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NutritionFat Burning Supplements That Actually Work?
“Fat burning supplements are bullshit.” It has been a common belief until research showed some potential hope for a few fat burning pills that might work.
NutritionBreakfast is Not the Most Important Meal
It might be the biggest nutrition myth. Here’s why scientists now say breakfast is not the most important meal of the day, and what it means for your diet.
NutritionDo You Need Sports Drinks?
“Is it in you?” With all respect to LeBron James (who by his own admission occasionally requires the extra hydration), not everyone needs to fuel up with the brightly colored drinks before, during, or after activity. While athletes drinking the amplified water like it’s going out of style, the ultimate answer for your needs is […]
NutritionWhy Are We Fat?
What’s worse: Sugar or fat? To answer the question, “Why are we fat?” it’s time to look at foods differently to crack the fat loss code.
NutritionDo High Protein Diets Cause Early Death?
All food is not created equal. The burger served to you at McDonald’s is not the same as the organic, free-range patty you grabbed at your farmer’s market. The foods you eat, should never been viewed in isolation. Just mashing together proteins, carbs, and fats in the meal can change the way you look, but […]
NutritionThe Truth About Nutrient Timing
Do you need to eat immediately after a workout? What should you be eating? The leading nutrition researchers finally reveal the truth about nutrient timing.
NutritionHow Much Fat Should I Eat?
Everything you need to know about the dangers of consuming a diet that’s high in fat can be summarized in one sentence. The health scare surrounding saturated fat and cholesterol was overblown. That was Walter Willett’s conclusion after reviewing 21 studies on high-fat diets. While Willet’s name doesn’t jump off the page, he is the […]
NutritionThe Great Fitness Error
When I was 26 years old I almost made a huge mistake. I was tired of the hype, the false realties, and what appeared to be a lack of transparency about an important aspect of life. I sucked at love. You see, by that admittedly young age, I had already made enough mistakes—and been crushed […]
Nutrition3 Overrated Supplements
It’s hard to know what supplements work. Despite their popularity, these three overrated products don’t have the science to support their lofty claims and are not worthy of your money.
NutritionDoes Skipping Breakfast Cause Heart Attacks?
Certain nutrition basics appear to be timeless regardless of your diet: Eat breakfast. Eat fruits and vegetables. Don’t feast on sugary foods on a regular basis. All of this was indisputable until intermittent fasting came into the picture, and the importance of breakfast was brought into question. Or more accurately, the timing of meals was […]
Fitness NutritionDoes Tribulus Boost Testosterone?
If you happen to follow me on Twitter, you know that I enjoy hosting random Q&A’s using the hashtag #AskBorn. And while I love the rapid fire interaction, sometimes 140 characters just isn’t enough. That’s why I cover certain questions more in-depth, providing you with the details that will help you understand my answers. Ask […]