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What’s The Connection Between Resistance Training And Peanut Protein?

When it comes to resistance training, you’ll often find athletes reaching for peanut butter. In fact, this sandwich spread has been used by bodybuilders for years, but why? Is it because of the taste, or is there something more to it? As we dive deep into the world of peanut…

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What Are The 2021 Health And Fitness Trends?

The beginning of a new year is always a time for not just reflections on the past, but for looking for the future. And with the strangeness of this past year, we are sure you must agree that looking forward seems like a much nicer prospect than looking back! When…

How Does Exercise Improve Metabolic Health?

You might think of yourself as having a slow metabolism or being one of the lucky ones with a very fast one, but have you ever thought about whether it is possible to change your metabolism? Metabolism may be affected by many factors, such as how old you are, your…

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What are Exogenous Ketones? Learn more in this article.

The ketogenic (or keto as it’s abbreviated as) diet is a very low-carb as well as high-fat diet. Being on the diet for a number of days puts your body into a state of ketosis. This is a nutritional state that is characterised by raised blood ketones and weight loss.…

What Should You Eat Before And After A Run?

As a runner, your diet and what you eat are important not only for maintaining good health but also to promote peak performance while you’re on the road. Proper nutrition as well as hydration can make or break a workout or race. In addition, it can also affect how you…

What Is The Noom Diet? Find out more in this article.

It’s no secret that fad diet plans have a tendency to backfire. Creating new healthy habits is what heads up lasting change and well-being for life. Enter the Noom diet. This is a weight-loss app and personalised meal-planning service which turned out to be one of the most Googled diets…

Does A Link Exist Between Nutrition And Mental Health?

More and research is finding that a nutritious diet isn’t merely good for your body. It’s great for the brain as well. This knowledge is birthing a concept which is called nutritional (or food) psychiatry. Traditionally, psychiatrists and psychologists haven’t been trained to ask about food and nutrition. However, diet…

Nutrition Tips for Peak Athletic Performance

While eating healthy is important for everyone, when you are performing intense exercise and trying to maintain peak athletic performance, it is crucial that your nutrition supports your body. For those performing high levels of activity on a very regular basis, you need the energy to maintain your body as…

Why Eating A Mediterranean Diet May Reduce The Effects Of Stress

Stress is a part of everyday life, more so this year as 2020 continues to shock and amaze the world. As our stress levels begin to increase, our quality of life begins to decrease. This is because stress impacts our ability to focus, lose weight and can even result in…

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How Does The Military Diet Eating Plan Work?

The military diet is low in fats and carbohydrates while being high in protein, making it a calorie friendly option. The food combinations aim to burn fat and boost your metabolism by reducing your calorie intake for three days and letting you follow your normal eating plan. On the first…

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Why A Good Diet Can Help With Post-Operative Recovery

Surgery is something that we’re all bound to experience at some point or other in our lives, whether it happens to us personally or a loved one. The reasons for this can vary – from sports injuries to car accidents or even falls and health conditions. Whatever the reason for…

How May Good Nutrition Lead To Healthy Skin?

The benefits of a healthy diet cannot be ignored. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, fuel your day or even look after your skin, a healthy diet can help you get it all on track. We’ve all heard the anonymous quote that says, “What you eat becomes you. You have…

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