Information about whey protein - the hard facts

Being closely involved in the sports nutrition industry (as a manager at the Vitamin Shoppe store) I often get asked one question: "What is a good whey protein?" Unfortunately, although the question can be really simple, the answer isn't.
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How Much Protein Do You Need A Day In Order To Gain Weight

Many have this question on their minds, and it's probably on yours if you are reading this right now. Firstly, you can gain weight even without any protein in your diet! How is that so?
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Interesterified Fats and Cardiovascular Disease

"Isn't that something", you say. As we are just becoming aware of the true harming effects of hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats, now there is a new type of fats - interesterified fat - that's about to replace the trans fats, and it's not safer at all, compared to trans fats...
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How Important It Is To Understand Nutrition If You Want To Be Fit And Healthy

I remember in my early years in bodybuilding I read what Dorian Yates (six times Mr. Olympia) once said "I can't tell you in percentages how important nutrition vs. exercise is. Some say nutrition is 70% of the success in bodybuilding. Does that mean...
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Why Organic Food Is Better Than Chemical Food

You hear about organic food around every corner. You also probably know that organic food is more expensive than conventional or "chemical" food. Yet many people prefer to pay the extra money. Do you know why that is? Why is that organic food is better than chemical food? The answer is below, but first let's make an important distinction.
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The Truth About Saturated Fats

(new)We have all been lead to believe that saturated fats are bad for us. They raise serum cholesterol levels and bad cholesterol (LDL). IS THIS THE CASE IN REALITY?
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I Eat Only Once A Day. Why Am I Still Fat?

Is this you? Do you starve yourself during the day, eat only once at night and still no pounds are coming off? In my opinion this is one of the greatest misconceptions in the modern world. People still think that by severe calorie restriction they can safely loose body fat.
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What Fruit Is Highest In Vitamin C

I wanted to know the answer myself, so I did a research. I figured it would be of use to many, who ask themselves the same question while standing by the fruits section in the grocery store. And you know what I found?
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Recipes For Fat Loss Drinks

I bet you needed something to make you forget that you are actually on a low calorie diet. Well, you’ve arrived to the right place. Here you will find my personal recipes for fat loss drinks...
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Reading Nutrition Fact Info

The Nutrition Facts label can be a useful tool in helping design a balanced and healthful diet. Learning how to read and use the nutrition label on most packaged foods can assist people with food allergies, on special diets, interested in cutting back on fat, cholesterol, or in calories...
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Resistant Starch

Resistant starch (RS) has recently been defined as “… the sum of starch and products of starch degradation not absorbed in the small intestine of healthy individuals”...
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You Need To Know This About Soy – Are Soy Products And Supplements Good For Athletes

Is soy suitable for use in athletes and ordinary people? This was the question that has been bothering me for quite some time...
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