Protein is all the craze these days, and for good reason: it helps build lean muscle, assists in muscle recovery, reduces hunger cravings, and helps maintain a healthy weight. What’s more, including protein in your diet in adequate amounts means you’re not filling your plate with too many carbs – particularly the refined variety. While […]
With all the talk about weight loss and the benefits of intermittent fasting, sometimes it’s easy to think everyone should be losing weight and skipping meals. Certainly not the case when it comes to the average child. Kids need food – and lots of it, especially if they’re active. That starts with a healthy breakfast; […]
You may think you need to fuel up with a good breakfast before doing any physical activity first thing in the morning, but research suggests doing the opposite may actually be beneficial from a health perspective. For example, research summarized in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests people who exercise first and then […]
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]reakfast is the meal that breaks the fast from the night before. Some people claim they’re not hungry in the morning, or that they lack time at this hour to eat, yet others never skip this meal. Truth be told, the winner of the breakfast debate is to eat breakfast. Here’s why…. Breakfast is the […]
