Much as we’d like to deny this fact, we hear the word “superfood” being thrown around a lot these days. From exotic products such as Goji berries to good old staples like eggs, this marketing buzzword refers to foods which have the sole purpose of improving our health in any way possible. Unfortunately, a sea of processed foods hides a danger food personality (rather than a superfood one) behind their delicious exterior. Most of them are advertised as superfoods which are here to change our lives for the better. Thankfully, the fitness......
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Whether you’re spending hours on the daily commute or going out of town for work all too often, traveling makes it tough to stick to your healthy eating diet. In fact, most people end up giving in their inner nibbler at one point or another, from snacking on some high-calorie portable snacks to buckling under the enticing smells of street food. The point is, do you want to be one of them? If not, so much as a little planning can go a long way. So, here are ten high-protein snacks......
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What is the ketogenic diet? Some diets focus on how much you eat (low calorie diets), some focus on when you eat (fasting and 5:2). Others focus on certain eating styles inspired by natural history (paleo). However, the ketogenic diet focuses entirely on what you eat, down to macronutrient level. There are many benefits to the ketogenic diet, and fat loss is certainly one of them. Here’s an introduction, or refresher, to that low-carb wonder known as the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is an extremely low-carb diet which causes the body......
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What is Carb Cycling and How Does it Work? Today, the fat loss diet arena is populated by many diets that promise to get you one step (or more) closer to your dream body. Most of them claim they have that “one little trick” which can transform your physique. No need for hacks or shortcuts. However, nutritionists and fitness gurus came up with a particular diet that delivers on this promise just by listening to what science has to say about weight loss. Carb cycling has turned into a trendy and fun......
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So, what are macros? Macros, short for macronutrients, are the nutrients that provide calories from food. They consist of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein helps build lean muscle and repair broken tissue -which is what happens to your muscles during a workout. Protein burns more calories gram for gram because it requires more energy than the other macros for your body to digest it. Thus, high protein diets aid in fat loss. 1 gram of protein = 4 calories Carbohydrates (carbs) are stored in your muscles, organs, brain, and blood as glycogen which......
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February 20, 2017
What To Look For In The Best Pre-Workout Supplements For Women (And What To Avoid)
Most of us have been trained to think that a proper and nutrient-rich diet along with a consistent training regimen are the only two “weapons” that women have in their arsenal to achieve a stunning, lean and toned physique. However, the fitness world supplies a plethora of pre-workout supplements that are tailored to their needs. Specifically, the supplementation industry has created various women-friendly supplement types (whey protein, fat burners, multivitamins, creatine, and pre-workout etc.) which can turn up the fitness heat. As you research your way to the best pre-workout supplement for women, you......
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Getting rid of a bad reputation can be a challenge – something carbs know all too well. Demonized for years and years, athletes and bodybuilders alike often label carbs as their worst enemy. From making you gain weight to nullifying your workout, these misconstrued nutrients have always been the ideal scapegoat for failing to achieve any training goals. While there is a lot of legit information about carbs and their importance for our body, there is also a serious amount of pseudoscience. This way it’s even harder to distinguish the difference between......
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In your journey to attain and maintain you ideal body, consistent exercise and eating right is essential. But, there are certain foods that can help by boosting your metabolism, activating hormones that release fat, and eliminating toxins that can stunt fat loss. Add these foods to your rotation today! Almonds/nuts: Full of protein and fiber, almonds reduce cravings. They are a good source of Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, and magnesium which helps your body produce energy, build muscle tissue, and regulate blood sugar. Avocado: It’s monosaturated fat enables cells......
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Let’s be honest.. who doesn’t love pizza? What about a pizza that’s healthy for you? Cauliflower pizza crust with all the freshest veggies 2 cups grated cauliflower (half a head) 1 egg, beaten 1 1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh tomato sauce 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon chopped onions Fresh basil 1. Preheat oven to 425. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Wash, then grate the cauliflower with a box grater until......
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Cheat meals used to be the highlight of my week- especially during prep for a competition! The rest of the week would start to drag as thoughts of donuts danced in my head. I tortured myself to eat squeaky clean in order to earn my one meal of unadulterated pleasure. I thought if I wasn’t “good” I was letting Amanda Latona or Ashley Kaltwasser down. What made it worse was social media glamorizing cheat meals as a part of this healthy lifestyle, with #foodporn breaking the internet. Happily, I can say I no longer eat cheat......
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