Counting calories has long been understood to offer the best chance of maintaining a healthy body weight, but many people find it difficult to sustain this approach. Fortunately, a new study by researchers at the University of Surrey in England has found that the far less complicated method of cutting carbs can offer similar benefits….
Leaning into longevity by staying fit and healthy can offset many health risks, including a predisposition to illness in our genes, providing some much-needed motivation to keep moving. But bad lifestyle choices could seriously derail our efforts, say the experts. Here’s what you need to know. While hereditary illness and genetic risks stemming from our…
If you are the kind of guy who loves to lift and eat healthy, likely you’re also the type of guy who has a tub or two of yogurt in the fridge. Few foods are as nutritious and versatile as yogurt. It’s great for breakfast or dessert, as a snack, in post-gym protein shakes, and…
Ultra-high processed foods may be convenient, but they are crushing your gains and heading you towards osteoarthritis, according to a new study presented by the Radiological Society of North America. Here’s what you need to know. The first-of-its-kind body imaging study, designed to find out the effects that ultra-high processed foods (like chopped and shaped…
When it comes to cooking with fat, many people opt for saturated fats like butter and lard because they are thought to be more stable under extreme heat and less likely to produce toxins than unsaturated fats, but nutrition experts like Alan Argon say that despite being unsaturated, using olive oil could actually be one…
The measure of a healthy diet has long been up for debate, but the old staple of following a specific calorie intake, or making sure that you eat the right ratio of proteins, fats, and carbs, should also be joined by a consideration of how much of the food that you eat is pro-inflammatory and…
“Weekend Warriors” are often labelled as not being fully committed to a healthier lifestyle, but there are, of course, a myriad reasons as to why people find themselves exercising only a couple of times per week. Bogged down by work stresses or family pressures, or both, many individuals would love to add more training sessions…