Smoothies seem like the perfect way to meet our daily fruit and vegetable goals and get a hit of vitamins and minerals first thing in the morning. In theory, they’re the perfect answer for those who don’t have time to ...
Smoothies seem like the perfect way to meet our daily fruit and vegetable goals and get a hit of vitamins and minerals first thing in the morning. In theory, they’re the perfect answer for those who don’t have time to ...
In a country where two thirds of people are overweight or obese, you may be wondering why anyone would want to gain weight! I’ll admit, it’s not something I’m asked about too often. But some people do need help gaining ...
Sure, you enjoy cocktail hour after work, or a few beers during the big games, but that doesn’t mean you’re a binge drinker…right? You could very well be! A growing number of Americans are falling into the class of ‘binge ...
Sometimes, I find it necessary to cover even the most obscure and strange of diets. The practical purpose of this, of course, is to educate you about the many varieties of diets out there. From the beginning, I’ll warn you: ...
We live in an era where the idea of hacking our health is all the rage. Any time there’s a news story about a potential way of prolonging your life or promoting better health through simple tricks, you’d better believe ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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.