When it comes to performance and efficiency, a keto diet may be the best choice – not just for athletes, but for the rest of the population. With over 40 years of experience, Phil Maffetone is an expert…
While millions of people in the United States and across the world understand the dangers associated with the obesity crisis and the heart disease epidemic, very few people think of high triglyceride levels as a potential danger to…
America is facing a growing problem–as young people become larger and obesity rates rise, more young adults are being deemed “unfit to serve” in the United States armed forces. One retired U.S. Air Force Special Operations Combat Controller,…
Registered dietician and author of Skinny Liver, Kristin Kirkpatrick, is a firm believer that, despite what you might’ve heard, breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day.1 In a world of ever-changing fad diets, the debate about…
It’s no secret that dietary fat gets a bad rap. For years, reduced-fat products and calorie-restricted diets have been all the rage. What a lot of people don’t realize, however, is that dietary fat, as well as essential…
A recent year-long study1 looked at the effects of two popular dieting trends: low-fat and low-carb. Their conclusion: both were pretty much equal, with the key to success being to stick to whichever diet you choose. While technically…
In a recent study, researchers wanted to test whether the ketogenic diet improved the athletic abilities of resistance trainers.1 Seven volunteers agreed to follow the ketogenic diet for a period of 12 weeks, while researchers compared them to a…
Where Americans Spend Their Money on Healthcare For a leading power, Americans are consistently behind when it comes to health. We tend to spend more on healthcare than any other developed country. Yet, when it comes to general…
As summer approaches, the pressure is on to get a “beach body” that will look great in shorts and bikinis. This intense societal pressure, coupled with an America that’s becoming more overweight almost by the day, a group…
As the popularity of low-carb, high-fat living continues to gain traction, more keto-friendly products are appearing on store shelves. With all the hype around keto living, are these up and coming products just attached to the growing trend?…