A vegan diet is a fantastic way to lose weight and become healthier, but not everyone wishes to lose weight on the diet. In fact, some people struggle to maintain their weight, and this can be a problem for those who are already quite lean. So here’s how you can go vegan without losing weight. See, the problem with a plant-based (healthy) vegan diet is that people are used to eating certain sized portions and a certain volume of food. And when you start eating healthily, you may not adjust the portion sizes accordingly to maintain your body weight. Fruits …

Have you ever felt a bit more relaxed after a nice cup of green tea? Well, it might be because it contains an amino acid called l-theanine. The amino acid is able to effectively penetrate the blood-brain-barrier and help calm the brain, lowering the effects of stress such as high blood pressure and anxiety. The great thing is that l-theanine can do this without causing you to become drowsy. Once you drink your tea, the l-theanine starts having an effect within just 30 minutes. And these effects are not simply a placebo either. Alpha-waves in the brain have been shown …

Caffeine consumption has been increasing over the past two decades with 96% of caffeine coming from coffee, soft drinks, and tea. And it’s one of the biggest reasons why some people struggle to get to sleep at night. So, what time should you stop drinking beverages high in caffeine during the day? According to many doctors and researchers involved in sleep research, you should stop consuming drinks which have caffeine by 2 pm! After learning this, I’ve stopped drinking anything with caffeine after 4 pm. I tend to naturally sleep a little later than most people, and wake up later. Instead …

I’m a huge fan of virtual reality. I think it’s going to be one of the most important technologies of the 21st century and change the world. It’s still very much in its infancy, but the technology is compelling enough that it will catch on in the coming years as more people get to try it. And one big benefit of VR over traditional games is that it gets you moving. Virtual reality can play an important role in improving health and fitness. Since I have a huge passion for virtual reality, I’ve also wondered how I could incorporate it …

I was hoping to start growing plants from seed this year, but I was extremely busy and never got around to it. Also, we had quite a few cold weeks well into spring and even some snow. So even if I did start gardening early, some of the plants might’ve died anyway.  So anyway, I’ve included a few pictures I took today of fruits and vegetables I’m growing in little garden boxes and pots. It’s been almost two weeks since I planted everything. I had to put cages around the boxes to stop our rabbit from eating everything. As soon …