If you’ve been going to the gym regularly, hanging out with your fit friends, or are always keen to be in-the-know about all things health and fitness, then you’ve probably heard the term fasted cardio at least once. But what exactly is it? Just as it sounds, fasted cardio is doing cardiovascular workouts before eating, or when your body isn’t in the process of digestion. Simply put, this means doing cardio on an empty stomach. Typically, this involves working out 10 to 14 hours after your last full meal – but it can depend from person to person and on meal portions too, as some might be faste ..read more

A strong and balanced immune system consists of a healthy diet along with a proper lifestyle. But even with these habits, you may still need to reinforce your resistance. Strengthen your immunity with these supplements. Vitamin C Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid is a versatile antioxidant that protects cells from free-radical damage as well as supports your immune system. Even though Vitamin C can be found in a wide array of fruits and vegetables, you may need more for optimal resistance. NOW® AlphaSorb-C uses threonic acid, a vitamin C metabolite that supports cellular uptake, and alpha-lipoic acid ..read more

Are your bad habits interfering with your body’s ability to protect itself? Consider these six healthy lifestyle habits to boost your immune system. 1.  Reduce Stress. Anxiety, stress, and tension may suppress your immunity and reduce your body’s ability to protect you from infection. Short-term causes of stress are not an issue but long-term causes of stress such as demanding jobs, or strained relationships may cause low-grade, chronic inflammation, and decreased resistance and immune response. Reduce stress by changing your lifestyle and include relaxing mind-body practices like y ..read more

The first line of defense against infection is your diet. For optimal immune function and pathogen resistance, a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are required. Fill your plate with these nutrient-dense, immune-boosting foods for the best defense: YOGURT Rich in probiotics, good microorganisms that protect the body from viruses and other infections while also enhancing the immune response. It’s also high in selenium, zinc, and other anti-inflammatory minerals; certain varieties even include vitamin D. ON YOUR PLATE: Choose plain or low-sugar brands with the “live and active c ..read more

When it comes to weight loss, it’s never an all-or-nothing. You can’t push yourself to work out practically 24/7 to burn calories, nor can you completely cut off eating carbs or even your favorite snack—none of these are sustainable! If you decide the way to lose weight is to cut down on what you eat, always keep in mind that while the most sensible thing to do is to go on a caloric deficit, being too limiting and restrictive just becomes counter-effective. This is because eating too little slows down your metabolism so your body can preserve nutrients and energy to keep you going.  Even ..read more

You have probably heard the saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” at least once in your life. But, with most of us working from home, it might have become the norm for some to roll out of bed, with just enough time to spare to make a cup of coffee before your first meeting. While it seems all too tempting to get as much sleep as we can, it’s just as crucial for us to get enough nutrients to fuel us for a busy morning. So, for those who say they never have enough time to prepare breakfast, here’s a list of five easy breakfasts you can make in five minutes—and all are availabl ..read more

You might be wondering why your diet doesn’t seem to be working for you. So you do what you’re trained to do best: look the answer up online. But, because of the availability of information anywhere and from pretty much anyone, it becomes harder and harder to separate fact from fiction. And when it comes to something as crucial as diet and nutrition, you’re going to want to get all the facts straight in order to find out what works for you and your body, and what can get you to succeed. So, Nutrition Depot Philippines is here to help by busting dieting myths you might think are true: Getting ..read more

When one decides to get serious about keeping fit, working out in itself can’t always do the trick. While incorporating healthy eating into your routine should be a given, it isn’t always easy to hit your targets, especially if you’re one to seriously track your macros. Throw in the lack of energy or motivation to move every now and then, and you might just be in serious trouble… Enter: supplements. While they are known to help fill the gaps in one’s diet, they do not hold the same power as food when it comes to truly giving our bodies what it needs. But, they are still of help as they serve a ..read more

When it comes to working out and gaining muscle, whey protein hardly ever gets left out of the conversation—and it’s within its rights that it doesn’t! Perhaps the most studied supplement, it helps improve muscle protein synthesis and boosts growth of lean muscle mass. But what is it exactly? In a nutshell, whey protein is the fast-digesting part of protein found in dairy products. When liquid whey, which makes up 20% of milk, is collected as a by-product from the production of cheese or yogurt, it’s processed even further to improve its protein content. Then, the liquid is dried up to form th ..read more

Oatmeal is a popular choice when it comes to having an easy, quick, and healthy meal to start your day. Its long list of benefits includes lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels, reducing instances of skin irritation, and lessening constipation. But, eating oatmeal every day can get boring—so, we’ve put together a list of ways you can get creative with your oatmeal so you can look forward to breakfast every day: Try different tastes, textures, teas, and toasting. Aside from topping your oatmeal with bananas, strawberries, and maybe even kiwis and avocados, experiment with dried fruit fo ..read more