So you’re done with calorie counting and ready for a more liberating, empowering healthy eating plan. Now what? Maybe you’ve heard of counting macros: the concept of balancing out your intake of macro nutrients – proteins, fats, and carbohydrates – to optimize your diet for either weight loss, muscle gain, metabolism boosting, or weight maintenance.…
Though a migraine can be brought on by a combination of things, a recent study is outlining why certain foods and beverages may be to blame. In mSystems, a journal about microbiology, Dr. Brendan Davis explained the correlation between migraines and the consumption of food like processed meats, vegetables, wine, and chocolate. Dr. Davis, a…
We love us some protein powder – of all kinds! We use it for baking, making pancakes, and whipping up classic shakes and smoothies to give our bodies that extra boost of satiating and muscle-building power. But are some protein powders better than others? While Clif Bar hosted us in Kona, HI, last week for…
Look. You’re at Pizza Hut, or you’re about to order Pizza Hut, and you’ve decided to try to eat “healthy.” Or you’re stuck on a road trip and for reasons that are beyond your understanding, there’s only Pizza Hut available. Whatever the details, you’re in a predicament: trying to eat clean at a hut full…
To eat or not to eat? CE’s nutrition expert Jonny Bowden tackles the perplexing topic of vegetable oils.
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The probiotic craze is taking over, so it’s no wonder we’ve received a slew of questions all centered on “how much of this stuff can I have in a day?” We love probiotic waters, sodas, granolas, and supplements, but how much is too much? We set out to find the answer and chatted via email…
You don’t have to go full vegetarian to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet.
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For years we’ve been told “carbs are bad,” but that’s really painting with a broad brush, don’t you think? Sure, pasta for every meal might not do wonders for your waistline, but if you’re eating the right kind of carbs, they could actually aid in weight loss and weight maintenance. Related Stories:Here Are Over 50…
There’s a common misconception that you have to eliminate carbohydrates to lose weight – that gets a resounding “not true” from registered dietitian and MPH Lisa Eberly. In fact, she told us that you can eat carbs and lose weight – just make sure they’re the right kind of carbs. Related Stories:Here’s How to Order…
Earlier this year, we asked a question that opened up a whole new world of healthy eating: what are macros? We learned about the concept of counting macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fat – for your diet. Depending on what your dietary goals might be, you can count macros for weight loss, count macros to…
