Research/News
Time-Restricted Eating and Resistance Training
Recent research on time-restricted eating and resistance training, plus several practical application tools to implement with your clientele.
Sugary Drinks and Hair Loss
Research reveals a possible link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages—such as sodas and sports drinks—and hair loss.
Are Students Too Buzzed on Energy Drinks?
Reliance on energy drinks was found to be strongly associated with drug, alcohol and tobacco use in undergraduate students.
Family Meals Improve Diet Quality
On average, more drawn-out family meals induced kids to eat 3.32 more pieces of fruits and 3.66 more pieces of vegetables.
High-Sugar Food and Brain Activity
Researchers have demonstrated that foods with high sugar and fat content such as sweets and fried foods alter our brain activity.
Statistics Confuse Nutrition Studies
According to a report, the discrepancies in findings in nutrition studies may come down to the use of statistics.
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
A diet rich in mycoprotein produced similar muscle-building results as deits containing protein from meat.
Reducing Dietary Salt Consumption
A WHO report emphasizes the need for reducing dietary salt consumption to save the lives of about 7 million people worldwide.
Soap Residue and Gut Health
A study found that commercial dishwashers in many restaurants can leave behind a chemical soap residue that’s potentially harmful to the gut.
A Look at Dairy-Free Yogurt
The market for dairy-free yogurt has exploded. But are these moo-free versions any healthier than the traditional cultured dairy?
Diets That Support Longevity
We might be able to reduce our risk of premature death by eating these four healthy diets that support longevity, according to a study.
Recipe for Health: Salsa Verde Chicken
Research showed that higher consumption of magnesium-rich foods, like this salsa verde chicken, was linked to better brain health.
Calorie Counts on Menus Save Lives
Federal regulations requiring fast-food restaurants to list calorie counts on menus may have helped prevent at least 16,000 deaths.
A Protein Primer
The nutraceutical effect of protein makes amino acids build up in muscle, which may help improve recovery-adaptation from exercise.
Saturated Fat in Dairy and Heart Health
The nutritional makeup of dairy might make their saturated fat less harmful to health than the saturated fat you’d find in a hamburger.
2023 Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report
This compensation trends report provides data on current wages in the industry as well as benefits and hiring and promotion criteria.
Mercury in Tuna
Canned tuna is a cheap protein source for many Americans but an investigation has found “unpredictable” spikes of mercury in some cans.
Recipe for Health: Tex-Mex Nacho Salad
The anthocyanins in some fruits and veggies—like what’s in this Tex-Mex nacho salad—appear to help with various chronic conditions.
Microbiome and Weight Gain
Researchers discovered a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and weight gain due to energy extraction.
Dishware Color for Picky Eaters
A study found that dishware color can influence taste perception in certain people—especially those who are very picky about what they eat.