Diets

The Raw Food Diet: Should You Be Using Raw Vegan Protein Powder?

When following a new diet, it can be challenging to know what foods do and do not fall within the confines of that eating pattern. This can be especially difficult in the case of a highly restrictive diet like the raw food diet. Though, are protein powders still suitable for people following the raw food diet?

Best Gluten Free Protein Powder

Logically, it seems like all protein powders should be gluten free. Unfortunately, gluten has found a way to sneak into many protein powders on the market. It’s important to understand why and where gluten might be lurking in your protein powder – and how to find the best gluten free protein powder.

Will One Cheat Day Ruin Ketosis?

A keto diet essentially eliminates all carbohydrates from the diet, and it can be quite challenging to stick it 100% of the time. However, people choose to adopt the ketogenic diet for various reasons and it is totally possible for many to enjoy the occasional carbohydrate indulgence without ruining your health goals. This article explains what happens when...

How Does Ketosis Work?

Many have heard the term 'ketosis' floating around throughout the fitness industry, but few actually know how ketosis works or what it is. Let's take a look at the specifics.

Vegetarians Guide to Clean Bulking

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Almond Milk vs. Regular Milk in Protein Shakes

Cow's milk – and really traditional dairy in general – has been gradually losing quite a bit of popularity over the past several years. Many fitness enthusiasts are now switching to one of the many milk alternatives that are out there. Of all of these other options, almond milk is one of the most popular varieties available. But why?

Intermittent Fasting to Gain Muscle Mass

The idea that you can skip meals and gain muscle mass probably seems a little strange. According to research, though, Intermittent Fasting could actually do just that: help to encourage muscle growth. But, how can this be true? After all, won't your body start to devour your muscle for fuel if you go without food for too long?

Will Ketosis Burn Belly Fat?

The high-fat and low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet has proven to help many people lose weight, and has, therefore, become extremely popular over the past few years. This diet is especially helpful for fat loss. Many people wonder if following a ketogenic diet is the ticket to burn belly fat, which is a common problem area for people trying...

Best Meal Replacement Shakes For Weight Loss

Losing weight is difficult, especially when you have an uber-busy life. Who really has time to plan and prep all those meals while making sure they’re nutritionally balanced and delicious? If this sounds like you, meal replacement shakes might be the trick. There’s nothing to prepare ahead of time – and at the very most, you might have to...

The Complete Keto Foods List [with Free Printable]

If you're into fitness, nutrition trends, or celebrities then you're probably familiar with the keto diet. The ketogenic diet or keto for short, is a high-fat, low-carb, and moderate-protein nutrition plan that helps individuals lose weight. It's risen in popularity thanks to athletes like Lebron James, Tim Tebow, and other pop culture icons. But like any low-carbohydrate diet,...

6 Tips for Losing the Quarantine 15

If you have gained some weight during the lockdown, you’re not alone. Over the past several months, many of us have been forced to spend most of our time at home, with gyms closed, unlimited access to snacks, and perhaps your new-found baking hobby. This change of lifestyle has caused weight gain for many. However, now that summer is...