February 21, 2019 at 11:36AM New research finds that adults are missing the mark when it comes to protein Continue Reading… Author Elizabeth Gerson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Guzzling protein shakes won’t make you the Hulk, but it will do some pretty stellar things for your bod
February 04, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Guzzling protein shakes brings to mind some very specific images of Hulk-like bulking from the mid ’90s. Blame those OG ads and their mega-muscly male target demo, but despite knowing how important protein is to muscles, I never learned how to supplement with it myself, and I’m not alone…. Continue Reading →
Found: Gisele & Tom Brady’s Secret Vegan Protein Source
January 29, 2019 at 03:00AM Everything you need to know about the athlete and supermodel’s new protein powder. Continue Reading… Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady have been open about their wellness-forward diet, which spawned Brady’s TB12 nutrition manual and product line. While they have very different needs—Bündchen, a mbg Collective member, has been open about… Continue Reading →
10 healthy recipes for the meaty, protein-packed, 120-pound jackfruit
January 28, 2019 at 10:45AM by CWC The spiky green exterior of a jackfruit doesn’t exactly scream effective substitute for animal protein. But don’t let its outward appearance fool you; everyone knows it’s what’s on the inside that counts. In recent years, jackfruit recipes have skyrocketed in popularity among those who avoid meat thanks in part to… Continue Reading →
Your guide to complete proteins when you don’t eat meat
January 28, 2019 at 08:39AM by CWC Here’s the question every vegetarian and vegan dreads the most: “How do you get enough protein?” (The runner-up: “Don’t you miss bacon?”) It’s an annoying, but well-meaning question. After all, the most common forms of protein—you know, the macronutrient responsible for building muscle, repairing tissue, and assisting in… Continue Reading →
So, You’re Trying To Eat Less Meat. Here’s Where You Should Get Your Protein
January 06, 2019 at 11:00PM A functional doc breaks it down. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
“Eggy oats” are the high-protein breakfast that you’ll crave all winter long
November 30, 2018 at 01:54PM Ah, winter: ‘Tis the season for thick turtlenecks, Hallmark holiday movie marathons, and most importantly, warm and hearty meals. Sorry, smoothies, but when it’s 20 degrees outside, I don’t want you for breakfast. I want oatmeal. However, despite its impressive nutritional profile (protein! fiber! whole grains!), oatmeal has a rep… Continue Reading →
This 100% vegan protein is made of (wait for it!) air
November 27, 2018 at 09:59AM When people ask how on Earth I manage to get enough protein as a vegan, I can’t help but laugh. There are now so many tasty (really!) options to eat on the daily: soy-based ones like tempeh and tofu as well as straight-up plants, like lentils, quinoa, almonds, and chia… Continue Reading →
3 protein-packed vegan snack recipes that will energize you through the holidays
November 16, 2018 at 05:07AM Protein is vital to your overall health, whether you’re an athlete or a marathon Netflix-er. It’s filling, fueling, good for the gut, and essential in maintaining a healthy metabolism. Because protein is so important, one of the most commonly-voiced concerns about diets that exclude animal products is that they can make it… Continue Reading →
This Protein-Packed Chickpea Recipe Is The Perfect Immune-Building Winter Meal
November 14, 2018 at 12:30AM It’s vegan and takes just minutes to make! Continue Reading… Author Caroline Muggia | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
What Everyone Gets Wrong About How Protein Affects Blood Sugar Balance
October 27, 2018 at 12:30AM And exactly what you should do about it. Continue Reading… Author William Cole, D.C., IFMCP | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Plant-based protein battle: Tempeh versus tofu
October 18, 2018 at 09:25AM While food innovation has gifted plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian eaters with an array of meat-like options (looking at you, “bleeding” burger patty), there’s no denying that when it comes to plant-based protein options, tempeh and tofu still reign supreme as the most popular substitutes. While both meatless options are essentially super-versatile soy,… Continue Reading →
Bovine Collagen: Everything You Need To Know About The Gut-Healing, Skin-Clearing Protein
October 05, 2018 at 12:11AM Here’s what the science says. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Rachel Brathen answers every vegan’s least-favorite question: “How do you get enough protein?”
