Food and Nutrition

You only eat healthy, organic junk food, right? Good. Me too. But wait a minute. Is this healthy, organic junk food really better for us?

Antioxidants such as vitamin E may protect us from Alzheimer’s by combating free radicals in the body.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “Can eating meat increase my risk of cancer and other diseases?”

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “What’s the best diet for losing fat and gaining muscle?”

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “When trying to build muscle, I eat a few whole eggs every morning. Is this dangerous or am I ok?”

Since last week’s article about Ryan’s visit to a cattle feedlot was released – we’ve received some passionate feedback. Here’s Ryan’s response.

Plant-based eater, Ryan Andrews, was tired of talking about, reading about, and hearing about feedlots without ever having visited one. So, after being given fairly unprecedented access, he decided to check one out for himself. Here’s what he learned.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “What can I do to get the muscle building benefits of a high protein diet without the risk of becoming too acidic?”

Whether you’re eating to maintain or to lose weight, make sure you’re getting the micronutrients you need from whole food.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “What are phytochemicals and how can they help with my training?”

Do you have “forbidden foods”? If so, is putting these foods “off limits” helping or hurting you?

Most women worry about getting too many calories or getting too muscular, so they often avoid dairy and/or heavy weight training. But a new study suggests that adding both of these things may actually help them lose fat.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “I’ve heard that creatine is a great muscle builder. But isn’t it unhealthy? Like taking steroids?”

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “I’m trying to build muscle and lose fat but I suspect my testosterone is low. What can I do about this?”

You know the “ate a hot pepper” feeling, right? Your eyes tear up. Your nose runs. You break out into a sweat. You grab for ice water. Capsaicin, the chemical that’s kicking your ass, is actually increasing your metabolic rate. But can it, along with green tea, help you lose fat?

Our team of PN experts shares their top tips for leading happy, healthy, awesome and long lives. Take that, mortality!

My good friends know that I’ve long been on the quest for the perfect protein shake. Well, that quest has ended…in PN Ice Cream. With my trusty new Vitamix, I’ve found the holy grail of protein snacks. Click here to learn how to make low calorie PN-friendly ice cream.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Carb Loading Made Easy. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

A few weeks back I was invited back on the award-winning Canadian program – On the Line – with Christine Williams. In this article, you’ll find 8 segments, each about 5 – 7 minutes in duration, each segment covering a host of nutrition and health related topics.

It’s time. Registration for the 2010 PN Certification program is about to kick off. So, if you’re interested in learning to coach the Precision Nutrition way, then click this link to get yourself a spot.

Need expert nutrition advice? Look no further than yourself. You’ve been eating since birth, after all.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Sports Drinks. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

One of the most common responses I get when discussing nutrition, exercise and healthy living with people is the dreaded: “But I like my ______.” This is flawless rationale…if you’re getting ready to enter kindergarten.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Super Shakes – How To Boost Your Daily Intake. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “I’m trying to increase my fruit and vegetable intake and was wondering whether I should focus on organic produce vs. the regular kind?”

In this week’s segment of Ask Dr John, I answer the following question: “I’ve used quite a few protein powders over the years and I never feel good using any of them. Do you think I could be allergic?”

Most women realize that what they eat while pregnant can have important effects on the health of their baby. However, very few women know exactly what to eat and what to avoid. Check out this article to learn more about the best nutritional strategies for pregnant women.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Organic Foods – Are They Really Better For You? Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

In today’s update, PN’s Dr Bryan Walsh attempts to answer the question: is coffee good for us or not? And he tackles the question by looking at the effects on our neuroendocrine and immune systems. Whether you drink coffee or abstain, this is one article you’ll want to check out.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Preventing Dehydration. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Caffeine and Athletes. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eggs. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Watching Your Sugar Intake. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Fish Oil for Athletes. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Uh, yeah, about that diet advice I gave you last year… ha ha, well, there’s been a small misunderstanding. I need to apologize for a few things… Hooboy, this is awkward. OK, look, there’s this hippo…

Whether you’re Paleo or vegan, raw foodie or ovo-lacto-pesco-pollo-flexo-whatever, here’s where you all go wrong with your nutrition.

This week’s video, part of the Eat and Run program we’ve produced in conjunction with Competitor.com, is all about Eating Frequency. Our Eat and Run series is full of useful nutrition tips for active folks. Check it out by clicking the link above.

Jeff Novick is known as an insightful, straight-shooting dietitian who debunks a lot of the food industry’s misinformation with humour and useful tips. I caught up with him to ask 6 important questions about eating and health.

If you’re happy and you know it… you probably won’t eat a super-sized bag of chips.

Kale is a nutritional superfood — it almost makes broccoli look like Doritos. But if you’re used to seeing kale as merely a garnish or perhaps an annual that provides colourful winter foliage for your garden, you might wonder how the heck to cook it. Don’t worry: star vegan chef Chef Ryan is on the job. Bam!