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Protein Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries

I think pancakes are one of the best meals to wake up to. They’re just the right size, shape and consistency to be paired with a variety of fruit and toppings. They’re also sweet enough to be eaten alone if that’s what you prefer. Pancakes have been around forever. They date back to the ancient […]

Which protein powder is best for you… whey, casein, pea, hemp, soy or brown rice protein powders? And does it even matter?

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Protein Powder 101 (+ Is Whey, Hemp or Soy Protein the Best?)

You can think of protein as the building blocks for all of your body’s cells. Protein is made of amino acids that are essential to survival, such as maintaining your organs in working condition, healthy skin (also an organ), muscles and tendons. Protein also works to make hormones, neurotransmitters and enzymes. Unfortunately, many people either […]

4 Really Good Reasons to Eat a High Protein Diet

Protein is incredibly important, and many people don’t get enough of it. And if you don’t get enough protein, your health can majorly suffer, as can your body composition. While the official DRI (daily recommended intake) of protein is .36 grams per pound of body weight (or .8 grams per kilogram of body weight), many health experts believe this […]

10 High Protein Foods to Fuel Your Body & Build Muscle

While the other two macronutrient groups, fats and carbohydrates, are often disagreed upon by nutritionists and health experts (is low carb or low fat the best approach?), pretty much everybody agrees that the human body needs plenty of high quality protein to survive and thrive, not to mention that studies prove time and again that high […]

Protein Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries

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4 Really Good Reasons to Eat a High Protein Diet

10 High Protein Foods to Fuel Your Body & Build Muscle