Protein: What is it, why we need it and how much we need Statement: “Lean Up! – Adequate protein to reach your goals” What is Protein? Protein! Protein! Protein! We hear it all the time, it is all over the media and it seems like everyone is telling you that...
The types of nutrients that we take in daily are important, but so is how and when we take them in. Food type and timing matters! So, what is food really? Food is composition of nutrients that provide building blocks and energy for your body. ...
Physical Contributors to Stress: Pathogens With modern medicine viruses and other pathogens have not been as much of a concern, however that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still risks. What is disease?: Disease is defined as “a disorder of structure or...
Appreciation is the expression of acknowledgment of the gifts, talents, and fortunes of one’s self and others as well as the positive attributes of things and places. On a related but different note, gratitude is the state of being thankful. Although these things are...
Humans, like most living organisms, follow a specific time frame where we often feel the most energetic and get the best sleep. Because our species is diurnal, generally speaking, we prefer to be awake during the day (when there is light) and asleep during the night...
Over the past few weeks, we have covered the importance of sleep and physical recovery to our physical and metabolic health. This week, we will be focusing primarily on the effect of sleep and metabolism on our cognitive recovery and health. Cognition refers to any...
