Well rest assured, you’re not alone. Anyone who has tried to change the way they eat in order to lose weight has experienced cravings. What matters is whether we give in to them, and how often we give in to them. A 2010 study revealed that a common flower extract...
Q: I’m short on time, can I just combine my weights training with some cardio A: Whilst it can be tempting to combine cardio training and weights training in order to fit more in less time and to also ‘mix things up a bit’, it’s important to understand what this will...
Q: Are soy milk and soy based foods good for me? A:The soybean contains large quantities of natural toxins or “anti-nutrients”. First among them are potent enzyme inhibitors that block the action of trypsin and other enzymes vital for protein digestion....
Ah calories… those nasty little buggers that drive people crazy and totally confuse even the savviest of dieters. Firstly, I strongly recommend that you give up counting calories as it is such a flawed and unsustainable way to lose fat, improve your health and...
Q: I’ve heard a lot about fasting like the ‘5 and 2’ diet. Should I be doing it? A: Fasting diets have gained a lot of popularity lately thanks to TV shows, books and celebrity endorsements. The main benefit of fasting is that it can help to reset your hormone levels...
Q: How much protein do I really need to eat? A:When you eat protein, your body breaks it down into individual amino acids. It then uses these amino acids to repair, rebuild and replenish every single type of cell in your body (organs, skin, hair, brain, muscles, etc)....
