The 90-Minute Rule That Could Change Your Mornings
Morning routines are sacred. For some, it's waking up to a favorite song; for others, it's going for a run or doing some yoga. No matter what your morning routine is, coffee is sure to be a part of...
The Story of Almonds: From Rags to Riches.
The almond as we know it today is a far cry from the almond as it was consumed thousands of years ago. Immerse yourself in the fascinating rags-to-riches story of the almond, from wild to sweet.
Illness and Recovery: A Cycling Nutrition Story
Let’s talk about recovery. More specifically, let’s talk about how elite cyclocross and gravel cyclist, Maghalie Rochette, overcame exhaustion, recovered from illness and went on to race like a cha...
The Benefits of Being Zen: Why You Should Meditate
In this blog, we’ll give you a quick guide on how to meditate, then we’ll dive into some of the scientifically-proven benefits of meditation and, finally, we’ll leave you with some insight into som...
The Unbeetable Beet: An Antioxidant Gold Mine
Beets are more interesting than you might think. While this humble root vegetable is often one kids reject at the dinner table, it is in fact a superfood that packs more punch than you could ever i...
Plant and Dairy Milk: A Breakdown
Milk is the staple of many diets throughout the world. However, while it used to be safe to assume that when you refer to milk that it would come from a cow, nowadays there are a variety of alterna...
Discover the ancient spice worth more than gold.
Are you a fan of cinnamon? This spice has been used for thousands of years, both for its delicious flavor and for its numerous health benefits. But did you know that not all cinnamon is created equal?
It’s Not All or Nothing: The Benefits of a More Plant-Based Diet
There are numerous benefits to incorporating more plants into your diet, including evidence of a lowered risk of coronary heart disease, prevention of Type 2 diabetes, and lowered blood pressure.
Discover Lael Wilcox's Secrets for Fueling Ultra-Endurance Bikepacking Adventures
Today, we sit down with Lael Wilcox to find out the best cycling foods that help sustain her endurance feats across thousands of miles of tough terrain.
Is chewing your food still important? Let's Turn on our sci-fi mind!
Let's turn on our science fiction mind and predict the daily routine of a human being a hundred years from now: Imagine a futuristic human, in his thirties, getting ready for bed. After taking a sh...
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Our main source of protein
Protein this, protein that - the hype is real, but why?! Read why proteins are important and get the specifics on HOLOS’s proteins of choice.
Why is Breakfast the most important meal of the day?
We've all heard this before, ‘’breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” - but why? To answer this question, let's first look at what happens when you eat and when you don't (fasting, sleep...