Have you heard that you shouldn’t take copper and zinc together because one might cancel out the other’s benefits? I heard that, so I started doing some research. Pretty soon, I also found recommendations that you should take them together because zinc can cause copper deficiencies. Let’s take a closer look at this topic and…
Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce joint pain and inflammation throughout the body. Over and over, studies have consistently shown numerous health benefits associated with these powerful essential nutrients. All of us need omega-3s in our diets, but many people don’t get enough to notice a big difference. If you want to get the benefits of…
Turmeric is a flavorful spice that gives curry its yellow color, and it also has some powerful health benefits. The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s not easy for your body to absorb on its own, but taking it with black pepper helps you reap the amazing health benefits…
Sometimes if you want to get all the benefits of one supplement, you need to take it with another supplement. That’s the case with Vitamin D and Vitamin K. Vitamin D is super healthy for you, but you need Vitamin K for it to work the way it’s supposed to. How It Works Vitamin D3…
When most people think of weight loss, they think of combining exercise to burn calories with eating fewer calories. Eating at a caloric deficit can support weight loss, but research shows that if you cut too many calories it can sabotage your weight loss goals. It’s important to find a balance between too few and…
Losing fat and gaining muscle are two of the main reasons why many people start exercising. What if you want to do both at the same time? This is called body recomposition. Basically, you’re trying to change the “composition” of your body in terms of how much fat and muscle you have. It can be…
What Impact Does Caffeine Have on Health and Fitness? Caffeine is one of those things you’ve probably heard conflicting advice about. Sometimes you hear about studies showing it’s dangerous, other times you hear that it’s good for you. The impact that caffeine has on your health and fitness depends on how much you have and…
Usually when we think of losing weight, we think about going on a diet, eating less food, and working out. But losing weight has just as much to do with what kinds of food you eat as it does with calorie deficit and exercise. There’s no one-size-fits-all version of a healthy diet. In general, though,…
When training, it’s tempting to push harder and do more assuming that will give better results. But recovery is important too, especially for young athletes. Overworking young athletes is counterproductive. According to a report released earlier this year, 70% of young athletes drop out of their sports by age 13. Often, that’s because there’s too…
5 Tips for Enjoying Healthy Winter Holidays During the winter holidays, there are plenty of excuses to take a break from fitness. We’re extra busy and there’s often extra unhealthy food around. But you can enjoy the holiday season without sacrificing your fitness goals. 1) Eat What You Normally Do Though there’s a good chance…
