Tag: Protein

Layered Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
Recipes

Layered Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

We present a wonderful creation from the amazing Dr. Sara Solomon – Layered Peanut Butter Cup Fudge! The following is copied verbatim from her blog: Due to the immense popularity of my Gaspari Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Protein Fudge, I decided to whip up another protein fudge recipe. And this […]

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Good Sources of Fiber
Nutrition

Fiber – it’s not just for Granny!

When people ask me about their diet – whether it’s “good” or “optimal” – one of the first things I ask them is how much fiber are they getting throughout the day.  The majority of the time, they can’t tell me.  They have either no clue, don’t count, or don’t […]

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Quest Nutrition
Nutrition

Macronutrients Part 2: Protein

I wrote an introductory blog about macronutrients, or “macros”. I started talking about carbohydrates, the macronutrient that most people eat the most of. Today, I’m writing about protein, the macro that I tell most people to increase when they’re trying to lose fat and gain muscle. What is protein? Proteins […]

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Quest Nutrition
Nutrition

Macros – Part 1 of 3 – Carbs

If you read fitness and nutrition blogs written by people in the bodybuilding world, you hear a lot about macronutrients or “macros.” Do you know what they are? Because if you don’t, you are missing vital information on how to achieve your goals. Follow this three part series to learn […]

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Quest Nutrition
Fitsporation

How to Avoid the ‘Post Competition Blues’

For those who have competed, or are thinking about it, may have heard of the term ‘Post Competition Blues’. It’s a term used to describe a  feeling you get once you have achieved your ultimate goal, competition! You begin to develop feelings of, “What should I do now?”. Since there […]

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Quest Nutrition
Videos

New Year’s Quest Giveaway – Winners!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the New Year’s Quest Giveaway! You all made incredible videos with lofty and nobel goals! In a study of people who set New Years resolutions, people who wrote them down were 40% more likely to actually carry through with it. We hope that by […]

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