Pre- and Post-Workout Foods for Runners

Running has a number of health benefits. Depending on the intensity and amount of time you are planning to run for, there are various food options to choose from, before and after your workout. In addition, remember to hydrate with plenty of fluids before, during (if running for longer than 30 minutes) and after the running session.

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tips for better digestion

Tips for Better Digestion

1. Chew Well

Digestion of nutrients such as fats and carbohydrates starts in the mouth. Chewing properly contributes towards easier and more efficient digestive process within the intestines as well as towards better nutrient absorption. Continue reading

food and depression

Top 9 Foods for Cognitive and Mental Health

top 9 foods to keep your brain healthy 

The food that we consume can have a significant effect our brain’s functions. As the below informative yet rather entertaining presentation, by the American doctor Drew Ramsey, explains – it is essential to provide our body with a number of certain nutrients in order to avoid deficiencies and thus health conditions such as depression, lack of energy, anxiety, mood swings and sleeping problems. Making good dietary choices is one of the most important steps towards achieving a better mental health and overall well-being. Continue reading