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The Nordic Diet Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Sugar – Should You Try It?

April 14, 2022 at 9:22 am5 min reading

Have you heard about the Nordic Diet? Research shows it can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol and assist with weight loss. It relies on whole, locally accessible ingredients and can be really tasty. Let’s take a look at what it is and what can…

High Omega-3 Levels Can Add 5 Years to Your Life: Find Out How

September 16, 2021 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Health & Training

New research shows that getting enough omega-3s seems like a very effective way to add a few years to your life. And it doesn’t have to be too hard. Let’s take a look at a new study and go over the best sources of omega-3s…

How to Lose the COVID-19 Lockdown Weight?

July 23, 2021 at 9:59 am6 min reading

Health & Training

If you put on weight during the lockdowns, don’t worry – you’re not alone. And in the grand scheme of things, it’s not the worst thing to be left with after such an unpleasant experience. But now it’s time to shed it and get back…

Early Season Cycling Mistakes – Poor Nutrition

March 2, 2021 at 10:15 am5 min reading

Health & Training

The weather is getting warmer which signals the arrival of cycling season. Every cycling enthusiast is itching to explore new trails and roads and get back to cycling shape. It’s easy to get too excited and forget about all the good training habits. We will…

Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat: Which Is Healthier?

January 28, 2021 at 10:20 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Every January, there’s a big fuss about finding the best diet. Two long-time contenders, low-carb and low-fat, are always in the conversation. Which one is healthier and which one is better for weight loss? A new study set out to answer that question.

5 Diet Tips That Work for Everyone – Sleep

December 29, 2020 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Health & Training

How is sleep a diet tip? It might seem like sleep doesn’t have much to do with your diet. Science shows that for almost everyone, the opposite is true – sleep has a big impact on our food choices. Let’s take a look at how…

5 Diet Tips That Work for Everyone – Protein

December 8, 2020 at 11:40 am5 min reading

Health & Training

You hear so much about protein nowadays. It seems like every health product is full of it – but should you be interested in protein? Is plant-based protein better? How much should everyone get? Thankfully, science shows us that there are a few things about…

Autumn Immunity Boost – 4 Foods You Should Avoid

November 24, 2020 at 12:28 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Food can help your immune system as well as undermine it depending on your choices. We will cover four food groups that you should try to avoid in times of increased risk of infection. Can you guess which they are?

How to Maintain Cycling Weight – Supporting Activities

October 21, 2020 at 8:46 am6 min reading

Health & Training

Chasing after weight loss can fill your entire life. Now that you’re at your ideal weight, it’s time to start focusing on other activities and habits to support your weight wellness long term. Let’s dial the diet down a little and work on other aspects…

Tour de France Race Nutrition – Flat Stages

September 1, 2020 at 10:53 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Tour riders are famous for the extreme amount of food they have to consume to keep going for the full 21 days. But it’s not as simple as trying to eat as much as possible. Their diet changes every day and one of the big…