Flax seeds are one of the most versatile seeds. Today, you see them in oatmeal bowls, acai bowls, smoothies, and other foods. However, many years ago, people mostly used them for creating textiles. Now that more and more people are becoming increasingly health-conscious and aware of the food they consume, flax seeds have grown in […]
Jackfruit (scientific name: Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a tropical fruit grown in Asia, South America, and Africa. This fruit is a member of the mulberry family. Whether jackfruit originated in India or not is a matter of divided opinion; some argue that it originated in the rain forests of Western Ghats, India, while some think Malaysia. […]
The pomegranate fruit comes from a deciduous shrub. Its botanical name is Punica Granatum. These shrubs mainly grow in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. Pomegranate comes under the classification of berries and has a flower-shaped stem. Its bright red colour and tart taste are some of its attractive features. The […]
Originating from the Legume family, peanuts are also known as Arachis hypogaea or groundnuts. They are grown for numerous reasons and amount to enormous levels of nutrition, especially protein. Increased demand for protein-rich food has led to more production and availability of peanut spreads or peanut pastes. Peanut butter help fulfil nutrition requirements and taste […]
Avocados are grown primarily in equatorial, tropical and subtropical areas. The most sought out variety of the avocado fruit is the creamy Hass Avocado. Evidence dating back to 10,000 B.C. suggests that avocado trees were first seen in Puebla, Mexico. The first settlers to utilize this highly beneficial fruit were the civilizations of Ancient Central […]
After a disappointing finish, Bonac is taking some time off. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 9, 2023 In the current bodybuilding pantheon, William Bonac’s name belongs amongst the elite. With a championship build and resume, he’s one of the sport’s biggest stars for a good reason. Unfortunately, no one will be able […]
When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training your proprioceptors. Say what? Proprioception is trainer-speak for the body’s awareness of where it is within its environment, and it’s more complex — and crucial — than you might think. “It’s […]
When you’re looking to gauge your progress with an at-home fitness test, you might rely on some of the standard exercises from those presidential fitness tests in P.E. class — like push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups. But do you know how easily you can stand up from a seated position on the floor? The answer to this question can […]
Here’s what to expect for a gauntlet of events in South Carolina. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 9, 2023 The 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest is a little over one month away. This year’s premier showcase in strongman will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. On Mar. […]
Running gets your heart beating, your blood pumping, and your breath heavy — so, yes, it most certainly counts as cardio. But is running the best kind of cardio? And can you really lose fat by running? The simple answers are yes and yes; running is cardio and you can lose fat by following a regular […]