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In the world of optimal nutrition and weight loss there are misconceptions aplenty. We spoke to Dr. Jinger Gottschall, research and science advisor for the American Council on Exercise, who clears up the confusion by spelling out some facts about diet and exercise. Read more

Having trouble hitting the hay and staying there? If you’re a coffee connoisseur, a tea enthusiast, or devotee of energy drinks, is it possible that your caffeine habit is to blame?  Read more

When I learned about the ProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and read the book by Dr. Valter Longo, the creator and head of the longevity institute at USC, I was intrigued enough to try it. Here’s how the five days went down…  Read more

Adding herbs and spices is a healthy and easy way to add flavor to your meals without adding calories. Plus, exploring new flavor profiles is a lot of fun! Sprinkle one of these seasoning blends onto your food of choice to tantalize tastebuds and impress your family with your culinary skills. Read more

This is the time of year when social media, lifestyle sites and popular magazines are all about atoning for the sins of the holiday's eating, drinking and lazing – usually with some kind of ‘detox’ diet. Read more

Since we know protein is important for staying full, fueling our workouts and building muscle, we have to wonder: is it possible to have a plant-based diet and still get enough protein? Read more