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In this blog, I am going to explain about Everything You Need To Know About Protein. In our nutrition, there are 3 macro nutrients(required by body in large amounts) – carbohydrates, fats and protein. PROTEIN is one of macro nutrients our body needs. It is build up from various  amino acids. Amino acids are the building block of protein and protein is the building block of our muscles. For instance, consider a wall made up of bricks. Here wall is protein and bricks are amino acids. There are at least thousands of proteins in your body which make you what you are but we here are talking about dietary protein. Why you should pay attention to your protein intake? there is a common myth in India specifically that protein is only for those who engage themselves in any sports or are going to gym but it is a misconception. sufficient protein is the need of ever human body. It is not only for the purpose of building muscles but your body needs protein to carry out it’s different functions ...

In this blog, I am going to explain about why Sleep is an Irreplaceable supplement and how much Sleep is appropriate. “IF YOU DON’T SLEEP YOU UNDERMINE YOUR BODY” . In today’s world, where everyone is determined to achieve their goals, most of us are belittling the importance of sleep and then there comes some motivational speakers who reinforces the idea of not sleeping enough and just keep grinding and grinding. If you are also influenced to sleep less, then after reading this blog, you’ll definitely change your mind. so, get your favorite drink and let’s commence this blog. Sleep SLEEP gives your body time to recover, conserve energy,repair and build up the muscles worked during exercise. whether you like to run,jog, do yoga or go to gym – a good night of sleep is paramount for optimal performance. sleep is the body time to recover itself from the physical stress it goes through in a day. better sleep means peachy recovery. working out on no sleep means your body hasn’t fully rec...

Fiber is one of the most important and underlying macro-nutrient which helps in performing various bodily functions. Fiber is one of the most avoided but important macro for our fitness goals. As a fitness enthusiasts, we often emphasize more on protein , fats, supplements but in that run we overlook the importance of fiber. Fiber is incredibly imperative. WHAT IS FIBER? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate but unlike other carbs, it cannot be broken down into digestible sugar molecules/glucose. Therefore, fiber passes through the intestinal tract intact. Fiber is classified as  soluble  which dissolves in water and  insoluble  which doesn’t dissolve in water. Soluble fiber:  This type of fiber dissolves in water to form a gel like material. It can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley. Insoluble fiber:  This type of fiber promotes the movement of material through yo...

In this blog, I will explain you about whether you should consume Antioxidants in Post Workout or not. KEY TERMS: ANTIOXIDANTS : These are man-made or natural substances which prevent cell damage by inhibiting the process of oxidation. MITOCHONDRIA : They are the rod shaped organelles that can be considered as the power generators of cell, converting oxygen and nutrients into adenosine tri-phosphate(ATP) which is considered as the energy currency of the cells. FREE RADICALS : They  are oxygen-containing molecules with an uneven number of electrons. The uneven number allows them to easily react with other molecules.  Free radicals  can cause large chain chemical reactions in your  body  because they react so easily with other molecules. These reactions are called oxidation. Oxygen is a necessary element for all the human beings, without oxygen we would die in few minutes. But inside our body, oxygen is toxic, reactive gas that likes to bind with other molecules i...

In this blog, I will explain about whether Green Tea helps you in Losing Fat or Not. Green tea is a very healthy drink and is very famous and respected drink worldwide. It’s eminence is due to health benefits it provide that comes from the antioxidants abundantly found in it. A particular benefit that made green tea more famous lately is it’s popular role in weight loss. Green tea can indirectly aid in your weight loss but to a very small or negligible extent. In this blog, I won’t discuss about other health benefits of green tea because internet is already lousy with it. There is lot of positive evidence that green tea serves benefits to almost every organ system in body.  You can read this article But when it comes to fat loss, which is the major selling point of green tea, we have to take more deeper look into it. What is in Green Tea which Aids in Fat Loss? Green tea has plethora of antioxidants or polyphenols called as catechins. memorize the catechin EGCG, i am going to use ...