Health 101 - Healthy Hints

Which protein powder is best for you… whey, casein, pea, hemp, soy or brown rice protein powders? And does it even matter?

Protein Powder 101 (+ Is Whey, Hemp or Soy Protein the Best?)

You can think of protein as the building blocks for all of your body’s cells. Protein is made of amino acids that are essential to survival, such as maintaining your organs in working condition, healthy skin (also an organ), muscles and tendons. Protein also works to make hormones, neurotransmitters and enzymes. Unfortunately, many people either […]

Sugar 101 (+ The Dangers of a High Sugar Diet)

Sugar is the single most harmful ingredient in the modern human diet. Studies have shown time and time again that refined sugar is at the root of a long list of common conditions seen today (diabetes, heart disease and obesity, for example), yet it is found in most all processed and packaged form, and is […]

Inflammation 101 (The Causes, Symptoms and Solutions)

The term “inflammation” has become somewhat of a buzzword in the world of holistic medicine, and for good reason. However, it is seemingly less common to really understand what inflammation is, how it is caused, and what to do about it. Many chronic conditions and diseases are partially (if not completely) rooted in systemic inflammation.

Metabolism 101 (+ How to Increase Your Metabolism)

The definition of the word metabolism is quite simple, and refers to all chemical reactions in the body. However, the terms metabolism and metabolic rate can be used interchangeably in referring to the rate at which you burn calories. It’s simple science: the higher your metabolism is, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to lose […]

Protein Powder 101 (+ Is Whey, Hemp or Soy Protein the Best?)

Sugar 101 (+ The Dangers of a High Sugar Diet)

Electrolytes 101 (+ Symptoms of an Electrolyte Imbalance)

Inflammation 101 (The Causes, Symptoms and Solutions)

Metabolism 101 (+ How to Increase Your Metabolism)