In this day and age of energy bars, protein powders and weight gain shakes, many athletes forget about “real” foods, such as peanut butter. Peanut butter, in my opinion, is one of the best sports foods around. It’s tasty, inexpensive, satisfying, nourishing and even good for our health. But all too often, I hear [...]
Dan Duchaine
Gluconeogenesis – meaning, “the creation of a new form of glucose” – is the process of making glucose (sugar) from its own breakdown products or from the breakdown products of lipids (fats) or proteins. Gluconeogenesis occurs mainly in the liver or kidney. It’s a “new form of glucose” because normally glucose-for-energy comes from carbohydrates.
Maintains [...]
1. Not enough Protein. Remember the old tried and true rule…AT LEAST ONE GRAM OF PROTEIN PER POUND OF BODYWEIGHT. It’s been around since the turn of the century (practically) and it still works. If you are a beginner or even an intermediate, this rule applies to you. It sets up an anti-catabolic effect, so the [...]
Don’t knock it till ya tried it!
Time: less than six minutes
What you’ll need:
-Instant cream of wheat
-2 scoops Designer Protein
-microwave-safe bowl
-nonfat milk (optional)
-sugar-free jam (optional)
-walnuts (optional)
Mix 1/2 cup of instant cream of wheat with 1.5 cups water in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one-minute. Stir. microwave for 30 sec. Stir. Microwave for 30 sec. [...]