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How to lose weight with intermittent fasting- the explanation behind

31/01/23

Is it scientifically proven? According to scientific studies, intermittent fasting can have many health benefits, the most significant being weight loss. It also leads to improvements within certain metabolic parameters. It can also restore microbe diversity in the gut, slow down the aging process, and much more. With its emphasis on time restriction (rather than […]

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting: how it works

30/01/23

How many hours should I fast? Generally, about 11 to 12 hours after the last meal, the glycogen stores start to be depleted and the body initiates lipolysis—the process that burns fat to produce energy. In fact, we all fast naturally for about 10 to 12 hours at night when we sleep. Intermittent fasting is […]

Intermittent Fasting

TRIGLYCDERIDES – WHY DO THEY MATTER

04/10/22

Educating ourselves on triglycerides will help us understand the roles they play in cardiovascular health. Knowing the causes and impact of their high level in our body is essential to avoid future complications. Triglycerides are by far the most abundant type of fat or lipid found in our blood. Their main function is to store […]

Tasty Treats Found To Effectively Boost Weight Loss Efforts

09/07/21

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, people who enjoy a varied diet typically have a lower BMI than those who are stuck eating a very dull and restricted range of foods. Making provision for the occasional treat in your diet has also been proven to be one of the best ways to boost […]

Weight Loss

Improve Your Mental Health Through Healthy Dieting

21/12/18

Most people think of dieting as a way to alter one’s physical appearance. However, studies in the field of psychiatry show that dieting can actually have an impact on a person’s psychology as well as their physiology. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits that proper dieting can have on your mental state, and take […]

Healthy Eating

Top Tips To Boost Your Nutrient Intake Levels

21/12/18

In a previous post, we explored the link between healthy dieting and mental health, as well as listed some of the specific foods and nutrients that have been proven to promote mental health. As a reminder, targeted nutrients that you should include in your diet consumption include : Tryptophan Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamins B6 […]

Healthy Eating

Part 4-How Vegetarians Who Want To Build Muscle Can Reach Their Protein Intake Levels

21/12/18

In our comprehensive series of posts centered around building muscle, we’ve already covered how to calculate your ideal caloric intake, and its optimal breakdown into protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake levels. But what about vegetarians (and their many variations)? Where can they tap into sufficient protein sources? In this article, we’ll take a look at […]

Fitness and motivation

The Real Deal About Fats and Nutrition

07/12/18

Going back about 20 years, it seemed that the hot buzzword that was on everyone’s lips at that time was ‘fat free’. Back then, fat-free foods were suddenly springing up from nowhere, and was found everywhere. That fat-free trend, in our opinion, was a result of and contributing factor to this collective idea that eating […]

Healthy Eating

What You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout

06/12/18

In this article, we’ll take a look at what you should eat after your cardio workouts, depending on the intensity levels and duration of the workouts themselves. What should you eat after a moderate cardio? ‘Moderate’ is generally a session that lasts for 30- to 45-minutes, and could include activities such as running or an […]

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