Why does fat play such an important role in the diet of athletes and people losing weight? Can I reduce the amount of fats to minimum when I am on a reducing diet? And when I am trying to build muscle mass, should I eat only more proteins? In this […]
Nutrition
Milk – drink or not to drink?
On every second website about healthy diet we may come across discussions about milk and its bad or good influence on our organism and health. Milk, as other products belonging to this “controversial” group has both its supporters and enemies. I would stand somewhere in the middle. On the Internet, […]
Pumpkin-coffee pancakes with roasted apple
For chilly days, I recommend these tasty, fluffy pancakes with oatmeal (for me they’re gluten free), pumpkin, cinnamon, coffee and apple. I warn you that they are very filling, and from my 50g W portion I made three fat pancakes:). Together with other additions, such as nuts, cottage cheese, peanut […]
More and more protein in food products
Current trends of pro-health actions aim at the improvement of health by dietetic support. It means that there is a growing interest in nutritious products that are supposed to constitute an element of physical effort support, but not only. These products need to be highly nutritious, which is related mainly […]
5 Things You Should Know Before You Start Counting Calories
Although I believe that not every case of controlling your menu in terms of calorie and macronutrient is good, I have to admit that this is one of the better ways to see if our diet really is “healthy” and “right” as it looks like. Controlling your calorie intake and […]
Deviation from diet routine – is it a reason to panic?
Fat Thursday, holidays, birthday, carnival party… a great time for getting away from daily problems, for social events, but also for culinary delights, not always fitting in our diet. We have certain goals related to our body – spring is coming, then summer and we would like to present ourselves […]
Why is it worth eating trout?
Poles do not eat fish often, much and willingly. Statistically, Poles eat 12kg of fish a year, while the Norwegians eat 46kg and the Portuguese eat 60kg. If Poles eat fish, they are most likely to be: Pollock, Norwegian salmon, sprat and mackerel. Our Polish trout is underestimated. It is […]
Extraordinary bioflavonoid – naringenin
Bioflavonoids are plant compounds occurring primarily in citrus fruit. Their positive influence on the functioning of the human organism has been confirmed by many scientific studies. Among dietary supplements containing bioflavonoids, naringenin is frequently encountered. Where does the popularity of this active ingredient come from? Naringenin for health… Similarly to […]
Tricking the brain – or how to satisfy your hunger by eating less
A properly planned reduction diet should fully satisfy your appetite. Unfortunately, getting used to eating heaty meals can turn into a problem when trying to get used to eating proper portions. One of the solutions is using a few tricks that deceive our brain. Smaller dishes The easiest way is […]
What oil is the healthiest for frying?
What should we use for frying? Sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, olive oil, or maybe coconut oil or lard? Frying in high temperatures, within 180°C changes the molecular structure of fat, which reacts with oxygen from the air, forming lipid peroxides and aldehydes. This oxidation also occurs in room temperature, just […]
Advantages of PF breakfast
We know that P+F type breakfast is really popular right now. I myself personally prefer this approach with several important factors that I will give below. The issue of not denying the standard thought of “porridge with fruit must be a fundamental element of the morning diet” is clear if […]
Sulforaphane from broccoli a myostatin blocker
An Italian study from 2012 shows that broccoli, cauliflower and other brassica vegetables support the growth and maintenance of muscle mass thanks to the protection of stem cells, which turn into muscle cells. Sulforaphane is responsible for this protection. In the same year, molecular scientists from the university in Bonn […]
Tricking the brain – or how to satisfy your hunger by eating less
A properly planned reduction diet should fully satisfy your appetite. Unfortunately, getting used to eating heaty meals can turn into a problem when trying to get used to eating proper portions. One of the solutions is using a few tricks that deceive our brain. Smaller dishes The easiest way is […]
CHANGES. Why timing the supply of carbohydrates is important PART 2
In my opinion, we should eat everything: carbohydrates, protein, fats, of course in doses customised for every person. We need carbohydrates, it’s said that around 100g-150g is a minimum that we shouldn’t lower, as it can impact our health, especially the proper functioning of our thyroid. Unfortunately, a lot of […]
