How many carbs you need is one part science, one part personality. Here’s how to figure out if a high- or low-carb diet is right for you.
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NutritionFix Your Diet: Understanding Proteins, Carbs, and Fats
The old saying is you can’t out-train a bad diet. The easiest way to fix your diet is to understand all the myths that surround the foods you love. Here’s what you need to know about protein, carbs, and fats in your diet.
Nutrition“Wheat Belly” – Understanding Wheat, Insulin & Fat Loss
It’s one of the most popular books on weight loss. But here’s why “Wheat Belly” is a stomach full of weight-loss deception. Editor’s note: This is part II of a combined post about common misconceptions on fat loss and weight gain. To read the first part, click here. To help you understand why wheat isn’t […]
NutritionAsk Born: Do Organic Foods Help Fat Loss?
There’s little doubt you want to put the best quality ingredients in your body. But do organic foods really help with fat loss?
NutritionFat Burning Supplements That Actually Work?
“Fat burning supplements are bullshit.” It has been a common belief until research showed some potential hope for a few fat burning pills that might work.
NutritionDo High Protein Diets Cause Early Death?
All food is not created equal. The burger served to you at McDonald’s is not the same as the organic, free-range patty you grabbed at your farmer’s market. The foods you eat, should never been viewed in isolation. Just mashing together proteins, carbs, and fats in the meal can change the way you look, but […]
NutritionThe Truth About Nutrient Timing
Do you need to eat immediately after a workout? What should you be eating? The leading nutrition researchers finally reveal the truth about nutrient timing.
NutritionHow Much Fat Should I Eat?
Everything you need to know about the dangers of consuming a diet that’s high in fat can be summarized in one sentence. The health scare surrounding saturated fat and cholesterol was overblown. That was Walter Willett’s conclusion after reviewing 21 studies on high-fat diets. While Willet’s name doesn’t jump off the page, he is the […]
Nutrition3 Overrated Supplements
It’s hard to know what supplements work. Despite their popularity, these three overrated products don’t have the science to support their lofty claims and are not worthy of your money.
NutritionWhy Am I Hungry All the Time?
The foods you eat might not be why you’re hungry all the time. Learn how your sleep behaviors could be forcing your uncontrollable snacking behaviors.
NutritionThe Protein Guide: How Much Protein Do You Need?
Protein is essential for muscle gain and fat loss. But how much do you need? This protein guide answers all your questions and helps you personalize a plan for your body.
NutritionIs Coffee Bad for Your Health?
Some in the health industry make it seem like coffee is bad for you. But research paints a different picture, and suggests that it might be part of a healthy diet.