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Have you considered pea and rice protein? With a complete profile of all nine essential amino acids, and easy digestion for individuals with lactose intolerance, food allergies, and stomach issues, it’s the perfect dairy-free alternative to other whey protein options. Separately they lack the necessary components you need in an alternative protein source - pea protein is low in cysteine and methionine, but high in lysine, while rice protein is low in lysine, but high in cysteine and methionine. …

Protein is critical to maintaining good health and providing our bodies with the necessary fuel to function in our day-to-day lives. It’s responsible for the formation and preservation of every cell in our system, and not getting enough can lead to weakness and vulnerability to edema, skin, nail, and hair issues, fragile bones, loss of muscle, increased appetite, infection, and reduced metabolism. Over 10,000 types of protein are prevalent in our skin, hair, muscles, bones, and tissues at one ti …

The holidays are upon us and that means one thing and one thing only: FOOD!Okay well food, drink, extra pounds, tryptophan, cold weather, and all of the other things that make the holidays great and not so great at the same time. And while we should all indulge a bit and enjoy the holidays and all that come with it, we should also maintain our health and keep our fitness goals in mind.So we’ve come up with a few suggestions for staying healthy this holiday season:Create a Holiday Workout Routine …

My name is Daniel Cho and I am a professional ballet dancer. As a male dancer, our job description involves high stamina cardio and lifting our female partners. Most people are surprised to learn how important it is for us to cross-train and workout outside of our day to day. I work out at the gym 2-3 times a week, incorporating both cardio and weight training into my exercise regimen. I have found that drinking a protein shake after these workouts aid in both muscle growth and recovery.I usuall …