Sweet potatoes have more sugar and around the same number of calories as russet potatoes. So why are sweet potatoes marketed as the healthier option? The answer is glycemic index (GI). Foods like russet potatoes, white rice and flour, and oatmeal are often exiled by the health-conscious because of their high glycemic index. The …
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – unless you’re following intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has gained popularity throughout pretty much every diet clan – especially the ketogenic diet community. Fasting may not sound attractive for snacking enthusiasts or fans of many small meals a day. Some fasting protocols are more extreme …
Cardio is oftentimes either drastically overlooked or underlooked. Many lifting enthusiasts forget to make time for cardio, while many athletes looking for weight loss resort to heavy amounts of cardio daily. However, there’s no need to neither avoid it entirely nor run dozens of miles a week. The solution is either High-Intensity Interval Training …
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Weight loss is all about consistency – in food choices, gym trips, and hours of sleep. Consistent good habits can keep your weight loss steady. Your focus should be on building those healthy habits that will also help maintain your weight in the long run. However, taking those healthy habits to the extreme can …
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If numbers are your measure of progress, you’ve probably measured body mass index (BMI) or body fat percentage before. The two are often used interchangeably when in fact – body fat percentage should be the go-to choice. The differences lie in who should use it, what to use it for, and how to find …
Body Fat Percentage vs. Body Mass Index: Which One Should I Use? Read More »
