Diet

Counting calories is a longtime practice often associated with healthy eating. But as it turns out, this is one of the least important things to worry about when losing weight.

Nutrition labels can encourage you to make healthy choices. Fortunately, if you start a search online, you can learn all about the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new changes to nutritional labels and what they mean for you. Whether you’re an avid nutrition label checker or prefer to ignore them, they’re something you can […]

There are many types of “nutritional philosophies” you can follow. But Mark Hyman, doctor and author of Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?, has tried most of these different types of diets and was left unsatisfied. So, Hyman decided he’d create his very own diet: the Pegan diet.

Protein powder is all the rage today – but it can be an intimidating product to buy. If you aren’t an incredibly buff gym goer, do you really need protein? Should you even be buying it? When you take protein powder seriously, it could take your workout to an entirely different level.

IBS is quite common – the condition affects 25 to 45 million people throughout the United States. Living with IBS means you have to watch what you eat, as the smallest changes in your diet could leave you with uncomfortable or unexpected symptoms.

Many of us have consumed contaminated food at some point. The usual culprits of foodborne illness include Salmonella, Norovirus, E. coli and Listeria. And contamination can happen at any point during the food production process. 

In order to stick to a vegan diet, you have to be aware of what you can and cannot eat. More importantly, however, you need to know if there are vegan-friendly alternatives to your diet staples and favorite foods. 

Your body is a finely tuned machine – and if you push yourself to the limit with your physical fitness, it’s important to be mindful of how you fuel your body. By choosing foods that satisfy your hunger and have added nutrients to help improve your endurance, strength and muscle recovery, you can get more out of every meal.