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Protein for Building Lean Body Mass: Is There a Limit to How Much You Can Absorb?

Protein is an essential macronutrient and you need more of it if you do strength train or do high-intensity exercise. Protein supplies the amino acids your muscles need to grow and repair from a workout. On the other hand, some bodybuilders have the mindset that more protein is better for building muscle. As a result, they take in more than the recommended amount. How much protein do you really need if you work out?

March 10, 2013

4 Ways to Keep Your Body in an Anabolic State to Build Lean Body Mass

Are you struggling to build lean body mass? If so, you may not be doing enough to keep your body in an anabolic or muscle-building state. Need some guidance? Here are four things you can do to keep your body in a muscle-building anabolic state.

September 30, 2012

Shake Up Your Diet: 5 Surprising Sources of Protein

Tired of the “same old, same old” when it comes to protein? Here are five foods that are surprisingly high in protein that offer other health benefits as well. Get ready to add some diversity to your diet.

September 23, 2012

Four High-Protein Dairy Sources That Boost Fat Loss

When you’re planning the day’s protein, don’t forget about dairy. Dairy foods that are high in protein help to trim body fat, especially around the tummy. Here are four belly-blasting dairy options and the amount of protein in each.

April 29, 2012

Beyond Meat and Dairy: The Best Non-Meat Sources of Protein

Are you meeting your protein requirements exclusively through meat and dairy products? There are health benefits to adding more meat-free protein sources to your diet. Find out what they are and what the best sources of vegetarian protein are.

January 29, 2012

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

Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives: How Do They Compare Nutritionally?

Why would someone choose to drink a non-dairy source of milk? How do the non-dairy milk alternatives compare nutritionally, and how can you choose the one that’s best for you?

October 30, 2011

The Best Vegetarian Protein Sources

Who says you have to eat meat to get your protein? Here are four types of vegetarian protein sources that are both healthy and free of animal products.

June 26, 2011

It’s Squeaky, It’s Slippery, It’s Bland, and You Should Be Eating More of It

Fat-free cottage cheese gets a whopping 75% of its calories from protein.Cottage cheese can be a boon to anyone who wants to get more protein in their diet.

June 13, 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

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