When you think of the word 'fat' one of the first images that might come to mind is unsightly and unwanted weight. Because of this association, some people eliminate all fats from their diets in an attempt to lose weight. Eating fat doesn't make you fat and avoiding all...
Protein shakes are typically thought of as tools for those trying to gain muscle, bulk up or compete in powerlifting competitions. Protein shakes can however, have benefits for most people even if they don't fit into one of the above categories. Protein shakes give the body the nutrients it needs...
After reading the newest and "best" diets, you'd think that carbohydrates are suddenly the enemy. Eat any amount and you'll put on a ton (pun intended) of weight. The truth is that carbohydrates are not all that bad. There are two main groups of carbs, both of which have different...
Protein is used by the body to build and repair new tissues. Hair, skin, nails and muscles are all built with proteins. When you workout, you cause damage to your muscles. If you eat an adequate amount of protein, your body will fix the damage you caused making your muscles...
It seems as though every month a new diet book, pill or product is released and claims that you can lose weight without giving up your favorite foods or even exercising more than you already are. Before you get all excited and spend your money on these "miracles", realize that...
Energy balance plays a central role in health because it alone determines body weight. Energy balance is described as the relationship between how many calories you consume and how many you burn. This important relationship has three possible outcomes: gaining, losing or maintaining weight. Because body weight and body fat...
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation in the last few years. With the emergence and apparent success of low carb diets, carbs have increasingly been seen as unhealthy. The truth is that certain types of carbs are good while others are bad. Limiting your intake of all carbs can hinder...
If you're a hard gainer, you've most likely turned to weight gainers or protein powders for help in putting on muscle mass. These two products aren't the same. One is simply a protein supplement while the other is more of a meal replacement used to greatly increase your calorie...
The theory behind organic products is that the less chemicals used to grow, raise and preserve the food, the healthier it is for human consumption. Some chemicals that are used include pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics and preservatives. While all of these make food production more efficient, the effects on humans...
Our body uses carbohydrates as its main source of energy and as such we need a good amount to keep us going through the day, especially if we are involved in any form of exercise. 50-60% The general recommendation is to have 50-60% of your calories come from carbs. If you are...
