By Christine Pinney Karkow, ACE and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
Getting the right amount of protein is vital to good health. Our bodies break down the protein molecules that we eat into amino acids, the body’s building blocks for all body tissue. Most people need about .8 grams  of protein per kg of body weight (1.37 [...]

By Christine Pinney Karkow, ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Often, those seeking to develop strength, muscle mass, and/or a leaner body, have subscribed to the theory that one should eat massive amounts of protein, either in diet and/or protein supplements. In reality, this additional protein is not only unnecessary, but can put added stress on the kidneys [...]