Let’s Talk About Protein: Your Comprehensive & Instructive Guide
Protein is one of the three main macronutrients our body needs for optimum functioning. It is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in our overall health. The health benefits of a protein-rich diet are many – the human body needs it for muscle growth, it keeps us full and it requires more energy […]
Do you know why we Get Fat at a Young Age?
Fat loss isn’t easy. Simple, yes. But not easy. Anyone who’s lost fat will tell you that it requires perseverance, determination, and a lifestyle change. Despite not being easy, fat loss can be extremely rewarding. Not only does it improve your general health, but it also makes you feel great about yourself. Sadly, this loss […]
Snack Attack – All You Need To Know About Snacking
Habitual. Spontaneous. Stressed. Compulsive. Emotional. Indifferent. Serial. Whichever ‘type of snacker’ you may label yourself as, it all comes down to your mindset. We all know that snacking on junk food is “bad”. Yet now that it is so prolific, we’ve reached a level of complete insensitivity to what we are actually snacking on and […]
Is Being Gluten-Free For You? A 3-Step Process To Find Out!
Gluten, gluten intolerance, gluten free…. If you are someone who follows anyone who talks about nutrition, chances are you’ve come across one or more of these words excessively over the last decade. And you’ve probably given some thought as to whether there is merit to the pros and cons of gluten being discussed by all […]
Fasting – A Modern Yet Ancient Approach to Health
I’m going to talk about a recent breakthrough in the nutritional realm. It is a concept that is so new and radical, that you may not even appreciate it. Well, at least not as much as your grandmother will. You see a lot has changed over the last five hundred years. We’ve gone from living […]
Living on a Nutritional Budget
The concept of a nutritional budget I think we can all agree that any smart person would spend his/her money on food, rent, electricity, fuel etc., because today, these are any human’s basic necessities and unless those are covered everything else including Coach handbags and Mont Blanc wallets means zilch! Similarly, considering the genetics you […]
Why Calorie Counting is a Bad Idea
Calorie counting is an “educated guess”, at best. Don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise unless that person is sitting in a lab somewhere and doing tests to measure calories. This doesn’t mean you ignore food quantity completely and eat as much as you want. Think of calories as fuel. A car or bike needs […]
If It Tastes Sweet, It Contains Sugar
Here are 5 simple points that will make you smarter about sugar. If your goal is fat loss or performance, we strongly recommend that you stay away from anything and everything that tastes sweet. The only exceptions here are 1-2 medium sized fruits and a scoop or two of your preferred protein supplement (if you […]
4 Rules That Define Our Nutritional Philosophy
When it comes to food for general health and fitness, there are four words that sum up everything that The Quad believes is relevant and required. Real. Sustainable. Practical. Local. #1 Eat real food Real food is naturally occurring. It is food that is prepared from ingredients that are as close to their natural […]
