There are a couple of reasons why most people fail in their attempt to gain more muscle mass: A. Improper diet. Most people are not eating enough protein and eating too many simple carbs. (more)
“I’ll start my diet today- you say to yourself for what seems the 485th time. But as the day wears on, you fall back into your typical eating patterns. These are the eating patterns which do not cont... (more)
The Proper Way to Diet The importance of a well balanced diet is very important. The goal of this article is to answer the questions you may have about a well balanced diet. A well balanced diet... (more)
What if by making a few small changes in your nutrition and eating habits you could add up to a 50% gain in muscle mass and loose up to 18% extra fat. Well you could be robbing yourself of these gain... (more)
With the popularity of low-carb diets today, most of us have at one time or another considered cutting carbs. In this series of articles we have discussed -low-carbing- and whether or not it's right ... (more)
Low-carb diets have been in the market for quite some time now. Two of the most common these days are the Atkins and South Beach Diet. Beginnings Both were developed by medical doctors (cardiologists... (more)
Just like any other diet, the Atkins diet can become boring and for some very dangerous. Before you get into the plan make sure you get a physical and talk to your doctor. We already know that the ... (more)
The Atkins diet Plan breakfast can usually composed of eggs strips of bacon and coffee. A snack might include coffee with cream, and chunks of cheese. A huge steak fried in butter could be dinner. ... (more)
One of the most overlooked supplements on the market is Vitamin B12.Your body needs this vitamin, in combination with other B vitamins, to maintain a healthy nervous system, maintain energy levels an... (more)
Polyols or sugar alcohols are a number of different carbohydrates that are neither sugars nor alcohols--and are commonly used as artificial sweeteners in a range of products, from ice cream to chew... (more)
Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction. (more)
Carbohydrates have gotten a lot of bad press in the past few years with the advent of low carb diets, but the truth is that not all carbohydrates are “bad” and, in fact, your body needs carbs to survive. (more)
This scares me to death, every day you walk down the street it is becoming more and more apparent that the average person is becoming larger and this trend has escalated over recent years. Why are ... (more)
The term commonly used with fat burning supplements is often thermogenics, which as the name suggests, has to do with temperature. These supplements have been shown to help increase the body's temperature enabling the body's ability to burn calories as heat; to be used as energy, thereby preventing them from being stored a fat. (more)
Intestinal gas, flatulence, farting or breaking wind is a natural part of the digestive process. This odorless gas, although at times embarrassing, is the result of good digestion. Every day our bo... (more)
While it would be ideal to make all of our own snacks and meals from scratch everyday, the plain and simple truth is that most of us simply don't have that kind of time. This is where we turn to ... (more)
# 1) The first thing to do in the morning is to “Start Exercising “. The first thing you should do in the morning to have some cardio work out for at least half an hour. Studies have shown that havi... (more)
Diabetes is something that can be treated and even prevented very effectively with exercise. Most people are aware of the many other benefits of exercise but the one that could have the greatest... (more)
What is fat? There are three classes of nutrients; proteins, carbohydrates and fat, which is also known as lipid. Fat’s function is to provide energy for the body, and pound per pound it contains mor... (more)
Recent research findings suggest that one of the best ways to lose fat is: to EAT fat! (more)
Carbohydrates are the single most important food you can eat. That statement probably goes against everything you've ever heard, so let me explain. If you don't believe me, take this little test. (more)
It's much easier for the body to process and absorb the vitamins and minerals from fresh fruit. (more)
Acne is a problem for many people. There are a variety of products that are designed to get rid of or reduce acne. However, many people do not know that there are natural ways to reduce acne, or comp... (more)
This article outlines the basics of dieting and exercise from a health and medical perspective. (more)
The primary reason we need to eat food is to provide fuel for the body. This fuel comes from the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. To explain it simply, food is broken down to produce e... (more)
Not many people realize it but eating breakfast is the secret to staying healthy. No matter how busy you are, it’s important to fuel your body so that you can have energy throughout the day. Eating ... (more)
As our country gains weight at an alarming rate, we are spending more each year on products that promise us easy, effortless weight loss. Each year in the United States, an estimated 35 billion dolla... (more)
To ensure that the Human Body runs at peak performance, which means repairing muscle tissue and to fight off infections, it needs to take in life sustaining nutrients. These are essential nutrients,... (more)
Researchers at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and Pennsylvania State University are explaining how... (more)
