Lifestyle & Fitness
Protein & Health
Protein again? How much is too much? I have encountered this question again and again during Karuna events. Below is a nice review on the subject of Protein Consumption by Harvard Medical School that I would like to share with you. Whether you worry about your weight or not, you've probably heard the claims by now: Here's a diet that's [...]
Healthy Lifestyle Habits & Life Expectancy
We all know our lifestyle habits impact both our physical and mental health. But, what are the proofs? According to a new study led by Harvard School of Public Health, maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking—during adulthood may add more than a decade to [...]
Black Soybeans: weight loss & recovery.
What are Black Soybeans? Not just for vegetarians, the benefits of the humble soybean have been known to most nutrition-conscious people for a long time now. Black soybeans have recently been categorized as a superfood. They are almost identical to the better known green soybean, but the black skinned variety is thought to have even more benefits for consumers. [...]
Antioxidants And Their Role In Sport Recovery & Bodybuilding
What are Antioxidants? Before going into what antioxidants are, it is necessary to know what an oxidant is. Free radicals are unstable and very reactive molecules that steal electrons from other molecules (oxidation). This process results in the formation of more free radicals. Without an antioxidant to stop this chain reaction, it could continue to the point where [...]
The Process and Power of Meditation
For thousands of years, many great teachings have been passed down to help us develop mindfulness, equanimity, wisdom and compassion. The word Karuna in Buddhism translates to compassion which is one of the cornerstones of meditation. Similar to the makeup of Karuna beverages, meditation blends ancient knowledge with clinical research to optimize its experience and benefits. So, what is mediation? [...]
A Deep Look Into Veganism
Veganism isn’t a new fad diet. It’s been around for decades. But, it has been receiving some much-needed attention lately. Let’s learn more about it in the following sections. What is Veganism? Veganism is a practice or way of living which advocates removing all forms of animal cruelty and exploitation from one’s life. People whose diet and lifestyle choices follow [...]