What the BEEF?! Should I Consider a Vegan or a Vegetarian Diet Approach?

  ALL THE BEEF [for me]!  I never used to be a huge red meat consumer...but that filet mignon though?!  Who doesn't like a fine-cut slab of red meat that your fork can literally cut through like butter?  I DO I DO!  But, some of us may not be able to tolerate red meats or … Continue reading What the BEEF?! Should I Consider a Vegan or a Vegetarian Diet Approach?

Should I use Creatine within my Flexible Dieting Plan?!

I have been getting more and more interested in researching various supplements and creatine has been on the top of my list.  If you're not using creatine within your flexible dieting plan, then you may be missing out of the added benefits for a healthier lifestyle and gains within the gym!  Our bodies are wonderful … Continue reading Should I use Creatine within my Flexible Dieting Plan?!

Truths About Coffee & Caffeine – Who Doesn’t Like Coffee in Their Flexible Dieting?!

Ever since balancing a busy lifestyle of five jobs and trying to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming my own boss one day, coffee and caffeine has been my best friend throughout this whole process!  Who doesn't like coffee?  Let's be real people!  Coffee and caffeine have it's perks and downfalls but recent research shows … Continue reading Truths About Coffee & Caffeine – Who Doesn’t Like Coffee in Their Flexible Dieting?!

What’s the deal with casein? The other, other protein…

As mentioned previously in my older post from last month (here), casein is another protein that can be utilized within one's nutrition goals.  In the past, I used casein as part of my protein intake goal but personally noticed that it made me feel "bloated and bulky"; however, I was supplementing with other forms of … Continue reading What’s the deal with casein? The other, other protein…

Why is Leucine so Important?

As mentioned in my previous posts (here and here), there are 20 amino acids (AAs) the body utilizes.  Nine (9) of those are the essential AAs while the other 11 are the non-essential AAs.  Among the essential AAs, leucine tops the charts and has been the most researched branched-chain AAs (BCAAs) out there.  It has … Continue reading Why is Leucine so Important?