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Food and Brain Performance: Best Food for the Brain

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Reading Time: 9 minutes The connection between food and the brain is inextricably interlinked. Food can either boost your brain’s performance or slow it down dramatically, depending on the type of food you’ve eaten. For instance, processed foods filled with refined sugar or unhealthy fats (trans-fats and seed oils) can impair cognitive function, and neurotransmitter production and expression, leading […]

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Taurine – Health Benefits and Uses In Sport Performance

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Reading Time: 11 minutes People worldwide are constantly looking for and pursuing ways to improve their health, well-being, fitness, and athletic performance without resorting to drugs, steroids, and other substances. There is a significant amount of research in this area, with the majority centered on food, vitamins, herbs, and other supplements. Taurine is an essential component of this trend.

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Effects of High Protein Intake on Aging, Metabolic Health, and Weight

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Guest blog by Designs for Sports An adequate amount of dietary protein is necessary for the body to function properly and maintain cellular health. Protein is the major functional and structural component of every human cell. Dietary proteins are comprised of individual amino acids that act as building blocks and precursors for a variety of

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Exploring the Nutrient Density of Organ Meats

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The consumption of a nutrient-dense diet ensures that the body receives essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and beneficial compounds it needs for optimal functioning. Unfortunately, Western-style diets, primarily composed of energy-dense, ultra-processed foods, often lack vital nutrients and are associated with chronic health conditions. However, by incorporating organ meats into a balanced, whole-food eating pattern, you

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Re-Feed Meal

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Reading Time: 5 minutes There is a considerable debate around this concept, and it not only goes about what should be included but also about the name itself.   Let’s start with the name. In many circles, the given name is “cheat meal” and all the possible associations to “cheat”, which I’m totally against and I’ll describe the reasons

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