Nutrition

This study looked at how many of the calories in nuts are actually extracted when we eat them and found that a lot of the nuts pass through our system undigested. [Read more]

What is a keto diet? People following keto weight loss diets eat high protein, high fat, and low carbohydrate. When the body is using fat as an energy source instead of carbohydrates the fats are broken down into ketone bodies, a process we call ketosis. Ketone bodies can be measured in the urine, blood or […]

While the average American is inundated with news about diet and nutrition, it is often this surplus of information that creates misinformation. Having a working knowledge of nutrition is not only essential to making the right choices for yourself, it will also help you determine fact from fiction the next time someone tells you about the latest diet they are on. Nutritionists spend years in school to become experts, but all you need is a basic understanding of nutrients, calories and what they mean for your body. [Read more]

While exercising will help you get into shape, most weight loss happens in the kitchen. In order to lose weight and have a fitter body, you need to eat the right foods in the right amounts. Here are five healthy eating tips to help you lose weight and improve your health. [Read more]

Going on a diet usually means following a strict set of guidelines. You know before you even start exactly how many calories, points or fat grams you’re allowed to consume and your favorite foods are almost always taken off the menu. You’re led to believe that all you have to do is jump right into the plan and soon you’ll be shedding the pounds. [Read more]