As the fitness revolution kicked into gear in the 1970s, training methods were fairly simplistic and unscientific. The idea that ‘more is better’ was very much the leading ideology amongst both runners and weightlifters, with athletes of the era trying to squeeze in as many reps, sets, or hours on the treadmill as possible. Today, [...]
Rape Seed Oil Facts Low in saturated fat High in mono-unsaturated fat (Good Fats) High in Omega 3,6, and 9 Known in as ‘the British olive oil,’ rapeseed oil is rapidly becoming one of the top ‘healthy’ cooking oils amongst fitness enthusiasts and doctors. With a tiny amount of saturated fat and a high monounsaturated [...]
Did you know that you can lose weight without cutting back on certain foods? While the ‘common sense’ approach to weight loss has been to cut back on all food, a range of new scientific studies have suggested that certain foods inspire your body to burn more calories than they contain. Known as ‘superfoods,’ these [...]
There are many low carbohydrate diets that have gained popularity over the years. Low carb diets such as the Atkin’s Diet, the Zone diet and South Beach Diet have been highly publicized, with many celebrities endorsing the diet plans. If you are thinking of going on a low carb diet, you may be wondering what [...]
There may be times when we need to go on a quick diet to shed off excess holiday pounds or to look good for a special occasion, or even to jumpstart a diet leading towards a long-term moderate eating plan. The Cabbage Soup Diet is perfect for this as it only lasts 7 days and [...]
The Dukan Diet was invented by French nutritionist and author Pierre Dukan, who is the most widely read nutritionist in France today. His diet method is now recognized all over the world, gaining popularity among celebrities and popular personalities. The Dukan diet focuses on eating more foods that are rich in lean protein. The reason [...]