Losing weight can be difficult as it extends beyond the simple act of eating. There are many other factors that influence your ability to shed those extra pounds. It is an important life change As simple as it may seem to eat less and exercise more, these two things could be huge changes to a […]
The phrase “mind over matter” has been associated with religion and meditation. However, this concept can also be used in training to promote the goals we hope to achieve in our physique. The key word here is “goals” and it should always be a starting point in all aspects of our life. Without goals, we
Antioxidants help protect the body against free radical damage. Free radicals can be visualized by cutting an apple in half and putting it on the table. After a couple of minutes, the apple begins to change color (brown), this is due to free radical damage. Now, to protect that apple, it is best to put
Nitrogen is a compound unique to protein that can provide a direct measure of amino acid (protein) status. All macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates and fats) contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Among these, only the protein contains an additional nitrogen molecule. Therefore, nitrogen excretion (that is, the amount of protein that is eliminated from the body) can
