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Truly eating “clean” is a pretty big undertaking. While the exact definition is actually a fairly controversial point, clean eaters from all camps can generally agree on one, underlying principle: Clean eating is about picking whole, minimally-processed, nutrient-dense foods. Contrary to how it might sound, clean eating is not a highly-restrictive diet. In fact, working from that primary rule, clean eating allows you a wide variety of healthy, delicious choices. Or at least, it should. Too...

Truly eating “clean” is a pretty big undertaking. While the exact definition is actually a fairly controversial point, clean eaters from all camps can generally agree on one, underlying principle: Clean eating is about picking whole, minimally-processed, nutrient-dense foods. Contrary to how it might sound, clean eating is not a highly-restrictive diet. In fact, working from that primary rule, clean eating allows you a wide variety of healthy, delicious choices. Or at least, it should. Too...

When following a new diet, it can be challenging to know what foods do and do not fall within the confines of that eating pattern. This can be especially difficult in the case of a highly restrictive diet like the raw food diet. As the name suggests, the raw food diet requires you to eat only raw food. Although, technically, most advocates say that the food simply cannot be heated to more than 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The theory behind this approach is that cooking food at high heat – or an...

When following a new diet, it can be challenging to know what foods do and do not fall within the confines of that eating pattern. This can be especially difficult in the case of a highly restrictive diet like the raw food diet. As the name suggests, the raw food diet requires you to eat only raw food. Although, technically, most advocates say that the food simply cannot be heated to more than 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The theory behind this approach is that cooking food at high heat – or an...

Despite being one of the most common, thoroughly researched and well-proven supplements out there, a lot of confusion still surrounds creatine. Specifically, there are concerns that this naturally-occurring compound can cause behavioral problems and hormonal imbalances, in addition to kidney and liver damage when taken incorrectly. So, how should you be taking creatine powder? What's the appropriate dose? How much creatine powder is too much? First of All... Before we get into numbers, ...

Despite being one of the most common, thoroughly researched and well-proven supplements out there, a lot of confusion still surrounds creatine. Specifically, there are concerns that this naturally-occurring compound can cause behavioral problems and hormonal imbalances, in addition to kidney and liver damage when taken incorrectly. So, how should you be taking creatine powder? What's the appropriate dose? How much creatine powder is too much? First of All... Before we get into numbers, ...

When it comes to whey protein, you have three main choices: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Although they all begin life the same way, each of these options is processed in different ways and, therefore, offers a slightly different end-product. In this post, however, we're going to focus specifically on whey protein isolate. What, exactly, is it? How does it differ from the other whey offerings? Most pressingly, should you be taking it? Where It...

When it comes to whey protein, you have three main choices: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Although they all begin life the same way, each of these options is processed in different ways and, therefore, offers a slightly different end-product. In this post, however, we're going to focus specifically on whey protein isolate. What, exactly, is it? How does it differ from the other whey offerings? Most pressingly, should you be taking it? Where It...

Although it is often overshadowed by whey, casein protein is a highly useful supplement for many athletes and exercises. Why? What makes casein special? To fully understand the difference between casein and whey – including casein's value, we need to look at how these supplements are made. Specifically, how is casein protein produced? Curds and Whey Like whey, casein is a byproduct of cheese-making. Actually, casein is often made into cheese, rather than making it to your tub as a po...

Although it is often overshadowed by whey, casein protein is a highly useful supplement for many athletes and exercises. Why? What makes casein special? To fully understand the difference between casein and whey – including casein's value, we need to look at how these supplements are made. Specifically, how is casein protein produced? Curds and Whey Like whey, casein is a byproduct of cheese-making. Actually, casein is often made into cheese, rather than making it to your tub as a po...