Today's Edge:
Recently, CNN came out with a great article on the pros and cons of protein powers, and I wanted to give my quick take on the article.
The MOST IMPORTANT TAKEAWAY from this article is:
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Today's Edge: I've posted before about how eggs are super nutritious, how they don't cause the cholesterol problems like many folks blame them for, and how evidence suggests that consuming 2-3 eggs per day is part of a healthy eating approach. Choosing the right eggs can be confusing. Let's make sense of all of the marketing jargon surrounding eggs so you can make the healthiest choice:
The supplement aisle shouldn't be the first place you turn for vitamin D3. It's easy to get carried away with vitamin D3 supplementation. Try these 3 sources first:
You wouldn't plant a rose in a garden of weeds and expect it to turn into a garden of roses. Stop looking for one food or nutrient to magically make you healthier.
The oils you use to cook with can make or break your healthy intentions. This Southwest Turkey & Bean Salad is a perfect example of how you can turn a healthy recipe unhealthy depending on the oils you use.
Today's Edge: It's hard to know what's lurking in the food that's marketed as healthy unless you can read food labels like a pro! Here's a handy infographic to help you become a pro at reading labels:
After @baxterholmes brought the NBA's PB & J sandwich habit to light in his great story on ESPN, I couldn't wait to share my go-to healthy peanut butter and jelly secrets.
One thing that helps an athlete to be more durable and more athletic is gaining muscle. Unfortunately, gaining lean mass isn't that easy for many athletes. Many athletes are lean to begin with. On top of that, they end up in a constant state of breakdown and calorie burn due to the amount of sport activity that's required.
Rather than looking for help with low testosterone levels from an infomercial try these 5 natural strategies:
Biosteel Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Freezer Fudge: Fuel your muscle recovery and gains goals with this frozen dessert using BioSteel protein.
Red meat isn't the devil assuming you source it right, cook it right, and eat it responsibly.
To all the cholesterol cops out there who love to hate on shrimp, do me a favor and settle down! Enjoy this shrimp taco salad instead.
Good luck trying to keep up with what's supposedly healthy in terms of diet and nutrition.
Bored of eggs for breakfast? Here's a great alternative that will supercharge you for the day!
Getting enough protein can be tough but one way to make sure you hit your ideal protein mark each day is to get some for dessert. This protein-packed creamy cherry chocolate treat has your protein needs and sweet treat cravings covered in a healthy way!