Obesity is Associated to Vitamin D Deficiency
Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE [...]
Dangerous Myth about Nutrition
Here's what you need to know... Using large amounts of individual antioxidants can be damaging. It can interfere with muscle growth, recovery, and overall health. Taking large amounts of individual [...]
Detox Diets – Are They Effective?
There is an interesting dynamic between the science of nutrition and the fitness industry. Any good scientist will tell you that the answers we find from scientific studies are hard [...]
High Protein Diet – Is it Good or Bad for Your Kidneys?
If there’s one thing popular opinion is good at, it’s scaring you off of doing healthy things. If it’s not mid-20th century doctors warning that lifting weights would lead to [...]
5 Causes of Gaining Weight
Most of the time we can pinpoint what causes our weight gain. Whether it's from obvious overeating or an equally obvious lack of exercise, we typically know the root cause—even [...]
Vegan Turmeric Banana-Mango Lassi Recipe
Sweet, creamy, tangy mango lassi’s are a staple at Indian restaurants and so beautifully balance spicy, savory dishes. Because I like super spicy food, having a cooling beverage alongside is [...]
Study: Lifting Weights can Diminish Depression
There's no doubt depression can have a host of negative effects on health. Currently, more than 300 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with the disease. As if being depressed [...]
Lose Body Fat by Mini-Fasting
Lifters are often wary of intermittent fasting schemes. At first glance, the diets sound so promising. You get to eat quasi-normally for a few hours or a few days [...]
Diet: 1500 Calorie Plan
Lose weight the healthy way. I always encourage my patients to tackle their weight issues with a one-two punch of diet and exercise, and a 1500 calorie diet plan reinforces [...]
Four Tips to Stay Healthy
We have increasingly long lifespans. This means that not only do we need to take our health more seriously, we also need to focus on the quality of the lives [...]