Nutrition and exercise are the two key components when it comes to building muscle. They both have different effects on the breakdown and the synthesis (growing) of muscle protein. Muscle is built when protein synthesis occurs more than breakdown. It may seem black and white but when digging into the research on this topic, it […]
21 December, 2022
We have all experienced food cravings at some point in our lives. A food craving is when your body is telling you that you want to eat a certain food. The types of food people crave are all dependent on where you live and the cultural norms around food. In Japan, rice is a common […]
21 December, 2022
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means: Christmas dinners, year-end parties, cocktail gatherings, and oodles of chocolates and snacks lying around the house. Although the festive season is particularly challenging when it comes to sticking to your healthy eating plans, the truth is that there’s temptation all year round. Learning […]
20 December, 2022
You’ve likely heard BMI mentioned before and may even know your own, but what does BMI – or Body Mass Index – really mean and how can it help you better understand your overall health? Over recent years, there has been a lot of debate about whether or not it’s actually a useful measure of […]
20 December, 2022
If you’ve been trying to manage your weight for any length of time, you’ve probably come across some common terms and lingo. One of the terms you must have heard is a calorie deficit. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell the difference between ‘buzzwords’ and fads, and concepts which are actually grounded in science […]
20 December, 2022
Over the years, carbohydrates have been vilified and held accountable for unwanted weight gain. But carbohydrates are essential for the human body to function optimally. Carbohydrates provide fuel for your muscles and brain during exercise and may help improve your athletic performance. Like many aspects of nutrition, there are some individual factors at play with […]
18 December, 2022
At one time or another, you’ve undoubtedly heard that you should eat more fiber. And it’s true. Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet—so important that dietary fiber is considered to be a nutrient of public health concern in the U.S. Most of us simply aren’t getting enough fiber on a daily basis. […]
16 December, 2022
Food is one of the foundations of good health. Along with good genes, physical activity, sleep, and other healthy habits, it can be the difference between healthy and unhealthy. But you don’t have to stick to a diet made up solely of lettuce, especially if you consider implementing the 80/20 rule in one way or another. […]
14 December, 2022
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