Nutrition

Is it Bad to Eat Before Bed?

All over the web, you will find so-called fitness “gurus” saying that eating before bed is a bad thing. They say that anything you eat within 3 hour of falling asleep will turn into fat overnight, and you’ll wake up feeling a little more… jolly the next morning. Well, is ...

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Dissecting the Myth: Why Grains and Gluten Aren’t Bad for You

A new craze has been sweeping the blogosphere as of late, and it’s decidedly anti-grain. Naturally, after all the good things you’ve heard about whole-grains and their wealth of benefits, this came as a bit of a surprise. I wanted to know, why are people saying this? Is there any ...

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Here’s 8+ Reasons the Paleo Diet Should be Extinct

In the past few years, the Western world has seen a wave of followers develop as proponents of the Paleo-style diet. The virtual army of dedicated Paleo-eaters are hard to miss online these days, with any Paleo-related article getting flooded with comments and arguments as soon as they’re discovered. Perpetuated ...

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The Definitive Guide: How Many Calories Should I Eat?

If you’ve been researching how to lose fat or gain muscle, you have no doubt stumbled upon the topic of calories; after all, that’s why you’re here. If you type “how many calories should I eat” into Google, you’ll be flooded with results written by people who don’t really know ...

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Is Diet Soda Bad for You?

If you type this question into google, the first page will be flooded with results that contradict each other. With the amount of garbage that makes its way online these day, it can be supremely difficult to filter through it all on your own in an effort to reach the ...

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What Supplements Should You Take?

Not surprisingly, this is one of the questions I get asked the most. If someone writes me and asks what supplements I think they should take, I’ll generally respond with this: There aren’t any supplements that I think you SHOULD take. No need to read that twice. You got it ...

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Is Starvation Mode A Myth?

Starvation Mode. Myth or Reality? You’ve landed on this page because you’ve undoubtedly heard the ‘starvation mode’ claim made by countless sources these days, and you want to know if it’s true. You’ll find this claim all over the internet, and it’s a perfect example of a slightly misleading piece ...

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Banana Facts: Are They Healthy Calories?

What was once considered to be an exotic delicacy; the banana has become a household item all over the world, and with good reason. This perfectly packaged and low calorie fruit is packed with nutrients and provides you with all sorts of health benefits. If you’re looking to improve your ...

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Chances are you haven’t had chocolate milk since you were a kid, but if you’re serious about getting the most out of your workouts, then it’s worth another look. Physiologist Joel Stager from the Human Performance Laboratory at Indian University did a study which looked at the effectiveness of chocolate ...

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Should You Eat After a Workout?

In short, the answer is a resounding yes, you should definitely eat after a workout. In fact, eating after your workout is the absolute best time of day to eat. Find out why below. The Benefits Nutrient Absorption. If you’re looking to improve your body, the nutrients in food are ...

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