There has been much criticism over high protein diets, especially amongst traditional dietitians. The commonly held belief is that a high protein diet places excessive strain on the liver and kidneys and could lead to failure. High protein diets have also been linked to kidney stones and osteoporosis.
We also know that weightlifters and bodybuilders recommend […]
The whole concept of acid balance hasn’t received much attention from Nutritionalists and Dietitians and I think this is a huge oversight. What is it? Well, if you remember back to your high school science class, acids and bases (alkaline) were measured on the pH (Potential Hydrogen) scale. The scale ranges from 0-14, 0 being […]
It would be wonderful if we could all eat 5-6 regular, well balanced and nutritious meals a day, but the reality is that life often gets in the way of this. Who has the time to cook 5-6 meals a day? Nothing beats a wholesome meal, but often we need on-the-go nutrition. The problem is […]
There are so many sites out there promising the best nutrition and training advice, but very few who actually deliver on that promise. Wadding through all that information can become daunting, especially when everybody seems to disagree. With that in mind, I have compiled a list of 7 reliable resources that I regularly use myself. […]
Eggs have been given a bad rap and I feel it’s time for them to get an image overhaul. They have been demonised, primarily because of their high cholesterol content and to a smaller degree, because of their high fat content.
Cholesterol and lecithin
Because of the threat of cholesterol, if has been common for doctors and […]
Soy is regularly touted as the poster child of a healthy diet and healthy living, especially amongst vegans and vegetarians looking for a protein substitute, but is it as healthy as it is claimed to be? Both soy and flax contain something called phytoestrogens, which are a type of phytochemical that have estrogen-like effects on […]
Yesterday, I posted the first half of this article and gave you 5 of my top 10 super foods. Here are the remaining 5.
Broccoli
I know, we all hated eating broccoli when we were kids, but your mother was right when she insisted that you eat the stuff. A study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins […]
A lot of people into health and fitness might have great bodies on the outside; low body fat levels and rippling muscles, but on the inside their bodies are a mess. A diet of protein shakes, skinless chicken breasts and rice might give you a great body, but it sure as heck won’t make you […]
If you aren’t already taking a salmon oil supplement, you’re missing out. Every time a new study is done on salmon oil the results seem to point to a cure for some or other disease or ailment.
Salmon oil contains omega 3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. One of the reasons that omega […]
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