Fiber is a major component of many fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds—most plant-based foods. Due to its numerous benefits, fiber is also added to most processed and packaged foods. Popularity of low-carb and other restrictive style diets such as Atkins, Paleo and Gluten-free often gloss over this important macronutrient. Related article: [...]
At Science and Strength, we often get asked about our training, what we eat and how often; and then conversation turns towards busy schedules, children, deadlines and simply not having enough hours in the day to get it all done. Many use the term “stress” to describe their jam-packed timelines filled with various responsibilities, [...]
This is our 5-days a week, morning routine for a leaner body. Most of us eat breakfast anyway, why not start the fat-burning process right from the start? Whole foods like oats, fruits, nuts and milk are high in protein, ideal for fat-loss, while steadily release energy all morning long. Our porridge recipe is [...]
Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or more scientifically allergic rhinitis, affects 10-30% of the population worldwide, from small children to the elderly. Symptoms are often cold-like and include: sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes and some of us also suffer from headaches. This article is about the mechanisms and science—in reference to [...]
How to attain a Strong and Lean body article discussed the importance of goal setting and factors that increase success of designed process. The general goal of many is to lose weight. At Science and Strength, we further specify this goal to losing body fat while simultaneously building muscle tissue. Generally the goal is [...]
My first and last veggie burger (prior to this recipe) was eaten in my early teens. My grandpa opened up a frozen box of veggie burgers and insisted I try it, as they are “good for us”. After that he couldn’t get me to eat one again. The pre-frozen veggie burger was dry [...]
Carbohydrates (CHO), commonly known as carbs, have been labelled as the body’s enemy since the low-carb fad diets of 1970’s. In today’s society we’re still cutting down carbohydrates by eating more fat and protein. These modern low-carb methods come with various nutrient modifications accompanied by marketed names such as gluten-free, wheat-free, paleo and others. [...]
We often get questions about Science and Strength training set-ups, parameters and so on. Many wish to know what we do in the gym but, seldom ask about “how” to do it. In this article, we discuss the “how to train” through seven basic rules towards training success. All the mentioned points are important, [...]
What are some benefits of Brown rice (BR) over White rice (WR)? Also, is Basmati rice better then other varieties? In this article, we will look into the differences—in reference to overall healthy lifestyle and weight management—between White rice (WR) and Brown rice (BR). Along with a little conversation about Basmati rice in particular. [...]
The most common question we get asked is: how do we keep ourselves shredded including the 6-pack year round — Strong and Lean Body? The answer consists of a multi-pronged response. There are countless articles, books and internet posts, explaining the ultimate solution to a desired beach body. In this article, we’ll discuss the [...]