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Brown seaweed extract battles cancer

Health evidence for fucoidan stacks up as a new Australian study finds that the seaweed polysaccharide has potential to battle  Helictobacter pylori- related diseases and gastric cancer through an anti-adhesion mechanism. from NutraIngredients RSS http://ift.tt/1IkQzV2 via IFTTT

Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cupcakes

Make sure your cheat is still a muscle-building treat with this sweet, protein-rich recipe. "Cupcake" doesn't have to be a dirty word. Indulge in the clean version of an all-time-favorite dessert by whipping up this protein-fueled recipe. Complete with a cake-based bottom, creamy-icing top, and sprinkles of cinnamon for that extra touch, it'll leave you stunned—and it actually fits your macros. Ingredients Large eggs: 2 Vanilla protein powder : 2 scoops Rolled oats (or coconut flour): 1-1/2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk substitute): 1/2 cup Sweetener: 1-1/2 tbsp. Fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt: 5 oz. Vanilla extract: 2 tsp Ground cinnamon: 2-1/2 tsp Baking powder: 2 tsp Directions Blend rolled oats into oat flour. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Place silicone cups on a baking sheet and coat them with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute mix into the cups, filling them only about 3/4

Hunter Labrada's Favorite Exercises For Every Body Part

Looking to add some new moves to your body-part routines—or just get more bang for your buck with your existing exercises? Hunter Labrada has you covered! Vital Stats Name: Hunter Labrada Height: 5'9" Weight: 235 lbs Education: Texas A&M University Sponsor: Labrada Nutrition Athlete Location: College Station, TX Over my last nine years of training, I have tried implementing just about every exercise imaginable into my routines. Some were disasters that ended with tweaked muscles (good mornings should be called bad mornings), while others became fixtures of my go-to rotation of exercises. Many other moves fell in between those extreme outcomes. Before I tell you what my favorite compound and isolation movements are for each body part, I want to tell you what I've found to be, by far, the most effective technique for lifting any body part. I have made the most progress and had the most pain- and injury-free body over the last two years because I have d

6 Freaky Exercises You've Never Done Before

If you want to continue making strength gains, it's time to introduce some variety into your routine! Some people catch up on the news by reading the newspaper each morning, going online, or watching TV. I prefer to get my news from scientific journals, especially the ones that relate to exercise. One study that recently caught my eye measured hypertrophy and strength gains among groups that varied both intensity and exercise selection against a control. The study, published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, said the protocol using a constant intensity (same relative weight) but varied exercises was more efficient at producing strength gains for physically active individuals than the other groups, while gains in muscle size were similar across all groups so long as training intensity reached a minimum threshold. 1 What follows is a list of six movements—some combined with advanced training techniques—you've most likely never attempted before. In the spir

Cinnamon Swirl Protein Cupcakes

Make sure your cheat is still a muscle-building treat with this sweet, protein-rich recipe. "Cupcake" doesn't have to be a dirty word. Indulge in the clean version of an all-time-favorite dessert by whipping up this protein-fueled recipe. Complete with a cake-based bottom, creamy-icing top, and sprinkles of cinnamon for that extra touch, it'll leave you stunned—and it actually fits your macros. Ingredients Large eggs: 2 Vanilla protein powder : 2 scoops Rolled oats (or coconut flour): 1-1/2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or milk substitute): 1/2 cup Sweetener: 1-1/2 tbsp. Fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt: 5 oz. Vanilla extract: 2 tsp Ground cinnamon: 2-1/2 tsp Baking powder: 2 tsp Directions Blend rolled oats into oat flour. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Place silicone cups on a baking sheet and coat them with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute mix into the cups, filling them only about 3/4

Hunter Labrada's Favorite Exercises For Every Body Part

Looking to add some new moves to your body-part routines—or just get more bang for your buck with your existing exercises? Hunter Labrada has you covered! Vital Stats Name: Hunter Labrada Height: 5'9" Weight: 235 lbs Education: Texas A&M University Sponsor: Labrada Nutrition Athlete Location: College Station, TX Over my last nine years of training, I have tried implementing just about every exercise imaginable into my routines. Some were disasters that ended with tweaked muscles (good mornings should be called bad mornings), while others became fixtures of my go-to rotation of exercises. Many other moves fell in between those extreme outcomes. Before I tell you what my favorite compound and isolation movements are for each body part, I want to tell you what I've found to be, by far, the most effective technique for lifting any body part. I have made the most progress and had the most pain- and injury-free body over the last two years because I have d