Yogurt is a fermented milk product that offers several notable health benefits. It contains beneficial bacterial cultures that fortify and support the vital intestinal microbiome, the population of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms that reside in the colon. While in … [Read more...]
Bad Protein by Jerry Brainum 1/25
In 2014, a study in the Cell Metabolism journal left bodybuilders and those interested in increased longevity bemused. The study said that consuming a higher protein diet significantly increased the risk of early mortality from several causes. Such information was contrary to … [Read more...]
Whey: More Than Just A Protein Supplement by Jerry Brainum 4/24
When archeologists unearthed large ancient jars in a section of Turkey called Anatolia, they thought they might have contained food. When they analyzed the jars, it turned out that their previous content was pure whey. Does this mean that bodybuilders existed in … [Read more...]
Raw Eggs Versus Cooked Eggs: Which is Better for Promoting Muscle gains? by Jerry Brainum 7/23
I've written several articles in Applied Metabolics about eggs, and for good reason. Eggs are among the highest quality food sources of protein. Eggs have a high biological value, a reflection of their rich content of the essential amino acids that support … [Read more...]
Cheese Versus Milk: which is the better protein source? by Jerry Brainum 8/21
While the greatest attention is given to milk and milk products, such as whey and casein proteins, cheese offers a few benefits that are separate from that of milk. Indeed, cheese can be consumed on diets that eliminate milk and most other dairy products because of the lack of … [Read more...]