Planning a Healthy Lunch: Is There Such a Thing As Too Much of a Good Thing?
When planning a healthy lunch, perception isn’t always everything you need to know. There may be a couple of warnings you need to heed.
Summer Is Coming Quick! What Are Some of the Ways to Shed Fat Fast?Summer is right around the corner and even though everyone has been preparing since Jan 1st (Yea Right!), there are some of us that still may have a few extra pounds to lose in order to get into that lean body shape that everyone wants for beach season! So what are some of the ways that we can lose body fat ASAP so we can be ready to hit the beach in only a couple short months?
Butter and Margarine: Serving Up the FactsButter or margarine? In recent years there’s been a lot of debate about which is better. And as soon as people make up their minds about their new favourite spread, another theory appears just to confuse things again.
Post Exercise Recovery Drinks, What They Are, Why The Body Needs To Recover and What To Look Out ForRecovery drinks, why are they so popular? Why’s it so important to kick start your body’s recovery after exercise? Why does your body need to recover? And what makes a good recovery shake?
Five Power Foods for Healthy LivingA healthy, balanced diet is paramount to promoting your body’s health and wellbeing. There are tons of foods which are extremely beneficial to the human body with a number of them preventing disease and weight gain. Read through this introduction to our five power foods of choice and learn to incorporate these great ingredients into delicious healthy dishes.
Natural Sugars Vs Artificial Sweeteners: You ChooseYou can’t get enough of a good thing, right? Well, maybe not. Too much natural sugar in anyone’s diet can cause a variety of issues including weight gain-that’s why manufacturers turned to artificial sweeteners.
Do You Know What Is a Good Serving Size? Correcting Portion DistortionThe million dollar question: What is the solution to the obesity epidemic? If there were just one answer it would be a simpler problem to address. But unfortunately, there are many components to a lifestyle that promotes overweight and obesity. Most certainly serving size is one of the factors to consider.
Are Apples Good For Inflammation?My favorite health food is apples. Remember when Grandma told you to eat an apple a day to keep the doctor away? There is a compound in apples that is a very potent inflammation fighter, and it helps protect us from degenerative diseases!
How Fiber-Rich Foods Can Help You Stay Fit and HealthyDietary fiber offers many health benefits. Here’s how to include more in your diet.
Is Pea Protein Powder Right for You?Pea protein is a great alternative for anyone who is allergic to gluten, lactose intolerant, or cannot tolerate soy. It tastes great, and is one of the protein sources which is gaining a lot of momentum in the fitness world and in the news. Find out why pea protein might be right for you.
Using Supplements In An Intensive Exercise RegimeIf you have ever done an intensive exercise regime, then you will know that there will be a time when it takes a toll on the body and you begin to feel worse. This is especially true if you have to do the program everyday and you don’t really give your body the time to recover. You will start to notice that you don’t have the energy to do the program and you might even get more injuries, more often.
