Diet and Nutrition

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Intermittent Fasting: Worth a Try?

Diet and Nutrition

4 MIN. READ

50 years ago, it was easier to maintain a healthy weight in the United States. There were no computers, TV shows turned off at 11 pm, and people stopped eating because they went to bed. Portions were much smaller. More people worked and played outside and, in general, got more [...]

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Are Protein Powders Necessary For Older Adults?

Diet and Nutrition

2 MIN. READ

A recent The New York Times article took a look at protein powders and if they are necessary as a dietary supplement. After speaking to various nutritional experts in academia, it was concluded that the “vast majority” of people do not need to supplement their diet with protein powder since [...]

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Identical Twins: One turned Vegan for 16 Weeks, The Other Didn’t. What Did They Find Out?

Diet and Nutrition

2 MIN. READ

Two brothers, Hugo and Ross Turner, identical twins, who are both into fitness and “adventuring” decided to try an experiment where one twin went vegan for 16 weeks and the other continued eating meat. The results were pretty interesting. The question they wanted answered was “Could your food choices alone [...]

We’ve Been Making Brussels Sprouts All Wrong

Diet and Nutrition

2 MIN. READ

Anyone who simply boils Brussels Sprouts is missing out on this preferred method used by professional chefs. And what’s really cool, is it doesn’t require a saucepan. As described by UK based Great British Bake Off finalist Crystelle Pereira, she roasts her sprouts and pours over a simple honey and [...]

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Tips to Enjoy Great Food During the Holidays While Not Overdoing It

Diet and Nutrition

3 MIN. READ

Ah, the holidays. A time when most of us are guilty of overindulging when it comes to food (and drink 😊). After all, it’s not like we aren’t going to stick to our upcoming New Years resolution to lose weight and eat healthier😏. But is there anything we can do [...]

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How Long Does It Take Your Brain To Catch Up To Your Stomach?

Diet and Nutrition

2 MIN. READ

How many of you are relatively fast eaters? Where you sit down, wolf through your meal, and half an hour after clearing your plate say “Uggh, I am stuffed!”. Many of us fall into this category. Part of the problem is there’s a lag between taking your first bite and [...]

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