Trans fats are a dangerous type of man made dietary fat that can be found in processed foods such as cookies, cakes, fast foods and frozen foods. They have no health benefits or nutritional value and have been linked with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer and heart disease along with poor blood cholesterol levels. Because of this, they're something you want to be eliminating from your diet where possible. The articles below contain a wide selection of information on trans fats, the healthy fats you should be eating and some healthy fast food recipes that contain zero trans … [Read more...]
9 Top Protein Rich Meats
Meat is one of the most popular and widely consumed protein sources. However, despite its popularity, many people don't take full advantage of this protein rich food group and get almost all their protein from chicken and beef. While these are both very good protein sources, there are so many more high protein meats to try. In this post I'm going to be introducing you to the many protein packed meats that are available and listing 9 Top Protein Rich Meats. Once you've checked out the infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you … [Read more...]
7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups
Protein is a key macronutrient that's responsible for building, maintaining and repairing all your body's cells. It can be found in a wide range of foods but despite this, many people get their protein from a limited number of sources. In this post I'm going to be addressing this issue and helping you add some variety to your protein intake by listing 7 Top Protein Rich Food Groups. For each protein rich food group, I've listed five of the best food sources, so you get 35 high protein foods to choose from in total. These food groups cover almost every style of eating, so whether you're … [Read more...]
Why You Should Fill Up On Fats
Dietary fats are a macronutrient that many people try to avoid when improving their health and fitness. However, doing this will limit your progress and cause you to miss out on countless health benefits. That's why in this post I'm going to be discussing Why You Should Fill Up On Fats. Once you've checked out this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want additional information on the points covered in this infographic, make sure you take a look at the articles listed below: What Is Dietary Fat? What Is Saturated … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide To Protein
Protein is an important macronutrient that builds, maintains and repairs all your body's cells. In this post I'm going to be providing you with a full overview of this important nutrient and giving you The Ultimate Guide To Protein. Once you've had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below the post. Also, if you want more information on any of the points covered in this infographic, check out the articles below: What Is Protein? The Benefits Of Protein The Disadvantages Of Consuming Too Much Protein 7 Adverse Effects Of … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Fill Up On Fats
Fats get criticised a lot in the health and fitness industry with many people believing that you need to cut them out of your diet completely if you want to lose weight. However, the truth is that not only does eating fats help you burn body fat (by stimulating your body's fat burning processes) but it's also essential for good health and supports your body in countless ways. The links below provide you with plenty of additional information on fats, their health benefits, the best food sources and more. So if you're not currently eating fats, make sure you have a good read, absorb the … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Eat Protein With Every Meal
Protein is a highly beneficial nutrient that helps to build, maintain and repair all your body's cells. In addition to this, it helps regulate a number of important bodily processes, boosts your metabolism, suppresses your appetite and much more. However, many people base their meals around carbohydrates and neglect protein. So if you want to give yourself the best possible chance of achieving your health, fitness and weight loss goals, make sure protein is part of all your meals. The articles below provide you with lots of extra information on protein and its many health benefits, along … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Ditch The Vitamin Supplements
Vitamin supplements are one of the most popular health and fitness products on the market with millions of people taking them on a daily basis. However, the truth is that vitamin supplements aren't a magic health boosting pill and can actually have a negative effect on your health. Not only do they often contain dangerously high doses of vitamins and toxic by-products but they also promote poor dietary choices and encourage people to get their vitamins from pills instead of natural, nutrient rich foods. So if you're currently taking vitamin supplements, throw them out and make sure your diet … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Cut Down On Sugar
Foods made with refined sugar often contain lots of calories and very few vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and if you're eating them on a regular basis, they can be very damaging to your health and fitness goals. The good news is that by using natural ingredients such as fruits, nuts and seeds, you can create your own healthy sweet treats which are packed full of nutrients and contain a lot less sugar but still taste great. The links below provide you with plenty of healthy sweet treat ideas and recipes. So if you want to cut your sugar intake without giving up on desserts and sweet … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Choose Healthy Carbs
Carbohydrates usually get a bad rap in health and fitness circles. The reason for this is that most people eat processed carbs which contain very few nutrients, pack relatively large amounts of calories and do very little for their health . However, by choosing healthy carbs instead of processed carbs, you provide your body with plenty of essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, as well as cutting the total amount of calories they contain. So instead of avoiding carbs completely, start choosing healthy, natural carbs today. The further reading section below contains lots of extra … [Read more...]