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Protein in Cashews
Is Cashew Protein Complete? No, it isn’t. However, it so close to being complete that it would be hard to argue that it isn’t on anything but a technical... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Chickpea Protein – Higher Protein Density Than Quinoa!
I was eating hummas, aka mashed chickpeas aka mashed garbanzo beans, with a type of cracker the other day and it occurred to me that most plant seeds contain a... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Kidney Bean Protein – Higher Protein Than Black Beans.
Kidney beans are interesting. On the one hand they’re very common, appearing in dishes like chili, and on the other hand they’re clearly being overlooked as a... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Turkey Protein
I happened to be at a store called Lunds the other day and noticed that they sell rotisserie turkey breast meat. Too often we think of turkey as a meat to be... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Cod Protein
The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, reportedly eats massive amounts of cod. As you’ll see, it isn’t a bad choice. Is Cod Protein Complete? Absolutely. Read more
Posted on 24 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
2017 Best Sources of Leucine
Lately I’ve been crunching the numbers on a large number of common protein sources. Questions like “which common foods are highest in leucine?” are now are... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Protein in Oatmeal
Oats are often overlooked as a source of protein. The protein density isn’t too terrible (think better than rice). It also supplies a nice dose of minerals.... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Black Bean Protein
Black beans are definitely a source of protein that should be on your radar. They’re fairly high in protein relative to calories and they’ve been cited by... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Buckwheat Protein
Buckwheat isn’t a grain and has nothing to do with wheat. It’s actually more like a nut than anything but the nuts look grain-like. It’s useful if you’re... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Protein in Egg Whites (Check out the BCAA Content!)
Egg whites may be a tad bland but eggs are generally cheap. Even better, egg whites can be found on their own in the egg section of most stores. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Pinto Bean Protein
Love pinto beans? So do I. Few know that pinto beans are extremely close to being a complete protein source. Fewer, know that they’re a fantastic source of B... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Protein in Peanuts
So you know that peanuts have some protein in them. Now you want to know about the quality and just how much protein is there in a peanut. That’s what this... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2017 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
How to Drink More Water
Using water for for weight loss isn’t new. The increased caloric expenditure is also very small. Never-the-less that shouldn’t necessarily deter you. There... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2016 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING -
Protein in Tilapia
Tilapia has a flavor that, even if you dislike the taste of fish in general, most people find enjoyable. The protein is also complete and has a density that... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2016 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTHY LIVING