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Which Protein is best for women?
It's no secret that many people associate protein supplements with bulging biceps, weight-gain and big burly men. But the truth of it is that we all need protein, and if you're an active individual, you will certainly need more!
Whether or not you're aware of it, it can be difficult to consume a sufficient amount of protein if you're active. Protein shakes can be fantastic for satisfying this demand, by providing you with a quick and easy source of healthy protein.
What are Amino Acids? Benefits and Usage
First of all, let's understand what we're talking about when we say Amino Acids. An Amino Acid is a monomer which makes up a protein. You may have heard of BCAAs and maybe even EAAs around the health and fitness scene, but perhaps you're not yet familiar with these terms? There are 20 different Amino Acids in total, but as we're speaking in terms of Health and fitness, we'll be discussing Nine. In the fitness industry, there are two types of Amino Acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids, (BCAAs) and Essential Amino Acids (EAAs). If you're a regular gym goer and/or supplement taker, then you may well have heard of both, but what is the difference between them?
Supplements for a Healthy Heart
In today’s society, many people are concerned about their physical and mental well-being, taking steps to ensure that they are healthy and happy. However, an ever growing concern amongst men and women today is the health of their heart and circulatory system. The British Heart Foundation (2018) have reported that there are 7 million people living with cardio-vascular diseases such as: atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and stroke in the UK today. 420 people each day lose their life to a cardiovascular disease (CVD) with 180 of those being heart attacks and 115 being under the age of 75. Where some conditions can be inherited or increase in likelihood due to genetics, many CVDs can be developed through unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Good fat and bad fat: what is the difference?
Following a balanced diet can be tricky at the best of times, especially as new studies gather new findings about the benefits and disadvantages of different foods and nutrients. One minute, fats are healthy and should be consumed regularly, and then the next, you should be avoiding them at all costs. However, fat is a vital and necessary component of any diet and hopefully I can explain the differences between some different types and sources of fat.
Are Protein Bars good for you?
It seems like everyone is taking protein these days, and protein has been put on a pedestal as the king of all the macro-nutrients when it comes to health and fitness. A lot of people go through the same thought processes: “Should I be taking Protein?” “Which protein should I be using?” “How much protein is best?” This difficulty isn't helped by the great variety of products out there, especially when most protein bars look like unhealthy chocolate bars! In this article, I'm going to break down protein bars, and show you the real benefits they can have to your health and diet.
Calcium for bodybuilders.
Calcium is micronutrient that is an essential mineral for health. I’m sure many of you will be aware that calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth, but it also plays many other roles in the body that make it an important consideration, especially for bodybuilders.
High Protein Chocolate Caramel Microwave Cupcakes & Vanilla Mousse Frosting
We all get sugar cravings, and yes while it’s acceptable to indulge a bit, surrounding yourself with high sugar cupcakes might be frowned upon. That’s where this creative high protein, low sugar recipie comes into play.
Vitamins in fruits and vegetables
Vitamins are complex chemicals that are acquired from food sources and are essential for the healthy function of the body. Vitamins can be broken down into two categories: water-soluble, found in non-fatty, water-based foods, and fat-soluble, which are found in fatty foods.
Creatine supplements ingredients.
Creatine is a popular supplement taken by a vast range of fitness enthusiasts, athletes and bodybuilders, usually used to increase performance in anaerobic type activities. There are a number of forms of creatine, which will be reviewed in this article, however the most popular ones are creatine monohydrate (creatine bound to a single water molecule) and creatine ethyl ester (CEE).
High volume training versus one set to failure.
Whenever we consider the most important factors that lead to muscle growth, the amount of volume we produce in a training session, and how we progress this volume over time are the most important factors that determine rates of muscle growth.