The Nutri Lab

  Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are the main macronutrients your body needs for muscle growth and strengthening, with each playing a different role. Whereas carbohydrates help build muscles, protein performs strength training. So, what does fat do? They actually contribute to developing lean muscle mass. People were long fed with biased misinformation about fat, especially during the 80s and 90s when low-fat food became a craze among fitness freaks. Healthyvegetarian snacks mean less oil, less fat, and only shallow fries. But now with nutritionists shedding light on the benefits of fats for lean muscle mass, it will hopefully put an end to misinformation.   Here is a brief overview of how fats work along with carbohydrates and proteins to complement muscle gain and strength training. How Fats Help in Muscle Building Most people are keen on muscle building to become a lean avatar of them. More muscle and less fat – this dietary change is encouraged to get a slim sh...

  Healthy eating and deserts? Deserts are dense with calories and so, not good for your health – these are advices that you keep receiving from fitness freak friends. But little do they know that there are low-calorie deserts to pamper one’s sweet desire. These deserts are just like healthy protein snacks , promoting weight loss and promising your overall wellbeing.   Some people have a serious sweet tooth. They feel great pain in being asked to bid adieu to deserts for healthy eating. But now the dieticians have comforting advice for them - “Deserts can be healthy as well”. You will be surprised to know the range of varieties that come under the category of “Healthy & Nutritious Deserts”. A sweet treat for you does not necessarily mean encouraging unhealthy eating.   If you are looking for some sweet satisfactions that will not add to your kilos or give an unwanted push to your blood sugar level, here is a list of recommendations:   Energy Bites: Th...

  It’s an interesting time to live in. Some people are enjoying their carefree lifestyle whereas others are becoming fitness freaks. Between absolute freedom and fitness fanaticism, it’s possible to take a healthy middle path. Going gluten-free is a way to encourage healthy lifestyles without torturing your taste buds. In recent times, gluten-free diets have become a touted talk in the world of healthy foods. From big brands to nutritionists, everyone in the health industry is talking about it. Are all these amplified sound bites? Only for business? Or is there any verity in their claims? What is Gluten? Gluten is a kind of protein. It is mainly found in many grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is common in bread, cereal, pasta, and pizza. This protein does not offer any essential nutritional benefits. Gluten triggers an immune reaction in people with celiac disease. After consuming foods containing gluten, these people develop damage and inflammation in their int...