Naked Nutrition

We all know that eating adequate protein is vital for promoting a healthy weight, increasing lean muscle mass, and even for the healing of certain injuries.   While foods like chicken and beef are many people’s go-to choice for protein, there are plenty of other options when meat isn’t available, is being avoided, or simply isn’t appropriate for the setting (who wants to snack on a steak at 3 PM?).   Consuming less meat can be beneficial for your health as well. It can decrease your risk of t...

With its unique, distinct taste, pea protein can sometimes be a tough ingredient for any smoothie. However, for those who want a great vegan protein with a spectacular amino acid profile, pea protein is tough to beat.   Some people complain that a plant-based protein doesn’t taste like a whey protein shake, for example. This is because plant-based protein has a totally different consistency than a milk-based protein. Instead of becoming sticky when you add liquid to them, plant-based proteins...