In the quest to get richer, food companies go that extra mile to ensure their product is perceived as the best available option. Tricks of the trade. Initially, it was all about flavor and greasiness, but with more and more people becoming health conscious, they had to revamp their approach. There came in a gazillion “health foods”, or so we thought. Products are packaged with pretty words like low-fat, organic,... Continue Reading

It’s highly addictive, terribly devastating BUT so freaking delicious.  If we could blame one food item for our diminishing health and increasing waistlines, it’s SUGAR. THE PROBLEM WITH SUGAR Our body processes sugar in a very specific way. When we consume sugar, our body has two options on how to deal with it: ·       Burn it for energy.  ·      ... Continue Reading

In the world of bodybuilding, it’s almost a cardinal sin to be vegetarian. You’ll constantly be hit with, “You’re not getting enough protein.” Or “You can’t make gains if you’re vegetarian.” How true are these statements?  While a non-vegetarian diet has its place, being vegetarian has its own benefits. Since time immemorial, vegetarianism has been associated with a healthier and longer life. Not just that, a plant-based diet is solely... Continue Reading

Ever wondered why your body looks a certain way? Well, there’s a simple system used to classify the different body types; called “somatotype”. The Types: Ectomorph Mesomorph Endomorph. Most individuals display a dominant type, while some may even exhibit the characteristics of two groups. Aside from the apparent differences in body type, the differences even boil down to the manner in which... Continue Reading

“Eat like a caveman,” they said. But is it really that simple to track back 10,000 years and mimic the choices of those hunter-gatherers? Do people who adopt the Paleo lifestyle, give up their modern day luxuries and hide in caves? Of course not. Neither do we need to engage in the physically taxing part of hunting for food, nor do we live in caves. Our meats are... Continue Reading

You’ve spent months training for the upcoming marathon(s). Early mornings, long distances, sore calves. You’ve done the training bit. So you definitely want to get the most out of race day. Whether you’re a novice or a pro-marathoner, you want to show up at the starting line fully prepared. Hitting The Wall For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to run with the example of a car. Think... Continue Reading