“Oh I want to be healthy … I’ll go vegan… Nah, I think Paleo is better… Maybe I should avoid carbs and follow Atkins diet or is it South Beach diet? Nah….Probably I will stick to my calorie counting? Ugh….But what about Mono-diets, maybe Bread and Butter diet? Or cabbage soup diet? Zone Diet? Macrobiotics? 90/10 Theory?”
The ketogenic diet is essentially a high fat diet, moderate in protein and very low in carbohydrates.
The aim is to switch the body’s metabolism over to using fat as the primary source of energy instead of carbohydrates. Continue reading
Much like yoga, mindfulness has become increasingly popular in the West over recent decades, and is now promoted by doctors, celebrities, and everyone in between. But it still can feel foreign and esoteric, and many people hold misconceptions about mindfulness or just don’t get what it’s all about. These five facts about mindfulness should help clear up some of the confusion. Continue reading
Sugar is the general term for a class of molecules known as carbohydrates.
The white granular form of sugar that we know is also known as sucrose which is made up of two smaller molecules: fructose and glucose. Continue reading
Living in the city is often exciting. The latest developments are concentrated in concrete jungles and the most competitive people live in urban areas, which is why those who have big dreams believe that taking to the city will bring them closer to them. Basically, cities are lands of milk and honey for a lot of people — the place where they will achieve success. Continue reading
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