nutrition

Bulking up muscle mass as a skinny guy is not far-fetched. It is an achievable goal, but like any other, there is a process requiring thorough research and well-planned execution. It’s difficult to come up with the perfect plan for yourself, considering there are numerous factors involved, right from a ...

As a dietitian I’m constantly asked for thoughts on specifics diets, what works best, and what doesn’t. I’m approached by different nutrition companies and programs to promote their supplements, shakes, or whatever program they’re offering, and while I usually look into their product to see what the new quick fix ...

The probiotic food industry has a dirty secret: It’s creating a billion-dollar business based on twisted science. If you are wondering, “do I need probiotics?” Consider this: Probiotics — the healthy bacteria highlighted on most yogurt products — are being added to everything from popcorn to muffin mixes. According to ...

The probiotic food industry has a dirty secret: It’s creating a billion-dollar business based on twisted science. Probiotics — the healthy bacteria highlighted on most yogurt products — are being added to everything from popcorn to muffin mixes. According to a report by Grand View Research, the market for probiotics ...

The book Wheat Belly revolved around a simple concept: proving that grains are the “magic bullet” cause of many problems, one of which is weight gain. There’s research, case studies, and even a few stats that look great on paper. There’s only one problem. The weight loss hypothesis and overstated claims ...

Here’s the first thing you need to know when you go browsing the health bar aisle looking for options that are actually good for you: Not all protein bars are created equal. And — if we’re being blunt — most bars that are labeled as being “healthy” have more in ...

The easiest way to lose weight is to eat less. The statement is so simple and common, and yet merely telling someone to not stuff their face as often is also incredibly wrong. Sure, if you eat less you’re likely to lose some weight and it’s an important part of ...

Products containing essential fatty acids (EFAs) are heavily promoted by companies who make bold claims about their benefits. Marketing such products normally center around omega-3 fatty acid content. However, there is far more to understand beyond the writing on the label. What are essential fatty acids? You’ve no doubt heard ...

Everything we know about diet and weight loss is being challenged by bacteria. Not some foreign infection, but — rather — the little bugs that live within your body. And the most promising part of it all: understanding how foods impact your gut could be the best weight loss trick ...

Biohacking or biohacks is a process that we have been following for several years. Biohacking is a way to manipulate the actions of the body with the brain to get the best results. Biohacking doesn’t involve becoming a crazy scientist and executing crazier experiments with your body. Rather, it means ...