Palm Oil
Palm oil is obtained from the mesocarp (flesh) of palm fruit. Fat content: 50% of saturated fatty acids (trace amounts of lauric and myristic acid, large amounts of palmitic acid), 40% of monounsaturated fatty acids, 10% of poliunsaturated fatty acids; Palm oil does not contain trans isomers of unsaturated fatty […]
CHANGES. Why timing the supply of carbohydrates is important PART 1
Recently I have announced that I will write about the changes in my diet. However, before I get to them, this article needs an explanation, which is why I divided it into two parts. I would also like to mention, that this article may contain information that differs from the […]
Carbohydratephobia
Lately, carbohydrates gained a bad opinion, together with insulin they represent a total dark side, which no one wants to join. However, lipid Jedi’s excel:). All of a sudden my friends cut their carbs to 50g, go on paleo, high fat diet, IF, ketosis, and instead of oatmeal, groats and […]
My opinion about Walden Farms products
Walden Farms – some people love their products, others can not even look at them. I use WF products as an addition to coffee on lazy Saturday breakfast. Some stole my heart right away, but there are several which I am not even able to swallow, such as .: peanut […]
KetoIceCream from BarbellBrothers
KetoIceCream for real men based on a recipe from BarbellBrothers! You only need: 2 avocados 1 glass of almond milk 1 glass of coconut milk 2 tablespoons of Xylitol 2 scoops of protein supplement A little bit of flavour extract, unless you have a flavoured supplement, in which case we […]
Instant M-Z protein bars
The easiest rule to making these bars is that you add whatever you can find, because every person needs to sort out their kitchen cupboards sometimes! Below is the basic recipe: 100g of protein supplement 50g of oatmeal 50g of nuts 50g of dried fruits 60g of dark chocolate 50ml […]
Is Eating Raw Eggs Safe and Healthy?
Eggs are full of proteins, easily assimilated by the body. Eggs are the only food product that contains all the essential amino acids. I mean those, which the human body cannot produce. Egg white is considered a perfect source of proteins and is used to measure the proportions of amino […]
Levorotatory vitamin C
There exists a very weird and unnecessary myth around vitamin C. I have explained this many times in the comments, but I would like to get it right in the post. Vitamin C is L-ascorbic acid. The letter “L” stands for the isomer with the relative configuration L. Naming it […]
Protein omelette cheesecake
Today, a typical protein omelette, without raisins, perfect for people on a low carb diet. The omelette tastes really similar to a cheese cake, hence the name. Preparation of this omelette seems extremely easy, however, experience shows that frying it in a way it keeps its solid shape is not […]
How to bake protein muffins
Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients: (12 pieces) 2 mashed ripe bananas Serving of a protein supplement ½ glass of dried cranberries 1 glass of oatmeal 1 glass of rye flour ¾ glass of skimmed milk (0,5%) 1 egg, 2 egg whites 3 tablespoons of rapeseed or coconut oil Half a […]
How to make beef tartare
Tartare is definitely the easiest dish you can make with beef. A piece of fresh, rich in protein beef sirloin, a bit of organic olive oil, egg yolk, an onion and a pickle. Add some spices: salt and pepper, and basic beef tartare is ready. If you want to experiment, […]
How to make asparagus cream soup
Hello. I have just finished my training, ate a banana, drank my protein supplement and whilst going home I encountered a stand with fresh fruits and vegetables, and there…. Exactly, the season for asparagus has opened. For me, however, it’s way too short, and I always wait for the rest […]
Warning!!! Diet traps
Together with the new trend for healthy eating, there are products apparently healthy, that we should beware of as much as sinful sweets. What should we avoid in a healthy diet? Here are the popular dietary traps: Breakfast cereal They’re seemingly healthy and lowcalorie. Chocolate cereal, honey cereal, or cereal […]
More about Lactose
Some time ago I discovered that I don’t react well to lactose (like 60% of adults in Poland, apparently!). I eliminated dairy completely, but after a while my body started demanding it. Additionally, there came the matter of compensating for the deficiencies caused by the lack of dairy products in […]
10 Rules of Fitness
Sticking to the recommendations of a healthy diet, regular exercise, enough sleep, and taking the time itself in an era of continuous race and haste often seems impossible to us. The good news is that you do not need to change everything in one minute. To be honest with you, […]
Because you are, what you eat! 9 rules of a healthy diet.
