While you might not have given much thought to how supplements affect your wellness before, if you’ve started to get interested in athletics and working out, the chances are you’re thinking about it now. How do you know which supplements – if any – benefit your wellbeing and your performance, and which ones give you […]

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If you dream of a killer body, exercising along isn’t enough to get you there. Yes, a healthy, balanced diet and the right exercise regime provide the foundation to your wellness, but you’re not going to build anymore on that until you have the right supplement. Here are seven reasons why, for muscle-bound men, whey […]

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Muscle-building supplements or other performance-enhancing drugs are often popular products in the fitness market, but could you be risking your wellbeing just to get that competitive edge? Before you take any supplements, you need to know exactly how they work and what they might do to your wellness.   Anabolic steroids: There are some athletes […]

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If you are serious about your performance, you need to maintain top notch sports nutrition habits. Not only is nutrition important for your general wellbeing, but it also helps your body to process the stress of everyday life, and still come out on top. This means eating a healthy diet packed with plenty of vitamins […]

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So you’ve decided to lose a little bit of fat and pack on a little bit more muscle. You think, hey, maybe a supplement could give you the wellness edge you need. However, when you go to your local health food store, you have no idea where to begin. There are so many supplements out […]

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Collectively known as micronutrients, vitamins and minerals essential for good wellness but, broadly speaking, as your body does not synthesise them, you have to obtain your necessary micronutrients from what you eat. Vitamins and minerals assist in numerous physiological and biochemical functions and regulate your metabolism. This is important for anyone’s wellbeing, but vitamins and […]

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You know why sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are bad for your children’s wellness; consumption of SSBs is associated with excess weight gain, poor nutrition, and a higher risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes. In the past 30 years, there has been a significant increase of child SSB consumption, with US teens now getting 10-15% of […]

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There are so many products out there that aim to boost your vitamin and mineral intake, with everything from weight loss supplements to general wellbeing-enhancing multivitamins. However, a real burgeoning submarket of this is in sporting snacks, with bars, drinks and gels designed to take your athletic performance to the next level. So, which one’s […]

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Taking charge of our diet and fitness now also means taking charge of our health. With the almost inexorable rise in the number of diseases and life-threatening conditions linked to lifestyle – that is, what we eat and whether we exercise or not – doctors are as likely to prescribe a fitness and nutrition program […]

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A new study has indicated that rice protein is as effective as whey protein, and is as popular with fitness fanatics as well! According to those looking to build muscle, rice protein makes a great addition to your diet as it increases lean body mass and helps to build stronger and more powerful muscles. The […]

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