Health & Habits
Post date 30 Sep 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Athletic Performance with IFBB Pro Nimai Delgado
Every athlete strives to improve their performance and gain an edge on their competition. To become the best athletes possible, we must prepare ourselves both physically and mentally. With the ongoing developments in fitness training and preparation techniques, enhancing athletic performance is easier today than ever, and competitors are achieving unprecedented results from habits that are proven to work over time. Below are five simple ways that Nimai Delgado, IFBB Pro and co-founder of Vedge Nutrition, improves his athletic performance to reach his goals.
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Post date 15 Sep 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
5 Reasons Essential is "Essential"
It would be ideal if we all ate a well-balanced diet that feeds our bodies the perfect array of essential vitamins and minerals. But in reality, life isn't perfect, and very likely, neither is our meal planning. That's where multivitamins come in - to help fill in those nutritional gaps.
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Post date 25 Aug 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
Best Vegan Proteins Here's Why
As more and more people decide to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, protein powder sales have increased significantly over the decades. This wildly popular dietary supplement continues to see great success as consumers rely on it to lose weight, strengthen muscles, accelerate post-workout recovery, and enhance overall health. As it becomes a staple in many people’s diets, finding clean protein to consume daily is of utmost importance.
Post date 19 Aug 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
The Benefits of Liquid Breakfasts
In order to maintain a healthy body, we need to ensure we take care of ourselves in as many ways as we can. This includes an active lifestyle, regular health checkups, and a healthy diet. One aspect of our diet in particular that is up for debate is the importance of breakfast. While some claim breakfast is the most important meal of the day, others argue that it may slow them down. The truth is, the way we break our “fast” is important. It’s the first meal of the day, and can play a vital role in supplying our bodies with the nutrients it needs to support energy levels and fight off fatigue.
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Post date 02 Aug 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
Back to the Basics: Protein 101
There are all kinds of macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins and minerals that we need in our diets, and, undoubtedly, protein is among the ones we need most. Besides being essential for muscle growth, it plays an incredibly valuable role in many other functions of the body. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary describes protein as:
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Post date 20 Jul 2021
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By Steven Juergensen
Post-workout Nutrition
Post-workout nutrition is one of the most important aspects of our exercise routines, and for good reason. After our workouts, we can become physically depleted, dehydrated, and mentally exhausted. Therefore, our nutrition for recovery should aim to meet three primary goals: refuel, rehydrate, and repair. Replenishing vital nutrients, rehydrating and restoring electrolyte balance, and repairing damaged muscle tissue accomplish these goals. Adequate recovery is critical for us to better respond to increases in training volume and intensity.
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