The Vitamin Controversy
The thing about “spin” is that we expect it from politicians. We don’t expect it from science writers. […]
Nutrition & Supplements
The Low Down on Cholesterol
As many of you probably read Tony Gentilcore’s scathing blog post the other day on eggs, cholesterol and why the cashier’s at Trader Joe’s suck, I am going to continue in the “cholesterol from your diet raises your blood cholesterol and causes heart disease theme.” […]
Can Cats Tell Us Something About Weight?
I came across a very interesting piece of info the other day, which I’ve since verified with my veterinary sources: The average cat needs about 200-400 calories a day. […]
A Key to Fat Loss: Naturally Shrinking your Stomach
One of the most common problems people have when dieting and trying to lose fat is controlling how much they eat at one time, otherwise known as portion control. […]
The Wonders of Cherries
Since I posted my Chocolate Cherry Bliss Smoothie recipe, I have gotten questions from readers and clients about why I love that smoothie so much. […]
‘The bitter truth about fructose alarmism.
Dr. Robert Lustig, professor of pediatrics at the University of California at San Francisco, is the star of the video above. While he presents some material that’s scientifically sound, he also makes enough errors to warrant a healthy dose of criticism. […]
Make A Healthy Eating Routine
For many people who try to change their eating habits and can never make it stick (and for all of you who maybe have fallen off the wagon for your New Year’s resolution), this is often due to a lack of a routine. […]
Nutrient Intake, Nutrient Storage and Nutrient Oxidation
This is going to be a bit of technical/unapplied article, I’m going to try to keep it short and to the point and mainly it serves as a background for some topics I want to talk about in the near future (especially alcohol) so just be forewarned as you start on this. […]