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While nutrition messaging for the general public often demonizes sugar, and encourages watching your carbohydrate intake - the average...

Did you know supplements like protein powders, pre workout, and vitamins that carry a Supplements Facts (instead of a Nutrition Facts)...

Many athletes opt for coconut water-based “sports drinks” like BodyArmor and Prime over a traditional sports drink like Gatorade or...

The Lack of Adequate Nutrition Education in Medical Schools Did you know most doctors receive less than 14 hours of nutrition education...

The Ugly Truth About #FITSPO At the height of my disordered eating and body dysmorphia, I looked like the poster child for health. This...

Considerations for Athletes You've waited (right!?!) 21 long years to taste the sweet, sweet nectar that is alcohol. Perhaps you're...

Let’s talk calorie needs! How much fuel or calories from food your body needs depends on: Age Sex Height Weight Training intensity...

Ever heard about someone cutting back on carbs and dropping 5-10lbs of weight in a really short period of time? Whelp, it was mostly...

Natural vs. Added Sugars We love a good controversial topic around here and when it comes to diet & health, SUGAR may be the most...

There seems to be as much controversy over soy as there is with politics. But it's not polite to talk politics, so let's talk tofu! What...

Do I Need to Supplement? BCAA stands for Branched Chain Amino Acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Humans aren't able...

What is collagen? Collagen is a protein that is the main component of our connective tissue. In other words, collagen is like glue that...

If you remove all the PROTEIN in your diet, could you lose weight? Yup. But would you remove protein? No. You know you need protein to...

Whether you've given up milk for an allergy, lactose intolerance, ethical reasons, dietary preferences, or personal choice a simple truth...

Despite what the supermarket magazines will have you believe, bloating & gas are a NORMAL part of the digestive process! In fact, the...

So celery juice is a thing and science had some thoughts. Celery juice detox claims: Transforms digestive health Decreases risk of...

Bang is all the rage, but should you be pounding it or pounding your head against the wall? Let's discuss. Bang is an energy drink...

Food manufacturers use a variety of buzzwords on their food labels. Marketing leads us to believe all of these buzzwords = "HEALTHY” But...

As if getting people to drink enough regular water wasn't hard enough, here comes alkaline water with its added benefits of ...being the...

Here's the basics of the keto diet High fat Moderate protein Very low carb Is it right for everyone? No Is it right for some people? Yes....