If you are an adult who wants to maintain healthy muscle mass throughout the aging process or an athlete or bodybuilder, especially someone just beginning, a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (January 2015) recommends pea protein. The research took a long hard look at whether pea protein wouldContinue reading “Pea Protein Promotes Muscle Thickness and Strength”
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Guys and Supplementation
It can be a challenge to convince most guys that supplementing beyond muscle-building protein powder is a good thing. So let’s start there. If you’re a guy reading this (or if you’re reading this and know a guy), ProPeas is a natural way to supplement protein intake. Building lean muscles, maintaining a healthy weight andContinue reading “Guys and Supplementation”
Protein from Plants
Protein is a macronutrient—needed in large amounts—that literally holds the structure of our bodies together: cells, tissues, muscles, organs, bones etc. The enzymes that initiate the multitude of chemical reactions in the body are proteins. Then there are proteins that transport nutrients and build lean muscle; essentially protein is a key factor in overall growthContinue reading “Protein from Plants”
Festive Season or Stressful Season?
It is hard to believe that 2017 is coming to an end. It’s been an eventful year to say the least. And December is filled with festivities that usually demand a fair bit of attention, so even the final month of the calendar may be jam-packed and challenging. Anyone who has shopped for presents, spentContinue reading “Festive Season or Stressful Season?”
Moving Mountains
Shared by Izelle Pretorius, AIM Member in Nelspruit, South Africa. I was twelve years old in 1990, when my grandfather was diagnosed with cancer. What is cancer I wondered? I was told it is the illness that kills. In 1991, my grandfather passed away. In 1999, my aunt was diagnosed with cancer. Ten yearsContinue reading “Moving Mountains”
The Heavy Weight on Children
The World Health Organization states childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the twenty-first century with 2015 statistics showing that the global number of overweight children under five years of age is over forty-two million. Since the 1970s, the percentage of obese children in the USA has more than tripled.Continue reading “The Heavy Weight on Children”
Green Protein from ProPeas
One of the healthiest sources of protein grows in the garden. Delectable fresh peas are the AIM ProPeas™ vegetable source of protein powder. For supplementing your protein intake, it doesn’t get any better or greener than ProPeas. The daily recommended intake is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (calculator: https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/interactiveDRI/ ). MostContinue reading “Green Protein from ProPeas”
Prepare or Repair!
Shared by AIM-sponsored athlete Lew Hollander. A few thoughts on The AIM Companies’ products. I really love all of them. They are well thought out, and well presented. For health and long life my motto is: PREPARE or REPAIR. Now that sounds simple enough, but most people do not prepare for old age. What doesContinue reading “Prepare or Repair!”
AIM Healthy Chocolates
This Valentine’s Day why not try making healthy, naturally sweet, chocolate desserts inspired by the No-Bake Cocoa Bites recipe from Courtney Dunstan (AIM Preferred Member) and an Amazeballs recipe from Jensina Donald (AIM Director)? Ingredients: 2 heaping Tbsp. CoCoa LeafGreens powder 2 scoops ProPeas 1 cup organic rolled oats 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 1½ Tbsp.Continue reading “AIM Healthy Chocolates”
Protein After Exercise Can Lead to Serious Weight Loss
There are a lot of reasons to grab a ProPeas protein shake immediately after your workout. Post-workout protein builds muscle mass and can help you recover from all those push-ups, jumping jacks and kettlebell swings. Now, a new study put forth by the European Journal of Nutrition suggests that downing some protein after exercise might help you loseContinue reading “Protein After Exercise Can Lead to Serious Weight Loss”
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