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. […]
Tag: nutrition
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 […]
Acai Berry, pomegranate juice, mangosteen- and the FDA. Acai Berry, Pomegranate juice, Mangosteen juice, etc. They all claim a deep luscious taste and healthy nutritional value. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set their sights on “functional” beverage producers. Recently the FDA sent letters to 5 Ready to Drink (RTD) beverage companies citing ingredient and health claim […]
Energy Drinks – From A to Z. Carbonated Energy Drinks… Non-carbonated Energy Drinks… and Energy Shots, if you were to take all brands and all brand flavors, you could stay fired up for months. And, when you wanted to come down from your high, you could drink one of the many stress relievers or relaxation […]
Sustamine Increases Endurance
Sustamine Increases Endurance. One of the main reasons some individuals have a difficult time with intense exercise and activity is their body’s failure to properly process water which is necessary for proper hydration. According to a report published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Sustamine L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine has the ability to enhance […]
Ending Blissful Calorie Ignorance
The nutritional information for your food and drink may soon be listed on menus, vending machines, and even your receipt. In today’s electronic age anyone can look up the calorie content of their fast food cheeseburger on the internet, their phone, iPad, or whatever the electronic medium of choice may be; however, generally the individuals […]
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 […]