Protein guides
Protein guides
Whey, plant and the protein questions people actually ask — grams, timing, and what the label is really telling you.
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- 11 min
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Each protein product with the guides written for it — what it is, how to take it, and how it compares.
Whey Protein Isolate Powder
from $66.99
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- Does Whey Protein Cause Bloating? 4 CausesDoes whey protein cause bloating? It can be lactose, a shake gulped fast, gums or a milk mixer. Here's how to test each, with a 3-ingredient isolate label.11 min read
- How Much Whey Protein Per Day? Scoop MathOn our tubs, whey protein runs 18 g to 19 g per 1-scoop serving and 22 g per 2-scoop serving. Here's how much whey protein per day makes sense.11 min read
- Whey Isolate vs Casein: Which to TakeWhey isolate vs casein comes down to speed and texture: a thin, fast shake or a thick, slow one. We sell isolate, not casein, and say where each fits.11 min read
- Protein Powder Ingredients to AvoidProtein powder ingredients to avoid, sorted calmly: the label lines that deserve a closer look, the ones that are fine, and a whey panel read line by line.11 min read
Whey Isolate & Concentrate Blend Powder
from $47.00
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- Protein Powder With Fiber: Is It Worth It?Protein powder with fiber adds a few grams, not a day's worth. Our whey blend prints 2 g per serving, 7% of the Daily Value. Here's what that covers.11 min read
- Protein Shake With Water or Milk?Soy or dairy milk adds about 7 to 8 g of protein a cup, and almond milk far less. See what else changes in a protein shake with water or milk.11 min read
- Whey Protein Blend vs Isolate: Which FitsWhey protein blend vs isolate, label by label: our vanilla blend lists 22 g of protein per 2 scoops, our isolate 19 g per scoop, more per gram of powder.11 min read
- Xanthan Gum in Protein Powder: Is It Bad?Xanthan gum in protein powder is a thickener the FDA doesn't count as fiber. Here's how to find gums on a label, and why the fiber line won't tell you.11 min read
Fava Bean Protein Isolate Powder
from $46.90
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- When to Take Plant Protein PowderOur tub's only timing cue is 20-30 minutes before a meal. Here's when to take plant protein powder around workouts, rest days and bedtime.11 min read
- How to Make Plant Protein Taste BetterFava bean and yeast protein give our tubs an earthy base. Here's how to make plant protein taste better: fix the grit first, then pick add-ins.11 min read
- Plant Protein Powder Side EffectsGas and bloating are the plant protein powder side effects people ask about. See which label lines to check and why our chocolate tub has an iron warning.11 min read
- Fava Bean Protein vs Pea Protein: The DataFava bean protein vs pea protein, side by side: USDA amino acid numbers, what 'isolate' means on a label, and how to spot a vegan powder with no pea.11 min read
Whey Protein Isolate & MCT Powder
from $66.99
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- Protein Shake in the Morning or at Night?A protein shake in the morning partners with breakfast rather than replacing it. See what our labels say about timing, and when food alone covers you.11 min read
- Protein Powder With MCT Oil: What It AddsProtein powder with MCT oil usually means a dried MCT powder. In our chocolate whey, it ranks third of ten ingredients, with no gram amount printed.11 min read
- Protein Powder in Coffee Without ClumpsProtein powder in coffee clumps when hot, slightly acidic coffee hits dry whey. Here's why, and how four vanilla powders compare in a mug.11 min read
- What to Take After a Workout: A Simple Recovery RoutineWhat to take after a workout, in order: fluids and electrolytes first, then protein, then daily staples like creatine. A simple, honest recovery routine.9 min read
Collagen Peptides Powder
from $36.90
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- Marine Collagen vs Bovine: How to ChooseMarine collagen vs bovine, compared by source, allergens and grams. Our powder lists 20 g of collagen from bovine hide; our gummy lists 12 mg from fish.11 min read
- Collagen in Coffee: Does Heat Ruin It?You can put collagen in coffee hot or iced. Here's why heat isn't a worry for hydrolyzed peptides, how to measure 20 g and the calories per serving.11 min read
- Biotin vs Collagen for Hair: Differences and Which to TakeBiotin vs collagen for hair is mostly a false choice. Here's what each actually does, what research suggests, and how to pick — or simply take both.10 min read
- Collagen 101: Benefits & UsesCollagen types, real benefits, and how to actually use it — an honest, plain-English guide to fitting collagen into a healthy everyday routine.5 min read
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