The healthy and delightful tasting Banana is a perfect example of a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the amount of sugar it contains since it depends on when you eat it during the ripening process. This is because during the ripening process, bananas produce a plant hormone called ethylene, which stimulates an enzyme (amylase) that breaks down the starchy component into sugar. …
It’s a known fact that drinking coffee is enjoyable and generally makes us feel happy. Make the coffee-drinking experience even better by adding variety! This popular video show 6 awesome ways to enhance the moment. How about Mocha on the Rocks? Or an Iced Coconut Coffee? Or an Espresso Tonic to boost your spirits? …
Here’s a popular energy bar recipe with everything: packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, a fantastic flavor and super easy to make. It will only take you 10 minutes to mix up the oats, almond butter, honey and rice cereal … but then you’ll need to wait 30 minutes while it cools and sets in the fridge. …
Energy drinks help maintain your body’s balance of electrolytes, especially during or after periods of intensive physical activity. If you’re buying your Gatorade (or equivalent) at the store, then you should look closer to see that you’re paying an outrageous price for glorified, brightly colored sugar water with an overload of processed and refined sweeteners. …
If you are busy all the time, then you probably feel an adrenalin boost once in a while that keeps you energized. But this is often followed by a dip in your energy level. What to do? Here are some valuable tips and advice from Celynn Erasmus, a registered dietitian and wellness consultant. High energy foods can help if you don’t have a properly balanced diet. Your breathing and movement is important, too! Celynn explains in this short video: …
It’s important to eat the right food when you go on a hike … with lots of factors to consider. You obviously want to avoid digestive problems while your hiking, you want enough energy and stamina to get from point A to B before it turns dark, you need to stay hydrated, you don’t need more heavy stuff in your backpack and so on …
Cindy explains everything in 5 minutes: choosing the best food and then how to pack your vittles to save room and weight on your back. …
Avoid the store-bought energy drinks and use one of these recipes to make your own, healthier version without the sugar and caffeine. Use natural ingredients such as carrots, beetroot and orange that are high in vitamins A and C, antioxidants and phytonutrients such as alpha-and beta-carotene … and much more. …