The Rules of Fitness REBORN
NutritionRemember when getting a lump of coal from Santa meant you were bad? These days, coal — or activated charcoal, to be exact — is offered in health stores, smoothies, and supplements as a “cure-all” cleanser for a variety of health ailments. While most cleanses or detoxes have no science behind them (primarily because most […]
NutritionYou were wrongly taught to fear saturated fat for decades. Now it’s making a comeback, however, claims about saturated fat’s benefits may be going too far.
NutritionCollagen comes with a big price tag and even bigger health claims. But are they justified? Here’s what the experts and science have to say about this increasingly popular supplement.
NutritionProbiotics and their healthy bacteria can be good for you, but — despite what marketers would you have believe — eating foods fortified with probiotics might be a big mistake.
NutritionProtein is important for building muscle (and losing fat). But what do you do on a vegetarian diet? Eric Helms, Ph.D, shares how to follow a plant-based diet and still get all the protein, vitamins, and nutrients your body needs.
NutritionYou might not have a noticeable digestive issue, but focusing on your gut (AKA microbiome) might be the biggest change you can make to significantly improve your health.
NutritionHaving trouble figuring out whether the protein bar you like is actually good for you? You’re not alone. The options can overwhelm anyone. Which is why we worked with nutrition experts to identify what you really need to know the next time you shop.
NutritionHow to identify a bad diet, and why removing grains isn’t a sure-fire approach to burning fat and losing weight for long-term results.
NutritionThe Keto Diet is all the rage right now. Here’s everything you need to know about the high-fat, low-carb trend.
NutritionMany supplements proclaim amino acids are the key to building muscle. But do you really need amino acids? Discover what science says about this supplement.
NutritionThe top supplement experts review what science says is the best protein powder options, including whey, soy, egg, casein, rice, pea, and even meat protein.
NutritionShould you skip breakfast or take a day off of eating each week? If you believe in intermittent fasting, the answer is yes. Whether or not that’s a great idea for you depends on your goals, schedule, and how long you plan on fasting.