No matter what you read on the internet, the long standing debate seems to go on forever on whether eating fat actually makes us fat or not. If you eat a lot of fat, then you will get fat. Is this statement true?
Does Fat Make You Fat?
Why You Should Be Eating Carbs
Despite what you may have heard, carbs play a very important role in the human diet, especially for athletes and those with specific medical conditions.
Navigating Protein and Protein Supplements
Even if you have never been to the gym a day in your life, I’m sure you have heard that you need to eat protein to build muscle. Here’s why: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Our body can make some amino acids on its own, but there are some that we need …
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Should You Be Taking BCAA?
Athletes are always looking for that edge, that little something to get a leg up on the competition. In the pursuit of excellence, is not uncommon to look towards dietary supplements. One commonly used during training is Branched Chain Amino Acids or BCAA. Today we are going to explore what BCAA are, how and why …
Can You Get Enough Protein on a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet?
If you ask any vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan what is one of the most common questions they get about their diet, it is, without a doubt, “how do you get enough protein?” Is this a common misconception, or truly an epidemic for plant-based eaters?
Vegan Athletes, Can They Meet Their Protein Needs?
Although it is possible to meet the needs of the everyday person on a plant-based diet, athletes are known to have greater protein requirements to support their training. This lead’s many to wondering, can an athlete perform well on a vegan or vegetarian diet?
Smoothie Boosters
Boost your morning with a powerhouse smoothie. From spirulina to wheatgrass, learn how they can improve your smoothie routine.
Bone Broth: Is It Beneficial for Athletes?
With the rise in popularity of Paleolithic diets, we have seen the rebirth of bone broth. Although this may be a new concept for many, bone broth has been around for centuries. Broths, touted for their ...
How Mindful Eating Improves Your Health
Our lives have revolved around food for centuries. Eating is more than just providing our bodies with nutrients and energy to keep us going. Food is cultural, it is linked to traditions, memory and emotion. But so often we do not sit down and take the opportunity to enjoy food. Instead, we are in a rush simply going through the motions...
What is the Importance of Grains and Beans in the Diet?
Do you ever wonder what happens to food after you eat it? Why that gurgling sound is coming from your stomach? What is the meaning of the french sounding "legume" word you keep hearing? Or if there is really that much difference between white bread and wheat? Let's start to answer these questions and more by ...