I’ve talked in the past about the paleo diet. While I really love what it sets out to do, like all other diets, I think it has a few issues. One of the most difficult aspects of paleo is figuring ...
I’ve talked in the past about the paleo diet. While I really love what it sets out to do, like all other diets, I think it has a few issues. One of the most difficult aspects of paleo is figuring ...
From the beginning, let’s be clear: the low residue diet is not some trendy, fad diet promising to help you lose weight. This diet is intense, and is used for a very specific purpose. The low residue diet is carefully ...
It’s true, Americans eat way too much salt. But even if you’re trying to wise up to the sodium content of your foods, by cutting out the stuff you know has a lot of salt like crackers, pretzels, or potato ...
Broccoli is one of those foods you either loved or hated when you were a child. Some kids can’t even stand the sight of the weird, tree-like little veggies; others eat them with gusto. Thankfully, I was part of the ...
For what seems like ages now, we’ve been told that having that single glass of wine a day is not only permissible, but likely good for your health. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear it called the ...
Road trips are the perfect way to get your loved ones together for some quality fun time. Whether you’re taking a quick weekend getaway with your significant other, or packing the whole family into the minivan for a cross-country excursion, ...
Are you one of those people who thinks kale is just for rabbits, vegans, or the super health conscious? I certainly used to be, but lately I’ve warmed to this peppery leaf and its incredible health benefits. And cooking with ...
Did you know that almonds are actually seeds, and not nuts? This reminds me of the whole tomato thing. I’m sure you know, but tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. It’s just the scientific classification versus how it is ...
Sometimes, it’s hard to eat healthy when you’re on a budget. I understand the temptation to buy that package of ramen noodles – they’re so cheap and you can make so many meals out of them. But did you know ...
If you haven’t heard of probiotics yet, where have you been hiding? After all, the commercial probiotics trade is a rapidly growing industry, with global annual sales expected to reach a staggering $42 billion in 2016. Who knew bottled bacteria ...
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.