Nearly all athletes today know that they need protein in their diet. Proteins, in their most basic form of amino acids, are the the building blocks for many vital functions in our body, including what many athletes are most concerned about: building lean muscle mass. There are, however, some misconceptions about protein digestion and athletic performance,…
Of all the “healthy” foods out there, cottage cheese had to be one of my least favorite. The texture of the curds, the smell, and the taste – it was all just a but much to handle. But, with its high protein and low Glycemic Load score (which combines the Glycemic Index of a food with…
If you know anything about me, you’d probably know that one of my biggest vices when it comes to nutrition is a smoothie. Rarely do I crave ice cream, sweets, pizza, or even bread. No, it’s generally a nice giant smoothie – oh, and peanut butter. Or peanut butter in a smoothie. But I digress……
Ryan J. Faer 