Sports and Energy Drinks

Do Sports Drinks Really Offer Much in Health Benefits?

Beginning with the now world-famous Gatorade, the market for sports drinks has expanded dramatically over the past couple of decades. There are now hundreds of brands of sports drinks, promising everything from increased energy to improved performance to weight loss. But do these drinks really work, or are they all hype and empty promises? Are they good for you? Are they unsafe to use? Whether you’re considering using sports drinks or are already a consumer, it’s important to know the real facts.

Reaching Your Weight Goal

Healthy Tips for Achieving Your Weight Loss Goal

In the United States, nearly six out of ten Americans say they want to lose weight. Of course, as anyone trying to shed pounds knows, losing weight and keeping it off is hard. In fact, about 80 percent of people who lose weight gain it all or more back within a year. Losing weight rapidly or in an artificially-stimulated fashion won’t just fail to keep the pounds off – it will invite more on. That’s why it’s important to pursue a natural, healthy means of losing weight. By gradually losing weight in a healthy, advisable way, you’ll get permanently closer to your weight goal and to a fitter you.

Eating Raw Foods

Pros and Cons of Eating Raw

There's certainly no shortage of new health trends these days, from gluten free to paleo to fads like the lemonade and cayenne cleanse. If you’ve tuned into the "health" media or eavesdropped on conversations at the gym, you’ve probably heard people say that they’re now “eating raw” or have gone on a “raw diet.” But, what are “raw” foods and what does eating raw foods mean to your overall health and well-being? As it turns out, eating raw isn’t quite as quirky as it sounds.

Counting Macros

What Are Macros and Why Should You Count Them?

If you’ve read many fitness blogs or books and articles on nutrition, you’ve probably read that you should be counting macros. Everyone from fitness coaches to bodybuilders advise to “eat according to your macros,” but they seldom seem to explain what macros actually are or how to find them, even while they emphasize the fact that you should be counting them. Well, that's exactly why we've written this post, to help you figure out the world of macros, how to count them and how much of each you should be eating on a daily basis.

The Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet Plan – Sound Nutrition or Lunatic Fringe? The Paleo diet, also known as "the caveman's diet," has been a hot topic lately. With it featured on many websites, discussed by scientists and doctors, and vouched for by many bodybuilders and exercise enthusiasts, it can be hard to sort through the whirlwind of…

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Sports and Energy Drinks

Sports and Energy Drinks

Do Sports Drinks Really Offer Much in Health Benefits?