We’re so used to hearing about calories-in and calories-out as one of the best ways to lose weight. But counting calories is not only tedious and time-consuming, it’s also hard to get right. Should you eat more calories if you’re ...
We’re so used to hearing about calories-in and calories-out as one of the best ways to lose weight. But counting calories is not only tedious and time-consuming, it’s also hard to get right. Should you eat more calories if you’re ...
When you hear the word collagen, what comes to mind? Many people only associate collagen with lip fillers and injectables to plump up your pout, or with the latest anti-aging serums that promise to boost skin elasticity. But collagen is ...
What if I told you that nutrition could be more effective at preventing and treating mental illnesses than prescription drugs? Would you seriously believe me? At first, probably not, and understandably so. After all, our current health system places little ...
When you’re eating right and exercising, is there anything worse than hearing the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck as it loops around your neighborhood? Despite your best efforts to remain healthy, sometimes you can’t fight a sugar craving. ...
I have to admit, when I first started eating sushi, I was a bit reckless. I would eat as much as I could get my hands on and I didn’t care about which types of rolls I ordered; as long ...
Exercise 3–5 times per week? Check. Log enough hours of sleep each night? Double check. Eat a serving of fermented foods? Probably not. While most of us pay attention to the first two items on my checklist to stay healthy, ...
What makes a country healthy? Low pollution and cancer rates? Higher-than-average life expectancy? Access to affordable healthcare to screen for diseases before they become serious concerns? If you answered that all of these factors contribute to the health of a ...
Do you make a conscious effort to add herbs to your diet? For most Americans, the answer is no. According to research presented in the US National Library of Medicine, only 18% of Americans use herbal medicine, which is essentially ...
What if I told you that you could have your strawberry frosted donut and eat it too and still carve out that set of abs you’ve always wanted? If you’re a regular reader here, you know this doesn’t sound like ...
Herbal teas have long been known for their health benefits, and one of the best newcomers to the scene is a tea you probably haven’t heard about yet. It’s called Rooibos (ROY-boss) tea. And even if you know nothing about ...
Hi, I’m Mike. One of my biggest passions in life is nutrition, and after getting my Personal Trainer Certification and Fitness Nutrition Certification from ISSA, I wanted to create a site where I could help readers live a healthy and nutritious life. I believe we control our destiny, and we can choose to live a long and healthy life by eating right and treating our bodies with respect.