nutrition

Dissecting Anti-Nutrients: A Closer Look At Saponins

Saponins are in quinoa, legumes, soybeans, and potatoes. You may have heard how bad they are for you, but what are they? And are they really that big of a deal?

Becca's Healthy Eating Holiday Wish List

Mostly I think a lot about food, so here's my holiday wish list full of gluten free goodies, healthy chocolate, gluten free beer, and various other food and cooking supplies.

Healthy Travel Tips, Part 1: Car & Plane Travel

It's that time of year when a lot of us are traveling. How do you stay healthy? Here are my tips for staying vibrant, healthy, and enjoying the holidays whether it be by car or plane.

Modern Day Meal Planning: Eating to Promote Fat-Burning

Modern life can make eating sensibly a challenge. Here are 11 ways you can plan better and utilize your fat-burning abilities as opposed to living on a sugar rollercoaster.

5 Paleo Meal Hacks to Sink Your Teeth Into

Whether you’re new to Paleo and feeling lost in the tall grass, or an old pro looking for fresh inspiration, here are a few meal hacks to appease your inner cave-dweller.

Train Like A Man, But Eat Like A Woman!

Intermittent fasting might be all the rage, but it's just bad news for women. I talked to a number of female fitness experts and they all agreed - IF is not for women.

Overeating When Pregnant Can Harm Infant Health

It's natural to eat more while you're pregnant, but can overeating actually cause harm to your baby? New research says obesity is dangerous to your newborn, possibly even deadly.

Dear Coach: What Should I Eat Before and After CrossFit?

I think I'm eating basically paleo, but I get really confused about what's best to eat before and after I do CrossFit. I want to build muscle, but lose fat. Help!

Thanksgiving Dinner: Fresh vs. Processed - Does It Make a Difference?

So many Thanksgiving dishes are made with processed foods. It might not seem like it matters, but using fresh ingredients instead of prepared items makes a big difference in calories and nutrition.

Breakfast Eaters Are Slimmer, More Active, and Less Depressed

In a study of over 1800 students, those who ate breakfast were least likely to be obese. They were also more physically active and less depressed. Is breakfast eating a predictor of good health?

The Ugly Truth: Holiday Foods and Their Caloric Content

It's that time of year - when we start eating and don't stop until after the Super Bowl. Let's look at the shocking reality of the caloric content of our favorite holiday foods.

Book Review: "The Grappler’s Guide to Sports Nutrition" by John Berardi and Michael Fry

Although it was written in 2005, this book has a great deal of useful information on nutrition, weight-cutting, and meal planning for grapplers, wrestlers, and MMA fighters.

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