Smoothies can be a great ally in the battle of the bulge, but if you’re not careful, they can also be a double agent, working against your efforts to burn fat. In fact, most people who are turning to smoothies for weight loss are actually sending their fat storage into overdrive because they’re making some … Read more
This is my standard smoothie for weight loss. Although the fruit may change from time to time, this makes up a good core smoothie recipe. The ingredients: Blueberries .5 cup Strawberries .5 cup 1 Cup loosely packed spinach 1 Scoop of Dream Protein Vanilla 1 Tablespoon Balance Oil 1/4 Cup of coconut flakes 1 Teaspoon … Read more
The most popular form of protein taken by fitness enthusiasts is whey protein, but this may not be the best choice when fat loss is your goal. Whey is a fantastic protein when your goal is to enhance your body’s ability to build muscle. It is a complete protein and is quickly absorbed into the blood where muscles, made hungry for protein by weight training, absorb it up like a sponge. Research has clearly shown that whey is the protein of choice after a workout because it stimulates muscles to grow, especially when taken within an hour of finishing your workout. Whey protein, however, is not the best choice in between workouts and meals…