Your metabolism is the process your body goes through to extract the energy from the foods you consume. This helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle and assists in helping the cells in your body grow and reproduce. Some people find it easier to turn to supplements in orer to boost their metabolism, but we’ve done […]
Vegan diets have shifted into the mainstream in recent years. Now, plant-based alternatives are everywhere from supermarkets to many fast-food restaurants. This is definitely a positive, as it makes the change to vegan, vegetarian, or even flexitarian much easier to do. However, it may also mean that people making the switch are receiving a waterer-down, […]
Eating intuitively means trusting your body to know when you need food, and what food choices will be best for you. Eating has become commodified in diet culture, and there’s a lot of pressure nowadays to subscribe to these fad diets that may not be serving you in a healthy way. Diet culture can lead […]
Many people are hesitant to make the switch to a plant-based diet, as they worry that they won’t be receiving the same amount of nutrients one usually gets from eating meat and dairy products. Don’t stress! We’re here to assure you that you can still get enough protein from a plant-based diet. It’s all about […]
Energy boosters like coffee or energy drinks can have a detrimental effect on your health and mental state. Caffeine, while successfully boosting your energy, has been known to cause more serious health risks like increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, and diabetes, when consumed in excess. While caffeine is supposed to wake you up and make […]
Calories in vs. calories out basically refers to the idea that as long as you consume less calories than what you burn (or an equal amount), you will be successful in losing weight. This is a very simplified way of looking at dieting and weight loss, and while it may work for some people, there […]
Over the years ‘Clean Eating’ has become a stigmatised term. The idea of certain foods being ‘clean’ and others being ‘dirty’ has sparked a lot of panic around refined and processed foods, preservatives, and added sugars and salts. While it is necessary to consider these things when deciding what to eat, you should be mindful […]
No one could deny the vast benefits of protein. This star nutrient has proven to be the building blocks for muscle and is a critical part of the many processes that fuel your body’s energy and immune system. But have you ever considered trying plant protein over whey protein? A protein is considered “complete” when […]