Amino Acids
How 100 Pro Athletes Like Their Eggs
Eggs are a staple of many athletes’ diets, and for good reason: They provide an excellent amount of protein, contain amino acids helpful for rebuilding tired muscles, and are easily [...]
The One Thing You Need to Do to Build Muscle
We've all seen the 150-pound soaking wet trainee who seemingly kills himself in the gym day-in and day-out, but his efforts to gain muscle are not being...
What You Need to Know About Protein
What You Need to Know About Protein This article is the third installment of a 3-part series on the different macronutrients. To view part I which...
Leucine: Cutting Weight with the Alpha of the Aminos
Cutting weight is arguably the most important time to pay ever-so-close attention to an athlete's diet. Cut too much of the wrong nutrient and you may...
STUDY: High Protein Diet, Short Lifespan?
Research recently published in the journal Cell Metabolism suggests a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may shorten life span. In the study, the researchers fed 858 mice 25 different diets with various ratios [...]
‘Got Milk’ Abandoned for ‘Milk Life’
Got Milk? Not so much. One of the most recognizable taglines in advertising—and the accompanying milk mustache—is officially being benched. The Milk Processor Education Program is substituting a new slogan, [...]
Complete Your Nutrition with Incomplete Proteins
There’s more to protein than eggs, beef and chicken breasts—a lot more. And believe it or not, not all of it comes from animals. Some of the tastiest and most [...]
4 Amazing Benefits of Protein
With only four calories per gram, protein is a valuable macronutrient needed for energy production and satiation. Along with these benefits, protein...
Vegetarian Diets for Football Players
Last year, Houston Texans RB Arian Foster caused fans in the Longhorn state to choke a little on their prime rib when he declared himself a vegan. The plan didn't [...]
Beyond Weight Loss: 4 Reasons to Eat Healthy
Eating healthy will help you lose weight or maintain your weight if you're already in shape. But weight loss alone may not be enough to motivate you to eat healthy. [...]