You are what you eat. That’s the motto that is pumped to us to try to encourage us to make healthier choices, and when you think about it, this motto really rings true. Until you start to make healthier choices when it comes to what you put into your body, you will never fully appreciate…
The acronym fodmap stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides Polyols. These are carbohydrates found naturally in food that cause gas, bloating, diarrhea, and pain. They include fructose, lactose, fructans, galactooligosaccharides, polydextrose, sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol. Foods containing these ingredients are often referred to as FODMAPs because they are thought to trigger gastrointestinal problems in people…
Trying to choose the right diet for you can be a difficult choice to make. Recently, we have discovered that diets are personal and that what works for one person, may not be right for another. There are many new diet trends that crop up over the years, and with so many, it can be…
Dr Ian Smith created the Shred Power Cleanse as an alternative to purely liquid-based detox plans. With his medical knowledge and previous success with the Shred diet, he wanted to introduce a cleansing program that was healthy but effective. We take a look at the Shred Power Cleanse, how it works, what foods it includes,…
Bodybuilders need to design a specific diet that will contain all of the vitamins and minerals that they need. Many people assume that bodybuilders cannot follow a vegan diet, as this could kill their gains. After all, it can be hard to consume sufficient protein without eating meat. But the truth is that you can…
