The bulking phase, in which bodybuilders eat more than their maintenance caloric needs, is a time to build as much muscle as possible before leaning toward the podium, but while some bodybuilders see the bulking phase as a green light to gauge whatever they crave, other competitors take a more nuanced approach. But who is […]
Fresh food has an undeniable appeal. A crispy salad packed with just-picked vegetables, sun-kissed berries or fish straight from the waves: it’s what foodies dream about. No wonder “fresh” feels like the gold standard. But here’s the twist: Frozen not only holds up, it can actually win in ways that fresh can’t. Certainly, when local […]
Smoothies are a super convenient option for getting healthy nutrients on the go, but a new study has found that adding a banana can reduce the body’s absorption of flavanols by 84%. So should bananas be banned from your smoothies? It all depends on your goals, says science. Research published in the Royal Society of […]