3 Harmful Effects of Calorie Restriction
When people go on a weight loss journey they often revert to restricting the number of calories that they eat. This method is actually prescribed by nearly every commercial diet…
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Creatine – Is it Safe?
You’ve likely heard of creatine or the supplement creatine monohydrate but did you know that it is one of the most effective performance supplements in terms of improving high-intensity work…
7 Tips to Help Get You into Ketosis
Although Ketosis has been sighted as an unhealthy metabolic state by many health advocates, it’s actually a normal metabolic process that is now showing great promise in providing several major…
7 Weight Loss Quick Fixes YOU Should Never Try
Most people want to lose in the quickest way possible. And it’s not surprising that the methods promising fast results are by far the most enticing for the masses. Unfortunately,…
What’s the Hook on Fish Oil ?
Fish oil is the fat or oil that’s extracted from fish tissue that comes from oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna and sardines. But, it can also be…
Protein Powder – All You “Really” Need to Know
Protein is so incredibly important when it come to our bodies. In fact, except for water, protein is the most abundant substance used by the body. And while more advanced nutrition studies are now showing a compelling advantage of higher protein diets being linked to better overall body composition and metabolic health, many of us are still well below an optimal amount needed to support this. Although there is a fairly wide spectrum of opinions when it comes to just how much protein we actually need, a majority of the recommendations are far too low.
How to Boost YOUR Metabolism
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary your metabolism is referenced as “the sum total of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms, resulting in growth, energy production and waste elimination”.…
8 Simple Steps to New Year’s Resolution Success
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Well, here we are at the turn of yet another new year. And for many of us, the turn of a new year marks a starting point for some major…
Not All Carbs Are Created Equal
Do you obsessively count carbs? The good news is you probably don’t need to if you are choosing the right ones. Research suggests that the answer to weight gain and…
Fueling Your Workout 101
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are always on a continual search for ways to improve their performance. And while changing their routine and finding new ways to increase strength and agility…