We have all heard since we are kids “eat your vegetables”. As we start dieting and training our coaches tell us to add vegetables to almost...
Antioxidants have become extremely popular in recent years. They are available in supplements, foods, and even in water. But, why have antioxidants become so popular? Well,...
The ketogenic diet is a diet that capitalizes on a very interesting aspect of human physiology, namely ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when we...
Like protein and carbohydrates, dietary fat is a macronutrient required in relatively large amounts on a daily basis. Each macronutrient has what we call an average...
1. Strawberries Studies have found that Vitamin C reduced anxiety and levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, in your blood. Since just one cup of strawberries will...
Keeping your metabolism elevated is important to help you reach your weight loss goals. When trying to lose weight some people reach a point where the...
The Paleolithic period, also known as the Stone Age, only goes back about two million years. Humans and other great apes have been evolving for the...
Looking for a new simple, fiber-rich side salad? Try this Lemony Chickpea Salad. A bright, light and delicious side salad made with chickpeas, olive oil, lemon,...
By Roger Lockridge Much like the bench press is the ultimate test of upper body power for most general lifters and the squat is the standard...