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Things are always changing in the field of nutrition. With more advanced testing, research studies and new methods of growing and preparing food, there is an almost constant flow of information on nutrition and its effects on our health and well-being. What is nutrigenomics and how does it impact us? What Is Nutrigenomics Nutrigenomics is […]

There are a lot of fads and hype in nutrition, as there are in fitness, health, exercise, etc. Rather than chasing fads that promise everything for nothing, look for solid ideas that are based on science. Do your research and remember nothing is free – that includes your health! Following are eight trends in nutrition […]

When people think of workouts, they often associate them with physical activity and exercise. However, an often overlooked but equally important area of the body that needs to be worked out is the command center of the body: the brain. Even when working out, like working your legs with squats, the brain is responsible for […]

Meat and fish aren’t the only dietary sources of protein. Veggies, legumes, and other vegetarian foods can also provide this power nutrient. But you don’t have to be a vegetarian to turn to vegetables for protein. There are lots of good reasons, other than vegetarianism, to integrate high-protein vegetables into your diet. Benefits of Eating Plant-Based […]

  There’s no shortage of information on the internet, on the news, in magazines and journals on fitness and health. Type just about any fitness or health term or phrase into Google and something is going to pop up. The problem isn’t the amount of information available, the problem is discerning if it’s valid. The […]

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing the keto diet. We’ve talked about what the diet is, what it’s based on, what macronutrients are, etc. To wrap up this series, in this blog we’ll discuss what the experts have to say about this diet, its procs and cons, its dangers and its benefits. What […]

For the past two weeks, we’ve looked at the keto diet – what it is, the theory behind it, macronutrients, etc. This week we’re looking at the different types of keto diets you have to choose from. As discussed in past blogs, the keto diet is based on the process of ketosis, the burning of […]

Last week we looked at the ketogenic, or keto, diet. For a quick overview, on the keto diet amounts of fat are allowed with low amounts of carbs and moderate amounts of protein. This throws the body into a state of ketosis, where the body burns fat for energy instead of carbs, thereby decreasing fat […]

Similar to shoulder injuries, the last thing an athlete wants to suffer from is a knee injury. For most sports, the lower half of the body is crucial for optimum performance during competitions. Within the knee area resides numerous ligaments and tendons that are vital to the body, especially for activities such as running and […]

There’s always a diet of the day. And, like clockwork, eventually the diet of the day changes. We’ve had the Mediterranian diet, the high-protein diet, the low-fat diet, the no-fat diet – and now the ketogenic (keto) diet. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll look at the ketogenic diet, beginning today with a discussion of […]