Protein Science

Protein isn’t a trend—it’s the architecture of athletic performance. In Amino Architect: Building Your Body with Protein, sports physiologist and performance author Southerland delivers the most comprehensive, evidence-based guide to protein ever written for lifters, coaches, and high-performance athletes. Across 20 meticulously structured chapters, this book dismantles the myths, marketing lies, and outdated dogma that still plague protein science—and replaces them with practical, strategic protocols grounded in real physiology and elite sport application. Whether you're building ...

Dorothy Hodgkin (1910-1994) was renowned for her medically-important work on penicillin, vitamin B12 and insulin. Fully engaged with the political and social currents of her time, she participated in some of the greatest upheavals of the 20th century: women's education; the globalisation of science; the rise and fall of communism; and international peace movements. A wife, mother and grandmother, she cared deeply about the well-being of individuals in all cultures.

The Carnivore Code: Reclaiming Health Through Meat is an in-depth exploration of the carnivore diet and its potential to transform physical and mental health by removing plant-based foods and returning to a species-appropriate, meat-focused lifestyle. Challenging modern nutritional dogma, this book provides a scientific, historical, and practical framework for understanding why animal-based nutrition may hold the key to reversing chronic illness, optimizing performance, and simplifying the path to wellness. With chapters grounded in evidence and seasoned with real-life testimonials, this ...

Stefansson’s classic Not By Bread Alone chronicles a 1928 scientific experiment, conducted by the Russell Sage Institute of Pathology at Bellevue Hospital in New York, in which Stefansson and his colleague Dr. Karsten Andersen ate a meat-only diet for one year. The two men stayed healthy and fared very well, leading him to claim that we should reexamine our notion of what foods constitute a healthy diet.

Laboratory precision meets culinary creativity in this comprehensive exploration of the science that transforms raw ingredients into the foods we love. This book bridges the gap between complex food science and everyday cooking, making the fundamentals of molecular gastronomy accessible to both home cooks and culinary professionals. Through clear, engaging prose, readers unravel the mysteries behind common cooking phenomena - from why meat browns to how emulsions hold together. Each section explores fundamental principles like the Maillard reaction, protein denaturation, and enzymatic ...

One of the great science and health revelations of our time is the danger posed by meat-eating. Every day, it seems, we are warned about the harm producing and consuming meat can do to the environment and our bodies. Many of us have tried to limit how much meat we consume, and many of us have tried to give it up altogether. But it is not easy to resist the smoky, cured, barbecued, and fried delights that tempt us.

Unlock the secrets to mastering your metabolism and reshaping your health with "Carb Control," the essential eBook for anyone looking to redefine their relationship with food. Embark on a journey through the fascinating landscape of low-carb living, navigating through common misconceptions, scientific insights, and practical strategies for a transformative dietary makeover. Dive into the heart of low-carb diets with a comprehensive introduction that clears the fog surrounding carbs, proteins, and fats. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about nutrition as you explore the ...

Artemis Kellog struggles to write his first screenplay, find love in San Francisco, and maintain his coffee consumption. Bainbridge McGee aspires to play golf, write his fourth Great American Novel, and dabble in the online dating scene. Each man is indebted to and inspired by Vonnegut, a passion that plays out as McGee works on his masterpiece and Kellog finds writing is his true religion.

Neither an advocate nor a critic of cultured meat, Benjamin Aldes Wurgaft spent five years researching the phenomenon. In Meat Planet, he reveals how debates about lab-grown meat reach beyond debates about food, examining the links between appetite, growth, and capitalism. Could satiating the growing appetite for meat actually lead to our undoing? Are we simply using one technology to undo the damage caused by another? Like all problems in our food system, the meat problem is not merely a problem of production. It is intrinsically social and political.

Taking us beyond the confines of our own experiences, The Color of North traverses the kingdom of life to uncover the myriad ways that proteins shape us and all organisms on the planet. Inside every cell, a tight-knit community of millions of proteins skillfully contorts into unique shapes to give fireflies their ghostly glow, enable the octopus to see predators with its skin, and make humans fall in love.

Tired of hearing one week that butter is going to kill you, then the next that it's a miracle health food? Is meat actually good for you? Time to put those doubts to rest once and for all.

Rich in amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, anti-oxidants, phycobiliproteins, and other valuable products, algae is being tapped as the new feedstock across industries. This book describes how to build your own photobioreactor to grow pure algae species (taxa). Algae are Earth's "engine" to fuel the food web. As a "primary producer", responsible for nearly half the oxygen production on Earth, the power of algae is being commercialized to produce valuable organic products.

Unlock the molecular secrets of hypertrophy and take your physique to the next level. Fuel the Beast dives deep into the science of muscle growth, breaking down exactly which supplements work, why they work, and how to integrate them into your training blocks for maximum results. From protein timing and creatine dosing to advanced adaptogens, pump agents, and hormone‐support nutrients, every recommendation is backed by human trials and practical dosing protocols. You’ll learn to: • Build a rock-solid foundation with essential amino acids and quality control best practices. • Stack ...