It is well known that a diet is more than half the battle in the struggle for a beautiful figure. Do you want to eat healthy without losing your spirit, and more importantly – not go crazy? Implement 9 principles of healthy eating into your life, and you will be […]
Birch sugar, an alternative to white sugar?
Birch sugar, also called xylitol, is probably the healthiest alternative to white sugar. Acquired in a completely natural way from a birch bark, it has a lot of benefits and health properties. I started changing by eating habits by completely eliminating white sugar from my menu. It also included colourful […]
How to bake dietetic coconut biscuits
Coconut is a highly nutritious and rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals (potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A) nut. Below is another quick recipe for something sweet, but at the same time dietetic; coconut biscuits with added protein. Very simple and quick to prepare. Ideal as an alternative to pastries from a bakery or […]
10 nutrition principles that will change your life
These rules changed my life and I hope they will also change yours! 😀 Eat 5-6 meals a day every 3 hours, do not snack between the meals! Throw away wheat from your diet! I would extend this point to eliminating gluten, but there are various theories. Even though I […]
Strawberry „Good Morning”!
Another simple recipe in the Muscle-Zone kitchen is a quick cocktail based on a protein supplement. A handful of strawberries, blueberries, one portion of protein powder, in my case this one: https://www.muscle-zone.com/mixes/olimp-whey-protein-complex-100-2270g vanilla taste, ice, 120 seconds and it is ready! We guarantee that starting Saturday with such an “energizer” will […]
Amaranth cookies
Amaranth is a plant often called a grain of the 21st century, which is becoming more and more popular because of its health and nutritional valued. Expanded amaranth is a product often chosen by conscious consumer who care about their health. Many of us do not know it enough and […]
How to fry a steak properly?
Meet, steaks, game! Today we are presenting to you a simple recipe for a fantastic steak that always works. We guarantee you that if you have not fried steaks this way – you will not want to fry them differently anymore! The following recipe is inspired by Gordon Ramsey, especially […]
Healthy strawberry jam
According to the promise – strawberry season is in full swing – a quick recipe for strawberry jam in FIT version, i.e. without sugar and gelatin. We need: – strawberries – water – agar – xylitol We put any portion of strawberries into to pot and boil in water until […]
How to make a green smoothie?
Spring is almost knocking at our doors, which means that in a moment we will replace frozen vegetables with fresh ones. What is more, there will be so many of them that sometimes we will be lacking in ideas what dished to prepare out of them. The richness of vegetables […]
Kebab – how many calories it is?
Each of us eat fast food from time to time. These are burgers, casseroles, kebabs, pitas, and various other snacks. While there is no problem to determine the number of calories (tables at the back of the tray inserts/data on the website) that has a McDonald’s sandwich, the calculation of […]
Icecreams from blueberries!
It’s summer! They’re ice cream! Of course, home without sugar. Perfect not only for people on low-carbohydrate and high-fat diets like LCHF, paleo or ketogenic , but also for people avoiding gluten, eggs and lactose. The base is coconut milk and avocado, and as an addition I used blueberries so […]
“Ice cold diet” – how to eat ice-creams and lose weight?
Ice cream is the most pleasant diet for people who love ice cream. Pleasant sweet taste in dishes that does not affect your figure? How is it that you can eat ice cream when sweets harm? The whole secret is hidden in calcium, which is very much in ice cream. […]
Is green tea healthy for stomach and liver?
How to prepare green tea?Is green tea healthy for stomach?Is green tea healthy for liver?Is green tea healthy for pregnant women?Is green tea healthy for children?Is green tea from express healthy? How to prepare green tea? Green tea is valued because of its health properties – it supports the work […]