In Africa, you exercise only when you have to…
A typical day for me starts with me waking up at 5.30 to get ready for work. Given the traffic is always crazy and I have to connect to work using two matatus, I am always in a rush. This is because I must leave the house at 6 am at the worst. In the […]
On Being Healthy, the Asian Way
Rice and noodles are one of the biggest names in Asian Cuisine. For centuries, both rice and noodles have anchored our plates with delicious viands and vegetables that completed our meals. They are prepared in the simplest way and usually cooked together with other ingredients to create a base for more flavor and color. Rice […]
In Africa Dietary Supplements are for the Sick
One Tuesday morning in July 2020 I woke up feeling extremely tired. Being that Covid-19 was at its peak, that’s the first thing I suspected as the culprit. I decided to do my own quick examination since I knew some of the obvious signs. I smelled my Vaseline jelly and it was bland. I decided […]
Self Love: What It Means for Me
Hello Worldwide Ultimate Family, I’m writing this article so can share my personal experience on how to live healthier in general, with hopes that I can help give some encouragement to anyone who wants to start their journey into healthy living. Also, this if for anyone who is stuck in the middle when it seems […]
Aren’t losing? The Numbers Don’t Lie
We’ve all been there; it’s February, the New Year’s resolutions are fading and that spare tire isn’t going anywhere. What’s happening? You started with good intentions but got discouraged when the scale didn’t budge. Instead of giving up, turn it around by getting down to basics. You need to assess and then adjust; those are the keys to sustainable and lasting weight loss. I know; easier […]
Portion Distortion – How much is too much?
Just a few nuts, some added dressing, cheese cubes; these are just a few foods that it’s easy to underestimate the amount we are eating and rack up the calories quickly. It’s important to weigh and measure foods for a few weeks at least to get a more accurate idea of portion sizes. This will […]
Is Omega 3 Fish Oil good for Bodybuilding?
Is Fish oil really good for building muscle? Should you implement this in your workout supplements? Next to my protein smoothie, fish oil is right up there in order of importance. But is it really helping me gain any muscle? Let’s look at some of the data. First a little background… Fish oil is high […]