Everyone knows how important it is to eat foods high in nutrients if you want to stay at the top of your health game. That’s because nutrients are the most important part of foods that are good for your body. ...
Everyone knows how important it is to eat foods high in nutrients if you want to stay at the top of your health game. That’s because nutrients are the most important part of foods that are good for your body. ...
When I say “superfood”, you say… ? Kale? Wheatgrass? Chia seeds? All of those super healthy foods easily spring to mind. So why is that most people forget about watercress? After all, watercress is part of the cruciferous or brassica ...
By now, I’ve hopefully busted the myth that all fats are bad for you. Because it is just that – a myth. In fact, certain types of fat are pretty much vital in the diet and, if you don’t get ...
When you’re rushing to work, exhausted and bleary eyed, it’s easy to be tempted inside the familiar storefront of a Starbucks. The delicious scent of fresh coffee seems to promise a convenient and much-needed energy boost. You wouldn’t be the ...
We’ve all been there… even though we’ve just enjoyed a tasty and filling meal, we still have a persistent yearning for something sugary. A lot of it comes down to our conditioning – we expect something sweet after a meal. ...
A healthy immune system means we don’t have to worry when cold and flu season comes around, as our bodies will be well equipped to fight invading bacteria, viruses and parasites. Our immune system is made up of various cells, ...
A recent report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO), determined that red meat and processed meat consumption correlated with increased risks of cancer. Now, we as human beings have ...
If you’re trying to nail down everything in your life that influences the choices you make when it comes to the foods you eat, one of the key starting points is to understand your environment. When trying to develop healthy ...
Soy has become pretty popular recently. You can find it in most supermarkets in the form of soy milk, tofu, or meat/dairy substitutes. But there is also a considerable amount of controversy around soy itself. While it is used commonly ...
Some people equate sore muscles with a good workout. They yearn to wake up with the feeling of their hard work accomplished at the gym. No pain, no gain, right? I am not one of those people. Sure I like ...
Hi, I’m Mike. One of my biggest passions in life is nutrition, and after getting my Personal Trainer Certification and Fitness Nutrition Certification from ISSA, I wanted to create a site where I could help readers live a healthy and nutritious life. I believe we control our destiny, and we can choose to live a long and healthy life by eating right and treating our bodies with respect.