Introduction The term diet, described by Wikipedia, is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. In today’s world its a buzz word that’s impossible to get away from. The diet industry is now such a huge part of our modern culture that we are constantly bombarded with marketing from businesses who […]
Many people believe that eating eggs may be bad for your health. Here are some excellent reasons to justify why eating eggs can make you healthier, brainier, leaner and stronger. 1. Eggs help to improve performance Eggs have a high satiety index, meaning they make you feel full for longer. One large egg supplies 6g […]
Omega 3 benefits are wide-ranging and proven by clinical studies. Understanding the best Omega 3 sources means you can include more of these healthy foods in your daily meal planning. From heart health to depression treatment to pregnancy health. Omega 3 benefits are too good to ignore if you are interested in health. What are […]
Where does the word “vitamin” come from? The words is derived from the Latin word vita (life) and the biochemical term amine (nitrogen-containing) because they are required for life and were originally thought to be amines. Vitamins are organic compounds required by humans in small amounts from the diet. What are vitamins? They are an […]
Glycemic Load You may have heard about the glycemic index and wondered what it is all about. The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It compares foods gram for gram of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes. […]
Thousands of Brits and Americans There’s a good chance that you are one of the thousands of Brits and Americans who skipped breakfast today. There is also a good chance that you are overweight. This is a guess based on statistical data and the fact that you are reading this article. One set of statistics […]
How Carb Cycling Works In carb cycling, your week is divided among three types of days: no carb days, low-carb days and high-carb days. NO CARB DAYS: On these, you eat high-fiber vegetables such as leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, onions, peppers and mushrooms freely, along with lean protein and a serving or two of good […]
Many of us on a daily basis talk about calories. How many are in those donuts and that baguette you have just had for dinner. But do you really know what a calorie is? Lets discuss this….. What is a calorie? The definition of a calorie is “the amount of energy, or heat it takes […]
History Of Soya Beans Soya is one of the oldest and most nutritious foods in the world. In the 11th century BC it was primarily consumed in Northern China, spreading to the west and the U.S.A. in the middle of the 18th century and only more recently to Europe. Soya is mainly used in industry […]
In this article I will reveal some little known facts about the fibers and the beneficial effect they have over your body. Do you know what fiber is? That’s Great if you do, but for those who don’t…. Let me explain what fiber is… Fiber is an indigestible part of all plant foods. It is found in […]
Hello, I'm Dan that’s me above, i have been dedicated to weight training in and out of gyms, also qualified diet nutritionist and certified PT, and i have a combined knowledge of over 10 years.
