This pond-scum-turned-superfood has burst onto the health food scene in a big way, with fans claiming it’s everything from a complete protein to a cure for cancer. Naturally, when one food source is said to do all that and more, ...
This pond-scum-turned-superfood has burst onto the health food scene in a big way, with fans claiming it’s everything from a complete protein to a cure for cancer. Naturally, when one food source is said to do all that and more, ...
Even though we know that junk food is horrible for us, many of us still can’t shake the habit. And honestly, part of it isn’t our fault. Junk food companies purposefully use ingredients that cause our brains to crave more ...
We all know that eating a variety of foods is the key to a healthy balanced diet. But I’ll be the first to admit that I get stuck in my ways sometimes. Once you start buying from the list of ...
A few years back, the latest nutrition craze to hit the market was the introduction of Nabisco’s 100 calorie snack packs like these. You could finally have your cookies and Oreos without having to feel the guilt of eating too ...
Think you’re in tip-top shape? Sure, you look great, eat well (most of the time), work out and have no obvious medical problems. But are you really as healthy as you should be? When you really think about it, maybe ...
When I first started eating avocados, my go-to was fresh, homemade guacamole. The flavors are so mouthwatering I can eat the stuff by the gallon. But after some time, I realized that avocados are much more versatile than just being ...
For years, I’ve always felt a little ashamed of myself for not eating a full, hearty breakfast. At best, I could be found in line for coffee and a bagel to consume as quickly as possible on my way to ...
Quinoa was considered the ‘Mother Grain of the Incas’. It is very close to being a complete food compared to many other sources from both plant and animal kingdoms. The Incas supplied their warriors with quinoa to fortify them with ...
Have you ever gone a day without your morning cup of coffee? I don’t know about you, but I can’t even picture starting my day without it. When I’ve tried to go without coffee in the past, I had a ...
I’ve encountered my fair share of diets and I’ve even investigated a few on this site already, but one that’s always fascinated me is the Mediterranean diet. Although, I hate to even call it a diet since it’s really more ...
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.