Creatine has become one of the best-selling supplements to enhance performance or muscle gain. Creatine monohydrate is a small peptide made up of amino acids, therefore it is a protein (not a steroid) that naturally exists in our bodies. Formed in the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, creatine is naturally found in high-protein foods such as … Continued
By Ashley Braun
Getting tired of eating the same old granola bar every day? Nuts can provide a delicious and healthy snack to help you break free from the mundane. Not only are they tasty, but they are also a nutritious choice. Plus, they’re allowed on many different diets, like the Mediterranean diet or a keto meal plan. … Continued
It’s a new morning. You open the windows … you breathe in deeply … your upper body expands … and a feeling of calmness settles in. Your body’s hunger for deeper breathing has been temporarily satisfied. What happens to that deep breath? That breath feeds life-giving oxygen to every cell in your body. When you … Continued
By Leah Payne
“I love taking care of people!” exclaims Rachelle Girardin. This busy Vancouver-based personal chef, instructor, holistic nutritionist, and entrepreneur recently took some time to chat with alive about her inspiring work and how her business, Beyond Nourished (beyondnourished.com), has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meal solutions for real people The small team of chefs at Beyond … Continued
When you’re in your twenties and thirties, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease may seem like distant concerns. But taking care of your brain isn’t something you should put off. Certainly, the vast majority of Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed in people 65 and older. However, Alzheimer’s cases have been increasing at alarming rates among people between … Continued