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Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder Review

February 12, 2023 By Jess Billitz

A trip to the Vitamin Shoppe (or even the fitness aisle of a retail store) is supposed to be exciting. Dozens of options, flavors galore, and almost guaranteed gains on the horizon.

But then … you flip those 4-pound tubs around and scan the labels.

80mg of cholesterol?

Maltodextrin?

190 calories per serving?

Choosing a new whey protein powder winds up being a “lesser of two evils” scenario. If you want the mass, you have to make nutritional sacrifices elsewhere (right?).

Note quite.

From the “Official Sponsor of Hard Work” comes Ascent Native Fuel Whey Protein Powder. Now, does this rare “clean” supplement deliver on its expectations?

We’re about to find out!

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5 Best Protein Powders to Get Ripped

September 6, 2022 By Geoffrey Ejiga

Protein is undoubtedly crucial to building, maintaining, and repairing muscle. And the best way to meet your requirements is by consuming protein-dense foods.

However, protein powders come in handy when you’re short on time or unable to stomach another round of chicken, broccoli, and rice.

But there are simply too many protein powders to choose from, so we created this list to guide your protein powder shopping this year.

Let’s dive in.

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Swolverine PlantPro5 Review (Pea Protein Powder)

January 5, 2021 By Jess Billitz

Powerlifting belt? Check.

Weightlifting shoes? Check.

Shaker bottle? Check.

A protein powder that doesn’t trigger a digestive nightmare? *crickets*

Whey and casein proteins might be a staple in the standard muscle-building diet.

But they’re also notorious for wreaking havoc on sensitive GI tracts. And if you have food allergies, are vegan, or value all-natural supplements, whey and casein are out of the question.

Enter pea protein, the latest plant-based alternative gaining traction among lifters.

Of the newest — and yes, there are thousands — is Swolverine PlantPro5. So, let’s find out if this all-natural protein powder is worth the hype it receives!

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Swolverine Whey Protein Isolate Review (Tasty Gains!)

October 16, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

What’s the most common word in a gym rat’s vocabulary?

Protein.

Let’s face it. If you want to get leaner and build more muscle, you have to keep your protein intake higher than the average person.

And supplementing your protein with a high-quality whey protein powder is a convenient way to do it.

But if you want a clean and delicious option that actually has enough protein packed into every scoop… which do you choose?

Well, based on my first-hand experience, you may want to consider Swolverine Whey Protein Isolate.

In this review, I’m going to share the details of this whey protein, including the pros, cons, and even a tasty dessert that I made with this powder that’ll make your mouth water.

Keep reading to find out!

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