What Your Food Cravings Could be Trying to Tell You 
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What Your Food Cravings Could be Trying to Tell You 

Have you ever felt an intense desire to eat ice-cream or an almost overwhelming longing for a burger? To chow down on something crunchy or salty? Those intense urges to eat specific foods are called food cravings. And sometimes, food cravings mean more than just ‘i love donuts.’  Food cravings are thought to be a […]

25 January, 2023

Can Carbs and Fat Help You Build Muscle?
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Can Carbs and Fat Help You Build Muscle?

When you think of foods to help build muscle, it’s safe to say protein gets all of the attention. Carbs and fat are mainly used for endurance exercise and have their health benefits touted, but protein is the star macro for muscle building. But though we’re not suggesting you step away from the protein shakes […]

24 January, 2023

Isometric Versus Isotonic Exercises: The Showdown 
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Isometric Versus Isotonic Exercises: The Showdown 

Strength training is for everyone, including you! With the variety of strength exercises available, it can be challenging to understand which exercises will facilitate your fitness journey and which may stifle you. Do you know the difference between isometric and isotonic exercises? And how they can help you on your fitness and health journey? Isometric […]

24 January, 2023

Should You Exercise In The Morning On An Empty Stomach?
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Should You Exercise In The Morning On An Empty Stomach?

Mornings are an ideal time for many people to exercise. You can start your day knowing you have ticked off one of your goals for the day and reap benefits throughout the day. Even after you exercise, your body continues to burn more calories for some time after. It’s a win-win. Except that you’re exercising on […]

23 January, 2023

How Much Exercise Should You Do Each Week? 
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How Much Exercise Should You Do Each Week? 

Exercise is good for you. It’s one of the activities that has almost no downsides, as long as you don’t get injured or overdo it. Which begs the question: how much exercise should I do? How much is too much? And how much is too much or too little?  The short answer is: it depends. […]

22 January, 2023

Why You Should Eat All Food Groups 
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Why You Should Eat All Food Groups 

A new diet fad arises each year. The trend of cutting out fat or limiting carbs comes and goes. Sometimes people stop eating fat entirely. But there’s a reason why national dietary guidance doesn’t encourage you to eliminate entire food groups. There are good reasons why you should eat all food groups and not eliminate […]

21 January, 2023

Is Intuitive Eating Right For You?
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Is Intuitive Eating Right For You?

The idea of intuitive eating was first introduced in the book “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works” by Evelyn Tribole, a registered dietitian, and Elyse Resch, a registered dietitian and clinical nutritionist. The book was first published in 1995 and has since become a best-seller. Tribole and Resch developed the concept of intuitive eating […]

20 January, 2023

What is Muscle Protein Synthesis?
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What is Muscle Protein Synthesis?

Exercising, lifting weights, and eating a protein rich diet are all well known methods to build muscle. Did you know that there are two processes that occur on a cellular level in our bodies that allow us to reach these goals? Those are muscle protein synthesis, and muscle protein breakdown. Sounds technical, but it’s not […]

19 January, 2023