Should you eat before your workout? That is a rhetorical question… the answer is always of course. An entire area of research dedicated to pre-workout fueling wouldn’t exist if there weren’t documented benefits to its practice. There is a truth that ...

The gut is also known as the second brain. While our gut can't solve math equations, it is responsible for helping us digest and disperse proper nutrients that play integral roles in our overall health, immunity, mental function, and energy levels. In a ...

Protein is an essential element in human nutrition; we can't go without it. Eating a diet that's rich in protein can help you build muscle, maintain healthy bones and tissues, regulate hormones, and maintain a healthy weight, but what does a protein-rich ...

New year, new you, right? It’s been over a month of 2023 and it’s a good stopping point to see if you’ve stayed true to the health and fitness goals you set for yourself. Unfortunately, many, people tend to revert to old habits or struggle to keep up ...

“You must eat to survive!”

Popular diets often look like a good solution for those seeking weight loss. They usually come with a list of acceptable and unacceptable foods which is straight forward and takes the guesswork out of making daily food choices. Similarly, many of these ...

If social media is to be believed, and most of the time it’s okay to be cautious, #SelfCare is everything from wearing onesies on the couch, to bubble baths with candles, to expensive products, trips, and beauty treatments. But does caring for yourself ...

  Rest days: the bane of every fitness enthusiast’s existence, or perhaps the favorite day of the week! Either way, the biggest question everyone has is what the best foods are to consume to build muscle and stay on track.  When it comes to building ...

Have you ever wondered how top bodybuilders manage to hit their macros and meal prep while traveling? Whether you’re a fitness professional or just trying to stay on track with your weight management goals, here are some helpful tips to keep you on point ...

Sodium intake seems to be somewhat of an issue here in America. Even national dietary guidelines for Americans urge dietary habits that would inevitably decrease total intake such as minimizing intake of processed meats and dairy products (1). Why the ...