Hey Angels and Alphas, The leaves have fallen off the trees, the temperature’s dropped, and winter’s on its way. If you’re like most people, this means it’s time to go into hibernation mode, but if you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Taking vitamins can help us to meet our daily nutritional needs, but they can also help us to stay healthy and fight off diseases by supplying our bodies with the essential nutrients…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to get out of bed in the morning? Energy levels are probably the biggest factor that impacts how you start your day. If you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you want to start your day off on the right foot, there are some foods that are better than others at keeping you energized and focused until lunchtime rolls around. If…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When you think of muscle growth, you may instantly think of protein – and you’d be right. Protein is one of the most important nutrients to building muscle, but carbohydrates are equally…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re following the ketogenic diet, you know that it can be extremely difficult to find satisfying foods that are low in carbs and high in fat and protein. Sure, there are…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Have you ever found yourself craving junk food when you’re tired? You’re not alone! Recent research has uncovered the link between low-quality sleep and junk food cravings, which may explain why you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that you drink roughly 1 gallon of water per day, but you don’t have to do it all at once, nor do you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re like most people, you probably want to lose weight and perform better at the gym so that you can feel your best and live healthier overall. There are many reasons…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re trying to shed some pounds during the warm summer months, you may be tempted to avoid the kitchen altogether, afraid that all those extra calories will only add to your…
Hey Angels and Alphas, For most people, strength training and cardio are both part of the workout routine. But what foods should you eat to fuel your body while you’re doing these two types of exercise?…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re like most people, you exercise to stay in shape and to keep your body healthy and active. However, if you exercise regularly without proper muscle recovery, you may experience muscle…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There are many different kinds of nutritional deficiencies, some of which can be caused by diet alone. Others might require the use of supplements to make up for lacking nutrients and vitamins…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The vitamins your body needs for proper cell functioning are all essential to overall good health, but some of them are especially important if you’re trying to improve your performance in the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Sugar, sugar, sugar! It’s in everything from our drinks to our desserts to our breads, and many of us consume too much of it on a daily basis. And while excess sugar…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There are many positive and negative influences on your moods, but what you eat can have an enormous impact, whether you’re aware of it or not. If you regularly consume foods that…
Hey Angels and Alphas, There’s growing evidence that the bacteria in your gut can affect more than just your digestion and immune system—it can also influence your mood and mental health. This isn’t surprising when you…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Carbohydrates are an essential part of any diet, but some carbs have more nutritional value than others. Complex carbohydrates, also known as starchy carbs, are good for you because they take longer…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The way you treat your body—and the food that you put into it—has the power to make or break your fitness goals. This can be especially true if you’re new to working…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Let’s face it – even though low-impact exercises have a ton of advantages, they are sometimes confused with “low-intensity” exercises and are therefore misinterpreted. Low impact, however, does not always imply low…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We’ve all talked about how important breakfast is. Not only for giving you energy that your body can use throughout the day, but also for balancing out your hormones and keeping your…
Hey Angels and Alphas, I hope we can all agree that having full control over your diet is one of the most useful skills and habits you can develop on your weight loss journey. When they’re…
Hey Angels and Alphas, What do we all know about antioxidants besides what we’ve heard on the web? Everyone nowadays portrays antioxidants as a way to shield your body from disease, improve your sight, and even…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’ve taken a lot of trips to the grocery store lately, you’ll be the first to notice – the dollar isn’t what it used to be! In the United States, fish,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Whether you’ve felt it when you were at home, at the gym, at another public place, or pretty much anywhere, everyone knows that annoying feeling of being bloated. It’s a rather uncomfortable…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Carbohydrates usually steal the spotlight when it comes to the body’s needs for energy. They’re amazing for fueling an athlete’s performance. However, protein is just as vital to an athlete’s overall health. …
Hey Angels and Alphas, Macros have become a sort of bucket term for the nutrients that make up the bulk of what we eat: protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Our bodies require specific amounts of each to…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Have you noticed that whenever someone new enters the world of fitness and nutrition, often the first thing they do is start learning about the core mainstream fitness concepts like diets and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, I hope we can all agree that eating a diet focused on whole-food macronutrients as its foundation is vital to good health. No magic supplement can replace the importance (and the benefits)…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We all need food not just so our bodies can function, but so we can adjust what we’re eating in order to achieve better performance inside (and outside) the gym. Today, we’ve…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We’re all aware that our bodies are chock-full of hormones, helpful messengers that allow our body to function – and function optimally. These miniscule substances travel throughout our tissues and organs where…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Nobody can deny the sweet goodness of a stellar snack. At their best, these snacks can be the ideal pre-workout fuel, or a way to keep your blood sugar levels steady and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Dieting has become a pretty dirty word in the fitness and weight loss communities. That’s because most people equate losing weight with dieting, small portions, limitations, feelings of guilt, off-limit foods, and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Protein, carbs, and fat. The three big nutrient groups that make up the majority of what we consume on a daily basis. All of us know that they’re absolutely essential to a…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Today, we’re kicking off a new series on dieting called Dieting with Purpose. And what better way to kick off a series than to talk about the different ways you can eat…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We all understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep regularly. Hopefully, we’re all trying to get enough sleep at least most nights of the week. But according to the CDC,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Having control of your diet is nothing short of a superpower. A lot of people nowadays fall into the latest food trends and diets, hoping to get that control. But sometimes, we…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Sleep quantity is something many people put a lot of importance on. But sleep quality has remained largely misunderstood throughout the health and wellness community. While establishing a nighttime routine that will…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Today, in Dieting with Purpose, we’re going to talk about sleep quality. It’s no secret to anyone that nutrition and sleep are very closely related. Diets high in processed foods, saturated fats,…
You’ve most likely heard on inflammation before, considering it’s a very hot topic right now in health and fitness. But do you really know enough about inflammation to know how it’s affecting your body? A short…
