How to Build Muscle Natually While You Sleep!

Posted on 30/04/2013 by sbonham

Ever wonder how to build muscle naturally through your diet?

It seems like everyone today is obsessed with getting more definition in their legs, arms and abs? I can’t think of one woman who wouldn’t like that perfect subtle, feminine line on their bicep. However, for most it seems nearly impossible to achieve these results…until recently.

New research in the Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise reports that when taking 20 grams of protein after working out, and then again half an hour before bed, increases muscle growth naturally. You body will be working for you while you sleep!

Just so you understand how little 20g of protein is, that equates to seven ounces of Greek Yogurt! Don’t like greek yogurt? You can also get this protein by gulping down two large glasses of low-fat milk! How simple is that!

If you like this article you may also like our article on tomatoes and loosing weight! Click here to read.

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Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Posted on 28/04/2013 by sbonham

Ever wonder why wine has that magical ability to reduce stress & lower blood pressure after a hard day?

So many of us hold so much stress in our bodies throughout the day, often causing our blood pressure to spike. Even worse is that it can be hard to find way to get rid of this built up stress naturally. New research however, is showing that it might be easier than you previously thought. All that is required in reaching into your fridge for some GRAPES.

The University of Houston’s new research study suggests that grapes themselves may reduce stress and thus blood pressure. There study involved rodents, who were fed a grape-based powder drink for two weeks. The results were really surprising because the mice had fewer blood pressure spikes when compared to those that just sipped on water.

So what’s so special about grapes? Samina Salim, Ph.D (study author) says that “oxidative stress in the body may contribute to anxiety and grapes’ high antioxidant content may have a protective effect”.

To learn more about natural remedies to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in your body check out an earlier article posted by Eco-Savy on Anti Inflammatory Foods. 🙂

Eating Out and Portion Sizes

Posted on 17/04/2013 by sbonham

As much as we all try so hard to stay on that diet, reach that goal weight, or just try and live a more health-concious lifestyle, we all stop for fast food or need a “dinner-date-night” time and time again.

So often we go to the restaurant and think – “THIS MEAL COULD FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR!” I remember being at one restaurant in Ohio (USA) once and they asked me what “THREE SIDE DISHES” I would like with my chicken. I was in absolute shock and disbelief. Coming from Toronto, where you only get ONE side dish, this was crazy to me.

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Shockingly, portion sizes have increased FOUR TIMES since 1950! This is primarily in the USA/Canada though (for those reading this blog in different parts of the world- you’re the lucky ones) . Along with this statistic, American’s are on average 26 pounds heavier!! YIKES!!

So next time you go to the restaurant, try splitting a meal or eat half and take the rest home. 🙂 Or even better, order a salad as a side dish.

How to Increase Metabolism

Posted on 13/04/2013 by sbonham

Increasing your metabolism can be a lot easier than most would think, and it doesn’t involve taking a bunch of supplements and weight loss pills. The food you eat plays a major role in your metabolism!! For example, did you know that studies have found that drinking three glasses of green tea a day can reduce body weight and waist circumference by 5% in three months as well as increase metabolism (note: Green Tea Benefits. net is a great resource if you want to learn more about green tea).

First and foremost, it is important to understand that though diet and exercise play a leading role in losing fat and maintaining a healthy weight and metabolism, your genes are a bigger part of the supporting cast. Unfortunately, it is possible to eat like a guppy but grow bigger than a beluga. However, fortunately new research shows that lifestyle plays a much bigger role than previously thought.

According to Dr. Oz’s book called “You on a Diet!” he referenced a study where two people with the same genes (twins) that were raised with two different lifestyles and on two completely different diets only show 30% of the same propensities for gaining weight -i.e. the other 60% you can CONTROL!

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