If you think the word gut is gross, prepare yourself for the next sentence. Your gastrointestinal tract is a hotel for trillions of little critters. These bacteria, yeast, fungi, and more are pretty amazing. They increase your ability to metabolize a variety of substances you…
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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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From the Dr OZ Show. Written by Allen Tran, MS, RD, CSSD, High Performance Dietitian and Chef for U.S. Ski and Snowboard Written by Allen Tran, MS, RD, CSSD, High Performance Dietitian and Chef for U.S. Ski and Snowboard Nutrition is vital for any elite athlete or weekend warrior….
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Manufactured deliciousness: Why you can’t stop overeating (plus 3 strategies to get control). By Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD You know the feeling: One salty crunch turns into 100, and suddenly you’re licking the cheese dust and wondering: What’s wrong with me? Actually, it’s normal to feel like…
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Great Article From BornFitness.com I remember when I was a big advocate of eating 5 meals per day. Like clockwork, I’d eat a meal every 2-3 hours. Part was great — I was always eating. Part of it sucked — I was always thinking about…
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– CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND BABY Pregnancy is the one time your eating habits can directly influence the health of another person. It’s one of the most nutritionally demanding times in a woman’s life. Pregnancy nutrition requirements are higher to support…
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From USANA Health Sciences. Ask The Scientist. Are your supplements all natural? Are they organic? What is the source of your raw materials? Three good questions that are very commonly asked. And, based on internet marketing and popular health sites online you may be virtually…
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Carbohydrates – They aren’t just about sugar Carbohydrates are primarily a source of immediate energy for all of your body’s cells. Carbohydrates are organic molecules typically classified according to their structure. And, structurally speaking, there are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Complex carbohydrates…
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