Tag Archives: Protein

Best protein shakes for 2020 including whey, vegan and plant-based powders

A few years ago protein shakes used to be solely restricted to body builders and Olympians and guzzling them was instantly associated with trying to transform yourself into the incredible hulk. These days millions of people are on the health hype, opting for the handy powders to help them consume more protein on the go.… Read More »

Why low protein diet

Although protein is a necessary nutrient – protein that would change how your brain works. And maintaining weight, medical Physiology: A Cellular And Molecular Approach. Effects of Low, dialysis removes protein waste from the blood and a low protein diet is no longer needed. These serious concerns aside, yet nowhere within this report do we find… Read More »

When it comes to cholesterol levels, white meat may be no better than red meat — and plant-based protein beats both

A study published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition sparked interest when it reported that red and white meat have a similar effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol, which is associated with increased heart disease risk. You may conclude, “Well, if chicken is just as bad for my cholesterol as red… Read More »

Got milk? Not so much. Health Canada’s new food guide drops ‘milk and alternatives’ and favours plant-based protein

Drink water. Go light on the animal products. Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Fruit juice is liquid sugar, not fruit. Avoid processed foods. Limit booze. Canada’s new food guide is being praised for its simplicity, for doing away with confusing, “idiotic and ridiculous” recommended portions and serving sizes and for promoting a… Read More »