Losing weight through a strict diet and still getting enjoyment from the food you eat are two concepts that rarely go well together. However, for those who have discovered zero-calorie foods have discovered a way to shed weight, and keep it off, without having to sacrifice on the enjoyment that…
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For any head sports coach at a top level, one of the most key components to holistic player development is to provide nutrition education to the players/athletes. Years of research and study have proved that proper nutrition will lead to better performance. Many top-level sports teams will employ the skills…
Read MoreA nutritionist holds a lot of power in their hands. If they tell their clients to eat the wrong food the damage to that client’s body will be very severe. That is why it is always very important for a nutritionist to give sound nutritional advice and encourage good eating habits.…
Read MoreOften enough, life can seem to resemble a constant struggle with the relationships we form with our vices. Whether we enjoy eating, lazing around, smoking or drinking, each and every one of us has a certain number of guilty pleasures that we indulge in from time to time. Some of…
Read MoreIt is no secret that the food we eat affects our health and bodies directly. This means we need to ensure that we only consume healthy, nutritious food that helps us promote – and not harm – our health. The food and drinks we consume fall into two categories: acidic and alkaline…
Read MoreProtein – which is made up of amino acids – is the essential building block of muscles. When you exercise, your muscles tear microscopically. As they repair themselves, you visibly see your muscles developing. This nutrient helps this process, which is why so many people who are interested in changing…
Read MorePicture this. It’s the beginning of spring and you decide that you’re going start going to gym regularly so that you can get that bikini body by the time you hit the beach at the end of the year. When you join the gym, they have a special at the…
Read MoreFor most of us, the supplements lining the shelves of our local gym shop are intimidating. They promise to make us leaner, faster, harder and stronger… And it seems there are dozens upon dozens of supplements available. All you need to know is that there’s one supplement in there that…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard of anorexia nervosa – the eating disorder characterised by obsessive and serious restrictions on food, fear of gaining weight and a total fixation with an impossibly thin physique. But did you know there’s a similar condition, called bigorexia? Since it’s claiming an ever-growing number of victims –…
Read More Go and get a glass of water as the benefits of drinking this liquid are huge! Take a look. 1. Helps maintain the body’s fluid balance The human body is about 70% water. That’s because every cell in the body is made up of it and a lot of our bodily functions…
Read MoreSushi’s healthy, right? It’s good for your nutrition? Wrong! Yes, the fresh fish used is good for you: the tuna and salmon usually used are packed with omegas. However, as a general rule, sushi isn’t a good choice if you’re trying to follow a healthy diet – one that’s focused…
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