Tag: fitness
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Top 10 Rules of Healthy Eating
When we talk about healthy eating, we usually think about foods that are “allowed,” meaning those that support our health, and those that are “not allowed,” meaning foods that may, to a greater or lesser extent, harm our health or lead to illness. Salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, or potatoes are often seen as healthy foods. However,…
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Insulin – is he really the Bad Guy?
What is insulin?Recently, I had another poll on my Instagram page with the question:Insulin is:a. A Caribbean islandb. A Mediterranean dishc. A hormone Of course, most people knew it was a hormone, but a few humorous individuals chose the other two answers, just to respect the democratic nature of the page to the fullest.Insulin is,…
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Do Carbs Make Me Fat?
“Cut the sugar!” – that’s usually the first piece of advice we get when trying to lose weight, especially fat. The results after doing so can vary, but for many people, it ends in the yo-yo effect: we realize we can’t sustain a sugar-free lifestyle for long and fall back into old habits, often regaining…
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Why Do I Get Tired?
You’re probably thinking, What kind of silly question is that? I asked myself the same thing after the thought crossed my mind during a workout, when I felt tired after just five kilometers of running. Of course, I would feel tired—especially since I’m not particularly well-trained at the moment. But I asked myself why that…
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Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry? – The Role of Dopamine
Have you ever found yourself in this situation (I definitely have): It’s the end of a long day, you’re on your way home, totally drained and irritated. Your clients, colleagues, or an annoying boss have squeezed the last drop of energy out of you, and now you need a reward. You feel like you deserve…
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How to Identify Hidden Sugars in Food
You’ve decided that starting this Monday, you’re cutting out sugar. You’re either continuing with the same diet or trying a variation that involves little to no sugar. You’ve attempted this before with varying success, or maybe you’ve seen online that many people have lost a lot of weight in a short period by following a…
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How to Prevent Muscle Pain After Training?
Muscle pain after training, known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), usually occurs 24-48 hours after intense physical activity. Although pain is a normal occurrence for those who train, there are ways to alleviate it and prevent excessive discomfort. Muscle pain usually occurs in beginners, people who have just started training and are not used…
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Diet, Supplements and Medications during Pregnancy – All you need to know
Pregnancy—the nine-month period before a woman brings a baby into the world—is not only a blessed experience for the mother and both parents but also a time full of challenges, symptoms, medical examinations, and check-ups. Nutrition, along with supplements and medications that a pregnant woman is allowed to take, plays a crucial role during this…
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10,000 Steps a Day – Truth or Myth?
Myth. This doesn’t mean that movement itself is a myth—movement is essential for good health—but the number 10,000 is more of a myth than a scientifically proven benchmark. How did we arrive at 10,000 steps? Why not 11,000, 9,000, or 10,543? A single company, one device, and one event set the foundation for one of…
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The Impact of Sleep on Muscle Growth and Weight Loss
Sleep plays a crucial role in muscle growth, as well as in weight loss and fat reduction. Have you ever embarked on a weight-loss journey or tried to build a stronger physique, only to find that your progress isn’t going as planned? One possible reason could be a lack of sufficient sleep. How Much Sleep…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 