Why low-carb diets have got it all wrong. By Brian St. Pierre Ask almost anyone what they need to do to lose a few pounds, and they’ll probably say: “Cut back on the carbs.” As a nutrition coach, I’ve heard it hundreds of times. While the low…
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When we asked some skinny guys enrolled in our former Scrawny to Brawny program what they did when they were hungry, their answers were revealing. They would decide if they were physically hungry. If not, they would ignore the feeling. If they had food around,…
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ASSOCIATED WITH A REDUCED RISK OF MACULAR DEGENERATION Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in developed countries. This degenerative eye disease causes damage to the macula (central retina) of the eye, impairing central vision. People affected by AMD have…
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How brain signaling drives what you eat. (And what to do about it). By Brian St. Pierre Forget willpower: Brain signals drive what, how, and when we eat. If you’re eating too much, here’s how to take back control. It’s no secret that obesity rates have…
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John Berardi, Ph.D. Eggs: They’re just one of those foods. Seems like every other week there’s an egg controversy. Are they good for you, bad for you, or somewhere in between? As a Ph.D.-trained nutritional biochemist and a full-time nutrition coach, I’ve long been fascinated…
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(Hint: It’s got absolutely nothing to do with calories). By Ryan Andrews If you often grumble about not being full or always being hungry, you may have beachfront property in the world of negative dietary displacement. Are you relying on fake foods to meet your…
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