What Does ‘Complete Protein’ Mean? (And Why Does It Matter?)
Optimal amounts of protein at every meal help you hit your health goals, whether they include building muscle, managing your weight, boosting metabolism, aging powerfully, or (if you’re…
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The Amazing Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & How to Do It Right
While the topic has been trending the last few years, practicing intermittent fasting goes way, way back.
For thousands of years, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have incorporated…
What Does a Body-Composition Scale Measure?
When I worked with clients back in the 1980s, I used a tape measure and body-fat calipers to measure body composition. During that time, some clients felt frustrated because their bathroom…
What We Can Learn From the Blue Zones
As a health and wellness expert with decades of experience in the industry, I’ve spent countless hours poring over research papers, the latest scientific data, and interviews with experts…
All About Lectins: What They Are & When To Avoid Them
Every so often, a new health buzzword will emerge. From nightshades to GMOs to nitrates, it can be confusing to suddenly hear tons of information about something you didn’t even know existed! …
How to Control Your Hunger Hormones
Do you find it challenging to pass up seconds at dinner? Are cravings nagging at you even when you ate just a few hours before?
You don’t necessarily lack willpower or motivation. Your…
The Surprising Benefits of Spices for Weight Loss and Metabolism
Spices add so much flavor and aroma that enhance the enjoyment of food—think of when you’ve added cayenne pepper to a spicy meat marinade or enjoyed the bold notes of a curry dish. They’re…
Burn More Calories: Understanding the Thermic Effect of Food
Whether you’re trying to build muscle or burn fat, you want to get the biggest metabolic bang for your buck when you eat. Focusing on high-thermic foods can help you burn more calories and…
Why I Eat Red Meat (and You Should, Too)
Red meat has undeservedly earned a bad reputation. Much of the confusion comes from a scientist named Ancel Keys, who, in the 1950s, developed what we call the diet-heart hypothesis. Keys…
What’s the Difference Between Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics?
Among its many duties, your gut supports a healthy immune system, produces nutrients like vitamin K, and digests food. But equally important is what this hardworking, multitasking organ…
How to Survive the High Sugar-Impact Season
We are a country that eats too much sugar. This especially becomes apparent during the period between Halloween and New Year’s, which I call the high sugar-impact season.
“America is a…
4 Benefits Of MCT Oil (+ How To Use It)
For your health and longevity, it’s so important to become metabolically flexible. This means that your body can easily shift from burning carbs to burning fat for energy. Incorporating…
