There have been diets that suggested that you only are allowed to eat two, maybe three meals each day. These meals are spaced far apart with the premise that it would allow your body to completely burn off each meal before you ate another one. Not only does this not work effectively, but it also [...]

All the food you eat can be divided into one of three macronutrients: fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Protein is different from the others, because it is more likely to be burned as energy or used for other purposes, rather than being stored in the body. Fat is much easier to digest, while carbohydrates can vary [...]

These days, many people who are extremely overweight consider the option of bariatric surgery as a last-ditch effort to lose their unwanted weight. But because this is such a dangerous surgery and there are so many things to worry about post-surgery, there are many things to consider before making the decision to undergo this type [...]

It’s a fact that everyone needs to consume some protein. But why is that the case? One of the main reasons is muscle. Muscles are largely made up of protein, which means the protein you eat helps your muscles grow and heal. Protein supplements are a must for athletes and bodybuilders who use them to [...]

What makes a protein shake good or bad? Can you make your own with a little more protein than what you would find in a pre-made brand and with a wider range of flavors than you typically would be able to find in a retail brand? You can make a good protein shake and control [...]

The proliferation of fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and vending machines in virtually every corner of residential America has created a serious nutritional problem. “Snacking” – a harmless-sounding verb that deceptively implies something unobjectionable – has reached addictive proportions[i]. The manifestation of this addiction goes beyond mere obesity something that is widely considered to be [...]