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Why There's So Much Confusion Over Health and Nutrition


Why Eating Seasonally and Locally Is Better for You (and Your Wallet)

Health experts and chefs both often say you should eat "seasonally," or include foods in your diet that are grown at the same time of the year you eat them. For example, that means squash in the summer and fall, and artichokes in the spring. Eating seasonally is important, and carries benefits to your health, the… » 4/14/14 10:00am 4/14/14 10:00am

I'm Mike Lee, and This Is the Story Behind MyFitnessPal

Tracking what you eat can be a cumbersome task and can feel like more work than its worth when you're trying to maintain a healthy diet. Luckily there's MyFitnessPal, one of your favorite nutrition trackers with an extensive food database to help you keep tabs on your food, whether you're eating out or cooking at… » 3/19/14 12:00pm 3/19/14 12:00pm

Does Juicing Have Any Real Health Benefits?


This Video Explains What to Eat Before a Heavy Workout or Performance

If you've ever wondered what kind of diet athletes who need the most possible bang for their caloric buck enjoy when they're training, the folks at ASAPScience know the answer. Bonus, if you're training or just want to see what type of carb, protein, and fat balance the pros get, this video will show you. » 2/20/14 5:00am 2/20/14 5:00am

What Healthy Snacks Can I Bring to the Office?

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The Science Behind Why Diets Just Don't Work, and What To Do Instead

Losing weight for healthy living is difficult, but that's not new. What's interesting is the role our brain plays in regulating our weight—any weight—and why that makes it so difficult to lose weight when we want to. Neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt explains in this TED talk, and discusses how eating mindfully can help. » 1/29/14 6:30am 1/29/14 6:30am

