"You are what you eat" is a perfect saying because the nutrition habits you practice now have a huge effect on your overall health tomorrow. The right eating habits will help you lose weight, gain muscle and even reduce your risk of disease. 1. Skipping Meals. When you're trying to lose...
Preface: sugar is all the same. Whether it was adding in during processing or already present, the word sugar refers to a carbohydrate in its most basic form. There really is no [as far as calories, obesity and health are concerned] difference between sugar found in a strawberry or soda....
Though most of the visible work needed for a fit body takes place at the gym, the real "magic" happens during rest. Exercise causes damage to muscle tissue which the body repairs during the recovery process. The recovery process is technically what makes you bigger, faster and stronger. This important...
There are two separate issues when dealing with calories: weight management and overall health. The number of calories you eat is the sole factor in determining whether your weight goes up, down or stays the same. The types of calories you eat however, will have an impact on your overall...
A piece of advice that you'll often hear when trying to lose weight is to avoid eating late in the day. For your overall weight, it's the amount and types of calories that are more important than when you eat them. Calorie Balance Calorie balance (and only calorie balance) dictates whether you'll...
Is pizza healthy? Are hamburgers healthy? Are Oreos healthy? These are some of the most common nutrition questions around. The answer to the question, "Is [insert food here] healthy?" is more complicated than a simple yes or no. Typically, individual foods can't be classified as healthy or unhealthy by themselves....
Ingredients 1 medium banana 1/2 cup of low fat ice cream 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder 1 cup of low fat (1%) milk 1 tablespoon of honey Calories banana: 105 calories, 0g fat, 27g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 0mg sodium ice cream: 100 calories, 2.5g fat, 17g carbs, 3g protein, 45mg...
1. Drink Water. Drinking water throughout the day can help keep you feeling full without adding any extra calories. Water is one of the few substances you can eat or drink that is truly calorie free. Remember, water in itself won't help you lose weight, but by replacing high calorie...
Starting a healthy lifestyle is more than going on a diet or buying a gym membership for your New Year's Resolution. A healthy lifestyle is about embracing a way of life that helps you avoid disease and perform at your optimal levels. It requires a balance of healthy foods, exercise...
1. Tuna. Canned tuna is one of the best snacks if you're looking to put on some clean, fat free weight. Not only is it relatively cheap, tuna is made up of mostly protein (1 can ~ 30 grams of protein) that is complete which is exactly what is needed...
