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 When it comes to how you should eat on your rest days, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Just like every other aspect of fitness and health, it's a topic filled with nuances that depend on various factors. In this blog post, we'll explore the intricacies of eating on rest days, and why it's crucial to listen to your body. We'll also delve into the scientific rationale behind these considerations.The Hunger Factor One common observation on rest days is that you might feel a bit less …

Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular among the wellness industry. It is marketed for improving the health of hair, skin, nails, muscles, bones, cartilage, and all things related to aging.What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body as it is found in skin, muscle, cartilage, tendons, bones, organs – essentially every part of the body. Of all the proteins in the body, collagen makes up one third. It is necessary in the structure of all parts of t …

Why is proper digestion such an important aspect of health? Our bodies take the food we eat and use it for energy, cell repair, and growth. This entire process is quite straight forward as most know we chew then swallow our food where it then goes to our stomach and further on through our intestines, passing our accessory organs such as the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder and lastly to our colon to be excreted. Through the process there are proteins called enzymes that cause biomechanica …

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years to improve health in a variety of ways. Mushrooms are classified as macroscopic fungi that are used in the form of extracts or powders for prevention, alleviation, or healing of many diseases. Many mushrooms are also classified as Adaptogens, meaning they help the body adapt to stress (of all kinds) and promote balance within the body and mind, and therefore they provide a multitude of benefits beyond the treatment of acute disease. …

In our last article ( https://www.optimizenutrition.ca/blog/are-you-suf... ), we discussed the causes and symptoms of chronic inflammation as well as the long-term risks associated with it. Now that we have covered the basics, I will explain what an anti-inflammatory diet looks like, as well as specific supplements based on the type of inflammation occurring.What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?You can take all the supplements you want, but if you are consistently eating foods that cause an inflamm …