Category: Nutrition

The travel season is approaching. Do you know what you will eat? There is nothing wrong with getting into your car with the hope, the […]

I grew up in a family that was strict about food safety, and it took me some time after I moved to learn the difference […]

Spend too much time in certain social media circles and you might get the impression that a magnesium supplement is a miracle pill that can […]

The food aversion test is the latest silly way to waste time online, and like any good test, it reveals things about us that we […]

Fermented foods are often one of the best foods for gut health as they contain probiotic bacteria that are thought to have a beneficial effect […]

Maybe you live in a hotel room without a microwave for a while. Or maybe you’re spending the day somewhere where you can’t easily buy […]

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet , but getting enough vegetables can be a challenge for those of us who, frankly, never […]

Hugh Jackman recently posted a photo of an 8,000 calorie packaged meal with the caption, “Get mass. A day in the life.” Gossip headlines ran […]

Faced with the prospect of taking our stupid bodies through another stupid day, most of us appreciate a little boost of energy that keeps us […]

Admit it: you don’t pay much attention to the labels on the products you buy. If it says “natural” on the package and it’s mostly […]

We all probably still remember the (bad) news from last December: a Consumer Reports investigation found that 23 out of 28 dark chocolates from different […]

Fish is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and other essential nutrients. It is also one of the staples of the famous healthy […]

If you give mice less food than they normally eat, they tend to live longer. This largely consistent conclusion is the basis for many of […]

Most of us are ready to eat healthier (myself included as I count how many meals I’ve eaten this week using Nutella), but we often […]

Ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of cancer , heart disease , and dementia . These foods include a lot of fast food […]

Potatoes have gained a reputation for being “unhealthy” and that’s not fair. A potato is just a clump of mostly starch (and a surprising amount […]

Eggs used to be one of the cheapest sources of protein. When they cost $2 a dozen, 84 grams of protein in a pack of […]

It’s a new year and everyone is on a diet – I mean, a wellness trip. Whether you want to lose weight or not is […]

High protein snacks are a godsend when it comes to healthy eating. They can snack between meals or provide you with extra calories and protein […]

If you decide to eat healthy in the new year, please do not resort to extreme diets or misguided detox methods. Here are some of […]

The mediterranean diet is back on the bullshit “best diets” list , which made me wonder: has anyone ever been on a mediterranean diet? Like […]

Oatmeal is one of the best underrated foods for athletes, whether you’re a runner, a weight lifter, or just someone who wants a hearty breakfast […]

A good post-workout carbohydrate and protein intake is a great way to energize and support your goals , whether you’re training strength, endurance, or both. […]

Do you have an image of “healthy” eating in your head? Does it include fruits and vegetables? You’re doing great. Now go and eat – […]

After the Food and Drug Administration changed the definition of “healthy” (for food labeling purposes), it turned out that many popular breakfast cereals did not […]

The microwave is convenient. Too convenient, perhaps. So convenient that some of us are suspicious of them. When these common appliances were new to the […]

It’s been over a year since I started using MacroFactor, an app that calculates my TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) in real time. It’s a […]

A study now in the news claims that people who drink two to three cups of coffee a day live longer than those who avoid […]

Takeout is already cheaper, though not always as cheap as you’d like, especially if you order one of the healthier options. Fortunately, redditors came to […]

When you’re serious about your fitness goals (whether strength or weight related), often the first step is to get your diet in order. You want […]

Oatmeal at night is one of the best classic breakfast options. You probably already know this . You can make them with almond or real […]

“Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too dietary culture for 2022. “Flat stomach” sounds better, but we’re tired of that too. What should an online […]

Several times a year, I cook myself a sumptuous breakfast shortly after waking up. It only happens when I’m on a hike – you know, […]

TikTok recently revealed a scientific truth about avocados: The green flesh of a cut avocado will not turn brown overnight unless it is exposed to […]

“Fresh” sounds so cute, right? Fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh bakery. And if you want to taste sea delicacies: fresh fish. But most of the […]