Proteins
8 Natural Mood Boosters
Natural mood-boosters aren't a replacement for seeing a doctor if you're depressed, but may be the first line of defense when you're feeling blue.
Building Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet
More and more people have shifted to adopt a plant-based diet due to its touted health benefits and nutritional strongpoints. However, many weight-trainers hesitate to make ...
What the New Cancer Study Really Means for Meat Eaters
The World Health Organization recently released a new study claiming that processed meats cause cancer and that red meat was probably linked to the disease as ...
Drinking Chocolate Milk As a Protein Source
While chocolate milk does contain sugar, it's a rich source of high-quality protein. Furthermore, chocolate milk is packed with nutrients just like white milk. Chocolate milk ...
Incomplete vs. Complete Proteins
While all proteins you eat contribute to meeting your daily protein requirements, some proteins are better utilized by your body than others. Consuming complete protein in ...
Building Complete Proteins from Nuts, Grains and Legumes
Protein is a building block for muscles, plays a role in the immune system and is needed for the function of all cells and organs. The ...
Quinoa: The Protein-Rich Incan Superfood
Quinoa is often referred to as a superfood because it's packed with essential nutrients and can provide you with health benefits. In ancient Incan culture, quinoa ...
Ten Great Vegetarian Protein Sources
If you are a vegetarian or are just looking cut back on your meat consumption (often called a flexitarian), it is important to make sure you ...
Does a High-Protein Diet Increase Cancer Risks?
Protein-based diets like Paleo and Atkins may be the darlings of today's nutrition gurus, but mounting research shows that these eating strategies may not be quite ...
How Much Protein Should You Really Be Eating?
With the explosion of high-protein diets like Atkins, South Beach and myriad copycat versions, you may well think that protein is a veritable miracle food. Purported ...
The Protein Myth: Why You May Not Need as Much as You Think
Whether you're watching your weight, trying to grow bigger muscles or simply care about eating right, you're probably at least a little bit concerned about protein. ...
Ewww... Algae is the New Superfood?
If you are anything like me, you probably read the title of this article and ran for the hills.You may be wondering:- "What is ...
The Best 5 Vegetarian Protein Sources
Meat may seem synonymous with protein, but the truth is that fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes all have protein, too. In fact, most foods--even lettuce and ...
The Eating Habits of Olympians
Are the Olympics piquing your curiosity in how your diet differs from Olympic athletes? Well, here's the truth: they're actually pretty similar, except most Olympians need ...
Want a Protein Boost? Isolate It.
You've probably heard the term protein isolate before, but do you know what it is? Well, they're exactly what they sound like. Isolates are created by ...
4 Great Foods for Grilling Healthy Proteins
Summer is almost here and many of us find ourselves dusting off that outdoor grill. Summer barbecues and pool parties can be fat-laden affairs, but we've ...
Eating Light at Mexican Restaurants
Mexican food is spicy and flavorful, but it can be a diet downfall if you're not careful about what you order. Follow these tips to avoid ...
Keys to Choosing an Energy Bar
Energy bars have become rather popular. Perfect for stashing in a bag or your car, bars travel well and come in handy for those times when ...
Smart Substitutions: On-the-Go Snacks
Do you have a busy lifestyle that has you dashing here and there with little time for a healthy, leisurely lunch? Whether it's the challenge of ...
The 10 Easy Steps to Weight Loss
Over the last 20 years, food portions have increased dramatically. As the size of our plates have grown, so has the expectation that the larger amount of ...
Recent Proteins
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Smart Substitutions: 5 'Staples' to Trade Out of Your Pantry
Any stop to the grocery store is made quicker and easier when you just have a few 'staples' to pick up. There are many things we ... Read More »
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9 Tricks to Staying Healthy When Eating Out
Eating out can be a gamble especially for people who are watching their weight or managing certain health conditions. Many of the foods prepared outside of ... Read More »
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Five Eating Habits You Should Break
Some of your daily habits may be hindering your health or weight loss goals. Little things you do throughout the day can either propel you forward ... Read More »
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The 411 on Sushi
What exactly is sushi? What about sashimi? Sushi is often touted as being healthy, but not all options at your favorite fish establishment are created equal, ... Read More »
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Smart Substitutions When Dining Out
Many foods offered at restaurants are not prepared in the same healthful way that you would make them at home. Heavy use of sugar, oil, butter, ... Read More »
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Healthy Living 101: Understanding Whole Grains
Whole grains are made up of the entire or "whole" grain, including the bran, germ, and innermost part of the kernel, the endosperm. Each portion of ... Read More »
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Healthy Living 101: Classifying Foods
Foods can be classified by the way they affect the body and/or by their food group. It is important to understand both in order to ... Read More »
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Proteins, Fats, and Carbs: How to Balance Your Diet
Dieting can be confusing. High-protein diets claim to help you lose weight quickly, but can lead to high cholesterol and increase your risk for heart disease. ... Read More »
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Healthy Living 101: How to Read a Nutrition Label
Too often, purchasing food can be confusing, especially with all of the persuasive marketing tactics used by food companies. Learning how to read, understand, and compare ... Read More »
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Calorie Saving Substitutions
If you eat more calories than your body needs, your body will inevitable store them as excess weight. The trick is to reduce your calorie intake ... Read More »