Don’t diet, here’s why

Eat for good health and the weight will come off. The concept that you can permanently shrink if you temporarily eat less is nonsense, to most of us. In fact, the health benefits of short-term weight loss have yet to be closely examined. Instead, your goal should be to eat nutritious foods that make you

Metabolic accident: has this happened to you?

Metabolic collapse is a very common thing that happens to anyone trying to lose weight, including fitness competitors. It happens so often that it has become the norm and even accepted within the fitness industry. The truth is that it is not acceptable, “gurus” and “expert” trainers are ruining people’s lives and health for a

Which protein shake is the best: whey, casein, gender or soy?

Protein is an essential building block for muscle tissue. In fact, the human muscle cell is made up mostly of simple protein fragments called amino acids. Amino acids are molecules that are arranged to form various types of protein molecules. Protein is a generic term meaning an arrangement of these amino acids, linked together. The

VO2 What?

In the world of endurance, it seems you can’t talk about fitness without talking about VO2 max. Ask any endurance athlete and you’ll hear epic stories from names like Indurain, LeMond and Armstrong. However, many of you may be wondering what exactly is VO2 max. and why it is so important. To better understand this

Good healthy food and its advantages

The benefits of eating a good healthy meal is that you provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function efficiently. This eliminates a lot of stress, stops food cravings, and prevents disease. The typical Western diet is made up of around 50% processed foods and 40% animal protein. Cooking animal protein alters the

The Nutritional Benefits of Potassium Citrate

Potassium citrate is a macromineral/salt that can be found in many foods. The mineral helps reduce the acidity of urine. It is often used in the treatment of kidney diseases and gout. It works by helping to transmit nerve impulses, improving muscle function and treating various metabolic disorders. Potassium citrate benefits also help with muscle

Cleanse your colon to break through the weight loss plateau

Many people who are trying to lose weight, after a period of time and weight loss, experience a plateau. It seems that nothing you do makes you lose more weight. You try to diet more and you try to exercise more, but without success. There is only a limited number of calories you can cut