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Posts Tagged protein

The Top 5 Must-Have Supplements for Endurance Athletes

By Coach Levi on July 6, 2018   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: affiliate, b vitamins, bcaa, fish oil, greens, protein, supplements

While I don’t like to see supplements used to make up for a bad diet, I know there are many situations that call for supplementation. The life of an endurance athlete just happens to be one of them! With the beatings we put on our bodies, and

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Tested: Zahler Reach Whey Protein Powder

By Coach Levi on October 31, 2015   /   Product Reviews   /   2 Comments
Tags: protein, whey protein

No longer is whey protein powder exclusive to bodybuilders or even athletes in general. It’s everywhere, especially when used as the basis for a meal replacement shake. Fortunately, though you may be getting sick of the clickity-clack of a Blender Ball in the cubicle next to you,

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Tested: Frog Fuel

By Coach Levi on June 29, 2013   /   Product Reviews   /   9 Comments
Tags: protein, protein bar

Whenever I see a packet of gel, my brain is trained to categorize it as carbs. (Years of pounding down GUs and Power Gels will do that to ya!) So it was a little weird to see these new Frog Fuel packets, which look just like an

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Tested: True Protein Whey Protein Concentrate

By Coach Levi on February 8, 2012   /   Product Reviews   /   Leave a comment
Tags: protein, protein shake, whey protein

TrueProtein.com is an online store that sells all types of protein powders in bulk. You can order by the pound and mix and match to your heart’s content. Today I’ll review the True Protein Whey Protein Concentrate…

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Tested: NutriBiotic Vegan Rice Protein

By Coach Levi on August 3, 2011   /   Product Reviews   /   3 Comments
Tags: protein

Wanting to try a new type of protein so I’m not taking whey all the time, I picked up some NutriBiotic Vegan Rice Protein Drink…

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Tested: Formula X Sport

By Coach Levi on November 10, 2010   /   Product Reviews   /   Leave a comment
Tags: protein, sports drink

Formula X Sport is a new protein-containing sports drink similar to Accelerade but is supposed to taste better, present fewer GI issues, and not clump in your water bottle. Let’s see how it works…

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Tested: Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Protein Powder by Optimum Nutrition

By Coach Levi on February 2, 2010   /   Product Reviews   /   7 Comments
Tags: protein, supplements, whey protein

While whey protein is a staple for bodybuilders, it’s also a good source of protein for anyone who may need it in their diet. Such as endurance athletes! Here is my review of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Natural Protein Powder…

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Cooking with Coach Levi: Protein-Packed Banana Smoothie

By Coach Levi on May 21, 2009   /   Cooking Articles   /   6 Comments
Tags: banana, protein, smoothie

If you are looking for a convenient way to get nutrients like carbs, fat, and protein from whole foods, the smoothie is the way to go. Here is a quick and easy recipe for a protein-packed banana smoothie…

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Ask Levi: Are Recovery Drinks Worth It?

By Coach Levi on March 16, 2009   /   Nutrition Articles   /   Leave a comment
Tags: protein, recovery drink

In recent years, there has been a lot of marketing centering around recovery drinks with the correct ratio of carbs and protein. Let’s see what all the hype is about…

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How to Cook Chestnuts

By Coach Levi on November 18, 2008   /   Cooking Articles   /   8 Comments
Tags: chestnuts, fiber, protein

Chestnuts fall off trees just like walnuts, but they seem much less common. They taste so good though, it’s worth going out of your way to find them! Plus, they contain protein, fiber, iron, Vitamin C, and other nutrients. Here is how to cook and peel them…

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5 Great Snacks That Hit The Spot on Long Endurance Rides

By Coach Levi on September 16, 2008   /   Nutrition Articles   /   4 Comments
Tags: protein, snacks, sports nutrition

While foods like Powerbars are great for hard rides and races, it’s hard to get past the desire for “real” food. If there’s a good time to eat real food instead of processed bars, it’s on long endurance bike rides. Here are 5 great choices.

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Tested: Accelerade Sports Drink with Protein

By Coach Levi on August 26, 2008   /   Product Reviews   /   4 Comments
Tags: protein, sports drink

I’ve always liked the idea behind Accelerade. It’s a sports drink, so it’s high in carbs for energy and packed with electrolytes we need, but it has something special – a little protein. Sports drinks with both carbohydrates and protein have been shown to improve performance, so let’s check this out…

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