Your Diet Probably Isn’t as Healthy as You Think

Your Diet Probably Isn’t as Healthy as You Think

(News) – In these divisive times, there is at least one thing almost all Americans have in common: We are terrible at evaluating the healthiness of our own diets, at least compared to how scientists rate us. That’s according to Dr. Jessica Thomson of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in the Southeast, for daily … Read more

Nutritional supplements could be a ‘waste of money’ for healthy or non-pregnant people

Nutritional supplements could be a ‘waste of money’ for healthy or non-pregnant people

If you pay even a little attention to what you eat and drink, you’ve probably heard of nutritional supplements. Many people use them to fill in nutritional gaps in their diets. They have become so popular that they can be found in various forms such as tablets, capsules, drinks, etc. Scientists at Northwestern Medicine, however, … Read more

The best protein powders to gain muscle and boost fitness, tried and tested

The best protein powders to gain muscle and boost fitness, tried and tested

To decide which is the best protein powder for you, it helps to ask yourself: what are protein powders by? Protein is a necessary nutrient throughout the body to help build, repair and maintain tissue. It’s made up of chains of amino acids, nine of which are called “essential” since your body can’t make them … Read more

Don’t Trust The Headlines Making Huge Health Claims About a Single Food. Here’s Why

Don’t Trust The Headlines Making Huge Health Claims About a Single Food. Here’s Why

You’ve probably read the stories touting that eating blueberries reduces the risk of dementia, that red wine is good for your heart, or that coffee protects against type 2 diabetes – or, indeed, many of the other great health claims for a particular “superfood.” But what is the truth in these statements? While we, a … Read more

Should yoga be done on an empty stomach? Here’s what experts say

Should yoga be done on an empty stomach? Here’s what experts say

Yoga is now the preferred choice for many to stay fit, active and agile. It helps in many ways, whether by improving flexibilitystrength and posture, or reducing stress and providing a sense of calm. Nutrition and diet are an important part of fitness along with physical exercise. Therefore, it is necessary to understand whether yoga … Read more

Eating a Big Mac Every Day Is Honestly Fine

Eating a Big Mac Every Day Is Honestly Fine

Donald Gorske atop his Big Mac thronePhoto: Guinness World Records Some humans are destined for greatness. Some become scholars. Some negotiate peace treaties that save the world. Some eat a Big Mac for lunch every day for 50 years straight. I mean, of course, Donald Gorske, the current Guinness World Record holder for the most … Read more

Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Improves Immune Function

Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Improves Immune Function

MADRID, Spain — According to the latest evidence, the ketogenic diet is emerging as an effective strategy not only to promote weight loss, but also to manage many comorbidities associated with obesity, including COVID-19. This development was revealed during the 8th International Scientific Symposium New Frontiers in Scientific Research, organized by PronoKal Group and held in … Read more