Health & Nutrition

Im sure by now you have been seeing the trending articles on twitter, facebook and other social media about fasting and fasting mimicking diets. So is that all fasting is? Just a trend? Or is there actual science and studies that prove the benefits of this trend? In this article I will break down the hype, studies and science behind fasting and fasting mimicking diets, like intermittent fasting. I will also explain how I use it everyday and my keys to making it as beneficial as possible! Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years in many cultures across the globe for various reasons, such as religion . This was all before we had the scientific research and studies to prove whether or not it is beneficial to the body. Luckily we live in the 21st century so we have the benefits of modern science and the internet to our disposal. With these modern tools we now know that putting our bodies in a fasted state and fasting regularly can have great benefits to our health.  O...

Whats In Your Cupboard? With the ever expanding list of health and fitness supplements making it to the market. One question keeps emerging for athletes or health and fitness professionals. Or just anyone looking to reach their body's full potential and feel the best they can possibly feel. That question? What supplements are best for my health and fitness goals? Before this can be answered, you must first know what those goals are. If you haven't already, you should make a list of your health and fitness goals. Physically write them down on paper. Keep it somewhere that you will see it everyday. Use it as a reminder to keep you on track and as motivation to push you forward. After you have listed out your goals, you can now look at what health and fitness supplements might help you along the way. While keeping in mind, no supplement will make you achieve your goals without hard work and dedication along with it. FITNESS PROGRESSION Some of the most common he...

It seems like there are new diets popping up every other day now. From Vegetarian  to Paleo , there is a wide variety of lifestyles, and diets that people follow. One of those diets in particular, is the Vegan diet . Although I do not practice a vegan diet, I do admire the compassion for the animals, and their suffering. I do eat meat, but I try to make sure it's not Factory Farmed meat. I wish that the meat I do eat was from animals I hunted myself. To me that is the best way of going about getting your meat ,if you choice to incorporate it in your diet. This article is about vegan foods and supplements though, so back on track. Vegans tend to be thinner, have lower serum cholesterol, and lower blood pressure, reducing their risk of heart disease. However, eliminating all animal products from the diet increases the risk of certain nutritional deficiencies. Micronutrients of special concern for the vegan include vitamins B-12 and D, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids....