Health Tip Articles

Vitamins Guide

Vitamins are organic compounds which are vital to life. Many of them function as coenzymes, supporting a multitude of biological functions. The fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and K. Th ... [More]

Minerals Guide

Minerals are categorized by the amount needed per day. Major minerals require 100 mg or more per day. The rest are considered trace minerals. They are found in animals and plants. Minerals in ... [More]

3 Keys to Kick Start Your Metabolism—Naturally!
By Lee McPeck of Prolab Nutrition

1. Eat 4-6 small meals per day. To get your body programmed for becoming a fat burning “furnace”, it is imperative that you eat more frequen ... [More]

Creatine FAQ's

1) What is creatine? ... [More]

Choosing a Protein Powder
Protein is comprised of amino acids which are the building blocks of muscle. Whole food sources of protein include beef, chicken, turkey, and fish. Supplemental sources include whey protein concentrat ... [More]

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
By Steve Born

There are obviously more than ten mistakes that athletes can make, but those listed in this article represent the most common performance-ruining ones athletes have mad ... [More]

Go Nuts!
No longer forbidden, nuts pack a healthy punch to help you achieve your bodybuilding gains.
By Christie Knudsen, MS

Ask a dozen bodybuilders to write down the essential componen ... [More]

Dietary Fats Guide

Dietary fats are chemical compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are found in a variety of foods, including animal products, seeds, nuts, and vegetables. The amount and type of di ... [More]

Pump Up Your Protein
Maintain a balanced nutrition plan by knowing how to get enough protein.
By Kelly James-Enger

If you want to lose fat or have been trying to eat more healthfully, chances are ... [More]

Protein Power
Not all protein is created equal. We bring you the best of the best.
By Dr. Jose Antonio

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive usually goes something like this: “ ... [More]

Getting Ripped...Made Easy
By Jay Robb

With the myriad of diets and exercise devices that have flooded the market in the last 10 years, it has become almost impossible to determine what is the best way to melt ... [More]

Exercise and Cardiovascular Health

Everyone knows that exercising is one of most powerful things you can do to improve your health. Regular cardiovascular exercise makes your heart stronger and more efficient, burns calories, low ... [More]

Sugar Alcohols, Glycerine and Low-Carbohydrate Diets
By Aaron Delgado

Low-carbohydrate diets require a lot of reading... label reading. Labels can be very deceptive when it comes to hiding serving size, but it is pretty hard to hide c ... [More]

The Skinny on Fat
By Dr. Michael G. Kurilla, M.D.

From a nutritional standpoint, the body utilizes six different dietary components: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Protei ... [More]