Food & Hydration
Cutting Calories Won’t Bring Podium Finishes
Attempts by endurance athletes to slash calorie intake to drop or maintain a lower body weight prior to competition can be driven by a belief that fewer pounds will enhance…
Most of the World’s Population Lacks Some Essential Micronutrients
Nutrients such as iron and calcium are critical for good health, but a big portion of the world’s population is coming up short in them. Research published in the journal…
Ultra-Processed Food Intake Tied to Chronic Insomnia
It’s not just late-night screen time that could be messing up people’s sleep, but also the amount of nutritionally poor grub that they are eating. Consumption of ultra-processed foods is…
USDA Aims to Make Eating Poultry Safer
Chicken, turkey and other poultry will be a safer dinner choice if new proposed rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to limit salmonella come into effect. According to…
Hardy Bacteria Are Living in Your Microwave
They are ubiquitous in households because they make reheating food a breeze, but microwaves can be tantamount to a petri dish. According to research published in Frontiers in Microbiology, everyone’s…
Buy or Bye: Matcha
We’ve all heard about the benefits of green tea, but what about its superpowered sibling, matcha? Both are derived from the tea plant Camellia sinensis, but matcha is made from…
Focus on Education
There’s no debating the importance of continual learning and staying abreast on recent health and fitness research. Additionally, nationally accredited fitness certifications require continuing education in order to renew certifications….
Why yo-yo dieting is the toxic diet culture we need to be worried about
Maintaining a healthy weight is important. But yo-yo dieting has detrimental effects and is not the answer.
What do you think? Should every one be eating a plant based diet?
More beans, less beef? Yes! A plant based diet is good for you AND the environment. Check out how to make the swap!
Buy or Bye: Greens Powders
Are greens powders and similar supplements worth the hype? Or are real fruits and veggies the better choice?
Store lettuce in the fridge to avoid E. coli
So why, precisely should you store lettuce in the fridge? To avoid E. coli! Research shows it is more likely to be contaminated.
Gut Microbiome Composition Tied to Athletic Performance
Gut microbiome health is everywhere and for good reason! It can even have an impact on your physical or athletic performance.
Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health
What’s a nitrate and why do you need it? Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health. Find out which vegetables are best.
Want a healthier diet that still tastes great? Go bigger on spices and herbs.
Grab those herbs and spices! Research shows it’s possible to maintain flavor without the excess of saturated fat, sugar and salt.
Decoding and Dismissing Diet Culture: A Call to Action
What is a “diet culture” and why is it so bad for us? Read how to combat the toxic diet culture in our society.
Understanding Obesity Medications and the Role of Exercise
Obesity medications are a hot topic. But how does exercise play into their use and their effectiveness? Read on to find out!
Recipe of the Month – Sweet Potato Fish Cakes with Red Sauce
Omega-3s have so many health benefits! Check out this recipe for Sweet Potato Fish Cakes to reap the benefits!
Why Wine Causes Headaches
A study reports that they may have found the culprit behind wine headaches. And it ain’t the sulfites, but a flavanol called quercetin.
Nutrients in Leafy Greens
According to a study that measured nutrient density, the top five foods with the highest nutrients were all leafy greens.
Recipe: Oat Sweet Potato Chili
Beans and oats are well-endowed with fiber giving this bowl of sweet potato chili the power to bestow various health benefits.