Posts by Ryan Rana
Fooling Your Body with Sugar Substitutes Can Make You Gain Weight
What exactly is a sugar substitute? Sugar substitutes are food additives that duplicate the sugar in taste, but have fewer calories. Artificial sweeteners are usually synthetic, meaning not natural, although some substitutes contain natural products. High Intensity Sweeteners These compounds are sweeter than common table sugar, also known as sucrose. Only eight high-intensity sweet sugar…
Read MoreEnergy, Kcalories Ingested and Expended
What are Kcalories and their significance? Kilocalories (Kcalories) are a measurement of the amount of energy a food will provide to the individual who eats it. A kilocalorie contains 1,000 calories, meaning they give you a lot of energy when you consume them. You should count how many kcalories you gain (ingest) and roughly how…
Read MoreAmino Acids, Essential and Non-Essential
Amino Acids are essential for forming proteins that help run your body effectively. They are split into essential amino acids, and non-essential amino acids. Many supplements contain amino acids, for example SYNTHA-6 protein powder contains glutamine. This is to help assist your body build muscle, and can be found in small amounts in eggs. This…
Read MoreTips to Help Lose the Lockdown Weight Gain
The Covid-19 pandemic has required most of us to spend more time inside and alone more than many of us would like to be. This unexpected lifestyle change has meant we have been more sedentary and anxious than ever! It probably comes as no surprise that many people are now searching for tips to help…
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Beginners Guide to Supplements
The world of supplements is a complex one. The stereotypical assumption is that they are only for body builders and intense gym trainers. This is false. Supplements are for everyone. What’s most important is that there is a supplement out there, tailor made for any specific goals you may carry. The key to unlocking which…
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