Understanding How Detoxification Works and Simple Steps to Improve It

Detoxification is a chain of events that relies on multiple systems and organs in the body. If any of the links in the chain are compromised or impaired, the elimination of toxins becomes inefficient, and toxins are retained by the body. The main organs/systems of detoxification in the body include: The Skin The Respiratory System The Lymphatic […]

Milos Sarcev | Episode 7, Season 2 – Industry Leaders Podcast

Season 2 | Episode 7 Milos “The Mind” Sarcev – Giant Sets, Hyperaemia Advantage and a career spanning 30+ Years Rather Listen only? Milos Sarcev | Episode 7, Season 2 – Industry Leaders Podcast   This week in Episode 7, we’ve tapped fitness and bodybuilding industry LEGEND, Milos Sarcev.  Former Mr. Universe, Milos is one of the […]

Fat Loss Plateau – 5 Tips to Bust Through

Fat Loss Plateau – 5 Tips to Bust Through One of the biggest challenges we face when dieting, apart from dealing with hunger, cravings, and low energy, is that after a few weeks the diet usually stops working and weight loss slows down. In other words, we adapt to all the positive benefits of the […]

Does Meal Timing Actually Impact Results?

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By Stefan Ianev Does Meal Timing Actually Impact Results?   While it is true that the majority of individuals (I would say about 70% of the population) will respond best to a moderate carbohydrate diet, the meal timing of those carbohydrates and their daily calories can make a difference for some people. The literature is […]

How to Use Food to Optimise Microbiome Health

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By Stefan Ianev How to Use Food to Optimise Microbiome Health   Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms that reside in the lower intestine and colon. The microbiota plays a huge role in our health and serves many important purposes such as strengthening gut integrity and shaping the […]

Do High Protein Diets Cause Kidney Damage?

High protein diets cause kidney damage?

By Stefan Ianev Do High Protein Diets Cause Kidney Damage?   High protein diets are often recommended for the purpose of building muscle and aiding weight loss. That is because dietary protein increases muscle protein synthesis, decreases muscle protein breakdown, improves satiety and glycaemic control, and increases metabolic rate. As a result, high protein diets […]

The Top 5 Signs You Need a Diet Break

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By Stefan Ianev The Top 5 Signs You Need a Diet Break   We’ve talked about what a diet break means in the past and how they can improve weight loss efficiency, provided calories are brought up to a level which is sufficient to mitigate or even reverse some of the negative metabolic adaptations associated […]

What is a Reverse Diet and Do I Need One?

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By Stefan Ianev What is a Reverse Diet and Do I Need One?   The reverse diet is a hot topic these days, and for good reason! With so many people going on crazy 8-week challenges and jumping from one diet to another, most end up gaining back all the weight they lost and often […]

Detox Myths Debunked

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By Stefan Ianev Detox Myths Debunked   Detox is a hot topic these days and one of much controversy. Removal of toxins from the body has been an integral part of Ayurvedic, yogic, and naturopathic medicine for many years. Detoxification therapies are commonly recommended because of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment […]