Think protein and, for many people, the image of a muscle-bound guy gulping down a post workout shake comes to mind. The association of protein with muscle is an obvious fit - after all, it is the building material for every ounce of muscle on your physique. But there is much more to the protein story than getting buff. In this article, we reveal 5 of the most important … [Read more...]
5 Toxic Chemicals Found in Our Processed Foods
Toxic chemicals are probably the last thing on your mind when it comes to the weekly grocery shopping trip, but if you're buying tons of processed foods, you're getting those toxic chemicals right inside the food you're eating. Here's a quick look at some of the most questionable substances in processed food and why you should avoid them like the plague if … [Read more...]
Top Natural Foods To Boost Weight Loss
Food is fuel and what we put into our body matters. With obesity reaching epic proportions globally, watching what we eat, and what our children eat has never been more important. The strain on our health from unhealthy eating choices is the cause of many chronic illness and our early demise too. So food matters. When it comes to diets or dieting, many people are not big … [Read more...]
23 Foods Under 100 Calories (infographic)
Alas, zero-calorie donuts haven’t been invented yet, however, that does not mean there are no low-calorie tasty foods that are suitable for those on a strict diet. Check the following infographic to find fun foods, all less than 100 calories. Choosing the right low calorie foods will help you burn fat rather than accumulate it. To start you off, we have an infographic of 23 … [Read more...]
Superfoods for Spoonies (Infographic)
It’s important for everyone to pay close attention to their diet and to be aware of the nutritional value of what they are eating. This becomes all the more important for people with chronic illnesses, or ‘spoonies’ as they are informally known, as their choice of foods and drinks could make the illness considerably easier to bear or much more difficult than it already … [Read more...]
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Are you clueless on which foods to eat before and after a workout? We share some ideas in this article. Have you decided to finally lead a healthier lifestyle? Are you planning to do some workouts this weekend? Then good for you! But do you know what to eat before and after a workout? Feeding your body before and after a workout is just as important as say, stretching … [Read more...]
7 Foods You Should NOT Eat Before a Workout
When it comes to gearing up for workout, you need to make sure you have a combination of carbs and protein to provide a stream of energy during the strenuous exercise and enough nutrients to repair your muscles afterward. Not eating before a workout can result in low blood sugar, light-headedness and fatigue. While it might be common sense not to load up on cupcakes, pizza, … [Read more...]
What is in a Proper Marathon Training Diet
Most people tend to follow different fitness and nutrition fads when it comes to reaching max training and competition potential. However, this could end up placing you in a tight spot when the deadline for your marathon is approaching sooner than you thought, and your body is not physically prepared to endure the intense run ahead of you. Following … [Read more...]
10 Habits That Will Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which your body breaks down food to produce energy. In youth, muscle mass stores up energy, preventing weight gain. That changes as we age however, and muscle loss gives way to more body fat. By the time you we hit 40, our metabolism starts to slow down by 5% for every decade, making weight loss more and more challenging. The good news is you can … [Read more...]
15 Myths About Healthy Eating Debunked
Separating The Science From The Silliness Why some nutrition myths die and others keep bouncing back, even in the face of what seems to be incontrovertible evidence? If we examine some of the most popular and persistent myths, we can notice that they contain two elements: a small truth and a big fairy tale. Likewise, behind every successful food and nutrition myth there's a … [Read more...]
