Like to Lift? Consume More Protein
What Is Protein? Protein is primarily found in animal and dairy products. Protein enhances muscle mass, strength, endurance, muscle recovery, and power. Decreases inflammation and
You Have to Eat to Grow Muscles
Female: “I’m scared lifting weights will make me bulky.” Male: “How do I gain mass already?” We love to rip on stereotypes, but sometimes they’re
Instant Pot Turkey Romesco Meatballs
Swedish meatballs meet Italian meatballs in this international Instant Pot mashup of flavor and quick cooking function. Traditional Swedish style meatballs are often prepared with
Protein Supplements Are Not for Snacking
The idea that consuming protein before or after a workout helps in strength gains or muscle growth has been subject to some debate. A meta-study
20 Ways to Prepare Poultry: Chicken BLT
Chicken and turkey are popular for being high in protein and low in saturated fats making a mealtime staple for athletes as well as in
A Clean Healthy Meal for the Back to School Time Crunch
Back to school means back to a hectic family routine for us parents who are shuffling between work, school, and after-school kid activities. Having busy
What to Eat Before Bed to Build Muscle Overnight
Eating to build muscle is a pretty basic practice. You most likely compose your meals of the three main macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. You
The Postpartum Meal: Recipes For Nutrition
The postpartum period is a challenging time for athletic moms. Your body is healing from childbirth and is nutritionally depleted from nourishing a growing baby
Chickening Out on Your Thanksgiving Meal
Super Easy Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 4-5 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 1 whole chicken 1 lemon, sliced 4 Tbsp
Protein Is Only One Piece of the Nutritional Puzzle
It’s time to dispel a lot of the media hype currently associated with protein. Everyone out there seems to think there’s a new brand of
More Muscle Mass Means a Higher Protein Intake, Right?
New research from the University of Stirling has found individuals with more muscle mass do not need relatively more protein after resistance training. Young, resistance-trained
Heat Shock Proteins: Science’s Secret to Muscle Building
Unless you’re an avid reader of anatomy and physiology, you probably haven’t heard of heat shock proteins. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are an often-overlooked aspect
