Most people have a few foods that they don’t like. Ahem, no onions please! But for some, the dislike is severe and, in some cases, debilitating. What is food aversion? According to the Cleveland Clinic, a food aversion is defined… read more
Diet
The 80/20 Nutrition Rule: Here to Stay or Just Another Trend?
Plenty of diet fads and other crazy, unattainable nutrition trends have come and gone over the years. If you've ever tried to lose weight or live a little healthier after setting a New Year’s resolution, you probably know that these… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
The Healthy Side of Mushrooms
These dark, mysterious fungi, which can be found sprinkled amongst the earth, contain important vitamins and nutrients that are vital for a healthy lifestyle. From oyster to shiitake, mushrooms can complement any meal, even pizza or salad! With their low… read more
Beginner’s Guide to the Paleo Diet
The Paleo diet is based on the diet of our hunter-gatherer ancestors from the Paleolithic era. Why mimic the diet of our ancestors? Hunter-gatherers had robust health and experienced few degenerative and chronic diseases. Also, our genetics are virtually identical… read more
Should You Say Goodbye To Gluten?
We all love our pastas, our breads, our cakes and our cookies — that is, unless we have celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder affects one in 100 people. That means 1 percent of the population is unable to digest gluten… read more
Best Diet to Pack on Muscle
By Gary McClain When you set out to pack on some dense muscle mass, there are a few dietary staples you should keep in mind. Lean protein is at the top of the list followed by quality carbohydrates and… read more