Food & Nutrition

As a runner, you know that it takes more than sticking to a fitness program to stay on top of your health goals. Food, the great sustainer of life, plays…

Ever wonder what running and the breast meat of chicken have in common? Okay, so this topic hasn’t been at the forefront of your brain, but now that we’ve posed…

Unless you are a physician or a nutritionist, learning what vitamins and minerals your body needs to optimize your running performance and how to consume them can be an overwhelming…

I decided to recover my good health by trying a cleansing juice product – The Antidote Active Cleanse juice pack. The result is not what I would’ve imagined.

The celebrations for Chinese Lunar New Year (CNY) or the Spring Festival normally last for a period of 15 days. The first few days of the CNY holidays are the most hectic and with frequent festive eating, it’s inevitable that we might eat a little more than we expected.

Are you so busy that you don’t have time to even prepare your own salad? Or are you interested to try out a fulfilling yet healthy salad? Don’t worry because Singapore-based Spinacas will do all the work for you and deliver the tasty salads straight to your doorstep. Forget about a messy kitchen and hassle grocery shopping, now you can just click, wait and enjoy your favourite salads with ease.

What is protein made of? I once saw two enthusiasts of fitness arguing about if rice has protein. The one stating that rice has no protein is totally wrong. Probably watched too much epic mealtime.

I was feeling tight in my head. I had thought of getting honey initially but I stumbled upon this offer: 75% off with a free smaller bar. As it was late and I would be turning in soon, I decided to grab a XXXXX brand 95% cacao bar since I would not be active physically to expand the energy I would have consumed from any honey products.

When the U.S.A. was first settled in the 1700’s, beer-making became a top priority because the water wasn’t fit to drink on the new continent. In other nations around the globe, beer has played an equally important role when water supplies were undrinkable, but until recently, beer’s medicinal reputation didn’t measure up to wine—until scientists began to discover just how many health benefits a glass or can of beer offers. So, next time you run a marathon, you owe it to your body to grab a few beers, and don’t be hesitant to tell everyone why. When your fellow runners find out how many health benefits are found in beer, they may just beat you to the tap!

Are you thirsty? Really thirsty? You probably are if a healthy run, a training circuit, marathon or leisurely jog are on today’s calendar page. Staying hydrated competes with having the right shoes in terms of necessities for runners. Allow your thirst to go unattended and you could expose your body to debilitating dehydration that can impact your general health now and in the future. To make sure you stay hydrated, we’ve compiled a list of healthy drinks to benefit your general health and keep you hydrated when you run. Pick one as your go-to beverage. If you already have a favourite, try a new one. Try them all. Cheers!

You’ve been at it for months. You try to eat healthy. You hit the gym whenever you have a free moment to spare, and it’s been great. For the past few months you’ve seen significant progress in your workouts, but for the last couple of runs, you’ve just felt drained. If this sounds familiar, stick around to see how incorporating a food diary into your workout routine can help increase your performance.

People who have recently over-indulged, over-worked, or are just feeling sluggish or bloated often turn to detox and cleanses to help them feel better. A juice cleanse made from raw fruits and vegetables can clean out, rejuvenate and restore the body. It’s also an excellent way to jump-start a new healthier diet, assist in quick weight loss, or just improve your health.