Protein Synthesis
3 Ways to Boost Your Workouts With Carbs
The Other Anabolic Window: Carb Timing and Glycogenolysis Protein timing has been all the hype. So much so that many people are making a name for...
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...
‘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, [...]
What Should You Eat After a Workout? Turns Out, ‘When?’ Is The Better Question
Thirty minutes. That’s the vital window of time you have to fully capitalize on your workout with nutrition, according to John Ivy, Ph.D, co-author (with Robert Portman) of the book Nutrient [...]
Three Healthy Nutrients You Know Little or Nothing About
While many of us can spout off information about healthy nutrients such as Vitamin C, calcium and Vitamin D, some of the lesser known vitamins and...
Russell Wilson’s ‘Recovery Window’ Fueling
Russell Wilson eats as soon as possible after practice and games to hit the "recovery window," a period in which muscles eagerly absorb replenishing nutrients. Recovery Window Nutrition After you [...]
What’s in Your Gym Bag? Sport-Specific Post-Workout Food Guidelines
Stretching is not your only important post-workout ritual. For serious athletes, it's just as critical to refuel with a post-workout meal. This decision can make all the difference in your [...]
Finding the Right Protein Balance
A next-level performance edge doesn't come from dangerous and costly protein supplements. The solution lies in what's on your plate. (Read Powder Hour: Is It Time to Add Protein Powder to [...]
BCAAs Effectively Build Muscle and Trim Fat
You've probably heard of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and their benefits. But have you ever questioned why they are so popular with people looking to build muscle? There is no [...]
Whey vs. Soy Protein: Which Is Better for Lean Muscle Gains?
Many people wonder whether whey or soy protein is the better choice to build lean muscle mass. There's a lot of bad information out there, which may mislead you. My [...]