July 16
Tip: Shuttle Calories to Muscle, Not Fat
Improve your insulin sensitivity, starting with your next meal. Here are six ways to do it.
July 13
How to Fix the Vitamin D Absorption Problem
Industry and your own biology are conspiring against you to keep you from getting enough vitamin D.
July 4
The Collagen Users Manual
Everything you need to know about how to get the most out of collagen supplements, plus a couple of new tricks.
July 2
Tip: This Type of Omega-3 Clobbers the Others
One of them is the true anti-inflammatory star, and it's not the one everybody thinks it is.
June 27
Probiotics: Save Your Money
Here's what the research says about all that gloppy yogurt you've been pounding down for the better half of your life.
June 20
A Canned Food That Prevents Muscle Breakdown
You've probably got some of this stuff in your cupboard. Add it to everything you can think of.
June 11
Tip: Don't Do This When You're Trying to Lose Fat
If you do, you'll lose more muscle.
June 3
Don't Be Fooled by Grams-of-Protein Claims
Here are two examples of how grams-of-protein per serving can be manipulated to make a product or food seem magical.
May 27
The Cruel Irony of Most Energy Drinks
There's a terrible cost to the temporary buzz afforded by most sugary energy drinks.
May 14
Do This 30 Minutes Before Bed For More Muscle
Stimulate whole-body protein synthesis while you sleep. Just adopt this simple habit before going to bed.
May 13
Tip: Grow Up! Stop Making This Diet Mistake
Change this common behavior and you might actually reach your body composition goals.
May 11
Tip: The Thermic Effect of Every Macronutrient
Your body expends calories to break down food. Here's what macro to focus on for fat loss.
May 4
Nutritional Superheroes and Their Sidekicks
If you use vitamin D, collagen, eat salads, or drink coffee, here's what you need to take to make those things more healthful and effective.
Tip: The Mifflin-St Jeor Calorie Equation
How many calories should you be eating? How many should you drop to lose fat? Here's how to know.
April 28
The Fruit and Vegetable Magic Number
A huge study finds that you won't get any benefits from eating more than 5 servings every day... but they're missing something.
April 23
The Muscle Saver
You need a special type of carb to balance out cortisol levels before, during, and after a workout. Here's what you need to know.
April 18
Tip: A Bowlful of Strength?
A new study shows that eating a serving of this every day will bolster strength, even without exercise.
April 16
The Zero-Calorie Smoothie
A typical smoothie has between 300 and 1,000 calories with the glycemic index of a Mountain Dew. And you say you're drinking it for your health?
April 15
5 Signs You Don't (Really) Want to Lose Fat
It's not your age or your genetics holding you back. It's your thinking. Let this be a wake-up call.