www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-raw-food
Early anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss proposed that the difference beween “nature” and “culture” was akin to “raw” and “cooked” — cooked food symbolizes human creation, civilization, and technology. But is cooked food always ‘progress’? Is ‘raw’ food, in fact, what we were meant to eat?
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-gluten
Vague digestive complaints? Headaches and skin rashes? You may want to avoid that sandwich or plate of pasta. Why and how your daily bread may be making you ill.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-kombucha
Hey guys, you know what I could totally go for right now? A cloudy liquid with an unattractive, brown and squishy mushroom floating in it. Mmmmm. Let me introduce you to kombucha. Proponents of this fermented tea drink claim it does everything but wax your floor. But the clinical evidence suggests otherwise.
Understanding nutrition's most controversial molecule.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-cholesterol
It’s often made out to be the bad guy in today’s medical world. But cholesterol is an important molecule in the body. With the right diet and exercise program, you can put the power of cholesterol to work for you. No appointments to see your doc required.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-recovery
You’ve probably heard of overtraining. In fact, it makes more sense to think about this phenomenon as “under-recovering”. Why you should make recovery protocols part of your overall training plan.
Here's what you need to know.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-lectins
Bean sprouts aren’t just for hippies. There’s method in that madness — reducing the harmful effects of lectins, substances found in many foods. If you’re experiencing GI distress, lectins may be the culprit. Read more about these ubiquitous substances, and how to control their effects.
www.precisionnutrition.com/expert-tip-family-dinners
Social support is essential to success. Family plays an important role in our social support networks. Are your family dinners helping or hindering your goals?
www.precisionnutrition.com/cancer-and-nutrition
Cancer is a major cause of premature death. Yet cancer is treatable. Cancer is preventable. Good nutrition and avoidance of overweight are two of the most important strategies for keeping this killer from striking.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-glutamine
Should you supplement glutamine? Well, double check: are you lying in a hospital bed? Are you sitting at your Polish grandmother’s dinner table? In those cases, the answer may be yes. If not, you may want to save your money.
www.precisionnutrition.com/bean-me-up-scotty
What if we told you there was a dirt-cheap source of protein, fibre, and vitamins that was as close as your pantry? Dig out that forgotten can of chickpeas and make room for legumes!
The 6 commandments of money saving nutrition
www.precisionnutrition.com/get-rich-with-pn
Gah! Food is sooo expensive now! Or is it? Although average Americans spend just 10% of their disposable income on food, we could be saving even MORE money. If you’re a PN eater, you might just end up richer than you think… and healthier too. We can’t promise you’ll be a millionaire, but your waistline AND your wallet will thank you. Nutrition coach and certified cheapskate Ryan Andrews hits the blue light specials.
Here's what you need to know.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-diabetes-mellitus
What if we told you that there was a disease that struck 7% of the US population (and nearly one-third of people in some areas)… a disease that led to a multitude of other common and serious diseases, disabilities, and premature deaths… and that about 85% of these disease cases were completely preventable? Read all about diabetes mellitus, and what YOU can do to cut your risk, right now.
www.precisionnutrition.com/womans-guide-to-body-transformation
Here’s a figure program that’s designed for results — whether you want to compete as a figure athlete, or just look and feel like one.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-diet-sodas
Diet soda is a no brainer. We drink it to avoid the sugar calories from regular soda, right? But do the benefits of consuming fewer sugar calories outweigh the risks of consuming artificial ingredients?
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-soy
From thyroid disease to GMOs, from breast cancer to infant formula, there’s been a lot of conflicting media reports on the safety of soy. We review the evidence, and explain the source of soy’s power as potential hero or villain.
Whole grains
www.precisionnutrition.com/safe-carbs
A recent workshop taught me that people are quite confused when it comes to whole grain, unprocessed carbs. They just don’t know what they are, where to find them, and what they’re good for. Check out this article for a great treatment of whole grains.
Good for us or disease waiting to happen?
www.precisionnutrition.com/meat-and-health
This week, I wanted to discuss something that’s come up quite a lot over the last few weeks. The question of whether eating meat is actually good for us — or whether it’s disease waiting to happen.
Carbs have a bad reputation in some dieting circles—but here’s why they’re essential.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-carbohydrates
Hint: Minimally-processed carbohydrates offer the real nutritional advantage.
www.precisionnutrition.com/flexitarian
Oh the carnage! My recent vegetarian experiment has really ruffled some feathers. But it need not. Indeed, there are some important lessons that omnivores and vegetarians should learn from one another. Lessons that’ll improve health, performance, and body composition.
www.precisionnutrition.com/jb-goes-vegetarian
By some strange, twisted set of circumstances, JB finds himself trying to build muscle while following a strict plant-based diet. Some say this is impossible. Click here to find out.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-alcoholic-beverages
Drink to your health? What you need to know about alcohol consumption and physical wellbeing.
And why local food is so important.
www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-local-food
Eating local isn’t just for crunchy-granola people; everyone can benefit from a close relationship between local producers and consumers. Grab your cloth shopping bags, hit your farmer’s market, and make some new farmer friends while enjoying better-tasting, more nutritious, and environmentally friendly food.
www.precisionnutrition.com/aa-nutrient-deficiencies
Cracked lips? Weird tingling? Scratchy eyeballs? Could be the morning after the night before, or it could be a nutrient deficiency.
www.precisionnutrition.com/ie-greens-supps-results
Greens supplements are marketed as magical health potions that can improve the way you look, the way you feel, and the way you perform. At least that’s what they say in the ads…PN’s intrepid volunteer research subjects tackle the acid-base question and pee into cups, all in the name of PN science! What did they find out?