We all know what it’s like to have a food we love so much – we just can’t seem to separate ourselves from it. When you were a kid, you probably ate it as often as possible and thought about ...
We all know what it’s like to have a food we love so much – we just can’t seem to separate ourselves from it. When you were a kid, you probably ate it as often as possible and thought about ...
We’re all aware of the effects of alcohol on our health; drinking in excess is going to cause serious health problems such as cancer, heart disease, and cirrhosis of the liver – just to name a few. But a glass ...
Cancer; the six letter word no one wants to hear, let alone think about. With over 100 kinds of cancer, you probably know someone (or several people) who have been affected by this horrible disease. In the U.S., nearly 1,500 ...
When I was researching the best cooking methods to maximize the nutritional value of your food, I came across conflicting information about microwave cooking. It seems like this one electronic device has cooked up a storm of polarizing beliefs and ...
One of the newest diets on the health scene is the Nordic diet – which promises better health through eating ‘Nordic’ foods, such as those found in the traditional diets of people living in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. ...
The idea of cheat meals may seem a little counter intuitive at first. Why spend all week sticking to a strict, calorie controlled diet, only to undo it all in one evening of indulgence? But, on the other hand, many ...
The Atkins diet has been around for decades now, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere soon. In the past, I’ve discussed the topic at length, detailing the strong support for Atkins, along with the opposition to it. Because ...
Food is a wonderful thing. Even though we need it for our survival, we can also have all kinds of fun with it. For most of us, our relationship with food is one of both necessity and enjoyment. But for ...
Most people associate nutrient deficiencies with starving children in third world countries or people who eat nutritionally devoid fast food on a daily basis. In our world of fortified food products, enriched junk food, and vitamin flavored sugar water, it ...
Everyone knows how important it is to eat foods high in nutrients if you want to stay at the top of your health game. That’s because nutrients are the most important part of foods that are good for your body. ...
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.