Leptin, ghrelin, and weight loss.
Here's what the research has to say.
Leptin and ghrelin are hormones with important roles in regulating appetite and…
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Fitness & menstrual health:
How to stay lean, healthy, and fit without losing your period.
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Research Review:
A calorie isn't a calorie
When is a calorie not a calorie? When it's from whole versus…
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Alkaline water:
Legit health food or high-priced hoax?
Some people believe that alkaline water helps our bodies metabolize nutrients and… -
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Phytates and phytic acid.
Here's what you need to know.
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All about nutrient timing:
Does when you eat really matter?
You've learned about what to eat to meet your health and body…
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All About Energy Balance
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Trouble losing body fat?
Is anemia and low-oxygen delivery to blame?
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The truth about “body type dieting” for ectomorphs, endomorphs, and mesomorphs.
Body types have been used to determine what sports suit someone best,…
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Protein supplements:
Is protein absorption the problem?
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Whey sensitivity and intolerance:
Here's when whey protein just isn't for you.
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Carb controversy:
Why low-carb diets have got it all wrong.
Yes, we've all heard about how carbs: spike your blood sugar and…
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All about lectins:
Here's what you need to know.
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Coffee and hormones:
Here's how coffee really affects your health.
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Workout nutrition explained.
What to eat before, during, and after exercise.
For most people, nutrient timing isn’t all that important. But if you’re…
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Elimination diets: How and why to do them
If you’re suffering from food intolerances or sensitivities, an elimination diet could… -
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Sweet vs. regular potatoes:
Which potatoes are really healthier?
It's an age-old debate: sweet vs. white potato. Which potatoes should you… -
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Does intermittent fasting work for women?
Learn how fasting can affect hormones, weight loss, and fertility.
Intermittent fasting works for some women, while others have problems. Read the…
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How to count (and track) macros for fat loss, muscle gain, and better health
Your complete guide to using—and coaching—macros.
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Do probiotics really work?
Learn the real benefits of probiotics, what they can help with, and what it truly means to have a “healthy gut.”
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Carb cycling: Is this advanced fat loss strategy right for YOU?
(Take the quiz.)Your essential guide to carb cycling.
Here’s everything you need to know about this popular nutrition strategy.
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All About Vitamins & Minerals
Everything you need to know about vitamin & minerals for good health
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Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: Which are really healthier? [Infographic]
Let's get to the bottom of this never-ending debate.
Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: A nutritional debate fueled by misinformation, baseless ‘superfood’… -
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The new rules of sports nutrition: This could revolutionize the way you coach athletes.
Help anyone perform better—in training, competition, and life.
Sports nutrition is about more than biochemistry and advanced training plans. Here’s…
