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Whey protein powder is pretty awesome for several reasons. But one of the most attractive features of this highly nutritious food is just how ridiculously convenient and adaptable it is. Of course, the simplest – and common - application of whey protein is that it can just be tossed into a shaker cup with some water or milk. And that's it. Still, it's pretty easy to get more creative than that. In fact, with some planning, there are several recipes that you can prepare ahead of time that w...

We have exciting news: It's blueberry season! Even if you don't grow your own, this means that you can now load up on the delicious, extremely nutritious berries at a much lower price then they go for the rest of the year. But, how can you put all those blueberries to good use? This simple recipe is a perfect solution. Not only does it make good use of all the micronutrient-packed blueberries, but it's also loaded with healthy protein. Better yet, this particular take on the protein bar...

We have exciting news: It's blueberry season! Even if you don't grow your own, this means that you can now load up on the delicious, extremely nutritious berries at a much lower price then they go for the rest of the year. But, how can you put all those blueberries to good use? This simple recipe is a perfect solution. Not only does it make good use of all the micronutrient-packed blueberries, but it's also loaded with healthy protein. Better yet, this particular take on the protein bar...

Over the past couple of years, protein pancakes have pretty much taken over the internet. The idea that you can take the carb-and-fat laden pancake and transform it into a protein-rich meal is pretty incredible. But, there are tons of different ways this can be done. This recipe is specifically designed to help you build lean mass and gain weight. As such, we're going to use a weight-gain protein powder instead of just whey or casein. Don't expect this to be a “light breakfast.” 1 sco...

Over the past couple of years, protein pancakes have pretty much taken over the internet. The idea that you can take the carb-and-fat laden pancake and transform it into a protein-rich meal is pretty incredible. But, there are tons of different ways this can be done. This recipe is specifically designed to help you build lean mass and gain weight. As such, we're going to use a weight-gain protein powder instead of just whey or casein. Don't expect this to be a “light breakfast.” 1 sco...

It's really no big secret that protein powders, in general, tend to be loaded with garbage. In large part, this is because manufacturers use a wide array of flavorings, sweeteners and dyes to make their products more appealing. So, armed with this knowledge, you opt for an unflavored protein powder. Well done! Now, you're faced with a problem: That unflavored protein powder is... well, unflavored. So, how do you go about adding some flavor to your shakes in a way that won't totally dest...

It's really no big secret that protein powders, in general, tend to be loaded with garbage. In large part, this is because manufacturers use a wide array of flavorings, sweeteners and dyes to make their products more appealing. So, armed with this knowledge, you opt for an unflavored protein powder. Well done! Now, you're faced with a problem: That unflavored protein powder is... well, unflavored. So, how do you go about adding some flavor to your shakes in a way that won't totally dest...

Sometimes, just throwing your protein powder into a glass of water or milk isn't enough. Maybe you want more substance. Or maybe you're just looking for some more flavor. To try to solve this problem, most companies offer their protein powders in a huge variety of flavors. Here's the problem, though: Whey doesn't naturally taste like strawberries. Or cookies. Or any of that stuff. In order to achieve those flavors, manufacturers have to use a ton of artificial flavors and sweeteners – whic...

Sometimes, just throwing your protein powder into a glass of water or milk isn't enough. Maybe you want more substance. Or maybe you're just looking for some more flavor. To try to solve this problem, most companies offer their protein powders in a huge variety of flavors. Here's the problem, though: Whey doesn't naturally taste like strawberries. Or cookies. Or any of that stuff. In order to achieve those flavors, manufacturers have to use a ton of artificial flavors and sweeteners – whic...

In the realm of fast, nutritious foods, the smoothie bowl is a pretty interesting development. Essentially, you take everything that you would normally drink in a smoothie, blend it up just a little thicker and pour it into a bowl. Why? Besides the thicker, more satisfying consistency, smoothie bowls allow you to add all manner of whole toppings that would be extremely impractical in a drinkable smoothie. Nuts, seeds, sliced fruit, oats and even chocolate chips can all be thrown on top of ...