Category: NUTRITION

The Best Source of Protein – Plant or Animal Protein?

For the most part of my childhood, I dreamed of being really tall, and I had no doubts that I would be. I mean, I loved eating beans very much. I was made to believe that beans were the best source of protein. It’s a food I really couldn’t get enough of, and in my […]

Why are Athletes Going Vegan?

Just in case you didn’t know, being a vegan means restricting one’s diet to plant products only. This is a bit different from being a vegetarian which just entails avoiding meat. A vegan is a strict vegetarian who consumes no food that comes from animals like milk, cheese etc. It’s not news that many athletes […]

Overhydration: Possibility, Signs and Dangers of Drinking Too Much Water

Just in case you’re wondering, there’s actually something such as ‘DRINKING TOO MUCH WATER’. As hard as it may be to accept, it’s possible to OVER-HYDRATE. Yes, water is essential to life. Yes, water is probably the best choice for hydration and weight management. It has no calories and doesn’t contain added sugars. It seems […]

Benefits of Bananas – 7 Reasons to Eat One Banana Daily

Bananas are one of the most popular and easily available fruits (even though they’re botanically classified as herbs too). They are filled with so many nutrients and come with a lot of benefits that you’d be tempted to think they should be expensive, but guess what? They’re one of the cheapest fruits around. Lucky us. […]

What Happens If You Stop Eating Sugar?

In October of 2018, I made up my mind to stop taking soda because of its high sugar content – and I’ve stuck to it. It was supposed to be the start of a no-sugar diet for me. This was just before I resumed for my final year in the university. Why did I do […]