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Dietary Fat 101

December 2, 2022 / ruby

Low carb and ketogenic diets are becoming more popular, so fat is not as stigmatized. It is still quite common to hear that fats can cause heart disease, and eggs can raise cholesterol.

Is fat healthy? This question is dependent on how much and what quality fats you eat.

This blog will explain why dietary fats are important and which types of fats to eat to promote health and longevity.

Is it healthy to eat fat?

A healthy diet should include healthy dietary fat. Fat intake is crucial for key processes like hormone production, immune response and cell creation. Fat plays an important role in maintaining healthy hair and skin, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and energy. Fat is very filling, so you feel fuller for longer. It tastes delicious!

When weighing the health benefits of fat, it is important to take into account the quality of the fat. All fats are not created equal!

What is the difference between fats?

There are two types: saturated and unsaturated fats.

Saturated fat can be found in meat, dairy, cheese, and other animal products.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are both considered unsaturated fats. They are present in greater amounts in …

5 WAYS YOU MAY BE DAMAGING YOUR BIKE BEARINGS UNCONSCIOUSLY

September 23, 2022 / ruby

If not used correctly, ball bearings are brittle. A high-quality set can bring you years of pleasure, or it can deteriorate before you even put a foot on it. We will impart some knowledge that will lengthen the lifespan of your bearings by informing you of how you may unknowingly damage your bike bearings.

Power cleaning

Everyone knows to stay away from this one, yet sometimes there are no other options. You may think of cyclocross racing or the bike wash at a mountain bike stage event. Keep your distance if you do use a pressure washer. Try to avoid spraying directly into the bearings, but if you must, be aware that you or your technician will need to disassemble the entire bike and reassemble it after the race.

Storing a muddy or damp bicycle

Metal components and liquid or muddy conditions do not get along. It sounds like a productive way to spend a Sunday to go for a sloppy winter ride, store your bike in the garage, and then immediately launch into a marathon Netflix session. The next time you ride your bike, don’t be shocked if it starts whining and grumbling.

Please be courteous enough to wipe …

Wellness Pro Dr. Sunny Andrews Named to Evogen Elite Team

March 3, 2022 / ruby

Dr. Andrews is excited to join a team promoting health and wellness.

Recently, Dr. Sunny Andrews was announced to the team of Evogen Nutrition. She is excited to join the ranks of other top athletes part of this elite team. The announcement comes after she was accepted into the invitation for the 2022 Arnold Classic and 2022 Olympia qualification.

Dr. Sunny Andrews got her start as a track and soccer athlete in high school. She went on to play soccer in college while getting her bachelor’s degree. It wasn’t until med school that she really started serious weight training. The release of stress, as well as increased feelings of strength and energy, encouraged her to dig deep and push herself further.

With roots in Western medicine, she found that the fitness lifestyle was a missing element in too many practices. She felt that her degree only supported how crucial wellness and preventative medicine should be in any healthy society. Her goals are to help spread a better understanding of fitness and nutrition so people can pursue better overall health and avoid many common complications caused by obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and poor nutritional habits.

“I’m extremely excited to be named to …

Omar Yunes Announces Perfect New Year’s Resolution with 54D ON

March 1, 2022 / ruby

Keep your promises to yourself with a resolution for fitness and accountability, says 54D CEO Omar Yunes.

People usually spend the last day of the year setting goals for the new year. According to Statista, half of all resolution makers set goals for improving fitness, and nearly that many (48%) are hoping to lose weight. As the top two New Year’s resolutions, these goals are important in the minds of Americans. However, reports have found that nearly two-thirds of resolution makers are going to fail at some or all of their goals. According to recent comments by Omar Yunes and this is exactly why 54D exists—pushing people to succeed with accountability.

As CEO of 54D, Omar Yunes is accustomed to the typical gym life. His experience is that many new hopefuls don’t stick around long enough to see real results or form new habits. He met Rodrigo Garduño and saw the promise of his new program.

“54D is a highly demanding workout program that doesn’t require special equipment but does require 100% of your attendance, focus, and effort,” he says. “Finally, a program that wasn’t just about getting you in the door to sign up! So many gyms are looking …

5 Daily Habits That Will Improve the Quality of Your Life

January 28, 2022 / ruby

You may read this article and still not do anything about what you read, that’s fine. But whatever you read in this article, if you work on it, the quality of your life will be improved by a hundred percent. The thing with habits is that they cost almost nothing at all, just discipline, but overtime you grow into it. Another fun fact is that as you grow into a habit, you feel an urge to talk about it to inform others about your progress. Platforms like reviewsbird.co.uk provide you with a platform to freely express yourself and talk about your progress.

Asides talking about your progress, you also start to take a liking to healthy and lifestyle stores. This is because surrounding yourself with people who are also on the same self improvement journey like yourself come to such places. This makes you strengthen your resolve. These habits no matter how simple would take you to a new level of productivity and satisfaction.

1. Journalling

The moment you wake up every morning, there are fresh ideas that come running through your mind. If you don’t get these ideas out they keep troubling you throughout the day. A great …