Tag Archives: protein

Real ‘superfoods’ you should be eating more of, according to science

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Virgínia Helena

Here are the top 25 healthy foods you should add to your diet , according to America’s leading public health institute. The term “superfood” doesn’t actually mean anything , and most of the foods hiding behind such a label aren’t … Continue reading →

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When exercise results are slow…

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Virgínia Helena

Is it time to pull the plug on physical fitness and go back to your past bad habits? Absolutely not! Regular physical movement is vital for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, realize that training smart is just as important as training hard. … Continue reading →

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Why do Japanese people live so long?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Virgínia Helena

And what you can do to live a long time too! Japan has the oldest life expectancy in the world. That means people in Japan live a really long time. In average, men live to 79 years old, whereas women … Continue reading →

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Silent Killers of Your Metabolism – information and tips

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Virgínia Helena

Posted in Advice, Knowledge | Tagged adaptation, anxiety, awareness, balance, bones, brain, choices, dairy, diabetes mellitus, diet, eating, elderly, Exercise, fat, fatigue, healthy, hydrate, hypertension, lifestyle, little things, lung function, metabolism, morning exercises, motivation, obesity, physical activity, prevention, protein, quality of life, self-steem, seven-a-day, sleep, sports, stress, stretching, treatment, type 2, vegan, yoga | 2 Comments

3 (unusual) ways to improve Gut health

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Virgínia Helena

Gut health The gut is composed of the Gastro Intestinal system and often referred to as the 2nd brain. The Gastrointestinal system includes the mouth and teeth, the oesophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, the colon or large intestine, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Encouragement, Knowledge, Vegan | Tagged adaptation, awareness, brain, choices, diabetes mellitus, diet, eating, elderly, fat, gut health, healthy, hydrate, lifestyle, little things, meat, motivation, oatmeal, prevention, processed food, protein, quality of life, seven-a-day, vegetables | 5 Comments

11 Foods That Can Help You Sleep Better

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Virgínia Helena

Find out what to eat and drink to catch more quality zzz’s Trying to get more shut-eye? Take a look at your diet. Eating the right foods in the hours before you hit the hay may help you fall asleep … Continue reading →

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How to became a fat-adapted cyclist: Diet

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Virgínia Helena

When it comes to fat adaptation, nutrition is the most important piece of the puzzle. Changes in what you eat during the whole day and before and after a training session will have the biggest impact on your success. Let’s … Continue reading →

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What do you know about grains?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Virgínia Helena

Posted in Advice, Vegan | Tagged awareness, diet, eating, grains, healthy, lifestyle, little things, protein, seven-a-day, vegan | 1 Comment

Meat – to eat or not to eat?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Virgínia Helena

Downsides of meat eating The first thing we need to realize is that meat became hyper-available and hyper-palatable thanks to our modern food processing. This means we now have things like bacon, salami, and sausages at our fingertips virtually always. … Continue reading →

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How to Beat Marathon Muscle Cramps

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Virgínia Helena

The most commonly sustained injury when training for running a marathon is muscle cramps. Cramps occur when the body runs out of energy, fluid and electrolytes or when the muscles overheat during exercise. Fortunately, cramps are preventable. Check the tips … Continue reading →