Each week, we publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, recipes, etc. Here is the list from the week of August 28 – September 3.
1. Will A High-Protein Diet Harm Your Health?: Courtesy of Helen Kollias on Precision Nutrition
Protein gets a bad rap in some nutrition circles. You may have seen reports that a high-protein diet can lead to things like kidney damage, liver damage, or even cancer. But as usual, it’s important to check the facts and see what the research says. That’s what the folks at Precision Nutrition have done. In this article, Helen answers this pressing question.
2. The 7 Best Types Of Protein Powder: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition
Since we’re on the topic of protein, protein powder is one of those few supplements I recommend to clients. It doesn’t matter if your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or anything in between. Protein is necessary. But there are many different types of protein powders out on the market right now. In this article, Franziska outlines the 7 best types of powders you can buy.
3. Double Your Veggies And Halve Your Starch: Courtesy of Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Drspencer.com
The title of this one explains itself. In this article, Dr. Spencer shares one strategy he uses when working with his patients that helps them shed fat without really doing anything different. If you’re having trouble losing fat, this is a great strategy to use.
4. Not Motivated To Workout? Do This.: Courtesy of Nia Shanks on Niashanks.com
Motivation can be difficult to come by sometimes. When it stops, it can be hard to get to the gym and eat well. It becomes easy to throw in the towel. But in this article, Nia outlines a great strategy to use even when you don’t feel like staying on track.
5. 3 Reasons Fad Diets, Detoxes, and Quick-Fixes Are Keeping You Disappointed And Out Of Shape: Courtesy of JC Deen on JCDFitness
We live in a world full of nutritional scams and so called quick-fixes. But it’s these types of things that are leaving you unsatisfied with your current results. In this article, JC outlines 3 distinct reasons why these things keep you out of shape and what you should be doing instead.
Breakfast Recipe Of The Week: Baked Denver Omelet