4 Reasons Why Athletes Need More Dietary Protein
Have you ever wondered why athletes need more protein than a sedentary person? Here are four reasons why athletes have higher protein requirements than people who don’t work out.
December 19, 2011
Tag: amino acids
The Amino Acid Leucine May Preserve Muscle Mass When Losing Weight
Now a new study shows that eating foods rich in the amino acid leucine may help preserve muscle mass when dieting.
October 2, 2011
Strength Training: What Role Does Protein Timing Play in Muscle Growth?
Protein timing could help you increase your lean body mass. Find out when the best times to consume protein are to maximize muscle development.
August 14, 2011
Eat This at Every Meal to Control Your Appetite
Hungry all the time? It may be what you’re eating – or not eating. According to a new study published in the journal Obesity, eating a higher protein diet and adding a source of protein to every meal helps to control appetite.
July 24, 2011
Complete vs. Incomplete Proteins: Why It’s an Issue for Vegetarians
Complete vs. incomplete proteins. Do you know the difference? If you’re vegetarian or vegan, it’s an important issue. Find out why.
July 10, 2011
Eggland’s Best Hard Cooked & Peeled Eggs – Essential for your A.M. Routine!
American Express’s GetCurrency just published their Ultimate Morning Survival Guide, and listed Eggland’s Best Hard Cooked & Peeled Eggs (http://bit.ly/mx0l1f) as one of their top five must-haves to get your day started right. “Pack the perfect quickie lunch. Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked and Peeled Eggs,are great to throw in your lunch bag—or in your salad—to fuel up during
June 12, 2011
Do Cardio Workouts Cause Muscle Loss?
Cardiovascular exercise boosts endurance and heart health while burning calories and fat. Does cardiovascular exercise cause loss of muscle mass? Some fitness gurus think so.
June 5, 2011
How Much Protein Do You Need to Build Muscle?
he amino acids in protein are the building blocks the body needs for muscle development – and even if you lift hard you won’t get much definition if you’re protein deprived. But, how much do protein you really need for building muscle?
May 1, 2011