If you’re thinking about skipping your next workout because you just can’t face going all out at the gym, there’s great news! New research shows that it’s perfectly okay to go half-speed. The studies, reported in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, found that energy expenditures increased for at least 22 hours (yup, […]
After years of eschewing the creamy goodness of full-fat dairy products like yogurt, cheese and creamer to help keep our waistlines trim and heart healthy, new research shows that we may have been unnecessarily going full steam ahead on the wrong track. A rising tide of research studies are challenging the idea that we […]
When it comes to shopping for groceries, it’s healthier to choose your store wisely, because it appears that these can directly influence the nutritional value of the food we end up buying. In a 2018 study published in Preventative Medicine, investigators gleaned data from the USDA’s national “Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey,” which collects […]
Despite the continuous warnings about the repercussions to your waistline and general health, American’s fast food appetite remains strong. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted surveys between 2013 and 2016, and you know what? Well over one third of adults (37%) said they’d eaten fast food at least once in the past […]
Everybody seems to be going for the “whole” and “ancient” grains these days. With good reason, because not only are they more flavorful and add that valued “texture” element to your meals, they are really good for you, too. For decades, scientists and nutritionists have touted whole grains like oats, rye, wheat germ and […]
Ask any personal fitness trainer, and they’ll tell you that building and maintaining lean body mass is important for functional mobility as well as overall health. But new research shows that medical professionals should be promoting it to their patients as well. “Muscle mass should be looked at as a new vital sign,” says […]
In a study recently published by the Journal of Pediatric Research, scientists in Finland found that babies whose mothers ate fish three or more times a week during the last trimester of their pregnancy fared better on visual tests than those whose mothers ate no fish or only up to two portions per week. […]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), just released its first update to the Physical Activity Guidelines in ten years. The new guidelines, already adopted by the American Heart Association (AHA), recommend increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults and decreasing sitting time, and state that any physical activity – anywhere, anytime, […]
When it comes to “superfoods,” you’ve heard all about nuts, but what about seeds? These precious little packages of nutrient glory are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. They’re nutritional powerhouses—loaded with dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. There are many different types of seeds to choose from, and they’re easy […]
Yes, nuts have fat and calories, which is probably why they are just so darn tasty, but they also pack such a powerful nutritional punch that they can actually help with your battle of the bulge. In a study of over 125,000 adult men and women presented by the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions […]