If you’re an athlete, or someone who lifts weights, the amount of protein your body can use may be much more than the average daily requirements, a recent study reports (1).
Published in the Journal of Nutrition, Canadian researchers found the average requirement of protein in resistance-trained male subjects to be 2.6 times greater than the current recommendations from the Institute of Medicine.
Why Just One Night of Poor Sleep Impairs Athletic Recovery
Ever have trouble falling asleep on time after a hard workout? That lack of sleep – even for a single night – could slow your recovery from athletic training, a new study reports (1).
7 Strategies to Boost Your Energy Levels
There’s nothing worse than finding yourself in that midday slump, feeling sluggish, and struggling to stay alert.
Luckily, Isagenix has an Energy Solution designed specifically to help you keep your energy levels up no matter what your day has in store.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep, Lose Weight
Could getting a good night’s sleep really help you lose weight? Studies continue to suggest that the answer is yes.
In one of the more recent studies, researchers from the University of Murcia in Spain found that poor quality sleep was linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) in a sample of 2,150 adult twins.
Exercising to Music Improves Your Workouts
Your exercise playlist doesn’t just make training more enjoyable. It can also improve the quality of your workouts.
Recent research has shown that the use of music during exercise can yield long-term benefits through greater frequency and quality of training sessions (1).
Nutrient in the Spotlight: Niacin
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is one of the eight B-complex water-soluble vitamins. Niacin is a hard-working nutrient that supports many vital functions like metabolism and overall cardiovascular health (1).
Niacin is found naturally in two different forms, nicotinic acid and niacinamide, each with slightly different characteristics.
How Much Caffeine is in Isagenix Products?
Some folks can’t start their day without a morning cup of coffee, while other folks prefer to avoid caffeine altogether.
Certainly, the decision to consume caffeine is a personal choice, but whatever your preference, it’s a good idea to know how caffeine works in the body, and which Isagenix products contain caffeine.
World Travelers: Don’t Let Jet Lag Ruin Your Vacation
The joys of traveling the world seem endless, seeing exciting places, meeting new people, eating exotic foods, and experiencing life in a corner of the world other than your own.
But there’s a potential downer that can ruin even the best-laid travel plans: jet lag.
Power Napping for Brain Power
Napping may be thought of as being unproductive and lazy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to restore your brain’s power.
Scientific studies have found that napping can restore wakefulness, promote learning, boost memory, reverse the hormonal impact of a night of poor sleep, and reduce stress.
Raising Healthy Kids Starts in the Kitchen
There’s an art to cooking with youngsters. It’s about sharing favorite recipes. It’s about passing on family traditions. Yet it’s a forgotten art in many households. For busy parents these days, it’s tough to find time to make dinner for a family, much less include kids in the process.