There is so much fuss about whey protein in the fitness world these days. Body builders and athletes have hailed the immense benefits of this supplement. Meanwhile, others have raised concerns about possible side-effects. If you want to know all about whey protein and discover the truth behind its benefits and side-effects, read the rest [...]

It’s a fact: You need protein to build and repair the cells, muscles and tissues in your body. It contains amino acids, the “building blocks of life,” and simply put, protein is indispensable to the healthy functioning of our bodies. The most nutritious form of protein available is whey protein, a mixture of globular proteins [...]

Everyone is concerned about losing weight. Who wouldn’t be? With the levels of obesity rising to obscene levels in this country, it’s right that we should be. The health risks associated with obesity are just too serious to ignore. Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, type 2 diabetes- these are just a few of the debilitating and potentially [...]

They come in all forms and flavors. From vanilla to chocolate to strawberry, protein shakes can either be bought in ready-to-drink cans or in powdered form. These food supplements have taken the fitness world by storm because of their many uses. From bodybuilders who seek to build muscle to those who simply want to shed [...]

They come in yummy vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavors. They’re easy to prepare, too. Just open the pack, pour the powder in a shaker cup, add water and voila! You’ve got a complete and delicious meal ready to be gulped down in minutes. Welcome to the world of meal replacement shakes. From bodybuilders to diabetics [...]

Losing weight can be a challenge. Ask that to those who have been there, and they’ll tell you it takes more discipline than you’d even care to admit. One of the more difficult aspects of weight loss is in getting sufficient amounts of they right types of food. To solve this problem, many dieters have [...]

There is one part of the body that gets more attention than any other. It is not the chest or arms. It might be if only men worked out but females work out too. If it were only women working out it might be legs but that is not a part of the body that [...]

iWith obesity levels soaring, many consumers are looking for healthier options to high-fat products, with more and more people choosing yoghurt. Sales of yoghurt-based products have never been higher, and never more diverse. Whether you want to eat your yoghurt out of a pot, a squeezy tube, drink it, cook with it, or even clean [...]

In order to stay hale and hearty, it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for all individuals, at all ages. Living such a life means, one has to be deliberately conscious about the fact that whatever foods he eats and the things he performs should not cause any harm to his mind, spirit [...]

Zinc is an extremely important trace mineral that is second only to iron in the body. It plays a vital role in many important functions such as cell metabolism, immune system function, tissue growth and production, proper thyroid functioning, blood clotting, sperm production and fetal growth. In other words zinc is critical to human health. [...]