Why Sodium May Not be Bad for You

Why Sodium May Not be Bad for You

Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a number of important roles in the body. It helps to regulate blood pressure, fluid balance, and muscle and nerve function. While too much sodium can be harmful, there is some evidence to suggest that a moderate amount of...
Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 2

Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 2

In our previous blog (part 1), we introduced the concept of fasted exercise, which is essentially just exercising before having eaten anything following an overnight fast, or skipping breakfast entirely. In that blog, we covered how exercising in the fasted state may...
Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 1

Should you exercise on an empty stomach? Part 1

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely come across recommendations to work out fasted to burn more fat. On the other hand, there’s people who might make you feel like you absolutely need to eat before you hit the gym, otherwise you’re going to lose all...
Intermittent Fasting: What, How, and Why

Intermittent Fasting: What, How, and Why

Just like the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting (IF) continues to grow in popularity, with many overlapping features and applications. Many people boast about intermittent fasting for weight loss, mental clarity, productivity, better sleep, the list goes on....
What is Keto?

What is Keto?

What is Ketosis? Ketosis is the metabolic state defined by elevation of ketone bodies. It’s generally accepted that one is in ketosis when blood levels of the primary ketone body, beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), reach above 0.5 mmol/L. With the exception of ketosis...