Food
Why all diets work the same way and choosing the one that suits you
It seems like in this day and age, a new diet is coming out every month. So which one do you choose for your personal goal and does it really matter?
Well first let’s look at the definition of 'diet':
“Consuming a particular selection of food that is designed to help improve a person's physical condition or to prevent a disease.”
For the purpose of this article we will be focusing on improving your physique, which is why I assume you will be reading. This can be broken down into two categories; muscle building and fat loss.
Does protein give you energy?
Protein can certainly be classed as an energy source, but it should not be your first port of call. Protein is used primarily for other demands such as tissue repair, enzymes and hormones. Additionally, it takes longer for your body to convert protein into energy, especially when compared to the rapid energy boost you get from carbohydrates.
Protein is an absolutely essential micronutrient for the body. It helps to repair tissue and muscle, as well as preventing muscular degeneration, creating enzymes and hormones for the body, and much more. So how does Protein contribute to sustained energy levels throughout the day?
Weight loss diet for men
Let me explain this from the start. There is no one type of diet that works for everyone, because we are all different, some of us will be able to stick to certain diets such as keto or intermittent fasting better than others will. Having said that, whatever diet you do, if done properly, will work for everyone because all you are doing is creating a calorie deficit. So for the purpose of this article I will assume the main audience reading it are your average male training 3-4 times a week with a desk job currently eating between 2500-2800 calories a day.
Blonde Chicks
Blonde Chicks...
Try this delicious, nutritious, healthy baking recipe for your next guilt-free treat!
Supplements vs Whole Foods
The everlasting debate between the benefits of whole-foods or supplements does not seem to be drawing to a conclusion.
We're going to give our 2 pence on the subject, to try to weigh up the pros and cons of each.
The goal here is to provide you with sufficient information to help you choose which nutrients to obtain from whole-foods, and when to supplement.
Healthy Snack alternatives
Healthy snack alternatives
If you're sitting down the watch the big game, you may also be grabbing a bag of crisps and a cold one?..
You're probably already aware of the negative health effects which salty and fatty snacks can have on your body... but perhaps you didn't know how simple it was to replace those awfully unhealthy snacks with some great ones!
We've compiled a short guide to help you choose the healthier option from the food cupboard next time you're feeling peckish.
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.