Whey protein versus soy protein, part 1. For years now, the issue over which protein is better has been hotly debated, by both professionals and fitness/nutrition enthusiasts. Here, instead of giving my personal opinion, I will present some of the facts so that you can make your own decision about which meets your personal needs. […]
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Barbecue and Beans – A Natural Combo
(Since it’s that time of year again, we started looking for ideas to enhance your cookout experience. The following is from the National Barbecue Association Preparing Your Beans (Recipe) There is an art and process to preparing beans just as there is for barbecue, yet many folks express the need for tips on preparing lentils […]
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Bodybuilding Nutrition. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant and, perhaps, a powerful nutrient-partitioning agent. It can potentially make an enormous difference in terms of how much fat you gain versus how much muscle you gain. ALA changes the ratio of muscle to fat gained in favor of muscle and at […]
As if you needed one more reason to enjoy chocolate milk. In a recent study published by the ISSN, the efficacy of chocolate milk as a recovery beverage following a period of increased training duration was studied in intercollegiate soccer players. Subjects received either a high-carbohydrate recovery drink or chocolate milk after each day of […]
Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. 1. You Will Burn More Fat If You Exercise Longer at a […]
AriZona Tea and Arnold Palmer. Celebrity names sell, and with the addition of the Arnold Palmer name to its list, AriZona Beverage Company has soared to the top of the RTD (Ready To Drink) tea charts. For the 52 week period ending March 21, 2010, AriZona Arnold Palmer posted a whopping 151.8 percent increase in […]
Get More Energy Naturally
Research has shown throughout the last several decades that our diet contributes greatly to our energy levels. Whether it is the foods we eat or the supplements we take, what goes into our bodies can mean the difference between chronic fatigue and abundant energy. Diet Everyone knows that eating junk food is not good for […]