You’ve heard about fiber, you know it is good for you and important to eat - but why do you need to eat it every day? Do you eat it, drink it or take it as a supplement? There can be so much to take on board these days with health trends and an increasingly growing health-conscious society, so where do you start with fiber? This article will dive into a few questions about why … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
What is Leptin Resistance?
Many of us know that when it comes to weight gain, obesity, and diabetes certain factors come into play such as insulin, calories and the apparent ‘willpower’. However, there is another word to be aware of when thinking about fat gain, and that’s leptin. What is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone with a key role in the body’s function of energy balance. The level of leptin in … [Read more...]
What is a Tabata Workout?
You have most likely heard about interval training, and maybe know that it is an effective way to boost fitness and lose body fat, but do you know much about the Tabata workout? Tabata is named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who did a study into the effects of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) compared to steady-state training on aerobic and anaerobic fitness. His objective was … [Read more...]