Fitness Guides

Introduction to the Raw Foods Diet There is no single raw foods diet, but the basic premise is to eat foods that have not been cooked, processed, exposed to chemicals or genetically modified. The raw foods diet is sometimes called ‘the living foods’ diet for this...

Building Muscle Muscle building has so many benefits. Not only does it increase your strength, make you look good and boost your confidence, it also helps prevent injury. There are so many supplements out there claiming to help you build more muscle faster, but which...

INTRODUCTION TO THE WHOLE30 DIET The Whole30 is an elimination diet based on Paleo principles. The theory behind Whole30 is that many health problems, both physical and mental, are due to the foods we eat. Whole30 does not consider itself to be a diet in the sense of...

INTRODUCTION TO THE ATKINS DIET The Atkins diet is a low-carb diet that has been proven to help people lose weight. Dr. Atkins determined that overall calories did not matter as much as carbohydrate intake. On this diet, you can eat as protein and fats to satiation,...

INTRODUCTION TO THE WEIGHT WATCHERS DIET Weight Watchers has been helping people to lose weight for over half a century. The Weight Watchers program (now called WW) teaches members how to make healthy food choices and fit exercise into their daily schedule. But what...

INTRODUCTION TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET There are many different cultures and diets in the countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, but the basic Mediterranean diet (MED) involves eating plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, seafood, whole grains, and extra virgin...

Whether you’re a newbie at the gym or if you’re looking to step up your strength, knowing your way around supplements can not only help you increase your performance but also help get you well-enough rested and recovered to hit the gym full power for the next...

INTRODUCTION TO THE VEGETARIAN DIET A vegetarian diet is based on eating primarily foods that come from plants, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes and grains. While meat is not consumed, some vegetarians do eat certain animal products such as eggs and...

INTRODUCTION TO THE VEGAN DIET A vegan diet means consuming only plant-based foods, but veganism involves more than just the things you eat. Vegans are opposed to the exploitation of animals in every way: for food, clothing, research, entertainment, or any other use....

INTRODUCTION TO THE PALEO DIET Paleo is short for Paleolithic and it is a diet that is based on the theory of human evolution. There are many variations of Paleo including the Caveman Diet, the Stone Age Diet, and the Primal Blueprint, but they all share certain...

INTRODUCTION TO THE SLOW CARB DIET The Slow Carb Diet was created by Tim Ferriss in 2010, making it a relative newcomer in the healthy field, but reducing processed foods and replacing them with whole, natural foods is anything but new. Ferriss says that this diet can...

INTRODUCTION TO THE KETOGENIC DIET Glucose is one of the body’s fuels, but ketones are another. A ‘ketone’ is what fat is called when it is used as fuel, and ketones are produced in the liver. The ketogenic (keto) diet involves eating high-fat, low-carb foods, which...