May
26
This week on Green Smoothie Q&A, I talk about using protein powders in green smoothies. Is it necessary? What do I use and why? Do raw food vegans need to supplement with protein? Also, I address a followup question about GMO produce and PLU codes. Ask a smoothie, health or nutrition-related question of your own [...]
Oct
15
Essential Amino Acids
By Tracy Russell
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and responsible for a variety of functions in the body. All protein-rich foods (including protein powders) contain various levels of a variety of amino acids necessary for health. There are eight amino acids that are generally considered essential. This means that the body cannot synthesize them and [...]
