Nutritious, oil-free, filling, simple, delicious. This is a typical cabbage soup we make here in Slovakia during the holiday season. Traditionally, it is made of cabbage, mushrooms, and potatoes. Then, depending on the local customs, sour cream, smoked meat, or...
Do ice baths help with weight loss? Cold exposure is one of the hot topics. Cold plunges are supposed to reduce your anxiety, help you recover better, and even lose fat. How? When we are exposed to cold, our body needs to increase metabolism to keep us warm. But what...
Books that changed my view on nutrition Just a few years back, publishing a book was a symbol of trust because books could only be published through a small group of information gatekeepers (i.e. publishing houses). This made publishing more difficult for...
Seasonal rhythms of our bodies Seasonal depression, weight gain, more cravings for sweets, or lowered immunity are associated with the change of seasons. According to some hypotheses, deviation from our natural seasonal biorhythms is to blame. Why are seasonal...
Plant Protein, Muscle Growth, and Performance Plant proteins have long been considered inadequate for health. Now it is becoming more widely recognised that plant proteins are adequate for both health and athletic performance. In some cases even better. Are plant and...
Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat and Build Muscle A higher proportion of muscle and less fat on the body not only looks good, but are associated with better health and allows athletes to maximize performance. Optimal body composition depends on your goals and where...
