Thursday, September 16, 2010

Why Some Protein Powders Are Bad News

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I know some people think that Protein is just Protein. But that's like saying there's no difference between a Ford Pinto and a Rolls Royce.

Quality is quality and junk is junk.

No offense to Ford Pinto owners ;-)

Yet another thing I love about my partners over at Prograde Nutrition is the fact they are more than willing to PROVE the quality you find in their products.

Here's no holds barred PROOF that protein powder is NOT just protein powder.

Have you ever heard of Lactase? It's a very unique ingredient used by Prograde in their Protein powder. This quick Q and A on Lactase explains why it's so important and why it makes such a difference in quality.

http://shedfatbuildmuscle.getprograde.com/protein-powder-and-lactase.html

Now, on to the serious news...

You may have seen some reports about some name brand protein powders being tested for heavy metals a few months ago. Well, Prograde Protein passed all tests with flying colors. And not only that, they came right out and explained the test results and why there was such a big fuss.

I'm not kidding around, if you use protein powders at all you need to educate yourself on this:

http://shedfatbuildmuscle.getprograde.com/metals-in-your-protein.html

Bottom line: when it comes to supplements, you get what you pay for.

And that's why I have partnered with Prograde Nutrition to bring you the best.

Yours in health,

S. C.

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

High Protein Cinnamon Apple Muffin Recipe



Hey guys, here’s a nice breakfast treat, high protein Cinnamon Apple Muffins. This recipe makes 6 muffins, each muffin is about 200 calories.

INGREDIANTS
- 1 1/2 cup quick oat meal
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 2 apples diced
- 12 egg whites
- 4 table spoons unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon flax seed oil
- 1 teaspoon stevia
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

DIRECTIONS
1. Mix all the dry ingredients.
2. Combine wet and dry in your blender/mixer.
3. Once combined, pour in a bowl and add diced apples, stir.
4. Grease your muffin pan with Pam or shortening.
5. Pour batter into 6 muffin ‘pockets’.
6. Bake @ 400 degrees for 30 min.


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100 Times Better Than 100% Whole Wheat

“100% Whole Wheat” seems to be the buzz word when someone is in the bread isle trying to shop healthy.

Most people would choose 100% Whole Wheat bread as a “healthy” option.  If you do, it’s important to look for ‘Cracked Wheat’. Looking for ‘Cracked Wheat’ tells you that the whole grain has been used in the flour.

There is a better option to 100% Whole Cracked Wheat though.  And that’s Ezekial 4:9 Sprouted Grain bread.

Is 100% Whole Wheat bread bad?  No, but Ezekial bread is just 100 times better.  Organic, Sprouted, 100% Whole Grain flourless bread.  And a 2-slice serving even contains 8 grams of complete protein (and 6 grams of fiber).  So yes, it’s better.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Strawberry Super Smoothie



I found a tasty Strawberry Super Smoothie recipe to share with all of you!
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup frozen (or fresh) strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup water melon
  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed oil
  • water
DIRECTIONS
Add the ingredients into your blender. Cut watermelon from the outside rind.  Clean the fuzz and add the whole kiwi including the skin.  Include the cucumbers, skin on, top with ice if desired and add water, but not too much, we want this to be slushie like to super chill your body.  Add flax seed oil just at the tail end of blending.

Blend.  Add water to desired consistency and enjoy this Strawberry Super Smoothie. If you want to make this your Strawberry Super Smoothie for building muscle, then add a scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder and another tablespoon of flax seed oil.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

The New Rules Of Lifting Review



newrulesLike Lou Schuler's Testosterone Advantage Plan, I finished reading this book in a weekend. Lou's material is easy to read, understand and hard to put down. A great addition to my fitness collection.

I love the book because Lou breaks down working out into 6 simple movements for the most efficient and effective workout. Lou also includes several plans from fat loss to increasing size and strength.

The advice he offers is great and I've just begun the Fat Loss I plan.

Exercise At Home Without Weights



Home exercise is the new phenomenon in fitness, and the explosive growth of home exercise equipment is ample proof. It's easy to see why many individuals would be interested in home exercise routines. You can get great results exercising at home, as long as you know what you are doing.

All it takes to get results at home is an exercise mat, some free weights (dumbbells) and exercise tubings. Even if you don't have all these tools, there are several exercises you can do around the house. You can always try exercises that use your own body weight. The secret to success is to exercise the right way without hurting yourself.

At home, you can train at your own time. You are unaffected by the timings of your gym or your trainer. This is an excellent solution for stay-at-home moms, individuals who work from home, and individuals with an erratic work schedule. It's nice not to have to pay for a gym membership. I love exercising at home, because that's how I started. It's fun and I enjoy it even today. I have a treadmill that faces a large TV, some dumbbells and a never-say-die attitude. That's all it takes. With the number of tools available today, it is simple to set up a gym atmosphere in the comforts of your own home. I train most of my clients in their own home.
The Push Up

To get results at home, you need self-motivation and discipline, since you are going to be on your own. It's not as hard as you think and can be enjoyable and beneficial. When you are committed mentally to pursue a leaner, energized and dynamic fitness level, changes happen much faster. Register on my website to get a free, full colour, printable exercise routine for home exercise.

There are some things that can derail home exercise.
It's likely your hectic schedule or a long commute discourages you from exercise. Sometimes, an individual can get intimidated by the social atmosphere of a health club. After all, if a club is a place where people flirt more and exercise less, you might find yourself less inclined to go! It could also be crowded, and many people do not like waiting in line for the equipment. With home exercise, there is not waiting period. Despite the popularity of health clubs, many individuals are now exercising at home. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a study conducted by Stanford University. The study said exercising at home is just as beneficial as working out at a health club. Interestingly, the study also found people who trained at home were more likely to stick with their program than those who exercised at a club.
Strength Training Exercises At Home For The Upper Body and Abdominals.
For best results, warm up for 10-15 minutes with light aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, jogging). Deep breathing and stretching for 3-5 minutes before you begin strength training helps the muscles relax and rejuvenate.

The following exercises do not require any equipment, other than a pair of dumbbells.
This is a unique method that I have developed on my own, and it has helped thousands of clients get results. You can view my clients in action with videos of home exercises and download full color exercise routines by registering on my websites mentioned at the end of this article.
Push-ups
Seated Rows
Triceps Dips
Shoulder Raises
Overhead Shoulder Presses
Lateral Shoulder Raises
Biceps Curls
Regular Abdominal crunches
Reverse Abdominal crunches
Standing Trunk twists
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