Health and fitness are hot topics in today's society, with everyone striving for the perfect body and optimum health. However, with all the information available, it can be challenging to separate fact from fiction. Here are some common misconceptions about health and fitness, debunked with evidence-based research. Myth: You need to work out for hours... Continue Reading →
BCAAs: The Facts
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have long been promoted as a supplement to enhance muscle growth and recovery. However, recent studies suggest that BCAAs may not be as effective as once thought, and that essential amino acids (EAAs) may be a better alternative. BCAAs are comprised of three amino acids - leucine, isoleucine, and valine -... Continue Reading →
Hydration, Electrolytes, and the Importance of Sodium
Water is essential for life, and proper hydration is critical for maintaining optimal health. Water plays a key role in regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, and removing waste products. However, simply drinking water is not always enough to maintain hydration, especially during times of increased physical activity, extreme heat, or... Continue Reading →
3 Not-So-Common Tips For Getting & Staying Lean
Increase your NEAT: NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is the energy you burn doing non-exercise activities like fidgeting, walking, and standing. Increasing your NEAT can significantly increase the number of calories you burn throughout the day, helping you get leaner. You can increase your NEAT by standing more, taking the stairs instead of... Continue Reading →
Show them. Don’t tell them.
I see it again and again. Parents shouting at their kids about eating candies and junk. Hounding them about being on screens all the time, wondering why they don't go outside and play? Meanwhile the parents are sitting on the couch scrolling tik Tok or some other nonsense social media and eating garbage. Kids don't... Continue Reading →
Nutrition Basics: Protein
Protein is without a doubt one of the most discussed nutrients we get from food daily. There have been many debates and myths surrounding this nutrient, so in this article, our goal will be to tell you more about everything you NEED to know regarding protein. Is Protein the Most Important Nutrient? The word “Protein”... Continue Reading →
Life’s “Cheat Code”
Life has a “Contra” Cheat code… With overweight/obesity numbers in America reaching almost 75%, now more than ever it is time to share the ultimate cheat code for making your life drastically better! There is no greater “cheat code” to life in general than being healthy and fit. The fact of the matter is, life... Continue Reading →
NAC: The Greatest Supplement You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
N-Acetyl Cysteine With the state of the supplement industry today and the way big pharma pushes drugs it isn’t surprising to see supplements that have actual benefits gets pushed to the wayside and shunned. N-Acetyl Cysteine or NAC is one of these supplements. NAC is a glutathione antioxidant precursor and the N-Acetylated form of the... Continue Reading →
Is “The American Dream”…Dead?
Dead? Or just forgotten...? What does the term “The American Dream” mean to you? -White picket fence? -Neighborhood kids playing ball in the streets? -A farm or ranch? -A Family? -Success? So many of us have lost sight of and even have downright forgotten what it is we truly desire. The things I mentioned above... Continue Reading →
The SUNNY D
We are alive because of the sun I am sure you know or have heard or learned in HS biology class that we as human beings need adequate levels of vitamin D in order to survive and thrive. You may also know that we get the vast majority (Or we should) of vitamin D from... Continue Reading →