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Often, people assume that their protein powders contain... well, protein. And little else. In reality, there are lots of other things that companies throw into the mix for myriad reasons. These additives might be there for flavor, texture, shelf-live, appearance or a host of other uses. Either way, they probably shouldn't be in your protein powder. But what fillers should you look for in particular? Carrageenan... Why? Both in protein powders and many other processed, pre-packaged fo...

With protein powder, we now have the amazing ability to sneak protein into all sorts of foods that are not traditionally consider “healthy.” Consider, for example, this cinnamon protein coffee cake recipe. This recipe will make two servings. 1/2 cup oats 1 egg 1 scoop Naked Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup black coffee 2 tbsp apple sauce 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder Preheat your oven to 350 F and prepare two ramekins. Combine a...

Everybody loves cookies. Unfortunately, they have some issues. First, you have to cook them. And, while it might seem a little ridiculous, the investment of time is simply too much for many people. Especially when you consider the second problem: they aren't exactly good for you. Since cookies, despite their popularity, don't fit into most peoples' definition of a health food, spending the time to make them isn't really appealing. We have for you, however, a recipe that solves both problem...

Pea protein, like other plant-based protein powders, is largely under-appreciated. In truth, pea protein is not only an excellent source of protein, it also offers all sorts of other benefits. It is, after all, taken from peas. Which are vegetables. And vegetables are good for you. Although we tend to only pay attention to the body-composition benefits of proteins, these supplements often contain tons of different compounds that can help us in a variety of ways. Recent research, for exampl...

Creatine powder is, by far, the most widely studied and commonly used sports supplement out there. In fact, thanks to “proprietary blends” people often take creatine powder as part of their other supplement without ever knowing it. There is one debate, however, that continues to rage surrounding the ever-popular supplement: When is the best time to take creatine powder? What Does Creatine Do? To be able to answer that question, it's important to first understand precisely how creatin...

Soup isn't typically what one would think of as a “high-protein food,” especially when it's vegetable based. But, with a little creativity, it's possible to enjoy a spicy-sweet coconut curry pumpkin soup while getting your protein. And, by “creativity,” we mean “Naked Nutrition Pea Protein Powder.” Here's the recipe. 1 scoop Naked Nutrition Pea Protein Powder 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 1 ½ tbsp green curry paste 3 ½ cup pumpkin puree 1 ¾ cup vegetable broth 1 can lig...

People vary greatly in their view of gym-time. For some, it's a social experience meant to be shared  with just about everyone with whom it could possibly be shared. Others, though, take a much more solitary approach – isolating themselves as much as possible As it turns it out, though, the extroverts out there might have an advantage here. According to an ever-growing body of research, there are lots of benefits to working out with a partner. Here are just a few reasons why you should hav...

People vary greatly in their view of gym-time. For some, it's a social experience meant to be shared  with just about everyone with whom it could possibly be shared. Others, though, take a much more solitary approach – isolating themselves as much as possible As it turns it out, though, the extroverts out there might have an advantage here. According to an ever-growing body of research, there are lots of benefits to working out with a partner. Here are just a few reasons why you should hav...

An extremely common question that comes up in any discussion of workout program design has to do with timing. The topic gets especially controversial, though, when you start talking about cardio. So, when is the best time of day to do a cardio workout? What does the research show? Granted, it might sound absolutely horrid, but a solid body of scientific evidence suggests that there are some pretty fantastic reasons to knock out your cardio workout first thing in the morning. In fact, much ...

An extremely common question that comes up in any discussion of workout program design has to do with timing. The topic gets especially controversial, though, when you start talking about cardio. So, when is the best time of day to do a cardio workout? What does the research show? Granted, it might sound absolutely horrid, but a solid body of scientific evidence suggests that there are some pretty fantastic reasons to knock out your cardio workout first thing in the morning. In fact, much ...