Good Fat Vs. Bad Fat: What Are The Best Fats To Include In Your Diet?

Good Fat Vs. Bad Fat: What Are The Best Fats To Include In Your Diet?

Fat does not make you fat. As odd as it may sound saying it out loud, it’s true. Just like other macronutrients, fat comes in a variety of forms, namely good fat vs bad fat, and including too much of one thing, and the wrong type, may lead to unwanted weight gain and even impede your health and fitness goals. So, what are the best fats to include in your diet? And which fats should you stay away from? We’re going to discuss these questions and many more, and breakdown the difference between good fats, bad fats, and everything in between.
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Hunger Vs Appetite - Swolverine

Hunger vs Appetite: Understanding The Difference

Hunger is a psychological drive for food that occurs when the body senses that we need food for energy, biological mechanisms, and functioning. It’s pretty nonspecific and this is why everything at the store sounds good enough to eat, no matter how good or bad it is, when you go grocery shopping on an empty stomach (guilty!). 
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what is plant based protein

What Is Plant Based Protein: 5 Best Plant Protein Sources

The biggest challenge when you’re looking for a great source of plant-based protein is knowing which contains a full amino-acid profile to help deliver the protein you need for a plant-based diet. We’re going to talk about the 5 best protein sources you need in a high-quality plant-based protein, so you can get the nutrients you need to power your active lifestyle.   
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Best Muscle Building Foods - Swolverine

Eating To Grow: 16 Of The Best Foods To Build Muscle Mass

Building muscle mass and creating lean definition really depends on two key factors. Shredding down muscle mass when you’re lifting and rebuilding it with your post workout nutrition. These principles are codependent, and if one is missing, then don’t expect to reach your muscle building goals any time soon.

Below you will find a list of the 16 best muscle building foods, to help you build and rebuild lean muscle mass. By including these foods in your diet, you’ll feed your body the nutrients it needs, to get the body you want.

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The Truth Behind How Much Fiber You Really Need

The Truth Behind How Much Fiber You Really Need

If I had to guess, you’re probably not getting much fiber in your diet. Modern day diets severely lack in key nutrients, due to the huge paradigm shift towards ingesting more protein, fat, and less carbohydrates. Since fiber is classified as a carbohydrate, that means you’re most likely not getting adequate amounts of fiber in your diet. We’re going to learn how and why you should incorporate more fiber in your diet, to meet your goals.
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8 Natural Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism - Swolverine

8 Natural Ways To Speed Up Your Metabolism

Metabolic slowdown is a product of our environments and our habits. Chances are, it took you more than a few days to get where you are now, and chances are, it’s going to take more than a few days to get your metabolism slowdown back in gear. For most, attaining a happily functioning metabolic rate is achievable through a few tweaks here and there. Let’s explore how you got to a slow metabolism in the first place, 
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Beta-Alanine: The Best Supplement For Increasing Muscle Endurance

Beta-Alanine: The Best Supplement For Increasing Muscle Endurance

Endurance is the key to your overall performance. If you can sprint faster, row harder, or lift heavier, you can gain a competitive advantage and improve your results. Beta-Alanine is a beta amino acid, which has proven to enhance muscular endurance. But before we get to the clinical evidence that supports the claims and benefits of Beta-Alanine, let’s find out how Beta-Alanine actually works. 
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What Vitamins Should I Take?

Vitamins and Minerals: How To Get What You Need For Optimal Wellness

Everyone is different. Our bodies are unique and have various needs, based on our activity, routines, environments and overall health status. There is an abundance of vitamins and supplements on the market, in addition to an overwhelming amount of information (and misinformation) going in one ear and out the other, making it increasingly difficult to figure out what vitamins to take that are are right for you and your specific needs. 
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