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In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth. Later, He formed man of the dust off the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life. He told Adam to lift heavy rocks and logs and turn his body into a temple. He saw that this was good. With Adam in shape, He also saw that it...

With the vegan and vegetarian lifestyles gaining in popularity, people are somehow telling themselves that a plant-based diet is going to fulfill all of your nutritional needs. Taking a look at other diets such as Paleo that are supposed to be based on what our great ancestors ate, how can you...

A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monk-fruit, and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according to a new study. “The degree of risk was not modest,” said lead author Dr. Stanley Hazen...

by Kelsey Butler Sure, you haven’t eaten Lucky Charms for dinner since college, but sugar could still be covertly making its way onto your plate in large amounts—and it could be jeopardizing your health. First things first: We’re not talking about natural sugars, like those you’ll find in fruit...

by Ellie Hartleb Carbohydrates have been the enemy of the diet world for pretty much forever. They’ve been long accused of making us gain weight, and it seems like every trendy diet out there recommends we slash them from our daily eats. But if you’ve ever tried a low-carb diet, you probably...

by K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. Most of us are painfully familiar with the flu—the nausea, headaches, brain fog, and distinct urge to hide under the covers are not anyone’s idea of a good time. And while flu season is thankfully over, the threat of these symptoms still looms for people who are...

by The Editors of What's Good Though many keto fanatics say that living a high-fat lifestyle all but cures wicked sugar cravings, sometimes you just need something sweet to sink your teeth into. This keto-friendly fudge requires just three ingredients: coconut oil, natural peanut butter, and...

by Perri O. Blumberg “You are what you eat” isn’t just catchy; it’s true. Indeed, a large body of research links what we eat with our health. From our cardiovascular to our mood, the food we consume impacts us in countless ways—including our immunity. “Nutrition is an important way to build your...

by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. Counting carbs can be a complicated affair. When tracking your macros for weight loss, you may feel like you need a calculator handy just to make lunch or dinner. So if you’ve heard about net carbs—a type of carbohydrates some people suggest don’t “count” on a low-carb...

by Jenn Sinrich Considering many of us associate it with going to the bathroom, fiber might not exactly be the sexiest nutrient to talk about. It is, nonetheless, pretty darn important. In fact, research shows that getting enough of it means a reduced risk of gastrointestinal disorders, obesity...

by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. You’ve barely started your day, but for some reason you just can’t shake your nerves. As the minutes tick by, you find you’re having trouble focusing and—ugh—start to feel a headache creeping in. Did you drink too much caffeine, you wonder? Or was it the poor night of...

Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of many health conditions, ranging from heart disease to dementia. Although all forms of physical activity provide some benefits, aerobic exercise is particularly effective because it causes the heart and lungs to work harder than usual. National physical...

Gymnema sylvestre Also known as the sugar destroyer. Is a potent anti-diabetic plant. If your someone who craves sugar i suggest giving this a shot. It will alter how you taste sugary drinks and foods and has been used for centuries in homeopathic systems of medicine. It is also used in the...

It's a damn shame that, amid all the hype surrounding so-called superfoods, lentils are often upstaged by foods that promise the world, but come and go like the weather (anyone remember spirulina?). These age-old, wonder-working legumes are the real deal. If you want to stay on top of your...

Consumers often question why some nutrient facts panels on supplement labels declare the amount of a nutrient, for example sugar or fat, while others leave them off completely. What are brands hiding by not disclosing these values and how do they get away with it? I have a reputation for...

What do we think of when we think of “bad” food? No, not the tastes bad Fear Factor type foods, but the naughty foods we’re discouraged from eating. Desserts, potato chips, hot dogs, deep fried mayonnaise balls, and the list goes on. Generally speaking, we classify fats as “bad,” and we classify...

Every cell in your body has chemical (metabolic) reactions occurring that either consume or release energy. These reactions are divided into two classes: Anabolic and catabolic; the former class of reactions utilize free energy to manufacture cellular constituents while the latter class of...

For decades now, artificial sweeteners have been used in food products (particularly “lite” and “diet” foods) as a means of cutting sugar intake without losing the sweet taste it provides. For better or for worse, mainstream media and certain nutritional zealots have really given artificial...

Instead of simply trying to diet and lose fat, it's time to adopt some lifestyle changes. These tips will help you to stay lean and healthy year round. Hit a plateau with your fat loss? The following 10 tips may be just what you need. Let's face it: fat loss isn't easy. Some studies indicate...

Listen up! If you want to get lean and have those abs pop, you must reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet. When sugar is in the program, it stops the ability to release stored fat for energy. If you read part one of this series you may recall the body can only process 3-6 grams of simple...