Lots of weight loss plans tell you that you should avoid all sugar, indulgences, and desserts. And science suggests that’s exactly why so many diets fail.
Category: Nutrition
Big Meals vs. Small Snacks: What’s Best for You?
If you’ve read a diet book you’ve probably been told to eat 4 to 6 times per day. But is a small snack diet really better than big meals? It depends.
Is Sugar Bad For You?
It’s been demonized and singled out as the cause of the obesity epidemic. But is sugar bad for you? Are all sugars equal? Here’s what science has to say.
Do Carbs Make You Fat?
Do carbs make you fat? According to research, the answer is no. Use this guide to enjoy carbs, lose weight, and improve your health.
What is a High-Quality Protein?
Some protein sources are better than others, according to science. Here’s how to tell whether a protein is—or isn’t—high quality.
Feeling Hangry? 4 Simple, Effective Ways to Control Hunger
Whether you’re trying to eat better, curb your cravings, or focus on fat loss without as much frustration, these four changes can help increase your results without adding much burden.
In Control: How to Manage Sugar Cravings
Learn how to manage and control sugar cravings to make eating more enjoyable and dieting a thing of the past.
Beware of the Next Trend
There are many factors that contribute to poor health — food hyper-palatability, high-stress lifestyles, and confusing misinformation — are all near the top of the list. But on a purely social level, the desire to chase the next trend is a big part of the problem.
PLEASE STOP: Jillian Michaels
In a recent Instagram post, Jillian Michaels (of The Biggest Loser fame) shared the “dangers” of eating more than 30% of your daily calories from protein. “Dangers” are in quotes for a good reason. Unfortunately, she made very definitive claims, many of which are simply not supported by science.
Milk Isn’t Bad For You (But 6 Types of People May Want to Avoid It)
Here’s what research does — and doesn’t — say about the effects of milk on your health, and how to tell whether milk is actually doing your body any good.
The Best Time to Take Creatine
Creatine is one of the best and safest supplements. But are you using it the wrong way? Find out when research says is the best time to take creatine.
“Food Hate” Is The Problem
I read an article the other day about the foods dietitians hate. It was designed to be an appetizer of healthy information, but — for me — it was a main course of facepalm. You know what I want to see? Diet experts finally provide guidelines that meet people where they are and include the foods we all eat into plans for maintaining good health, building muscle, supporting weight loss, or whatever the goal might be.