Protein…..minus the meat! Build your muscles and live a better life. Many of us rely on animal protein: beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish etc for our protein intake. These are some non-animal protein options which you can incorporate into your meals without worrying about your calories and heart health too much. Meat is notoriously highContinue reading “Top Non-Animal Protein Sources”
Category Archives: Nutrition
Food Serving Sizes
We’re all so accustomed to just using scoops and visual estimations. Feel free to experiment on these portion sizes and increase/decrease a little should you need to, based on your required nourishment for your body. Your body is a finely tuned vehicle. Fuel it well, and it will take you places.
Losing Weight With Sound Nutrition
If you are trying to put on muscle mass without putting on fat, here are some tips on how to go about it. Add 2 calories per pound of body weight to your daily caloric intake. The added calories should be mostly protein and some complex carbohydrates (sweet potatoes etc), with no added fat calories.Continue reading “Losing Weight With Sound Nutrition”
Lyn Kong’s Guide to Fitness for Busy People
Especially for busy people with no time to exercise, eat healthy or even have enough rest – this guidebook is for you. Filled with exercise and nutrition guide, and topped off with tips on better living. Take the 30-day fitness & health challenge!
Post-Workout Nutrition For Runners
How much nutrients should you be consuming after your run? Do you know? Firstly, you need to know how much carbohydrates that you need to replenish. For every pound of bodyweight, you will need 0.5grams of carbohydrates. E.g. If you weigh 140 pounds, you need 70 grams (280 calories) of simple carbs within 30 minutes.Continue reading “Post-Workout Nutrition For Runners”
Pre-Workout Nutrition for Runners
“What should I eat before my run?” This is one of the most frequent questions that have been posed to me. The base of advice is this: carbohydrates are meant to provide energy and fuel to last you throughout your run. You will need to consume some amount of carbs for that reason. Consume sweetContinue reading “Pre-Workout Nutrition for Runners”
Why Black Coffee?
I am an avid fan of coffee. I prefer mine black. As it is. No sugar. No milk. Most of the time, I’ll choose a Long Black over either an Americano, or Espresso. I do realize there will be more water content in the LB or Americano, but I guess that’s how I prefer it. EspressoContinue reading “Why Black Coffee?”
Feeling Hungry?
Do you feel hungry even after a huge meal? Do you find yourself snacking on tidbits, biscuits or even chips? Well, you may be thirsty instead of hungry! Sometimes you would have eaten too much food, and didn’t drink enough water to accompany your meal. This usually happens during buffets and company functions where foodContinue reading “Feeling Hungry?”
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