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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 ...

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...

If you've been working out, or trying to lose weight, for any length of time you are probably pretty familiar with the concept of a high-protein, low-carb diet. But what are the benefits of this popular diet? What exactly does it mean? Most importantly, how can you successfully follow this eating pattern? What Are We Talking About? Before we really get into all the details here, it's important to we make it clear exactly what we're discussing. The term “high-protein diet” is, after all,...

If you've been working out, or trying to lose weight, for any length of time you are probably pretty familiar with the concept of a high-protein, low-carb diet. But what are the benefits of this popular diet? What exactly does it mean? Most importantly, how can you successfully follow this eating pattern? What Are We Talking About? Before we really get into all the details here, it's important to we make it clear exactly what we're discussing. The term “high-protein diet” is, after all,...

For many people, whey protein isolate is very directly connected with bulking up. The truth, though, is that this common supplement could be a powerful for you as you try to lose weight, as well. Let's take a closer look at the science regarding exactly what whey protein can do for you and how it can help you shed pounds. More Muscle Burns More Calories Now, if you are among those who associate whey protein powder with muscle mass, you are correct – partially. Protein, in general, is ab...

For many people, whey protein isolate is very directly connected with bulking up. The truth, though, is that this common supplement could be a powerful for you as you try to lose weight, as well. Let's take a closer look at the science regarding exactly what whey protein can do for you and how it can help you shed pounds. More Muscle Burns More Calories Now, if you are among those who associate whey protein powder with muscle mass, you are correct – partially. Protein, in general, is ab...

When it comes to protein, there's a lot more to consider than people often realize. First, there's the amino acid profile. Then you have the issue of any other nutrients that might be kicking around in your tub. Tying it all together, though, we have bioavailability. While this is sort of a strange word, bioavailability refers to how easy (or difficult) it is for your body to absorb and use a specific nutrient. In this case, we're looking at how readily protein is used. Whey protein is, by...

When it comes to protein, there's a lot more to consider than people often realize. First, there's the amino acid profile. Then you have the issue of any other nutrients that might be kicking around in your tub. Tying it all together, though, we have bioavailability. While this is sort of a strange word, bioavailability refers to how easy (or difficult) it is for your body to absorb and use a specific nutrient. In this case, we're looking at how readily protein is used. Whey protein is, by...

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...