Caramel Macchiato! Who likes those? I like those. But do you know how much sugar these bad boys come packing? 32 grams. And that’s just the Grande, the Venti has 40! If you don’t know your grams that may not ...
Caramel Macchiato! Who likes those? I like those. But do you know how much sugar these bad boys come packing? 32 grams. And that’s just the Grande, the Venti has 40! If you don’t know your grams that may not ...
When adhering to a healthy diet and exercise regime, it can be super frustrating when the fat from your lower belly or love handles refuse to go away. If you’re like most of us, you probably feel that the majority ...
In response to a 30% drop in sales, the marketing team at McDonald’s decided to ramp up their selling campaign efforts and create a series of ads aimed at providing customers with transparency regarding the ingredients in their products. They ...
In my post “Want to Avoid Toxins and Prevent Cancer? The Best & Worst Cooking Oils for Your Health,” I shared my list of the top six healthiest cooking oils to use. Although I think that all of the oils ...
I couldn’t imagine living a meat-free life. Between the occasional juicy steak or fresh caught fish grilled to perfection, I just don’t think I could ever give it up. Sure, I enjoy vegetarian dishes here and there, but I’ve never ...
If you’re living in the northern hemisphere right now, warmer weather and longer days have been signalling the start of summer quickly approaching. For all the ladies, not only does it mean that bikini season is here, but it also marks ...
The term “detox” used to only be associated with weaning a heavy alcohol or drug user off their vice of choice. During the detox process, the body is forced to excrete toxins, like alcohol or drugs, to start fresh and ...
It seems like gluten has become a bad word in the health food industry lately. According to Forbes, “Sales of gluten-free products are estimated to hit $15 billion by 2016.” That’s an insane number for such a relatively new concept. ...
I can’t decide which nutrition myth makes me cringe more: that carbs make you fat or that eggs are high in cholesterol and should be avoided. Either way, these common misconceptions need to be cleared up. I always groan when ...
Similar to my feelings about lemons, I have an appreciation for cucumbers as well. I find that many people don’t even realize that the benefits of cucumbers extend much further than simply flavoring water or being another topping on a ...
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.