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One problem faced by vegans is getting complete proteins when choosing plant based protein options. Protein is made of amino acids. There are 20 amino acids, but only nine of those are essential amino acids. That means the body can’t make them and you have to get those amino acids from the food you eat. […]
If you’re doing all the things you think will help you lose weight and still are packing on the pounds, maybe you should try adding fat. Most people think fat will make you gain weight, but that’s not necessarily true for a number of reasons. Opting for fat free foods may be actually causing you […]
There’s a lot of buzz about using protein powder drinks as part of your fitness program. There’s also a lot of discussion on whether they’re necessary or even healthy for you. Just what is a protein powder drink and what are the benefits? Protein powder can come from milk, eggs or a vegetarian option such […]
Do you feel like your stomach is in knots? Are you often ill, catching every cold or flu that is in the area? Do you often feel anxious or depressed? Those are all symptoms of stress. Stress is the body’s response to danger. It causes the release of hormones that prepares the body to fight […]
It’s not the occasional transgression or a single piece of cake that makes you overweight or unhealthy. It’s consistently being sedentary or eating more junk food than healthy food that does it. That means you habitually do unhealthy things. Your health and weight all depend on the things you do daily, so why not make […]
You don’t have to want to lose weight to want healthy snacks. It’s good for everyone, whether it’s for more nutrition or just lower calories to lose weight. You can control the ingredients, so you know everything they contain and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to make them either. Snacks play an important […]
Clients who workout at IronFit in San Antonio, Texas tell me how much better they feel and how many compliments they get when they start exercising. People tell them they look younger, too. Exercising on a regular basis will do that. It builds endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. It also increases your energy level. It […]
If you don’t spend much time outdoors, maybe you should reconsider that decision. There are a lot of benefits you can derive from getting more outside time, rather than spending all your time inside. The summer heat can be quite a deterrent, so early in the morning is a perfect outside time. Studies show that […]
There’s nothing wrong with drinking regular water. In fact, it’s good for you and for some people, their drink of choice. However, those zero calorie-sparkling water drinks add a bit of glamour and mouth pleasing diversity to the mix. The question is whether they’re healthy and whether they adequately hydrate you. First, look at just […]
If you’ve ever mentally wandered off in the middle of a conversation, thinking about work or other off topic things, or gobbled down food, not even tasting it, you need to practice being present. It might sound simple, but it’s not. It’s easy to slip back into not being present, so just accept it is […]