I’m not exaggerating when I say that soda is one of the worst types of junk food for your health. It’s loaded with sugar, artificial colorings and flavorings and is completely devoid of any nutritional value. Out of all the ...
I’m not exaggerating when I say that soda is one of the worst types of junk food for your health. It’s loaded with sugar, artificial colorings and flavorings and is completely devoid of any nutritional value. Out of all the ...
Why would you want to quit coffee you ask? While it’s true that it does bring a lot of health benefits, like those I mentioned in this article, coffee doesn’t agree with everyone. If you’re particularly sensitive to caffeine, find ...
Nowadays you can’t call yourself a health fan without owning a juicer (or at least a blender) to make your own fruit and veggie-packed juices and smoothies. You can literally add handfuls of nutritious superfoods to an easy-to-drink beverage instead ...
Cinnamon is a real feel-good food. Even smelling it immediately makes me think of Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas all at once. Many of you might know cinnamon’s sweet and warm flavor best from Pumpkin Spice Lattes and warm apple pies, ...
Did you know that 2016 is officially the International Year of Pulses? The United Nations decided that beans and lentils are such incredible sources of protein and other essential nutrients that they deserve a whole year in their honor. I ...
I know what you’re thinking – the term ‘sugar withdrawal’ sounds a bit over the top. Surely it’s just a case of saying no to Oreo’s, ice-cream and pastries? Well actually, sugar addiction, and sugar withdrawal are very real problems. ...
If you live in the United States, you’ve likely heard talk of how huge our portion sizes are. If you live outside of the United States and have been here before, you’ve probably noticed for yourself. And maybe, as an ...
You’re so excited to bring home your bounty of fresh fruit and veggies from your trip to the farmer’s market or grocery store that you’re literally bursting at the seams. You have big plans for these babies — BIG plans. ...
If you ask me, walnuts (and nuts in general, really) seem like the kid at every school who ate lunch in the hallway instead of at a table in the cafeteria. No one really knew them very well, and no ...
Yes, the world is abuzz with the talk of the health benefits of avocado. If you haven’t yet found yourself aboard the avocado train, you probably will soon. At first, avocados really seemed like something that was just an occasional ...
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.