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If you’re trying to keep your blood glucose within a healthy range, you may be wondering which foods are best. Short answer: There are no foods that lower blood sugar. That’s because the carbohydrates (and sometimes proteins) we get from food are converted into glucose, which acts as the body’s main source of energy. So most foods will cause at least a slight post-meal, or postprandial, increase in blood sugar. Supercharge your body’s ability to burn fat and reduce glucose spikes with Belle Vitale, a complete hormone health solution. Learn more here. The good news? “Food can definitely help support healthy blood…

Science continues to support the safety and efficacy of low carbohydrate eating, and low carb eating is more popular than ever. Despite this, misconceptions about the low carb approach and its ability to meet essential dietary needs persist. A new study aimed to demonstrate the nutritional adequacy of three low carb plans differing in carbohydrate content. Nutrient Analysis of Three Low Carbohydrate Plans Differing in Carbohydrate Content In this study, nutritionists developed three 7-day low carb meal plans, each providing 20, 40 and 100 grams of Net Carbs daily. The aim was to assess the nutrient adequacy of based on…

What kind of yoga do you bring to your mat as a student?⠀⁣?⁣As a new Yoga Teacher what kind of yoga do you want to bring to the world?⁣In our AlchemyofYoga teacher training, we prepare YOU to teach intelligent vinyasa, mindfully sequenced with an emphasis on breath, meditation, poses and a philosophical theme. ⁣?⁣The theme serves as the intention of the class, because we are not just teachers of poses, we train you to be an Inspiration Leader.⁣⁣Vinyasa means to place in a special way with intelligence. That can be applied to all types of yoga asana. ⁣⁣We teach you to teach:⁣⁣* Restorative⁣⁣* Kundalini⁣⁣*…

Whether you want to take a HIIT class to the next level or increase your stamina on a run, all walks of active people have used caffeine to enhance performance. Some caffeine effects include helping boost energy and increase focus, and they may also help get you over hurdles during your workout. Studies have found that caffeine improves performance in athletes, and even the International Olympic Committee has acknowledged its effectiveness. However, chugging more caffeine before a workout does not mean more power. “The main factors to making caffeine more effective include timing and type,” explains Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS. Here’s a look…

Get the best collection of neck tattoo design ideas in this post. The tattoo looks awesome when it is perfectly designed in the right place. And, there could not be a perfect place to get one inked on your neck. Why a tattoo looks great on your neck compared to other parts of your body? The neck is the area that is not hidden under your clothes most of the time. It is easily visible to people around. And, the best part is when you get a name tattoo on your neck. Getting a name tattoo is very personalized and…

When I talk about weight training, cardio, and physical activity of any kind, I usually do it from the perspective of losing fat and building muscle.Today, however, I’m going to do it from the perspective of overall health.Specifically, I’m going to tell you how many steps to take per day and how much cardio to do per week if you want to optimize your health and maximize the benefits exercise provides.That means I’m going to break up my recommendations into two categories:Daily steps.This is the total number of steps you take over the course of the day, regardless of the…

Key Takeaways Recently published research looked at Native American health disparities through a new lens—one that focuses on resilience rather than risk. Resilience in Native American communities comes from many sources, from the intergenerational relationships often found in tribal reservations to the traditional cultural and religious practices that are central to their identity. This Native American Heritage Month, honor these communities by learning how to reframe the conversation toward empowerment, positioning yourself to better serve this often overlooked population.   Recently published research suggests that perhaps it’s time to look at Native American…

    It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs!   I had some frozen spot prawns leftover from the last spot prawn season that I wanted to put to use, and these fun little stacks would be great for appetizers for a late summer dinner, or hors d’oeuvres at a bbq…you know, when we can do that again!Ideally we’d have been snacking on these during this past long weekend, but perfect them now…

If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to know what your body fat percentage is.And that means you’re probably searching to find the most accurate way to measure it, or calculate it, or test for it. Right?Which means you’ve probably already come across at least one of the following options:Scales and handheld devices that use bioelectrical impedance (BIA).Skinfold testing with calipers.Online calculators.Hydrostatic weighing.Bod Pod.DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry).Now I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s something you should know about every single one of these…The Problem With All Body Fat Percentage MeasurementsNone of the methods…

Whether it’s included in your pre-workout drink or you supplement with it separately, beta-alanine is a good addition to any roster of performance supplements. But in order to derive all its benefits, it’s important to know how much beta-alanine to take. If you’re serious about getting fit, a growing body of research shows that bolstering your beta-alanine tank can help you exercise harder for longer. Over time, that may help support your individual fitness goals, such as more strength, less fat, greater muscular endurance, and more muscle.* What’s the Minimum Effective Amount of Beta-Alanine? “Beta-alanine has been studied at a wide range…