, is egg white protein powder ...

There are tons of different substances out there that are all purported to be incredibly useful for bodybuilders. Of these, though, only a few can be backed up by reliable science. The amino acid glutamine, fortunately, is of this rare number. But, what is glutamine? Read on to find out exactly how glutamine benefits bodybuilding. What Is Glutamine? As mentioned, glutamine is an amino acid. Specifically, it's a conditionally essential amino acid – which means that, although your body...

There's a vital truth about fitness that many people tend to miss or flat-out ignore when planning their routines: Recovery is key. It doesn't really matter what your workouts look like or how hard you push yourself in the gym. If you aren't allowing your body to fully recovery, your muscles will not improve and no progress will be made. In fact, denying your body a chance to thoroughly recover can actually weaken your muscles and put you at risk for injury and host of potentially serious ...

Peanut butter has been a staple of bodybuilders and athletes for a very long time. In one convenient, delicious package, peanut butter delivers a respectable dose of protein, healthy fat and slow carbs. But, old school peanut butter is not without its problems. And, over the past few years, a new alternative – powdered peanut butter – has popped up. What are the advantages of powdered peanut butter vs traditional peanut butter? Powdering Peanut Butter To fully understand what makes p...

Peanut butter has been a staple of bodybuilders and athletes for a very long time. In one convenient, delicious package, peanut butter delivers a respectable dose of protein, healthy fat and slow carbs. But, old school peanut butter is not without its problems. And, over the past few years, a new alternative – powdered peanut butter – has popped up. What are the advantages of powdered peanut butter vs traditional peanut butter? Powdering Peanut Butter To fully understand what makes p...