Hydration and Athletic Performance Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for t... (more)
Drawing on the inspiration of loaves, fish, and wine, a doctor from Florida has published a self-help manual called What would Jesus Eat?. (more)
What is 5-HTP? The Griffonia Extract is rich in 5-HydroxyTryptophan (5-HTP), which comes from an African vegetable, the Griffonia simplicifolia seed, and contains 30% 5–HTP. 5-HTP is an amino acid th... (more)
Would you like to increase your intelligence quotient or IQ? You can use brain power exercises and techniques designed to help you long-term, but what if you want a quick brain fix right now? Maybe y... (more)
Fasting is one of oldest and effective ways of burning huge amounts of accumulated waste products in the body. Previously, people used to fast by drinking water only throughout the day. Experts say ... (more)
Anyone who has been in a grocery store recently knows that food companies are tripping over themselves in the rush to introduce “low carb” versions of everything from bread to candy to soda to cereal. (more)
If you have just a little weight to lose, and want to take it off fast (say, so you can fit into those great pants for your cousin's wedding), there are a number of diets that you can use. Most of th... (more)
What is protein? Millions of different proteins occur in nature. Protein is made of chains of amino acids held together by peptide bonds. There are about 20 amino acids that can be bound together i... (more)
A quick review of the differences and benefits of the low GI and low carb diets. (more)
Nutrition for a healthy lifestyle can be a large step in maintaining your body’s physical performance and your mind’s well-being. Proper nutrition is often neglected in this day and age, with most pe... (more)
Understanding basic nutrition is critical in creating a healthy diet for yourself. (more)
Archeological records indicate that man has cultivated the olive tree for about 6,000 years; having been especially popular in the Isle of Crete (which as you recall, also appeared in the Seven Count... (more)
As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, you’re entering a ... (more)
This article examines post-exercise supplementation particularly in the form of protein and carbohydrates. (more)
Sports are fun but if you are really serious about making it a part of your life and excel then the importance of sports nutrition is not new to you. Many sportsmen believe that proper nutrition is a... (more)
While most diet experts say that not everyone who has a weight problem is insulin resistant, Atkins says it is more likely than not. (more)
This article tells you which type of protein supplement has been shown through research to be the best for building muscle. It also discusses how to get the most from this supplement and which products use this type of protein. (more)
Cardio, Calories, and the Starvation Response Most of the time, when someone decides that they want to lose fat, they inevitably head for the nearest fad diet. However, 95% (closer to 100%) of the t... (more)
There is a perfect diet for you that will give you a consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 lbs a week - the quickest rate you can lose fat healthily. The perfect diet is balanced and has exactly the right... (more)
Vitamin B12 is a highly important part of any good vitamin supplementation plan. It works to improve and enhance a variety of important bodily systems, helping the body to metabolize fats and ... (more)
Discover a simple solution for keeping track of your food intake without having to crunch numbers every day or become a fanatic about your food. (more)
I get a kick out of those commercials which portray conversations at the kitchen table or in the locker room in ways that we don’t normally see. Two women sipping coffee from pretty china cups might ... (more)
Some helpful hints on optimizing the best results from your low carb diet. (more)
If you are like me, you have probably been through all this before, the family wedding is coming up next month and you can't seem to fit into that suit or dress because you have put on too much weight. (more)
The body is a complex web of systems. Most are not fully aware of the complexity of the digestive system. However, most know of its opposite, indigestion. Most do not realize how amazing the body ... (more)
Weight lifting for beginners can be overwhelming. There is so much to learn and there are so many resources available to get help from. Where do you begin? While it's true there is a lot to get your... (more)
The what, why, and how of plyometrics. (more)
The old adage, “you are what you eat- cannot be truer than when it comes to common causes of acne. Often individuals who do not consume a healthy diet or whose diet lacks the proper amount of critica... (more)
You might have heard of insulin in connection with the disease known as diabetes. Still, you might be curious about insulin—what it means for the body and what can happen if the body does not produc... (more)
What is a Low Carb Diet? You'll do away with bad carbs and bad fats, and start eating good fats and good carbs. What you need to understand is that you are not really on a diet, but changing the ... (more)
Why Are We So Fat? That’s the question asked in the cover story of a recent issue of National Geographic magazine. “Americans enjoy one of the most luxurious lifestyles on Earth: Our food is ... (more)
The answer is simple...fad diets are not natural. Fad diet is the term that describes an array of diet approaches used to temporarily lose weight through unsafe and unrealistic methods. (more)
