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Best Vegan Protein Powders

The 11 Best Vegan Protein Powders of 2025, Tasted and Reviewed by a Dietitian

Meat-eaters and plant-based eaters don't always have much in common when it comes to what's on their plates, but one fact remains — both need protein. While it may have been a bit challenging for vegans to ... Continue Reading

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The Best Budget Meal Delivery Services of 2025 (Yes, They’re Actually Good)

Nutrition is half of the equation when it comes to improving your health and wellness. For those wanting added convenience when it comes to grocery shopping and meal prep, Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, ... Continue Reading

Transparent Labs BCAA Glutamine Review

The 13 Best BCAA Supplements of 2025, Expert Tested and Approved

Once a niche athletic supplement, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have exploded in popularity as a means to potentially improve muscle retention, endurance, and focus during workouts. (5) Now as ... Continue Reading

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The 10 Best Greens Powders of 2025, Tested, Chosen, and Approved by a Dietitian

Getting enough fruits and vegetables daily can be tough, especially if you’re a picky eater or have a busy schedule. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 1.5 to 2 cups of ... Continue Reading

Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services

Expert-Tested: The Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services (2025)

According to Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RDN, LD, “The best meal delivery services can be game-changing nutrition tools for those of us who routinely fall short on available cooking time or ... Continue Reading

Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services

The Best Healthy Meal Delivery Services, Expert-Tested and Dietitian-Approved (2025)

Keeping your diet in-check can be troublesome at times, especially when trying to balance your meals with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients and dishes that may or may not be readily available in your ... Continue Reading

Dinnerly Review

Dinnerly Review (2025): Worth the Cost?

Studies report that the best meal delivery services can be excellent for improving energy and protein intake, optimizing your ability to fuel your nutrition with balanced, hearty meals each ... Continue Reading

EveryPlate Review

EveryPlate Review (2025): A Tasty, Budget-Friendly Meal Kit, Tested By Our Experts

If you’re struggling to find time to cook your weekly meals or find it difficult to maintain a healthy nutrition plan day in and day out, the best meal delivery services can be a beacon of ... Continue Reading

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CookUnity Review (2025): An Expert-Tested and Flexible Prepared Meal Service

Juggling life as a full-time writer and a competitive Olympic weightlifter (I’m sure I’ll retire one day…just not today), I can understand the allure behind the best meal delivery services. Services like ... Continue Reading

Best Pre-Workouts for CrossFit

The Best Pre-Workouts for CrossFit of 2025, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

CrossFit training involves a slurry of high-intensity exercises from high-volume strength training to running, plyometric agility training, and more. With so much on their plate, CrossFit athletes need ... Continue Reading

Bloom Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1

Bloom Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1 (2025): Which Greens Powder Grabs the Top Spot?

Searching for the best greens powders to bolster your overall health and wellness can be tricky these days with multiple options available on the market. Two high-quality options from our ... Continue Reading

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Jocko Greens vs. Athletic Greens — Which Popular Greens Powder Can Earn a Place in Your Diet?

In the ever-expanding world of quick-fix health supplements, it’s easy to find wild claims and dubious research. Although even the best greens powders aren’t a replacement for good old-fashioned fruits and ... Continue Reading

Primal Harvest Primal Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1

Primal Harvest Primal Greens vs. Athletic Greens AG1: Glory to the Grandest Greens Powder

If you’re looking for a simple method to consume loads of vital nutrients and minerals, the best greens powders can deliver. Such benefits can include better energy stores, improved gut health, ... Continue Reading

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The Best Pre-Workout for Focus of 2025, According to Nutrition Experts

When you think about pre-workout supplements, is your first association a massive energy boost? That is undoubtedly part of it, but besides feeling amped up, pre-workouts can also enhance mental focus. ... Continue Reading

Best Pre-Workouts without Creatine

Best Pre-Workouts Without Creatine of 2025, Tested and Trialed by Our Experts

Creatine is one of the most popular pre-workout supplements, but it may not be for everyone. (1) If you’re unhappy with creatine’s side effects (like water retention when trying to lose weight) or ... Continue Reading

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The 6 Best Paleo Protein Powders of 2025: RDs Examine the Top Formulas

Full stop: Paleo protein powder may or may not exist depending on your definition of paleo. Indeed, “whether or not protein powder can be considered paleo sort of depends on how much of a ‘purist’ you are ... Continue Reading

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Best Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners (2025): An RD’s Review

According to Harvard University, the average American (adults, teenagers, and children) in the United States consumes around 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day (68 grams of sugar). (1) That’s nearly 90% ... Continue Reading

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Best Protein Powders for Pregnancy (2025): 6 Expert Picks to Nourish You and Your Baby

Protein is crucial for our bodies and becomes even more vital when growing a tiny human (or two or more!). Getting enough protein supports both parent and baby during pregnancy, but hurdles like food ... Continue Reading

Best Protein Cookies

The Best Protein Cookies of 2025, Evaluated by a Dietitian

Who doesn’t love cookies, especially when they supply extra protein to fuel our gains? At BarBend, we worked with our expert testers and registered dietitians to evaluate the best protein cookies. Whether ... Continue Reading

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The Best Protein Powder for Runners of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Nutrition Pros

Want help building muscle mass (AKA hypertrophy)? Dietary protein is essential. It’ll also help with increasing strength. Plus, decades upon decades of research tell us that protein powder is a useful tool ... Continue Reading

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The 5 Best Egg White Protein Powders of 2025, Reviewed by an RD and Personally Tested

Not getting enough protein? You might feel it in more ways than one. Protein helps make you feel full, helps build lean muscle (bodybuilders rely on protein for muscle hypertrophy), and can help you ... Continue Reading

Best Lactose-Free Protein Powders

The Best Lactose-Free Protein Powders of 2025: Expert-Tested and RD-Reviewed

Lactose intolerance can be a pain at times, especially when trying to optimize your protein intake to build muscle, lose body fat, manage your blood sugar, or strike a healthy balance between hunger and ... Continue Reading

Best BCAAs for Women

The Best BCAAs for Women (2025): Expert Picks for Simplicity, Versatility, and Affordability

The three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) — leucine, isoleucine, and valine — are among the nine essential amino acids you need to obtain from high-protein foods or supplements. (1) Except in specific ... Continue Reading

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Best Keto Protein Powders (2025): Insights from RDs and a CPT 

Wondering what the keto diet is and whether you should try it? The keto diet is a popular choice among athletes, given its potential to help you lose weight while staying lean. It’s even shown ... Continue Reading

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