The Organic Whey Blog

Where does your food come from? For most of us, the logical answer might be "the store." But where does it come from, really? Have you seen it growing in the ground, or grazing on grass? Have you visited the factory where ingredients are mixed together and packaged? Food traceability is an important aspect of our food safety, and you don't have to be the buyer at the supermarket to know where your food comes from.

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When you think about strength training, do you automatically think about reaching for free weights or heading to the gym to use the machines? Strength training is one of the most important parts of a workout regimen, and resistance band exercises can be an effective and inexpensive tool for people of all ages and fitness levels. Not only can resistance bands be used by themselves, but they can also be used to add intensity to an existing workout.

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Flaxseed has been called one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet. You’ve probably seen it in products including granola bars, cereals, and even tortilla chips. The tiny seed is packed with nutrients including: omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, and essential vitamins. Not only is it delicious, but many health experts suggest that it may also help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

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Having sleek, shapely, toned glutes is the goal of health enthusiasts everywhere. Strength training and body sculpting glute exercises can lift and firm the gluteal muscles giving you those coveted toned and shapely glutes. Follow along with this workout to see toned glutes fast! Read More

Looking for more energy during your day? Put down the caffeine and sugar and give yoga a try. By using simple yoga techniques, you can increase your circulation and invigorate yourself—without the calories of a 3 o’clock trip to the candy machine.

There are many benefits to incorporating yoga into your daily routine. Not only can yoga increase flexibility and strength, but it can also rid your body of toxins as well as help you de-stress and focus.

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Experts agree, changing up your at-home exercise routine will keep you from reaching a plateau with your workouts. Incorporating kettlebell exercises into your workout regimen is an excellent way to train your muscles while also getting in some cardio exercise.

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Congratulations, you've reached your weight loss goal — well, almost. If you've toiled and suffered for months to try and lose that last five or 10 pounds, take heart. You're not alone, and no matter how impossible it may feel, you can break that plateau and shrink to your ideal size, whatever that may be. Read More

By the time you feel thirsty, it may be too late. Dehydration may already be creeping in, leaving you vulnerable to headache, lightheadedness, weakness or even loss of consciousness. Even if you don't get sick, improper hydration can sap you of energy, decreasing your exercise performance. Read More

To make the most of your hectic day, spike your workout with a healthy infusion of intervals. The concept is simple: push yourself extra-hard for short bursts of activity, and cut about 30 percent off of your normal exercise time. Whether you're a current couch potato or you run three marathons a year, interval training can get you into the best shape of your life faster than you thought possible. Read More

Fat. We sure love how it tastes, especially when it's chocolate-y and frozen! But oh how we loathe the way it collects around our waist, our upper thighs, and our behinds. And unless you're one of those people with an exceptional metabolism, you are going to have to break a sweat to battle the bulge. But fear not, there is a way to have your triple chocolate ice cream cake and eat it too - - fat-burning exercise! Read More