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Are Your Hormones the Reason You Can’t Lose Weight?
Are Your Hormones the Reason You Can’t Lose Weight?
Hormones are the chemical messengers in our body that remind it how to do basically everything.
Molly Gower
Sep 5, 2018
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Making You Fat?
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Making You Fat?
For almost two decades, corn syrup has been playing the villain in the story of American Weight Gain.
Tom Coffey
Sep 5, 2018
Artificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe?
Artificial Sweeteners: Friend or Foe?
Why all the gossip you’ve heard about artificial sweeteners is probably wrong.
Eric Trexler
Sep 5, 2018
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Will skipping “the most important meal of the day” help or hurt your weight loss?
Eric Trexler
Sep 5, 2018
Was Gluten Framed?
Was Gluten Framed?
What if everything you knew about gluten was wrong?
Eric Trexler
Aug 29, 2018
Why You're Overeating & How to Finally Stop
Why You're Overeating & How to Finally Stop
We've all been there… the demon of overeating comes for us all at some point. What do you do when it doesn't go away?
Shiva Best
Aug 22, 2018
Carb Cycling & the Power of High/Low Days
Carb Cycling & the Power of High/Low Days
When trying to lose or maintain weight a lot of people think they need to chop down their carbs - but that's not true.
Kaili Meyer
Aug 22, 2018
How to Read Nutrition Labels
How to Read Nutrition Labels
Never judge a book by its cover - but always judge a food by its nutrition label.
Kaili Meyer
Aug 22, 2018
Micronutrients: What They Are & Why They Matter
Micronutrients: What They Are & Why They Matter
Most people in the western world aren't deficient in vitamins and minerals, but they're still important. Here's where to find them and why.
Kaili Meyer
Aug 22, 2018
Does Protein Timing Matter? - Interview with Dr. Bill Campbell
Does Protein Timing Matter? - Interview with Dr. Bill Campbell
Find out what an expert scientist has to say about protein timing, whether it's useful, and where the controversy stands today.
Shiva Best
Aug 21, 2018
9 Common Myths About Building Muscle
9 Common Myths About Building Muscle
The truths of muscle-gain can be well-hidden behind bro-science, gym lore, and internet dogma. Don't fall for the classic mistakes.
Shiva Best
Aug 17, 2018
Why "Processed" Doesn't Mean "Unhealthy"
Why "Processed" Doesn't Mean "Unhealthy"
Is there really a benefit from avoiding "processed" foods?
Shiva Best
Aug 17, 2018
The Complete Guide to Reverse Dieting
The Complete Guide to Reverse Dieting
In a perfect world, dieting would be simple: just eat less, and move more. But many of us still struggle to find the way forward.
Shiva Best
Aug 17, 2018
Are Negative-Calorie Foods Real?
Are Negative-Calorie Foods Real?
The story-world of nutrition is built on mystical foods that promise fairytale endings. But can food really do the work for you?
Shiva Best
Aug 17, 2018
Why Food Quantity Matters More than Quality
Why Food Quantity Matters More than Quality
It might blow your mind how not-on-the-fence this one is.
Shiva Best
Aug 17, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About Dieting
Everything You Need to Know About Dieting
The internet is full of phony, confusing information about weight loss. It's time to set the record straight.
Shiva Best
Aug 16, 2018
The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation (and How To Protect Yourself Against it)
The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation (and How To Protect Yourself Against it)
Many people worry about the dangers of inflammation… are they justified?
Shiva Best
Aug 16, 2018
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Avatar Nutrition
Jun 11, 2018
Was Gluten Framed?
Was Gluten Framed?
Avatar Nutrition
May 15, 2018
Why I Don’t Need a Vacation
Why I Don’t Need a Vacation
Avatar Nutrition
Oct 8, 2017
Willpower is Limited: Here’s the 5 Steps You Should Take After a Binge
Willpower is Limited: Here’s the 5 Steps You Should Take After a Binge
Avatar Nutrition
Oct 7, 2017
Using Nitrate to “Beet” Fatigue and Promote Muscle Growth
Using Nitrate to “Beet” Fatigue and Promote Muscle Growth
Avatar Nutrition
Oct 5, 2017
Ketogenic Diets: Myths vs. Reality
Ketogenic Diets: Myths vs. Reality
Avatar Nutrition
Oct 3, 2017
The Post-Workout Nutrition to Optimize Your Workout
The Post-Workout Nutrition to Optimize Your Workout
Avatar Nutrition
Sep 24, 2017
7 Hacks to Master Flexible Dieting
7 Hacks to Master Flexible Dieting
Avatar Nutrition
Sep 23, 2017
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