nutrition

Sports Supplements Shown Possibly Effective for Lean Mass

Scientists looked at pre- and post-workout drinks and examined their impact on cardiovascular health. In addition, they discovered the benefit of increased lean body mass.

Science Says Dairy Is Good for Insulin

While many debate the healthiness of dairy consumption, science has discovered something new. Eating dairy regularly resulted in lower insulin and reduction of insulin resistance.

Eating to Recover: How and What to Eat Post Workout

I believe your post-workout meal is one of the most important meals of your day. Let's look at why it's so important and what you can do to promote the best possible recovery nutrition.

How to Feed a Hard Gainer on the Cheap and on the Go

My fiance is a hard gainer, but we don't have endless money and he doesn't have endless time to eat, so here's how we solve the problem.

Book Review: "Sane and Simple Nutrition" by Nia Shanks

"Sane and Simple Nutrition" by Nia Shanks provides simple, flexible tips to help readers break free from "OCD eating habits" and the guilt that sometimes comes with following strict diets.

Eat What You Want: Your Macros and the Truth About Carbs

You can eat anything you want as long as it fits within your caloric budget and macronutrient split. Whether you get your carbs from donuts or oatmeal, you can still improve your body comp.

Why You Need Indigestible Carbs in Your Diet

We know fiber is good for us, but what about other indigestible carbs? Science looked at barley kernels and discovered some amazing properties when it comes to our health.

High Protein Diets Result in Better Cholesterol Scores

Science takes a look at two different diets - one low-protein and one high-protein - and discovered the high-protein diet created better blood sugar control and improved cholesterol.

Book Review: "Beautiful Babies" by Kristen Michaelis

"Beautiful Babies" is one of my new favorite nutrition books for the reproductive years. The book is a primer in traditional nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and feeding babies.

What Processed Food Is Doing To Kids and How We Can Change It

By now you've probably heard to avoid feeding your kids a lot of processed food. Here are a few reasons why and also some tips for weaning children off highly processed, low nutrient foods.

Superfoods 101: 8 Articles to Enhance Your Health

You've probably heard of certain exotic 'superfoods' by now, but did you know not all of them have to grow in the jungle? Read on to learn what superfoods are and why you should be eating them!

Cashew Apple Juice Helps Burn Fat

What in the world is a cashew apple? Well, it turns out drinking cashew apple juice helps you burn fat. It's chock full of vitamin C, which is needed to form carnitine, which fuels fat burning.

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