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Pick up any magazine or watch any television show and you will see features and advertisements to help people lose weight. It is one of the hottest searches on the search engines and the one thing that everyone seems to want to talk about. However, there is a forgotten group of people in the world, especially in this country, whose most basic needs are not being met. These are the people who need to gain weight, including small children who are still in the most important growth and development cycle of their young lives, people who are recovering from serious illness and those who are trying to build additional muscle mass.

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Your body is an incredible feat of science. You probably know that it is made up mostly of water (about 60%), but did you know that the second most abundant component of your body is protein? Yes, protein counts for approximately 20% of your body’s mass. Protein is an extremely important macronutrient that is found in everything from organs and bones, to your hair and bodily fluids. It is a vital substance that affects how your body functions and whether or not you will grow and develop at a normal rate. When your body is deprived of protein, it can wreak havoc on your system. The good thing that you should know is that protein deficiency is not extremely common within the United States. Sources of protein for us to eat are readily available and, for the most part, are relatively inexpensive. However, that does not mean that all sources of protein are equal. Some sources are better for us as a whole than others are. In this article you will be informed on the benefits of protein, sources of protein

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Everyone knows the guy (or gal) that sees an infomercial or a movie or even just see something at a garage sale and suddenly have a new pursuit, a new aspiration. One year, they were going to be a tennis star to rival Pete Sampras or Venus Williams. Two weeks later they showed up at the office with their arm in a sling and tack a notice on the bulletin board selling off their gently used tennis gear. The following year, it was hockey and they bought the skates, stick and pads with visions of being as graceful as former Pittsburgh Penguin, Mario Lemieux on the ice. Instead, it was like watching a penguin try to achieve flight and the bulletin hit the board a few days later. This time it is strength training because of all of the benefits that it will provide to them.

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