My mom makes some amazing chocolate fudge oatmeal cookies every Christmas. And you’d better believe I’m going to eat some. I won’t be making some low-fat, gluten-free, protein-packed, zero-sugar, kale-or-quinoa…
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There’s no magic formula for healthy eating and weight loss. All carbs, proteins, and fats come in good and bad forms. A smart food plan for good nutrition and sustainable…
Fruit contains important vitamins, phytonutrients, and antioxidants, but its high fructose content can contribute to sugar cravings and weight gain. Let me be very clear: This does not mean you shouldn’t…
Are vitamin supplements worth taking? Here’s the full text of an interview with Dan DeFigio about nutrition supplements on CNN’s Fit Nation: Are Vitamin Supplements Worth Taking? A nutrition supplement is a…
The easiest way to lose weight is to make small decisions that you won’t even notice every day. An easy way to lose 10 pounds is to cut out just 100…
Breaking the junk food habit — you can train your brain to prefer healthy foods over unhealthy, high-calorie foods! The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University…
What are probiotics? A probiotic is a live microbial food ingredient that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, supplies health benefits. Basically, probiotics are beneficial bacteria. We humans have lots of…
SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION CREATINE SYMPOSIUM, JUNE 1998 Performance Enhancing Effects (short and long term): Increase one-repetition maximum (1RM) and/or peak power Improve vertical jump performance…
Supplement companies have seized the opportunity to market pro-hormones like DHEA and androstenedione to consumers who hope for an anabolic explosion of testosterone. Unfortunately, most of these substances have little…
Encouraging good children’s nutrition can be challenging. Here are a few tips to help teach your kids to eat healthy: Get Them Involved Next time you have your children at…