The ‘Diet 80’ is one of the latest trends in the world of health and nutrition works on the basis that 80 percent of your calories should come from carbs, 10 percent from protein and 10 percent from fats. However, this diet dictates a very special rule about carb intake: …
Why You Should Add Citrus Fruits to Your Diet The humble citrus has long been touted for its curative properties dating back to the 18th century, when it was utilized to treat scurvy, which allowed for accelerated global exploration by sea. Many seafarers depended on the abundant vitamins in dried …
Flax seeds have been cultivated for their health benefits for 5,000 years but it’s only in the last few decades that nutritional science has realized just how good they are for us. They were already known to be beneficial for health by many cultures. The European King Charlemagne made it …
Foods Rich in Vitamin A When we talk about vitamins, most people usually think about vitamin C and those in the ‘B’ family because of their popularity. You don’t often hear much about Vitamin A, despite is being one of the most important vitamins for your health. Vitamin A is …
The human body is roughly 70% water, so it’s no surprise that water is essential for us to survive. But how much do you really need? Through the day, your body expels water numerous ways, whether by sweat, urination, salivation or otherwise. Those who regularly exercise and sweat need to …
The chemical (2S)-3-(4-cyanophenoxy)-N-[4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanamide is also know as Ostarine and goes by the additional nomenclatures as Enobosarm, MK-2866, GTx-024 and S-22. Ostarine is a non-steroidal Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM). SARMs are relatively new (first appearing in 2003) compounds that bind to specific androgen receptors in the human body and can …
In the 1990s, Florida-based cardiologist Arthur Agatston attempted to improve the way his patients ate by creating his own healthy diet. The purpose behind the diet was to protect against conditions like heart disease and diabetes while improving the general health of those who followed it. In 2003, Dr. Agatston’s …
Fish and fish products play an important role in the food supply around the world, as fish are one of the most nutritionally beneficial foods available. Steady and balanced consumption of fish offers unique nutritional and general health benefits and is considered a key element in a healthy diet. A …
The term ‘superfoods’ seems to be everywhere over the last few years, but what does the word really means? Superfoods, as the name implies, are foods that go above and beyond the nutritional value of everyday food in the amount of vitamins and nutrients they provide. According to nutrition expert …
Proteins are biomolecules that your body uses to build and renew cells. Proteins make up tissues such as muscles and skin while also acting as an energy source. The daily intake of protein ranges from a recommended minimum of .3 grams per pound of body weight, to as high as …
