nutrition

I think dairy is one of the few foods that people find to be pretty much universally delicious. Milk, cheese, and other dairy products are not only tasty additions to any meal, they are also high in ... Continue Reading

It’s common knowledge that fiber helps with digestion and lowers the risk of certain diseases, but there are many types of indigestible or poorly digestible carbohydrates. The two big ones are cellulose ... Continue Reading

You've probably heard certain exotic foods like maca, spirulina, and goji berries described as 'superfoods.' But did you know not all of them originate in the jungle? Read on to learn what superfoods are ... Continue Reading

I don’t know about you, but I had never heard of a cashew apple until a week ago. I learned about it when reading a recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition about cashew ... Continue Reading

An important part of pregnancy nutrition is ensuring adequate omega-3 fatty acid intake. These types of fats are essential to the development of the brain and nervous system of unborn children, and in turn ... Continue Reading

The human body is an amazing piece of machinery. Especially when thinking about our DNA and genes. We all have a basic knowledge of what genes are. We get them from our parents and they decide what we look ... Continue Reading

The first time I was introduced to medicinal mushrooms was due to my love of raw chocolate. (I know, not surprising!) I had just discovered Chocolatl's Cordyceps-Maca raw chocolate. It is a beautiful blend ... Continue Reading

There are three topics that can cause derision and division at any coffee or dinner table across the Western world: religion, politics, and soy. The humble soybean does have a noble and ingrained place in ... Continue Reading

Ever wonder if where you shop for groceries or the area that you live in and the availability of high quality food options effects what you actually buy? Ever wonder if where you shop for ... Continue Reading

Last week I talked about the potential link between gut bacteria and obesity. There was a great response to the article, and one of the comments was a question asking how we assess whether or not our gut ... Continue Reading

The two biggest objections I hear to eating healthier, whether it be paleo, primal, or whatever you want to call it, are that it’s too expensive and it’s hard to cook interesting meals. The truth is, ... Continue Reading

With all the different nutrition advice out there, it can be hard to find reliable information. When you throw in questions like, "What should I eat before I work out?" or "What supplements should I take ... Continue Reading

I've lived and breathed the strength and conditioning game - first as an athlete, then as a coach/trainer - for well over 35 years now. And when it comes to questions of diet, I can tell you this: unless ... Continue Reading

Losing weight can be tough for anyone except the most motivated athlete. Whether your goal is to trim up for health, or to get leaner for your sport, we have a biological imperative to gain weight rather ... Continue Reading

Though still in its relative infancy, the paleo diet has been utilized by a ton of people from all walks of life. Unfortunately, despite the built-in simplicity and effectiveness, it can sometimes be ... Continue Reading

In recent Breaking Muscle articles there has been discussion of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. But what about eating right? Sometimes while pregnant, good nutrition can go right out the window. ... Continue Reading

During my two-year stay in Belgium for graduate school, there were a few gaps in the usual American calendar. Naturally, one of those was Thanksgiving. No turkeys, no pilgrims and cornucopias, no Indian ... Continue Reading