Nutrition
Recipe for Health
We hear a lot about the benefits of eating more plant proteins, but the fat from plants is also good news for longevity. Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, demonstrates…
Dietary variety boosts mental health
If you want to perform well ‘up top’ for years to come, research suggests that you don’t cut out healthy foods. Its long been said that variety is the spice…
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….
Brain’s Food Smell Circuitry Might Cause Overeating
A miscommunication between brain regions may lead some people to eat too much. No doubt, the smell of fresh-baked bread is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it…
Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss
A study finds that it’s caloric deficit that spurs weight loss, not any change in meal timing. When it comes to the battle of the bulge, we have more evidence…
The Food Combos that Boost Heart Health
Not eating enough of these six foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally. A study published in the European Heart Journal that was global in scope, led…
Evening Training Improves Glucose Metabolism
Recent research shows time of day makes a difference for cardiometabolic benefits. For those coping with type 2 diabetes, training at the end of the day improves glucose metabolism, according…
Food as Medicine: Meals for Mental Health
Ever eat your feelings? Or feel low after a few too many nutrition-poor meals? A newer area of practice called nutritional psychology looks at this intersection of nutrition and mental…
Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven’t Budged in the Past Five Decades
The popular canned fish and sushi staple has the same level of mercury despite efforts to reduce pollution. It’s not easy to drain toxins from our food supply. An analysis…
Choosing sugary drinks for toddlers linked to risk of later life obesity
Study shows why we need to do a better job of instilling good dietary habits from the get-go. A study that that linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in the…
Eating more healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk for diabetes
Research finds that not all plant foods are created equal in the battle against type 2 diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is on the rise. Currently, an…
What Do You Think?
Should Everyone Get Their Own Personalized Nutrition Plan? There can be a wide variation in how people’s bodies respond to different foods, which is why there is increasing interest in…
An Ingredient in Nearly Every Heavily Processed Package Food Might Pose a Health Risk
Emulsifiers are everywhere, with research showing they may not be benign for our health. Skim the labels on nearly any packaged food in the supermarket and you’re bound to find…
Are sugar alternatives good for metabolic health? Perhaps yes, according to recent science
Evidence from a randomized controlled trial says sugar alternatives may not stoke our appetites and could also have metabolic benefits. Reducing sugar consumption has become a key public health target…
Buy or Bye: Bone Broth
Bone broth certainly isn’t new; cooks from different cultures have been using bone-based stocks and broths for centuries in their cuisine. But thanks to our modern wellness culture, it’s trendier…
Recipe of the Month: Broccoli Confetti Lentil Salad
Go Mental for Vegetables – Broccoli Confetti Lentil Salad It turns out a salad-a-day could keep your brain performing at top level. A study in the Journal of Nutrition, Health,…
A Game Changing Partnership for Fitness Pros and Club Operators
Combining IDEA’s extensive experience in offering education, resources and community support for fitness professionals with CoverMe’s cutting-edge technology, this new strategic partnership is transforming how fitness professionals find job opportunities…
Even just 1 alcoholic drink per day may increase blood pressure
One drink per day has been touted as fine. But even one drink per day can have negative health consequences.
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?