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Lead Has Been Found in Common Protein Powders: What Now?
This website earns commissions on qualifying purchases from posted ads. Affiliate links are in this post. I have used protein powder for workout recovery (intra- and post-workout) for more than twenty years. For most of that time, my go-to brand was Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. A few years ago, I switched to Naked Nutrition to get away from the…
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Why You Need to Log Calories
Some personal trainers and “health gurus” don’t believe in logging calories. Instead, they say “eat when you’re hungry.” I don’t agree with that. I know from experience that eating below or too far above the amount of calories your body requires (for muscle gain, fat loss, or maintenance) can sabotage any prospect of reaching your goals. For someone serious about…
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The Nutrient Timing System Book Review
The key to a great physique is not just knowing what to eat, but also when to eat specific foods. The Nutrient Timing System was written by two men with Ph.D.’s in sports nutrition, Drs. Robert Portman and John Ivy. The book covers when to eat specific nutrients and why. Drs. Ivy and Portman have worked to help Olympic athletes reach…
