Staying fit and healthy is a very important aspect of living a fulfilling and happy lifestyle. Sometimes, our busy lifestyle can make it difficult for us to stay at the peak of fitness – perhaps we don’t have time to exercise or to prepare healthy meals on a regular basis. The truth of it is that all it takes is […]

What is the Glycemic Index and why should we watch its value in the food we eat? Why should we prefer foods with a low GI and limit the others? Glycemic index (GI), simply put, expresses the speed and extent with which food increases the concentration of sugar in the blood. In detail, glycemic index expresses how much each gram of available carbohydrate in a food […]

Do you regularly do to the gym, do aerobics, run, ride a bike like crazy, but the unwanted fat seems not to diminish? This problem could have a simple solution. Simply said, everything depends on your heart rate. What is it? Heart rate indicates the number of beats of the heart in one minute. An important term is “maximum heart rate” […]

Cottage cheese is usually not the first thing that comes to mind when most people hear the term superfood. However, if you are trying to lose weight, then cottage cheese is something that should be a regular part of your diet. Below are some of the ways that cottage cheese can help you reach your weight loss goals: Low In […]

Ketogenic Diet – My Personal Experience I was fat. Oh, it feels so great to be able to say that in past tense. I’ve been fighting a losing battle with weight since I stopped training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu two years ago. When you stop burning 1000 calories in an hour every day and keep stuffing your face with all those tasty […]