What can you do when you have serious health and fitness goals…but you just don’t like vegetables? First, know that you’re not crazy (and you’re not alone). Next, try our 3-step formula to go from spitting out to seeking out the veggies you used to hate. We also created a cool visual guide. Check out…
Definition | How Probiotics Help | When to Take | How Long Do They Take to Work? | Signs Probiotics Are Working | Side Effects | How to Improve Gut Health | Prebiotics “Should I take a probiotic?” Some people say probiotic supplements are the answer to whatever ails you: digestive complaints, brain fog, immune system…
It was 2008 when Dom Matteo stepped on the scale and saw the number 300. That’s when he stopped weighing himself. In 2009, Stephen Box decided, ‘I’m just going to be fat forever. Whatever.’ After diligently trying to lose fat for thirty years, Katey Caswell was still morbidly obese. She wondered, ‘Is anything ever going…
You don’t need a quiz to tell you there’s stress in your life. That’s true always and forever. But it can be helpful to better understand how that stress makes you feel—and how well you’re coping with it. Because there are no “objective” stressors. Whether it’s work, finances, family, health, or any other potential life…
Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: A nutritional debate fueled by misinformation, baseless ‘superfood’ obsessions, and carbohydrate phobias. Here’s how these tubers compare — and why both deserve a place in your diet. ++++ A few years back, some nutrition enthusiasts decided to figure out whether white or sweet potatoes were “healthier”. One group compared the glycemic…
Reviewed by Eric Helms, PhD, CSCS About a year ago, a plus-sized yoga teacher caused a minor scandal. Specifically, Gatorade ran a series of ads that featured Jessamyn Stanley—an established yoga instructor, author, and body positivity advocate. The backlash was brutal. People stormed social media, arguing that someone with so much visible body fat was…
The Mediterranean diet even sounds good. It conjures images of stucco villas perched over sparkling seas, where fresh sardines leap onto your plate, already golden, crispy, and dripping with olive oil. And let’s not forget the vino. But scientifically-speaking, the Mediterranean diet is also good for you. That’s because it’s associated with a lowered risk…
Oftentimes, the simplest method is the most effective method. That’s one of the big reasons we usually suggest our hand portion method to clients who want to be aware of how much they’re eating to lose or gain weight, and/or to improve their health. You might be wondering: If it’s so simple, why publish an…
“What can I eat on the keto diet?!” When you nearly eliminate an entire macronutrient—in the case of keto, it’s carbohydrates—getting the right balance of nutrition becomes a bit more challenging. Folks who are interested in trying keto often wonder: Can I still eat vegetables? If so, which ones? Is fruit completely off-limits? What about…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD There are so many ways to track your nutritional intake. It can seem overwhelming to pick an (accurate) method that works for you. That’s why we’ve developed the hand portion method. It simplifies nutrition tracking in a way that’s accessible to anyone—and can suport any of your health…
