Health hacks

The Importance of a Balanced Macronutrient Ratio for a Healthy Metabolism

Every physiological process in the human body requires energy to function. The energy is produced from calories, or units of energy,...

What You Need to Know About Protein

In terms of the overall health and function of the human body, protein is essential for building and repairing things. Your organs,...

The Role of Fat in your Diet

Why are trans fats bad for you, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats good for you, and saturated fats somewhere in-between? Fat is a...

What You Need to Know About Carbohydrates

While carbs definitely DO play an important role in your diet for various reasons and for various goals (especially building muscle,...

How Much Protein Does Your Body Need Daily?

Your daily protein requirement refers to the amount of pure protein your body needs on a daily basis, not only to maintain normal bodily...

Calculating My Daily Calorie Needs and Macro-Nutrient Requirements

How I calculate daily calorie needs contradict the method I was taught, and there is good reason for that. The reason is very simple –...

Creating the Ideal Calorific Surplus for Muscle Gains

When your #1 goal is to build muscle, there are two things that need to be kept in mind when creating a caloric surplus: Maximizing...

Why You Should Not Be Eating Diary

Despite the hype, cow’s milk actually robs our bones of calcium. Animal proteins produce acid when they’re broken down, and calcium is an...