Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Bar chart comparing whey protein concentrate (WPC) and whey protein isolate (WPI) by protein, lactose, and fat content per 100 grams of powder

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Whey Isolate vs Whey Concentrate: A Practical Guide

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 04 2026
Two tubs of whey protein, one labeled "isolate" at nearly twicethe price of "concentrate." What does the extra processingactually buy? A practical breakdown of protein content, lactose,fat, and when each form is worth the cost.
Annotated dark chocolate label showing how to read a dark chocolate label, with the ingredient list, cacao percentage, sweetener, and emulsifier fields highlighted

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

How to Read a Dark Chocolate Label: What Actually Matters

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 02 2026
Two bars labeled 70% cacao can have very different cacao quality,sweetener load, and fillers. Learning how to read a dark chocolatelabel takes about a minute and turns the candy aisle into a usefulcomparison shop. Here is what actually matters on the back of thebar, signal by signal.
Chart comparing protein content of common afternoon snacks, showing why an afternoon snack to avoid an energy crash needs at least 8 grams of protein

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

The Smartest Afternoon Snack to Avoid an Energy Crash

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on May 01 2026
The 2 PM slump is usually the lunch from before showing up — refined carbs raise blood sugar, insulin pulls it back down, and energy follows. The right afternoon snack flattens the curve with 8–12g of protein, a few grams of fiber, and minimal refined sugar. Here's what current research recommends.
Chart showing why the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is outdated compared to current research-based intakes

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Protein Outdated?

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Apr 30 2026
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein (0.8 g/kg) was set as a deficiency floor, not an optimization target. Most active adults benefit from 1.2–1.6 g/kg or more. Here's what the latest research from the ISSN, NHANES, and recent peer-reviewed reviews actually says.

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