Benefits of Whey Protein
Whey is a protein extracted from milk and is the leftover by product in the production of cheese. It remains as the most popular protein supplement for bodybuilders because whey is the fastest digesting kind of protein. This means that the body immediately uses it upon consumption to repair muscles that have been broken down by working out and by training. Other than that, there are several other more benefits of taking whey.
Burn fat while maintaining muscle
We all know that cutting calories is what makes you lose weight. However, by taking whey on a low calorie diet, you can maintain muscle while losing body fat because whey typically has low fat and carbohydrate contents together with lots of proteins. This means that most of your daily calorie intake is composed of whey protein instead of fats and carbs. You’ll be losing weight while trimming down body fat content as well.
Curbs appetite
Hunger and appetite often sabotages any diet. Protein is a nutrient that helps you feel satiated and full. Hence, you’ll be feeling less hungry than usual. By taking whey, you’ll be consuming a lot of protein while taking fewer calories than other high protein foods. The typical whey protein powder has less than 150 calories while having about 24 grams of protein. You’ll be able to curb your hunger while keeping your daily calorie intake low.
Makes you stronger and bigger
Whey protein has essential amino acids that aid muscle building and recovery. This means that taking whey after a hard day in the weight room aids in getting your strength up for more gains because the amino acids and the fast-digesting protein helps your muscles to recover from training to keep your strength up for another day’s grind at the gym.
Anti-cancer
While it is not a cure for cancer, a study published in the Anticancer Research showed that protein might actually aid in the fight and prevention of cancer particularly for colon and prostate cancers.
Best Basketball Shoes of 2015
Basketball is known to be one of the most popular sports in the world. It is also rising in popularity in Asia even in our own country. Along with the sport, basketball shoes are also becoming more popular as more high profile stars have donned their own signature shoes. With that, here are some of the best basketball shoes released this year.
Nike Kyrie 1
The first edition in the Kyrie Irving’s new line of sneakers with Nike, the Kyrie 1 is both lightweight and a stylish pair for any type of player.
Nike LeBron 12
As Nike’s longest tenured endorser, LeBron has donned several unique pairs in his line of sneakers. The 12th one is as unique as ever as it introduces Nike’s new hexagonal zoom technology that is said to reduce impact and improve mobility alongside a hyperposite body.
Nike Hyperdunk 2014
The Hyperdunk series is one of more popular lines in Nike due to a good combination of cushioning and support that help any high impact playing style.
Nike Zoom HyperRev 2015
The HyperRev line quickly became a favorite among players when it was released in 2014 as it was, as of that date, the lightest sneaker ever. Though there have been major design changes, the 2015 version is still as good as ever with more cushioning and support added.
Under Armour Curry One
When Stephen Curry signed a deal with Under Armour and donned the Anatomix Spawn line, the brand’s basketball shoe line immediately became known worldwide. Now, the reigning MVP sports his own line as the Curry One became a popular pick among quick players due to the shoe’s superior cushioning and traction.
Adidas J Wall 1
2015 has been a year of first pairs for budding superstars in the league. John Wall is another rising star that now sports his own signature line with Adidas. The J Wall 1 is a shoe line built for explosiveness and it provides ample support around the ankle for quick moving and explosive steps.
Nike Kobe X
Even as Kobe Bryant’s career comes to an end, his shoe line just gets better and better. The Kobe X continues the innovation that started with the Kobe IX. It now sports a new traction system that is said to be superior to all other sneakers out there. The Kobe X also comes in low and high cuts as well as in mesh and the lighter Flyknit.
4 Tricks to Maintain Your Independence in a New Relationship
New romance can be a great thing. It’s exciting and intriguing, but it can also cause you to neglect other important aspects of life. Don’t be that girl who abandons her friends, interests and even her own independence. Sure, it’s fine to be enthralled with your new romantic prospect, but never lose yourself over your romantic interest. Here, we’ve listed down some tips on how you can enjoy the honeymoon phase of your relationship while still staying independent.
- Never Ditch Your Friends. You probably heard of stories about people who dropped all contacts with their friends when they got a new girlfriend or boyfriend. Don’t be that person. If you made plans with your friends, learn to keep them. Don’t lie by saying that you’re busy when you actually feel like hanging out in the couch with your new romantic interest. Remember that the more you cancel your plans with them, the less likely they are to invite you next time. If you really care for them, then learn to make time for them.
- Stay True to Your Interests. As you spend a lot of time together, it’s only natural that you become interested in his or her hobbies as well. You start swapping music interests, and watching each other’s favourite movies and TV shows. This is actually a good thing, but remember that you don’t need to change who you really are. Don’t stop listening to Wiz Khalifa just because he hates the rapper. Don’t stop wearing your favourite dress just because it’s not his favourite colour. Basically, don’t pretend. If he really loves you, he’ll respect your own interests as much as you respects his.
