Science Just Debunked a Major Myth About Protein and Muscle Gains

People have been curious about the best way to build muscle for a long time. Old-school bodybuilders swear by lean protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs, while most powerlifters champion the dirty bulk. But one question keeps coming up: Can plant-based protein build muscle as effectively as meat? Turns out, there’s little difference between the two, … Read more

Nationwide Recall for Popular Protein Powder After Allergic Reaction

Popular nutritional supplement company Orgain announced a nationwide recall of its Organic Plant Based Chocolate Protein Powder Thursday.  The recall comes after a customer with a peanut allergy reported an allergic reaction to the product. Although no other reactions have been reported, the FDA warns that the batch in question may contain undeclared peanut residue, and those with a peanut … Read more

12 Healthiest Protein Bars with Clean, Natural Ingredients

Protein bars have become synonymous with on-the-go, muscle-building snacking. Whether it’s to fuel up before or after your workout or to get you through that afternoon slump, there are entire aisles at the grocery store now filled with countless options.  When sorting through them all to find the healthiest protein bars, there are certain ingredients … Read more

Whey Protein: What It is and Why You Need It

When most people think about whey protein, they think about building muscle. Protein shakes at the gym. Meal replacement drinks in lieu of real food. The six-meal-and-three-snack-a-day bro who keeps a whey shake on his bedside table to maintain those 2 AM gains. The up-at-dawn-to-beat-rush-hour woman who drinks a shake in the car in lieu of … Read more