A Healthy GOMAD Alternative
Drinking a gallon of milk a day (GOMAD) is a weight-gain diet that was popularized by Mark Rippetoe in his famous book, Starting Strength. The idea is that along with your regular diet, you...
Category: Smoothie Tips
Reusable Metal Smoothie Straw Review
It’s funny, when I think about the drinking straw, I’m kind of amazed that someone thought to create something like that. OK, most likely humans used straws by finding reeds or grass or whatever...
You Know You Love Smoothies If…
If the most of the following are true, you might be a true smoothie lover… You Drool Over Vitamix Blenders The Same Way Others Admire Sports Cars. “Oh baby, that is one powerful engine....
What The Heck Is Powdered Peanut Butter?
A friend of mine recently shared one of their protein shake recipes with me, and it included PB2. When I asked him want that is, he stated it’s “peanut butter powder.” Huh? I’d never...
Is Creatine Vegan?
Creatine is a naturally occurring organic acid (similar to amino acids). It is created by the human body and by the bodies of other animals. This means that creatine in nature is not vegan....
Drinking Goat Milk v Cow Milk (and in a smoothie)
Goats were traditionally “the poor man’s cow”. They take less effort and less money to care for yet produce milk similar to a cow. Goat milk is actually quite common in the developing world....
Why I Add A Bit Of Flax Seed Meal To All My Smoothies
Flaxseed meal, (sometimes called linseed meal) is an all natural “meal” that I add to pretty much every smoothie I make. Unsurprisingly, flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant. Flaxseed meal is just...
How to Freeze Bananas
Bananas are a first-rate smoothie ingredient. They are also kick-ass for baking. Banana bread anyone? Freezing a banana is a great idea if the banana is about to go bad or if you simply...
Simple Ways to Add Extra Calories To Your Smoothies
High-calorie smoothies are an amazing tool for gaining weight in a healthy way. The problem is, most smoothie recipes focus on low-calorie smoothies and weight-loss smoothies. There are few resources out there for us...
A List of the Highest Calorie Fruits
Fruits are an amazing thing. They are packed with vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and tons of incredible nutrients. Most people do not get enough fruits and veggies in their diet. That is one reason that...