This post comes from Ben Bunting. ----- Testosterone is the hormone which is produced in the Leydig cells in the testes of men and the Ovaries in Women. Testosterone has anabolic and androgenic effects. The former is related to the development of muscle tissue and the latter related to sex characteristics, don't be fooled in thinking this just concerns men, there are more androgens in women than estrogens. The secretion of testosterone is the body's reaction to very demanding workloads. Whilst the unnaturally high levels of synthetic testosterone offered by anabolic steroids cannot be … [Read more...]
Can You Blame Weight Gain On Food Intolerance?
Hello Everyone. Today’s post is from YorkTest. ----- Food intolerances are a type of health disorder where you experience an unpleasant reaction to certain types of food such as alcohol, dairy and wheat. If you suffer from a food intolerance, consuming a food that aggravates it can lead to a number of negative symptoms including: Abdominal cramps Burning or swelling around your mouth Breathing problems Diarrhoea Itching Skin rashes such as (eczema) Vomiting However, the latest research indicates that eating foods that you are intolerant to could also lead to weight … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Add Bananas To Your Diet
Bananas are a tasty, filling fruit that contain a wide range of health boosting nutrients. They're loaded with fibre which protects against constipation, allows you to get the maximum nutrition from your food, stabilises your blood glucose levels and much more. Bananas are also a top source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin C and various B vitamins which collectively boost your energy levels, assist with chemical reactions in the body, help your wounds to heal, relax your muscles and nerves and much more. Bananas don't require any preparation and are very portable, so you can take … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Go For Healthy Snacks
Snacking is something that sabotages many people's healthy eating efforts. They eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner but they forget to prepare healthy snacks. Then when they get hungry between meals, they reach for a calorie packed snack (such as candy, chocolate or a cookie) and undo all their good work. The good news is that healthy snacks are easy to put together and once you get used to preparing them, you can easily satisfy your appetite between meals without loading up on calories and unnatural ingredients. There are lots of options when it comes to healthy snacking. Greek … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Fill Up On Fish
Fish is a filling, full flavoured food and can be enjoyed hot or cold. It contains high levels of protein which builds, maintains and repairs all your body's cells. It's also an excellent source of healthy fats which boost all your vital organs, protect against chronic disease and much more. In addition to this, fish is packed full of B vitamins, vitamin D and selenium which collectively enhance your energy levels, strengthen your bones and teeth, give your body antioxidant protection and much more. As mentioned above, fish is very versatile and tastes great hot or cold. When eaten hot, it … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip Of The Day – Add Oranges To Your Diet
Oranges are sweet, juicy, tangy, packed full of nutrition and contain just 62 calories per fruit. They're rich in fiber which promotes regular bowel movements, keeps your digestive system healthy and allows you to get the maximum nutrition from your food. Oranges are also an excellent source of vitamin C and various B vitamins which collectively boost your energy levels, strengthen your immune system, help your wounds to heal and provide your cells with antioxidant protection. In addition to this, they're packed full of the phytonutrients carotenes and flavanones which protect against numerous … [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...]
Top 10 Misleading Healthy Food Labels
When people see food labels such as 'All Natural', 'Fat Free' or 'Made With Real Fruit', they often believe the food they're buying is good for their health. Unfortunately, what these labels suggest and what they actually mean are very often two completely different things. The FDA have very loose rules when it comes to the labelling of health foods and many food manufacturers use this to their advantage and put statements on the labels that make these foods appear much healthier than they actually are. The good news is that if you know what to look out for, even the most deceptive food … [Read more...]
Bacon: A Tasty & Nutritious Meat
Hello Everyone, today’s article is a guest post from Liz Yin - author of the Bacon Book. ----- Bacon...what a delicious option for cured meat! I'm personally a huge fan of pork belly, whether it's in the form of bacon strips or a thick cut that's slowly braised until each morsel just melts with a slight touch. But did you know that outside of the United States, bacon is usually prepared from other cuts of pork like the side and back cuts? But we're talking about bacon, so how or why should we put bacon and healthy in the same sentence? While it’s true that bacon does contain high … [Read more...]