Let me start out this article by saying caffeine affect people differently. That's why the research is split directly down the middle. Some people are fast metabolizers of caffeine. That are the people that benefit from it. And many of us are slow metabolizers of caffeine. But weather or not you are a fast or slow metabolizer doesn’t make a difference on how caffeine ultimately affects your hormones. Women in general are more sensitive to hormone stimulators. It make sense be

Cacao is, at it best, the raw and powered form of the Theobroma Cacao bean. It is the basic material that chocolate is derived from. Do not get CACAO confused with COCOA. Cocoa is the stuff you make hot chocolate from. Cacao (kah-Kaw) is the unprocessed form of this. Nutrient Information There is awesome news for those that are chocoholics: You can have chocolate and still be healthy. But it will not be in the form of the stuff you get at candy stores or even the fine chocola

Now that you know how to get your sweat on, here are some tips on ways to eat healthy on vacation. Alternate heavy and healthy days of eating This is a trick I use for dieting on vacation. I find moderation tough (who likes small portions on vacation?) so I use a system on checks and balances. I eat junk for one day then healthy the next. I also know my triggers: I know my discipline will be weak the first day I arrive, on holidays, after 2 days of skipping a workout and when

Summer starts on the 21st of June – but most of us have been drinking beer and eating Gelato in the sunshine long before that date. If you are just getting started to get fit for the season, you might be a bit behind schedule. That’s ok. Trust me, as a health and fitness practitioner, I know that ANYTIME is a good time to start getting fit. Here is a summer cheat sheet you can use to help give your motor a boost, burn more calories and enjoy the season a bit better. Bursts o

Sounds unreal, right? By just doing one thing you can change your life. Yeh, well, unfortunately, it is true. All it takes is a little forethought. You are an adult, right? If that is that case, then good; You can handle it. Here it is: Think about how you will feel after you do it. This is a great exercise to help you achieve what you want in everyday life. Forethought is also the backbone of maturity. At a certain point, good people, people who you are proud to be associate