In the last part of this article series, you learned that protein and fats are the two essential macronutrients in your daily nutrition. These two contain essential amino & fatty acids, which regulate many processes, growth of tissues & body composition. For the goal of building muscle mass, however, there is one more very [...]
If you read part 1 of the muscle-building nutrition series, you now know that one of the most important things about nutrition during a building period is to eat in a caloric surplus. This extra amount of energy will allow the body to optimally recover the musculature, thus improving gains. Now, besides caloric value, [...]
There are 2 important aspects to focus on when the task at hand is to build as much quality muscle as possible. The first aspect is training and the second aspect is nutrition. Quite simply, if you don’t focus on giving your body all the nutrients it needs to recover from the vigorous, muscle-building [...]
If you feel like your life has been following the same script and nothing works out, well, you might be lacking “self-control”. Self-control and willpower are two components of your psyche that are in constant dialogue. Oftentimes, we blame ourselves for not doing the things that have to be done in order for us [...]
In part one of this article series, we gave you the basic knowledge about sleep, its importance and how bad quality sleep can impact your overall quality of life. But what is it that you can actually do today, to make falling asleep easier and get the best quality sleep possible? In this article, [...]
Do you want to be as strong as a bull, as energetic and fast as a panther, and have a clear mind all day? Well, how you feel during your awake time is determined by how well you slept the night before. When it comes to sleep quality, the sleeping routine and pre-bed habits [...]
Avocados and Salmon taste great. You need to check out this recipe! Course: Snack Prep Time: 0 hours 10 minutes Cooking Time: 0 hours 5 minutes Total: 0 hours 15 minutes Servings: 1 Allergens: Contains milk A super easy fix: Beginner, Intermediate, and Professional cook. INGREDIENTS 1 lemon juice ⅓ ribboned cucumber 3tbsp of [...]
This is a simple one-pot meal that gets a tangy kick from balsamic vinegar, which is a great flavour enhancer. Serve this alongside steamed vegetables and brown rice and you have a healthy balanced dinner with minimal preparation required. Ingredients: Yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 each 1 each Red or green pepper 1 each 1 [...]
A weekly ritual is one of the most important take-aways I’ve learned from habits-based coaching. It is often one of the biggest factors in whether I (or my nutrition clients) succeed in the upcoming week when it comes to making healthy choices consistently. The weekly ritual is performed once a week, and it is designed [...]
This recipe contains the beginner cook’s magic word: “microwave”. It is a low-fat, three-step recipe that’s perfect for the culinarily-challenged and goes from raw ingredients to steaming soup in less than 10 minutes. One serving contains 5% of your daily sodium intake, whereas an equivalent portion of a typical canned soup contains 55%. High [...]
