Category Archives: Proteins

Are Diets High in Protein Fat’s Enemy?

Are Diets High in Protein Fat’s Enemy?

Can high protein help conserve muscle mass and decrease fat mass during weight loss? And if so, what is the right amount that should be consumed? A recent paper published in 2013 discusses a study that looks into these very questions. The RDA is set at .8g per kg of body weight per day, theContinue Reading

More Protein Please.

More Protein Please.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder affecting nearly 6-8% of women within reproductive age. A recent study conducted by Sorensen et. al. evaluated the effects that a high protein (HP) diet compared to a high carbohydrate (HC) diet may have on overweight women suffering from PCOS. Past studies concerning PCOS and HP dietsContinue Reading

How to Reduce Carcinogens in Your Steak

How to Reduce Carcinogens in Your Steak

Cooking meat has several benefits: killing bacteria, making it easily digestible, improving texture, and probably most expected- improving flavor. But did you know compounds in your meat change during the heating process and become carcinogenic? The formation of carcinogens is a result of the reaction between creatine (muscle energy), free amino acids (building blocks ofContinue Reading

Power of Milk

Power of Milk

We’ve talked about milk and its proteins before when we went over the different major kinds of proteins, but casein and whey aren’t milks only beneficial nutrients.  The naturally high blend of protein and carbohydrates makes milk a great choice to fuel muscles after a workout so they are primed and ready to go againContinue Reading

Protein, Protein, and Protein

Protein, Protein, and Protein

There are a wide variety of protein supplements out there, and while it is great to have options, it does make deciding which ones to use difficult.  Knowing the differences between some of these major proteins and when to use them can help you make educated decisions to enhance your diet and help with yourContinue Reading