Plants have long demonstrated their ability to provide a plethora of essential metabolites, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids, as well as many secondary…
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Category: Nutrition for Fitness Training
Is Sugar Stealing Your Youth?
Food serves as fuel for the human body. However, as we continue to learn about links between health and nutrition, we begin to understand that…
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Understanding the GLP-1 Class of Drugs: Both Sides of the Weight Loss Issue
The prevalence of diabetes, rising worldwide, affects an estimated 463 million people. Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 95% of all cases, and remains challenging…
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How To “Go Green” with Strategized Plant-Based Eating
As media moguls continue to bombard the country with the health advantages of limiting red meat consumption, more and more individuals have taken a serious…
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Getting to the Root of Ginseng’s Medicinal Properties
Ginseng, notably the most well-known adaptogenic and commercially used medicinal herb, began its climb to wellness star in Asia as a supplement to boost Qi, or life…
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Uncovering the Wellness Potential of New Zealand Black Currant
Throughout history, black currant has figured prominently as a potent botanical for treating a variety of ailments. Its abundance of vitamins and minerals makes it…
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The Benefits of NAD For Athletes
Health and fitness trainers know it takes a multi-faceted approach to ensure that athletes reach their full potential. It’s not just hours of training that…
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The Importance of Post-Workout Meal Timing: Myth or Mandatory?
Prudent personal trainers know that both training stimuli and nutrient consumption affect hypertrophy gains. Training increases protein synthesis, but it may also activate muscle protein…
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The Link Between Plant-Sourced Proteins and Blood Pressure
Amino acids may form the foundation of all proteins; however, only a select few hold the potential to lower blood pressure. Read on to learn…
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Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
In order for our personal training clients to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein, often in the form of protein…
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Body pH: How to Obtain Optimal Health Balancing Acid and Alkaline Foods
The body is a complex machine, with so much chemistry and physiology involved in its optimal performance (or lack thereof) the average person would be…
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Rejecting the Standard American Diet for Optimal Health (Part II)
Balancing the body’s pH levels may be almost entirely dependent on the food we eat. In order to enjoy optimal health, we must embrace the…
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