Tag: diet

Can You Guess The Calories?

Can You Guess The Calories?

Take this video quiz to find out how good you are at estimating the calories in the food you eat.

Why One Pound Of Body Weight Is 3,500 Kcal

Why One Pound Of Body Weight Is 3,500 Kcal

There is a bit of confusion about the difference between losing one pound of body weight and losing one pound of fat. Let’s look at the math.

This Is Healthy, Do It!

This Is Healthy, Do It!

Researchers at the University of Missouri found that adults who simply were told what to do increased their physical activity levels, while people educated with logical reasons as to why fitness is important didn’t feel very inclined to make lifestyle changes. Just Do It The study, featured in the American Journal of Public Health, looked […]

Forget The Six Pack Abs!

If there is one question that comes up again and again from guys that start working out, then it’s “how can I get a six pack?” or “how do I get washboard abs?”

Vegans May Risk Heart Disease

Vegans May Risk Heart Disease

A review of 30 years of research done on the chemistry of vegetarianism and veganism found that vegans may be at increased risk for heart disease, as their diet may lack specific nutrients. Blood Clots and Stiff Arteries The review, done at China’s Zhejiang University and published last month, found that vegans – people who […]