Fasting can be traced back to at least the 5th century BC to Greek physician Hippocrates. The “Father of Medicine” recommended abstinence from food and drink for patients when showing certain symptoms of illness. Intermittent fasting (IF) as a dietary regimen appears to have started back in the 1940’s here in the U.S., when research studies […]
Be Aware of the Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Read More »
Have you ever wondered about the value of exercise and diet as it relates to weight loss? Which do you think is more important, exercise or diet? If you’re looking to losing weight, both diet and exercise are critical pieces of the puzzle. Many people, though, place more focus on the diet aspect. If you’re
What’s More Important for Weight Loss: Exercise or Diet? Read More »
Food is quite literally our life energy source, think of it like high octane gas that fuels our brain and body. Eating specific foods may help when looking for muscle growth to occur. Our brain needs about 130 grams a day of carbohydrate to function optimally. It’s important for any nutrition plan to include all
5 Nutritious Foods to Eat for Accelerated Muscle Growth Read More »
Research shows that it’s important to eat protein at each meal. Many Americans eat a diet that consists of little to no protein for breakfast. This is followed up with a small portion of protein at lunch and an overabundance of protein at dinner. In fact, as long as they get their recommended dietary allowance
Protein at Each Meal is Required for Muscle Growth Read More »
The sugars found in fruit are fructose, glucose, and sucrose. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, the basic building block of any carbohydrate. Sucrose is a disaccharide, composed of 2 monosaccharides. A sucrose molecule is composed of one molecule each of fructose and glucose.
Is the Sugar in Fruit Dangerous to My Health? Read More »
What role do vitamins play on muscle strength? Muscle is made up of mainly water and protein. Therefore, protein metabolism is critical for muscle building. The basic definition of protein metabolism is breaking protein down into amino acids and combining those amino acids into new proteins. Collagen is also made of protein and is the
The Value of Vitamins & Their Role on Muscle Strength Read More »
As many as 1 in 10 Americans are not getting the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables each day. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends we consume an “average” of about 2 1/2 cups a day for both fruits and vegetables.
Healthiest Fruits and Vegetables for a Strong, Vibrant Body Read More »
A qualified nutritionist will always recommend eating real, whole food as a first option in order to meet daily protein needs. This can be very challenging to do consistently over time though.
Are Protein Drinks Best Before or After a Workout? Read More »
Millions of people are now following the Paleo diet, a diet that is based on the foods our ancestors ate. However, if you’re starting with the diet, there are a few things you should know to be successful.
Paleo Diet 101: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
What do you think is more important diet or exercise? We know both are very important but does one outweigh the other? Strength workouts obviously plays a huge part in making gains in the gym
3 High Sugar Foods Preventing Better Health & Fitness Gains Read More »
Protein is an important macronutrient that is required for just about every bodily function and process. Eating specific foods, especially high protein sources, is needed for muscle growth to occur.
Looking to Build More Muscle? Read This! Read More »
Our bodies need healthy levels of cholesterol to function. Cholesterol is a fatty substance made by the liver and distributed throughout the body.
The Effects of High Cholesterol on the Body Read More »
