Personally, I don’t live a day without a cup of coffee, yes, I might be a little addicted which isn’t very healthy, but maybe I have found myself an excuse for my coffee habits. Many studies show that caffeine can have a positive impact on your workouts! In a previous […]
You might have noticed professional football players are recently drinking a lot of tea from their coconut shaped cups with metal straws and it made me wonder, what are they drinking and why? So that is exactly what I am discussing in today’s blog post! Yerba Mate popularity First of […]
You hear them often, but maybe you have no idea what they actually are, Amino Acids. In today’s blog, I will explain what amino acids are, why you need them and how to implement them in your lifestyle. First of what are Amino Acids?Essential Amino AcidsNon-essential Amino AcidsConditionally Essential Amino […]
It’s December, the time of wintery and dark days. You curl up at home in nice warm blankets, put on your comfiest clothes and binge watch your favourite Netflix series. Winter depressionAre you SAD?Let’s have a look at solutions to prevent or overcome these problems!SummarySources used Winter depression Sounds amazing […]
Recently I came across an article regarding exercise and pregnant women. This made me think, there haven’t been many blogs on this website talking about pregnancy and exercise, so why not talk about that today? Is exercise while being pregnant safe? Are there certain sports you cannot do or exercises […]
By now almost everybody knows, or should know, that too much sugar has a big negative impact on your health. Eating too much sugar may lead to blood sugar problems, weight gain, cardiovascular diseases and more. But are all sugars unhealthy or is it possible to distinguish between natural fruit […]
IIFYM is becoming a very famous abbreviation, but what does it mean and why is it so popular? Read all about this specific way of eating in today’s blog! IIFYM in nutshell IIFYM stands for ‘If It Fits Your Macros’ and simply said it’s a principle in which you do […]
I often hear and see people ‘running’ to their protein shake the moment they finish their workout. ‘I need to get immediately protein inside me before the anabolic window closes!’ is what they often say. And others try to eat every 3 hours to ‘keep the metabolism working’. But is […]
Last week I wrote about essential vitamins and minerals to support muscle gain, also known as hypertrophy. Read more about that here if you haven’t yet. Today I will have a deeper look into essential micronutrients to optimize weight loss. This is an important subject because often when people are […]
By now, we all know that we need to have our macronutrients (fats, carbs and proteins) on point when trying to build muscle. But what about the micronutrients, which vitamins and minerals are essential to optimize muscle growth? You will read all about it in today’s blog! Are vitamins that […]
Recent studies have shown that gelatine has a positive effect on muscle growth. But how big is this effect and could it surpass the mighty protein powders? Let’s take a look at it in today’s blog. How to grow your muscles?Closer look at clinical studiesDoes this mean protein powders are […]
A very common problem with getting regular exercise is time. We don’t have time to workout besides our 9-5 jobs and personal life, at least that’s what we tell ourselves. Throughout the day you are beating yourself up to that you still have to go to the gym and in […]
It is said to be the most important meal of the day, and that skipping it could lead to weight gain but is this really true? And if it is the most important meal of the day, what is then the best breakfast meal? Let’s dive straight into it! Breakfast […]
Currently, ketogenetic dieting is hot and it deserves the popularity due to its impact on weight loss. So I would like to help you out with giving a list of supplements you could, or maybe should, add into your diet to get the best results. But before we get into […]
In an ideal world, you would eat whatever you want to eat and still stay healthy right? Unfortunately, that is not the case, however every day there are new supplements introduced which are meant to complete your diet with vitamins, minerals, proteins and more. This raises the question, is it […]
Everybody listens to music, in the car, hanging out with friends or when you are home alone. And of course, music during physical activity cannot be forgotten; all the gyms have music on, people wearing headphones and even exercises based on music beats such as spinning classes! All of this […]
Pancakes are often associated with an unhealthy lifestyle and therefore banned from most diets. Luckily, I am here to help you implement pancakes into your healthy diet without giving in on your results! Pancakes – what’s the catch?Unhealthy PancakesThe healthier pancake.The weight loss pancake.The protein pancake.Sources Pancakes – what’s the […]
Obviously, everybody should take care of their bodies, this could be through home workouts, outdoor sports or hitting the gym. Unfortunately, many people ‘do not have time’ to workout. But have you ever considered HIIT? Today, you will learn more about this quick and awesome type of training. What is […]
Procrastination is one of the toughest struggles to deal with because you often have periods in which it occurs and periods when you find the motivation and dedication to immediately work on all your goals and jobs. But why is it so difficult to fully stop procrastinating? What is procrastination?Temptation […]
When most people hear diet, they immediately think about a bunch of healthy foods including smoothies. But what exactly are smoothies, why are they healthy and what is one of the healthiest smoothies? You will read all about it in today’s blog! Firstly, we need to know what we are […]
Morning workouts are the best and the worst. Worst because you have to pull yourself together at an unearthly hour but the best because once you completed the workout, you are ready to get on with the rest of day without having to worry about hitting the gym later. A […]
Honey, the stuff that bees make in their hives, is harvested, then processed for sale and ends up in your tea. Did you know that it is actually healthier eaten raw? Fresh from the hive? Let me convince you to try raw honey instead of regular honey. What is honey? […]
An old Himalayan substance called Shilajit has been used for centuries by the ancient Indians. Should you start including it into your diet? Today you will read all about it. What is Shilajit? And what are the benefits? The name Shilajit comes from the Sanskrit ‘Shilajatu’ which means ‘Rock-tar’. Not […]
When you quit smoking you immediately gain weight back. Why? You are trying to be healthy and instead of being rewarded, you are punished with a few extra kilos. In today’s blog I will talk about this interesting, yet annoying phenomenon and pass on some tips on how to prevent […]
For a few years now, people are looking for alternative nutrition due to the increasing demand of meat substitutes and organically produced foods. A growing product is seaweed! What is seaweed, why is it gaining popularity and how healthy is it? What is seaweed?List of food made of seaweed What […]
Soybeans are awesome, why? Allow me to elaborate on the joy of soy. Soy comes from soybeans which are mostly found in Asia and are part of the legume’s family. Where is Soya come from? An interesting fact is that evidence indicates that soybeans were grown and used for consumption […]
Turmeric, for some known for others unknown, but I bet you have seen or eating it without even knowing! Turmeric is often used for creating the yellow colour of curry and is very healthy! Today we will discuss the benefits of turmeric and its use. What Turmeric does for your […]
Wintery days, feeling ill, sore throat and a blocked nose. What do you do? Exactly, you make a cup of mint tea. But what is the deal with mint, you find it everywhere, in tea, sweets, oils, toothpaste and even soaps. What are the effects of mint on the body […]
2019, the cliché of new year, new me. Gyms filled with determined newcomers who overdid their first workout and wake up the next morning with terrible muscle soreness. When people complain to me about muscle soreness, I often remember my dad, he always says; ‘to lose the muscle soreness, you […]
Sleep, is an inseparable part of everybody’s life. No matter if you are going to sleep early or late, you sleep for long or short time, you simply need to sleep. But what is the best way to sleep? Is it really only the 8 hours per day or do […]
