Naked Nutrition

Fat has, over the past several decades, been depicted as a sort of dietary villain, rampaging through our bodies, shutting down arteries, and distorting our shape with mountains of body fat. And, based on this idea, low-fat varieties of foods are generally seen as “healthier.”   This been extremely evident when it comes to milk and other dairy products – a market where low-fat options regularly outsell the more natural higher-fat versions.   And, since most people who use whey protein powder ...

You know that breakfast is important – you've heard that since you were a kid from your mom, your teacher and just about everyone else you've ever met.   Still, breakfast is also kind of hard. Of course, there's the whole challenge of actually preparing and eating something first thing in the morning with enough time left over to get out the door. But then there's also the issue of content.   The fact is that most people just break their fasts wrong.   Fortunately, there's the protein shake. ...

You've always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And plenty of science backs this up.   The problem, however, is that this simple adage ignores the details regarding what exactly constitutes a healthy breakfast. In fact, when you look at the research, it seems like most people are simply breaking their fasts wrong – in a way that is doing them no real favors.   According to the experts, breakfast should not be the starchy, carby affair – full of juice and cereal and b...

Although people generally associate protein powders with bulking, the truth is that this popular supplement can also be extremely useful for weight loss. By providing filling, metabolism-boosting, muscle building nutrients, protein powder can help you shed body fat and keep it off.   But, shopping for protein powders can be an overwhelming prospect. There are tons of options out there, varying from big things like protein source to smaller, more subtle aspects like processing methods.   So, h...

Whey protein is good for you for all sorts of reasons. For the most part, people in general tend to be fairly aware of this.   However, whey is typically thought of as a great way to gain weight. And that is true. But, depending on how it's used, whey protein powder could also be a powerful weight loss tool.   Primarily, this has to do with whey's ability to reduce your appetite, making it easier for you to eat fewer calories.   But how, exactly, does this mechanism work? Here's what we know ...

Protein powders are pretty common supplements in the fitness realm, regardless of goals and overall demographic. But, even with all their popularity, there are tons of theories about the best times to take protein supplements.   To help clear things up, here are a few well-researched time frames for protein intake to help you reach your goals – whatever they may be.   Breakfast   Your entire life you've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And plenty of research has...

“Clean eating” is sort of a tricky concept, because depending on who you ask, you may receive a variety of definitions and explanations. But the one thing that most clean eaters can agree on is this: clean eating is about picking whole, minimally-processed, nutrient-dense foods.   Contrary to how it might sound, clean eating is not a highly-restrictive diet. In fact, working from that primary rule, clean eating allows you a wide variety of healthy, delicious choices. Or at least, it should.  ...

  How many times have you picked up a supplement bottle and read something along the lines of “take 1 to 4 pills, 2 to 3 times per day?"   When you first start taking a new supplement, sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to determine the optimal dosage for your needs. Often, the packaging or label can be rather vague about how much you should actually take.   Luckily, our collagen protein powder is clear about both its contents and how much we recommend you use at a time.   Daily Dos...