What Is Ketosis, Exactly? A Nutritionist Breaks It Down

You probably know about the ketogenic diet. However, the benefits of ketosis, the best methods in which to measure it and the ideal dietary components of keto may be something you don’t know. The keto diet has been around since 1921 when it was developed as a therapeutic...

8 Ways to Make Your Sandwiches Healthier, According to Nutritionists

There are numerous bread options out there, but some contain additives, and some are more nutritious than others.

"Using whole grain bread is a great way to add filling fiber and nutrients," Rachael Hartley, a registered dietitian and author...

6 Habits to Borrow from People Who Live the Longest

When we were told to shelter in place during quarantine, it was a request that I secretly welcomed. For me, enjoying my home, cooking with my family, eating nutritiously, walking outdoors and appreciating my health and safety were things I coveted. Who knew that I was practicing...

Eat These Foods to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally

When we think about trying to lower high blood pressure, we usually think of limiting salt and processed foods. But a heart healthy diet is more than just lowering your sodium intake. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, which is specifically designed to help manage blood pressure, emphasizes eating many fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, and other fiber-rich foods...

Can You Really Control Your Metabolism?

When someone says they have a “fast” metabolism, it’s easy to be not all that sure what the heck they are talking about. Is there really such a thing as a fast versus slow metabolism? And if so, is it possible for us to ramp up our own to have some control over it?

First, it’s important to know what exactly metabolism is...

10 of the Best Tips to Help You Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day

Walking every day is one of the best ways to go from a sedative lifestyle to an active one. And it can be just as good for your health as more strenuous forms of exercise. In fact, The Washington Post reports that both walking and running can help people enjoy healthier hearts and stronger bones.

Walking can help improve every aspect of your well-being...

6 Natural Sugar Substitutes That Are Great for Baking

There’s a reason most of us have a sweet tooth: Sugar is delicious, and it makes the food we eat truly enjoyable. And it does more than just sweeten our favorite desserts. It adds moisture and texture to baked goods; it helps make a tender crumb for cake; it helps cookies...

10 Common Running Training Mistakes – and How to Fix Them

‘If you are not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything,’ said the legendary basketball coach John Wooden. I agree. So this piece is not about criticism or giving you a template for constant smooth progress, without picking up so much as a niggle. It’s a reflection on some of the recurring training mistakes I have seen over the last 10 years or so of coaching, along with some simple solutions...

These 9 Foods Are the Most Common Causes of Food Allergies

Most people know about food allergies to peanuts and shellfish. However, there are now nine foods that are considered responsible for almost all food allergies and must be listed on food labels.

A new one was just officially added to the list—sesame...

How Can I Get Back in Shape After a Long Time Off?

For about 10 years, I trained Brazilian jiu-jitsu three times a week—a consistent level, if one you’d still consider recreational. Sure, there were times when an injury or work got in the way, but for the most part I found myself tussling with other weekend warriors on a regular basis...