If you are planning on having surgery you may be preoccupied with thoughts about making changes to your routine, pain management, or getting rest, but you should not forget about nutrition. A major key to faster recovery from surgery is getting enough high-quality...
We’ve all found ourselves in a hurry to get out the door in the morning wondering what to do about breakfast. You have just enough time to mix a protein shake, but can a protein shake replace breakfast? Yes, making a protein shake in the morning can be a nutritious...
Undergoing any type of surgery is no easy feat - but optimizing your protein intake can speed up wound healing and the entire recovery process. Taking glutamine after surgery, a key amino acid (protein-building block) may promote recovery and support surgical wound...
Protein is touted as one of the most important macronutrients for good health. But how much protein should you have? How much protein is too much, and is too much protein bad for you? Let’s discuss the benefits of protein, how much you should have, and what happens...
If you have spent any time looking into one of the most popular diets around, the ketogenic or “keto” diet, you may have come across some controversy over how much protein is allowed on this diet. Not only is the amount of protein you should eat on keto somewhat...
The paleo diet is an unprocessed, or whole food, diet. Many people choose to go paleo and end up loving the way they feel when they eat primarily high-quality proteins, healthy fats, vegetables, and fruit. There are plenty of paleo-friendly protein foods, including...