Weight Loss Protein Powder Supplements According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 39.6% of US adults age 20 and older were obese as of 2015-2016, resulting in 100,000 to 400,000 related deaths per year. In addition, upwards of $115 billion is spent in the US alone to treat weight related ailments. That being said, […]Read More
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As a result of the global trend toward living a healthier lifestyle, the term whole has entered the main stream, and evolved into a whole new industry (pun intended). Food manufacturers have created products which are marketed as containing whole foods, bakeries promote bread and other goods as being made with whole grains, and of […]Read More
Weight loss is a complicated process, and it has to fit into your lifestyle too. It’s no good attempting a weight loss plan that means you need to spend endless hours weighing out ingredients and planning out your meals, if you simply don’t have the time. By choosing the wrong type of weight loss plan […]Read More
A Review of MyProtein Impact Whey Protein Powder Before we dive into our review of MyProtein Impact Whey Protein Powder, we felt it necessary to provide some background of the protein powder industry and discuss exactly what whey protein powder is. According to Grandview Research, an independent organization which provides unbiased market research on a […]Read More
An Introduction to MyProtein Within the protein powder industry, and for that matter, the health and wellness industry as a whole, MyProtein certainly fits that bill. Here we will profile the company and provide reviews of some of their most popular products. You can visit the home page of the main MyProtein Website, however we […]Read More
Here at AZ Healthy Families, we have developed a reputation of providing high quality, independent reviews of many different products ranging from back massagers to protein powders. When we come across a clear market leader providing a superior product, we feel it beneficial to our readers to deliver a comprehensive review of the manufacturer and […]Read More
Brown Rice Protein Powders Every day, the quest for the perfect protein powder seems to get more and more difficult. In fact when we search the internet, or walk into our favorite supplement store, we find a great variety including animal based protein powders, plant based protein powders, brown rice protein powders, lactose free protein […]Read More
Gluten Free Protein Powders Around 20 years ago, the terms Gluten and Gluten free began to surface, with most people not having a clue what they actually meant. Most people understood that those who could not tolerate gluten, had to refrain from eating bread and other similar products, however, often thought that it was not […]Read More
In Search for the Best Dairy Free Protein Powder There is a common misperception that the terms dairy free and lactose free mean the same thing, although somewhat related, they are entirely different. It is important to understand the distinction, especially for anyone who cannot tolerate one or both. The term dairy refers to any […]Read More
Hemp Protein Powder: A Brief Overview Hemp protein powder is viewed by many as being one of the best, if not the best, plant-based proteins available today. It has so many tremendous properties which provide a multitude of health benefits, not found in many of its other plant-based counterparts. It contains 20 naturally occurring amino […]Read More
What Is Bone Broth Protein Powder? As you visit health related websites on internet, read athletic magazines, or skim through medical publications, bone broth protein powder seems to be at the forefront. Its almost like the new wonder supplement, however, in actual fact, it has been around for centuries, dating back to “caveman days” as […]Read More
Can you get enough protein from a plant-based diet? The answer to this is a resounding YES! However, due to the highly restrictive nature of a vegan diet, the reality is that most vegans do not get enough protein. On the other hand, some vegetarian diets allow dairy, eggs, and fish, which does make it […]Read More
What Is Pea Protein Powder? Most pea protein powders are derived from extracting the protein from yellow split peas, however, it is not uncommon to find some pea protein powders sourced from green pea varieties or European Golden peas. The process to create pea protein powder involves dehydrating the raw peas, grinding them into a […]Read More
Uncovering the Best Protein Powder in 2018 Protein is one of three broad categories of nutrients, also including carbohydrates and fats, which are produced by the body, and are vital for building, repairing, and growing the cellular system within our bodies. In simple terms, protein is necessary to build and maintain various tissues and muscle […]Read More
What Are Egg White Proteins? Egg proteins are generally derived from chicken eggs, and come in two different forms: Egg white protein which uses the egg white only Whole egg protein which uses the entire egg and is higher in calories and fat Egg white protein is the most commonly used in protein powders and […]Read More
What is the Keto Diet? The Keto or Ketonic diet is a low carbohydrate diet, inducing the production of ketones in the liver to provide an energy source. High carb intake produces glucose, the body’s first in converting and exuding energy, and insulin which is used to process the energy. As a result of this […]Read More
Unflavored Protein Powders The term unflavored protein powder has become very popular in the protein powder community, however, the term can be a little bit misleading. Unflavored does not mean that the powder has no taste, it simply means that natural flavorings like stevia leaves or vanilla, or artificial flavorings creating the taste of chocolate, […]Read More
What is Casein Protein? There are two main categories of protein extracted from cow’s milk, Whey protein, and Micellar Casein protein, or just casein. Both products can be reduced into a powder form without compromising the integrity, are beneficial to overall health, and have uniquely different properties and functions. Of particular interest though, is casein […]Read More
What are carbohydrates? According to Dictionary.com, the definition of a carbohydrate is: “any of a class of organic compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones, or change to such substances on simple chemical transformations, as hydrolysis, oxidation, or reduction, and that form the supporting tissues of plants and are important food for animals and […]Read More
Paleo Diet: A Quick Overview The Paleo Diet, sometimes referred to as the Paleolithic diet, or caveman diet eliminates most modern-day foods, and goes back to the foods that cavemen ate. In simple terms, foods falling within the guidelines of the Paleo diet are those which can be hunted and gathered. Essentially, Paleo friendly foods […]Read More