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Sarcopenia is defined as the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. After age 30, people lose approximately 3%-8% of their muscle mass each...

High Protein Intake Helps Reduce Muscle Loss during Weight Loss Dieting Muscle loss seems to be inevitable during weight loss. When you reduce the amount...

Legumes like yellow peas provide a source of phenolic compounds—naturally occurring bioactive substances with a wide range of therapeutic and pharmacological properties. A 2009 study...

Thirty-two male volunteers participated in two studies measuring the effect of different protein sources on food intake and satiety. Pea protein was compared to whey,...

A recent (2012) study conducted on mice confirmed anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of pea protein hydrolysates (PPH). PPH showed significant inhibition of nitric oxide, a...

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the digestibility of rice protein was responsible for reducing cholesterol levels in mice. Three groups of...

Mice fed cholesterol-enriched diets containing rice protein as the protein source experienced significant reduction in hepatic secretion of triglycerides and cholesterol into circulation compared to...

There is a tremendous amount of non-GMO buzz on Facebook and Twitter right now—thanks to all of you who are help making it happen! If...

Whether pressed, centrifuged or masticated, juicing continues to be one of the hottest health trends around. Juices made from combinations of fruits, vegetables and greens...

Send Your Kids Back to School with a High Protein Breakfast Boost brain power with a balanced breakfast. “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like...

Tips for Including Protein Powder in Your Kids Meals When whole food sources of protein are limited or medically contraindicated due to allergies or intolerances,...

A new study that indicated ‘identical’ effects of rice protein isolate and whey protein isolate for sports nutrition shows that rice protein now ‘shares the...