What is Inflammation? The word inflammation comes from the Latin “inflammo“, meaning “I set alight, I ignite”. It has been a buzzword in health trends recently, and for good reason. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to protect itself from harm. The aim is to remove harmful stimuli, including irritants, damaged cells or pathogens (1), […]
Nutrition
Are you Addicted to Sugar?
Have you ever wondered why you crave that sugary treat so bad? Did it make you question yourself, asking, “is this normal behavior?” Should we really be spending a sufficient amount of our time mentally fighting off foods, which we know are not good for our health and well-being? What is worse is that we […]
Why You Need Healthy Eggs In Your Life
Known as “nature’s multivitamin”, eggs are extremely nutritious. Therefore, it should be of no uproars that they have been a popular source of food for humans for over thousands of years. The most common choice for consumption is chicken eggs but many female animals also produce them. They are cheap, taste amazing and can be […]
What Foods Help Burn Fat? Check Out these 18 (Infographic)
Are you, like a lot of other people, absolutely sick of trying to lose weight? Is it the bane of your life? Well, there is no need to view food as the enemy anymore, as there are plenty of snacks out there that can not only provide you with the number of nutrients and vitamins […]
What You Need To Know About Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Almost everyone in this day and age would like to lose a few pounds – and quickly at that! I think we can all agree, that the majority of people would prefer to do this by eating a restricted diet, while also trying to burn off calories. Of course, this does not last for long, […]
Why Refined Carbs are Bad for You
You can’t ban carbohydrates out of your diet entirely, as unrefined carbs contain essential nutrients needed for the production of energy in the body. Carbohydrates are commonly classified into simple and complex carbohydrates, but they can also be categorized as refined and unrefined carbohydrates. Unrefined carbohydrates are rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals. Refined carbs […]