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Whether you’re scrolling through social media, reading your favorite magazine, or visiting popular websites, you are exposed to an unlimited amount of nutrition and health information, the majority of which are FALSE! 

It seems like every other day a new influencer comes out claiming that ‘X’ food ...

When Adele posted a photo of herself on her 32nd birthday, the world wished her a happy birthday and couldn’t help to wonder: how did she lose a hundred pounds? Well, the Sirtfood Diet is how. It has become a favorite of celebrities in Europe and is famous for allowing red wine and chocolate.

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A person’s metabolism is the rate at which their body burns calories for energy. The speed of metabolism depends on a variety of factors, including age, sex, body fat, muscle mass, activity level, and genetics.

While a person has no control over the genetic aspects of their metabolism, there are so...

Meet Ghrelin and Leptin: you may not know them by name, but they know you. Ghrelin and Leptin are chemicals, or hormones, that we have in our bodies to regulate our weight and eating. Specifically, Leptin, made from fat cells, decreases the appetite, whereas Ghrelin increases the appetite and also a...

Nothing says autumn quite like an apple that’s sweet, crisp, tart, and juicy. Apples are naturally high in fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. They are also very filling, considering their low calorie count. 

Here are 10 fresh ways to enjoy the fruit of the season this fall:

1. Baked apples...

Using protein powder is an effortless way to increase our daily protein intake to help reach the daily recommended amount of 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men.

You’re probably used to adding protein powder to your morning or post-workout smoothie, but protein powder is more versatile than you...

As summer comes to a close, the fall season begins with pumpkin spice-flavored drinks and desserts, pumpkin picking for Jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween, and the classic and decadent pumpkin pie—a Thanksgiving staple. But there’s more to fall than just pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pie...you can co...

As we move into the Fall season, we are often drawn to familiar, seasonal flavors (pumpkin spice, anyone?!) and comforting, warming meals. The traditional treats of autumn are tempting, but often loaded with sugar and calories. With a few simple swaps, you can savor and sip healthier this season.

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Nootropics are the newest category of cognition and mood-improving supplements that are available over the counter. These supplements are used to support a healthy mood, enhance mental speed and alertness, improve memory and verbal recall, and reduce brain fog, all without the stimulation of caffein...

Constipation is relatively common, affecting over 20% of the population each year[1]. The nature of a person's bowel movements is influenced by a variety of factors, including activity and eating habits, gender, age, and overall health status. There is no specific number of bowel movements that a pe...