October 01, 2018 at 07:21AM Anyone who’s ever taken a vegan diet for a test drive knows there’s no shortage of invasive speculation that comes with the all-veg lifestyle. But one FAQ tends to get tossed out way more than salad during dinner conversation: How do you get enough protein from vegan sources? When I ask… Continue Reading →
Great news: Pizza for breakfast is apparently healthier than cereal
February 21, 2019 at 10:53AM by CWC It only takes a quick stroll down the colorful cereal aisle of your supermarket to realize most of those boxes don’t contain anything worthy of starting your day with. Most options are basically candy in disguise. In fact, according to the Environmental Working Group, many favorites—including Froot Loops… Continue Reading →
What to know about phosphates, the food additive that’s in (almost) everything you eat
February 21, 2019 at 08:19AM by CWC At this point, most of us are pretty canny about shady food additives in our food (ahem, high-fructose corn syrup, much?). But there are still some sneaky ingredients that we as consumers often are still in the dark about, like phosphates. Did you hear crickets when reading that… Continue Reading →
A-ten-hut: You really, really should skip the military diet, say these dietitians
February 21, 2019 at 05:21AM by CWC So far, 2019 has been the year of #TBT eating plans. (Eating Mediterranean-style and going high-fiber are both on-trend once again.) But as for the military diet, which has recently resurfaced online…the two nutrition experts I spoke with say it just doesn’t deserve a “Backstreet’s back, alright!” moment. According to the… Continue Reading →
Healthwashing is so rampant, it made its way into the Super Bowl—here’s what to know about confusing food claims
February 19, 2019 at 02:04PM by CWC Wander the aisles of any health-food store and you’ll be bombarded with all sorts of buzzwords emblazoned upon food and drink packaging. “Free from artificial colors,” “high in protein,” “naturally flavored”—you know, all the things we’ve come to associate with healthy eating. Of course, language like this is… Continue Reading →
Feeling exhausted? You might need more iron in your life
February 19, 2019 at 09:22AM by CWC What has four letters, helps deliver oxygen to your body, and is a main component of Popeye’s favorite food? If you guessed iron, you’re 100 percent right. Iron perhaps hasn’t been given as much press time as other, trendier nutrients like collagen and turmeric. Along with calcium and… Continue Reading →
Watch your back cauli-rice, Banza just launched chickpea rice
February 19, 2019 at 08:14AM by CWC Ah, rice. The trusty sidekick to beans. The base that holds stir-fries together. An essential ingredient in your sushi. Cheap and satiating, what’s not to love about it? Oh yeah, the carbs. Sure, rice is healthy in moderation, but veggie rice is lower in carbs and calories, which… Continue Reading →
How to make a low-carb burrito so delish you won’t even miss the tortilla
February 19, 2019 at 07:30AM by CWC Burrito bowls are yummy, but there’s nothing like the real thing—or something close to it. For those who live a low-carb lifestyle, you know you can always order extra guacamole for another serving of healthy fat. Unfortunately, a burrito wrapped with a warm tortilla doesn’t exactly make the cut…. Continue Reading →
Here’s what a nutritionist *really* thinks about oat milk
February 19, 2019 at 02:35AM by CWC As if you weren’t already overwhelmed when choosing your alt-milk du jour, there’s a new favorite hitting the coffee shop circuit: oat milk. And it’s having a major moment. In the past year, oat milk has gone from being sold in roughly 150 cafes in the U.S. to… Continue Reading →
Getting your daily dose of collagen is as easy as sipping your H2O
February 18, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Sipping on collagen has long seemed like the easiest ever way to get glowing skin, shiny hair, and a happy gut (I mean, all you really have to do is drink it), and thanks to Vital Proteins latest launch, it’s about to get even easier. The brand, who… Continue Reading →
We fully support your late-night cravings for fast food with 8 better-for-you knockoffs
February 15, 2019 at 08:20AM by CWC Some days I’m perfectly content eating a bunch of veggies, but when all I want is the familiar comfort of my favorite fast foods I find myself in a pickle. A new study finds that eating such “ultra-processed foods” loaded with salt, sugar, oil, and other additives (including flavor and… Continue Reading →