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Whey protein

Whey Protein: What It Is, How Much You Need, and How to Judge Quality

Whey is the most studied protein supplement there is, and also one of the most oversold. What it actually is, how much you need, and how to tell a good powder from a cheap one.

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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Per Day?

The RDA of 0.8 g/kg is the minimum to avoid deficiency, not the amount associated with good outcomes. Here are the numbers that are actually useful.

Read the article → Green superfood

Green Superfood Powder: What It Does, What It Does Not, and How to Choose One

Greens powders are among the most oversold products in the supplement aisle, and also useful for some people. Here is the honest version.

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Should You Take a Pre-Workout Supplement?

Most of what is in a pre-workout tub is there to be felt rather than to work. Which ingredients earn their place, and which are theatre.

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How to Read a Protein Powder Label

Protein powder labels are designed to be hard to compare. The specific tricks to watch for, and the four things actually worth checking.

Read the article → Weight management

The Real Maths of Weight Loss (It Is Not 3,500 Calories a Pound)

Energy balance is real. The tidy arithmetic built on top of it is wrong, and understanding why explains most stalled diets.

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