Cutting back on carbohydrates can make dieting and losing weight easier. Combine it with a quality protein source, and the plan can provide multiple benefits for any active person. Low-carb diets can help the body convert protein and fat stores into energy, and are most effective for people interested in eliminating excess sugar and calories from their diet. Taking in fewer calories while at the same time receiving optimized nutrition can make it much easier to achieve any weight-loss and muscle-building goals. Read the rest of this entry »

For more than 20 years, Nature’s Best has produced high-quality sports nutrition supplements and has offered consumers real value for their money. The company’s efforts in regard to quality control (including its products’ ingredients, formulas, and packaging) have been the key to its success. Read the rest of this entry »

Though most people would agree that getting the nutrients our bodies need is best done by eating healthful meals and taking those vitamin, mineral, and other nutritional supplements appropriate for our particular needs, sometimes eating a meal just isn’t feasible. Maybe your schedule is so packed that you don’t have time to prepare food. Perhaps you’re traveling someplace during mealtime and can’t stop, or you need additional nutrition to get you through the day. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking for a natural supplement that can help you build muscle mass faster and have more energy for intense workouts? The answer may be in your bicep right now — creatine. Your body produces the compound naturally and uses it in the process of supplying energy to your muscles.

Natural Source or Supplement?
You can get creatine in your diet by eating meat and fish. However, cooking reduces the creatine found in foods, and you’d need to consume more than three pounds of meat or fish to get the amount of creatine you’d get with a single teaspoon of a powdered supplement. Read the rest of this entry »

Meal replacement shakes and powders are a simple way to enhance your daily diet, and they’re especially helpful if you’re working out regularly. Meal replacement powders such as Isopure from Nature’s Best offer the added advantage of pure protein made with a whey protein isolate. Whey, soy, and meat-based proteins are used in many nutritional supplements, but it’s not always easy to find a natural, easily digestible product. Whey protein isolate offers distinct advantages over soy and other protein sources, and can easily be incorporated into your nutrition program.

Weighing Whey Protein Isolate

One of the most easily absorbed protein sources, whey protein isolate is ideal for athletes and bodybuilders who need quality protein immediately after a workout. Read the rest of this entry »

Despite whey protein’s popularity in the dietary supplement industry, many consumers remain perplexed when it comes to this notable nutrient. Why the confusion? Well, whey protein comes in many different forms. There are whey protein concentrates, whey protein isolates, microfiltered whey, and ion exchange whey protein isolates. All are considered beneficial when it comes to performance enhancement and muscle recovery. However, perhaps none is more scrutinized than the ion exchange variety.

What Is Whey?
Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese-making process. When cheese is formed, whey separates from the milk casein, or curd. Considered one of the most beneficial of all protein sources, whey comprises lactose, fat, minerals, and, of course, protein. Whey protein is purified into various concentrations to reduce or eliminate fat and other by-products. This process of separation and purification allows us to utilize the nutritional diversity of the many different varieties of whey proteins, including ion exchange whey protein isolates.

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Bodybuilders, weight lifters, fitness competitors, and serious athletes know the importance of getting enough protein. Even amateurs who hope to build a little muscle can benefit from some additional protein in their diet. But who has the time—or desire—to eat a steak with every meal? Fortunately, products such as Nature’s Best Zero Carb Isopure make it easy to get all the protein you need.

The Basics
Each serving of Zero Carb Isopure protein powder contains a whopping 50 grams of 100 percent ion exchange whey protein isolate. Its quick absorption makes it the ideal protein powder for post-workout meals. Use the flavored powder to create a protein shake or smoothie, or down a bottle of the ready-to-drink formula.

As the name implies, Zero Carb Isopure products contain no carbohydrates or sugar. They’re sweetened with sucralose rather than aspartame, so those who are sensitive to aspartame can use them, too. And even though they’re made with whey, they’re also lactose-free.

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