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Better sports performance while on keto?

12/12/22

If you’re looking for motivation about the keto diet and sports, keep reading! As your body adapts to ketosis, you’ll be able to burn more stored fat to fuel your workouts. During low intensity endurance exercises, athletes following a keto diet will burn more than twice as much fat as those sticking to a diet […]

Part 4-How Vegetarians Who Want To Build Muscle Can Reach Their Protein Intake Levels

21/12/18

In our comprehensive series of posts centered around building muscle, we’ve already covered how to calculate your ideal caloric intake, and its optimal breakdown into protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake levels. But what about vegetarians (and their many variations)? Where can they tap into sufficient protein sources? In this article, we’ll take a look at […]

Fitness and motivation

Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight?

05/09/16

Tens of millions of Americans are on diets each year. And virtually every one of them (about 95% according to most studies) is unable to lose weight and keep it off. This can be really demoralizing. And yo-yo dieting – repeatedly losing weight by dieting and subsequently regaining it – can actually be bad for […]

Weight Loss

Tasty Treats Found To Effectively Boost Weight Loss Efforts

09/07/21

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, people who enjoy a varied diet typically have a lower BMI than those who are stuck eating a very dull and restricted range of foods. Making provision for the occasional treat in your diet has also been proven to be one of the best ways to boost […]

Weight Loss

NASH Diet: Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Liver

31/03/23

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a type of liver disease characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. While the exact cause of NASH is unknown, lifestyle and dietary factors can contribute to the development of the condition. A healthy diet is crucial for managing NASH and preventing its progression to more serious liver disease, […]

NASH

Keeping Diabetes in Control During the Holidays

23/12/16

The holidays are a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family. However, these gatherings are often centered on a meal – which can make things very challenging for individuals with diabetes. Too much worry about portion selection can induce stress and anxiety. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) suggests to start meal planning in […]

Diabetes

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18

Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]

Diabetes

Does the keto diet increase your cholesterol?

06/12/22

Cholesterol is an important building block for your cells. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it’s crucial to have an appropriate ratio between the two types of cholesterol (HDL and LDL). HDL (good cholesterol) collects excess cholesterol and transports it to the liver where it is metabolized. In other words, HDL cleans your blood vessels. LDL […]

Keto

You could be eating these foods without knowing how harmful they are!

09/08/16

Heart disease is very important as it is the leading cause of death among American: on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to recently published data from the American Heart Association. Discover the foods that you should avoid but also those that are good for you too! With advertising nowadays, we tend to […]

This ‘Healthy’ Food Swap You’ve Been Making May Actually Be Bad For You

15/04/16

Actually, when consumed in moderation, butter is actually pretty good for you. Research found butter fights cancer, reduces diabetes symptoms, is packed with vitamins that boost your immune system and keeps bones strong and teeth healthy. So, before you dump all your vegetable oil down the drain, let’s take a look at the research. Read […]

Healthy Eating

From MyPyramid to MyPlate – Food Recommendations from Special Interests

20/12/16

In 1992, the USDA sought to convey to Americans what it meant to maintain a healthy diet using a colorful and easy to understand graphic – the food pyramid. The food pyramid was utilized by schools, government programs (such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and various major media outlets to convey the elements of a healthy […]

Healthy Eating

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