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[Lean Meals] Shake Up Your Diet With 30 Superfood Protein Smoothie Recipes Under 300 Calories
Using a stacked lineup of superfoods and fresh fruit/veggies, we’ve concocted a master list of 30 vibrant, beyond-simple protein smoothie recipes.
Read More[Report] 20% Of Protein Powder Products, Incl. Shakeology & Optimum Nutrition, Mislabeled And/Or Contaminated
Recent tests from ConsumerLab.com revealed that 20% of protein powder products — including big brands like Optimum Nutrition, Dymatize, and Shakeology — were mislabeled and/or contaminated. One product even had 68% less protein than listed. Get the full list of offenders here.
Read More[Infographic] Catch Up On Obesity In The US With Georgetown’s 60-Second Fact Sheet
More than 1/3 of American adults are obese (35.7%) and 17% of children are, too. Catch up on obesity in the US with this simple 60-second fact sheet, appropriately titled ‘Fighting the Obesity Epidemic,’ courtesy of Georgetown University’s Nursing Program.
Read More[Review] The Protein Bar Power Rankings — 30 Popular Bars Torn Apart And Ranked
Your protein bar should pack on MUSCLE, not FAT. We tore apart and power ranked the 30 top protein bars to weed out the lean powerhouses from the ones loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and chemical waste.
Read More[Uberfood] Chia Seeds — The Battle-Tested, Lean-Body Powerhouse
Chia, an uberfood that energized legions of ancient Aztec warriors, is the LeBron James of the food realm. It’s an infinitely versatile, all-around, colossal powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, & healthy fats — it’s got TRIPLE the omega-3′s of salmon, for HALF the calories — that can help boost weight-loss, eviscerate hunger, and even cure hangovers. If you’re not already, start chia-chugging.
Read More[The Gym Bag, #2] Can You Microwave Protein, What’s The Best Oatmeal To Eat?
In week 2 of The Gym Bag we address if it’s okay to microwave protein powder, Quaker Oats, and how to upgrade your oatmeal sophistication factor. The Gym Bag is Lean It UP’s weekly reader Q&A.
Read More[WOTM, 6/2013] Chisel Out & Fortify Your Physique With The Integrated Abs Workout Split
June’s WOTM places your core at the forefront, in a way that demolishes the abs, promotes rapid strength & mass gains, and keeps the calories flowing out. Get the workout inside.
Read More[Lean Meals] Charge Up Your Day With My Lean Body, Complete Power Breakfast
Between the steel-cut oatmeal, dripping-juicy, fresh fruit, and lean egg whites, this power breakfast charges the body with an unparalleled shot of sustainable energy; big enough to crush any impending workout. It’s nutritionally STACKED, complete with complex carbs, antioxidants, fiber, and 36 g of HQ protein, all for a svelte 465 calories.
Read More[Recipes] FOR SCIENCE! Meet The NorCal Margarita, The Leanest Drink On Earth
Meet the NorCal Margarita, the leanest drink on earth. This refreshing, Paleo-friendly cocktail leverages the superpowers of science to help you drink more for less and keep your body lean, fit, and defined while boozing.
Read MoreThe Cut-And-Dry 60 Second Primer On Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, And Other Popular Diets
Between Paleo, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, and Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian, modern dieting could fill its own dedicated dictionary. Regardless of which team you play for, we’ve condensed the nutritional landscape and laid out the do’s and don’ts of 2013′s most common, need-to-know dietary philosophies.
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