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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
When you begin researching nutrition and seeking to understand which foods are best for you, the term antioxidant starts appearing over and over again. After a while, the word starts to seem like a simple buzzword meaning: healthy! Because of ...
When I was a kid, you couldn’t get me near a bowl of oatmeal. I never wanted to eat a bland heap of mushy paste that tasted like cardboard when all my other favorite foods like delicious eggs, pancakes, and ...
The average American consumes 152 pounds of sugar every year. That may be more than some of you weigh! If you guys are loyal readers of the blog (hey, you’re awesome!), you know that sugar is my number one enemy. ...
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting an endurance athlete, you’ve probably seen firsthand just how dedicated they are. From the moment they wake up to the early bedtimes they stick to, endurance athletes go the extra mile when ...
You’ve heard so many people say food is medicine right? So if food really is medicine, then it should kill pain, shouldn’t it? Well certain foods actually can! You might be wondering why anyone would choose to head to the ...
You’ll probably know by now that I’m not a big fan of taking diet pills or weight loss supplements to suppress your appetite. In fact, I’ve looked at plenty of the most popular diet pills on the market, and wasn’t ...
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.
