Casein doesn’t get nearly as much attention as whey protein. Walk into a supplement store and you’ll probably see entire walls dedicated to whey concentrate and isolate while casein occupies a much smaller section. But casein has one characteristic that makes it particularly interesting for lifters: it digests more slowly than whey. That’s why many … Read more
Whey protein isolate has become the go-to protein powder for lifters who want plenty of protein without adding much extra fat, carbohydrate or sugar to their diet. That makes it especially attractive during a cutting phase, when you’re trying to maintain or build lean muscle while keeping calories under control. But not every isolate is … Read more
Finding a whey protein powder isn’t difficult in Canada. Finding one that’s actually worth buying is another story. Walk through Amazon.ca or a Canadian supplement store and you’ll find everything from inexpensive whey concentrate to premium isolates promising faster absorption, better recovery and cleaner nutrition. For most lifters, though, the goal is much simpler: get … Read more
Walk into almost any supplement store in Canada and the protein section can feel unnecessarily complicated. Whey concentrate. Whey isolate. Hydrolyzed whey. Casein. Plant protein. Clear whey. Protein blends. Every tub seems to claim that it is faster, cleaner, more anabolic, better absorbed or somehow more advanced than everything sitting beside it. But choosing the … Read more