The relationship between alcohol and weight loss is complicated. Here, we break down and offer suggestions on how to manage that relationship.
Category: Nutrition
Carb-Loading: When to Do It, and When to Avoid It?
Research in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows carb loading can be great for certain types of workouts. Here’s when — and how much — to carb load.
CBD Oil: Should You Take It?
Here’s how much times have changed. Less than 20 years ago, I used to drive past billboards warning against the use of marijuana. Use it or possess it, the signs warned, and you’ll go to jail. Two weeks ago, I was in a health food store with a 60-year-old relative who bought a (perfectly legal) […]
Is Saturated Fat Bad? No. But It’s Not a Health Food Either.
You were wrongly taught to fear saturated fat for decades. Now it’s making a comeback, however, claims about saturated fat’s benefits may be going too far.
What is Collagen Good For, Really?
Collagen comes with a big price tag and even bigger health claims. But are they justified? Here’s what the experts and science have to say about this increasingly popular supplement.
Should You Take Probiotics? Science Says it Might Be a Waste
Probiotics and their healthy bacteria can be good for you, but — despite what marketers would you have believe — eating foods fortified with probiotics might be a big mistake.
How to Build Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet
Protein is important for building muscle (and losing fat). But what do you do on a vegetarian diet? Eric Helms, Ph.D, shares how to follow a plant-based diet and still get all the protein, vitamins, and nutrients your body needs.
How Gut Health Affects Your Health, Weight Loss, and Mood
You might not have a noticeable digestive issue, but focusing on your gut (AKA microbiome) might be the biggest change you can make to significantly improve your health.
A New Approach To Fat Loss Nutrition
What if you could eat the foods you love and still lose weight? The new approach to fat loss nutrition breaks all the rules and delivers results.
Good Protein Bars, Decoded: 5 Signs a Bar is Worth Eating
Having trouble figuring out whether the protein bar you like is actually good for you? You’re not alone. The options can overwhelm anyone. Which is why we worked with nutrition experts to identify what you really need to know the next time you shop.
Grains and Weight Loss (A Twisted Relationship)
How to identify a bad diet, and why removing grains isn’t a sure-fire approach to burning fat and losing weight for long-term results.
What is the Keto Diet? (And Should I Try it?)
The Keto Diet is all the rage right now. Here’s everything you need to know about the high-fat, low-carb trend.