- Take Things Slowly. If you really like a person, then you’re potentially going to be spend some time with them. So just relax and let everything go with the flow. I’m not going to preach about not kissing on your first date or saving yourself for marriage, but remember that there’s no need to rush. You’ve got your entire life ahead of you. If the person you’re dating is here to stay, then he’s going to stay no matter how slow or fast you take all the giants steps in your relationship.
- Spend Some Time Apart. Remember the saying, ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder’? Guess what, it’s actually true. Spending every second of every day with your new beau isn’t healthy. Learn to chill by yourselves on particular days. Have some precious me-time, bond with your friends and maintain your own life.
New relationships are really fun and exhilarating, but remember that it’s a balancing act. Don’t lost yourself in your partner and don’t let your relationship consume every aspect of your life. Learn to live your life for you and not solely for your relationship. That way, you get to maintain your independence while nurturing a healthy romance with your new beau.
The Meanings Behind Everyday Colors
Not all Singaporeans know about the meaning behind colors. It is time that we know the meaning of colors so we can use it to our advantage. Believe it or not, colors can influence our lives and the people around us. Color is after all a form of non-verbal communication – we do not need to necessarily utter it because the colors speak louder than words.
In the psychology of colors, there are four primary colors that include red, blue, yellow and green. The four primary colors relate to our mind (blue), body (red), emotions (yellow) and balance (green). Each of the colors has different meanings – positive and negative. Regardless, we still need to know how it can influence us so we can use it to our advantage.
Aside from the four primary colors, there are also eleven basic colors. Now, we see these colors every day here in Singapore from the streets to our offices. If we want to know more about the meaning of other colors, here’s a start:
- Violet: Violet speaks of spiritual awareness, luxury, truth and quality however it can also negatively connote decadence, inferiority and suppression. Violet has the shortest wavelength. Violet is also the last visible wavelength before the ultra-violet rays. Considering this, there is no surprise that it is associated with the cosmos and the royalty.
- Orange: Orange speaks of warmth, abundance, fun and food. Now we finally understand why most restaurants consider the color orange. Orange is the combination of red and yellow – physical and emotional.
- Pink: Pink speaks of nurture, tranquillity, femininity and love however it can also negatively connote inhibition, claustrophobia and physical weakness. Pink has a tint of red that affects us physically but it rather soothes than excites.
- Black: Black speaks of sophistication, security, glamour, substance and efficiency however it can also negatively connote coldness, oppression, heaviness and menace. Black is known for its absorbent property. Black can absorb all the energy coming towards us and it masks personality.
- White: White speaks of sterility, hygiene, purity, cleanness, sophistication and simplicity however it can also negatively connote coldness, elitism and unfriendliness. If black is the absorbent, white is the reflection. White is a strain to look out because mostly, it screams of “touch me not”.
- Brown: Brown speaks of seriousness, support, earthiness and warmth however it can also negatively connote heaviness and lack of humour and sophistication. Brown is the combination of red and yellow but mostly black. Brown has the same seriousness with black but brown is softer and warmer.
The Psychology of Colors
Singapore is filled with colors from the main streets to our bedrooms. We see colors every day that sometimes we forget how it can influence and affect our lives. We have to know the meaning of colors because it is one step closer in understanding our lives and the society in general.
There are different meanings of colors. The meanings vary depending on the circumstance and the culture however, we can easily learn the language of colors by educating ourselves of some simple concepts. Before moving to the simple concepts of colors, it is crucial that we know what color is. A color is a form of non-verbal communication.
There are 4 psychological primary colors which includes red, blue, yellow and green. Each color is related to the emotions, body and mind. Aside from the primary colors, there are also eleven basic colors with different meaning and personality. If we are curious of the meaning of colors, we have to continue reading.
- Red: Of all the primary colors, perhaps red is the most famous. Experts say that red has the longest wavelength which makes it a powerful color. It speaks of courage, strength, warmth, excitement and energy. However, we also need to consider that red also denotes aggression, defiance, strain and anger.
- Blue: Blue speaks of intellect, communications, serenity, duty, coolness, calm and logic however, it also denotes aloofness, coldness and lack of emotion. Experts say that blue is the color of the mind and it is basically soothing.
- Yellow: Yellow speaks of optimism, self-esteem, emotional strength and creativity however, it can also mean fear, fragility, anxiety and depression. Experts found out that the wavelength of yellow is quite long. This means that yellow is the strongest color psychologically. The right yellow will be enough to lift our spirits but the wrong tone will give rise to anxiety and fear. We do not want that.
- Green: Green speaks of balance, harmony, rest and peace however it can also denote stagnation and boredom. Green is a color that does not require any adjustment when it strikes our eyes. This is the reason why green is restful. Green is at the centre of the centrum thereby its harmonious property. When we see plenty of greens around us, we will think of abundance and not famine – which is a very disturbing thought.
There’s still violet, orange, pink, grey, black, white and brown. Life is dull without colors. Regardless of the meaning, let us just be thankful that these colors continue to bring brightness.
