You hear about organic food around every corner. You also probably know that organic food is more expensive than conventional or “chemical” food. Yet many people prefer to pay the extra money. Do you know why that is? Why is that organic food is better than chemical food? The answer is below, but first let’s…
We have all been lead to believe that saturated fats are bad for us. They raise serum cholesterol levels and bad cholesterol (LDL). IS THIS THE CASE IN REALITY? If we have to give a straight answer “yes”, it is. But leaving it at this will actually not be very accurate. A little background is…
Is this you? Do you starve yourself during the day, eat only once at night and still no pounds are coming off? In my opinion this is one of the greatest misconceptions in the modern world. People still think that by severe calorie restriction they can safely loose body fat. Well, the truth is in…
You’ve heard it so many times: Eat Vitamin C-containing fruits! Vitamin C is good for your health. And it’s true. But how do you know what fruit is the highest in Vitamin C? I wanted to know the answer myself, so I did a research. I figured it would be of use to many, who ask…
How to become a wise shopper by the nutrition info on food labels The Nutrition Facts label can be a useful tool in helping design a balanced and healthful diet. Learning how to read and use the nutrition label on most packaged foods can assist people with food allergies, on special diets, interested in cutting…
In this article I will make an attempt to present what is available as knowledge about resistant starch – a topic that is still little known about. Scientists have been studying resistant starch for over 20 years now but there is still need for more precise methods of research to bring a lot more knowledge…
Is soy suitable for use in athletes and ordinary people? This was the question that has been bothering me for quite some time. I will give you a little bit of my background. It is something that I don’t include in my biography. I started training with weights when I was 15. Back in these…
Introduction The quest for developing a great and competitive physique through the sport of Natural Bodybuilding can be a tough job but it isn’t impossible. The first thing that comes to the mind of a novice is fear and intimidation. Getting started is possibly the most difficult task. Once you mentally and spiritually prepare yourself…
My training from eight weeks out to day 13 prior to my contest A four day split – three days training and cardio, one day off Day 1: Morning: HIIT cardio (treadmill or stair climber) – 20 min + ABS (5-6 sets) Evening: back (10-12 sets), traps (3-4 sets), delts (12 sets) Day 2: Morning:…