Diet Tips / Healthy Eating

If you’re new to a low-carb diet, a simple trip to the grocery store can be overwhelming. The smells of fresh bread or freshly baked cookies might be calling your name while navigating new aisles or dissecting food labels. The answer? A low-carb grocery list. This one simple step takes...

Added sugars hide in so many foods you wouldn’t expect. If you check the nutrition labels on food products, you may find a surprising amount of sugar in peanut butter, salad dressings, bread, cereals and even spaghetti sauce. Sugar is everywhere and excessive intake has been linked to obesity, diabetes,...

There is a delicious, wide array of foods high in potassium out there. These nutritious options can help you maintain a healthy balance of this vital mineral in your diet. Although it may feel at times like our body is running on coffee and fumes, there are actually a few...

It doesn’t matter that you’re one tough cookie in the gym; if you’re not properly fueling your body, you’re squandering your own progress. Pre-workout meals get a lot of attention, but they’re not the only thing on the menu. Post-workout meals are just as, if not more, important. Eating a...

You can’t get far in learning about nutrition without first talking about protein. Protein is one of three essential macronutrients aka macros (the other two are carbohydrates and fats). The building blocks of protein are amino acids. Getting enough high protein foods in your diet is essential for repairing and...

You’re already familiar with collagen, but did you know there are different types of collagen? Each collagen type is associated with a different health benefit. They also differ when it comes to prevalence and location in the body. Ahead, you’ll discover the best collagen supplement for your individual needs. Types...

The Complete Guide to Starting an Elimination Diet Do certain foods leave you feeling bloated, drained of energy or with brain fog? If so, the reason could be on your plate. An elimination diet can help spot hidden food sensitivities and intolerances by systematically removing and reintroducing foods. Around 20%...

Meal prep is a convenient approach you can use to make delicious, homemade food you’ll want to eat every day—without the wait. And while the end results may look impressive, meal prep doesn’t require complicated planning or tools. All you really need is time and basic kitchen skills. This beginner’s...

Macros is shorthand for “macronutrients”, the three main categories of nutrients your body needs to survive. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats and protein. Balancing your intake of these macronutrients is essential for maintaining a healthy diet. Some diets focus on specific macronutrient ratios for targeted wellness or weight management...

When you hear the word “detox,” your mind may churn up images of fad diets that leave you feeling more miserable than radiant. Most of the time, detoxes aren’t the healthiest route for your body. But there is one exception: a sugar detox. A sugar detox eliminates sugar intake for...

Unless you dream of greens, it can be tough to eat enough vegetables every day. You know they’re good for you: Veggies are packed with essential nutrients that support your entire body, plus fiber to support regular digestion. The problem is vegetables aren’t easy. They have to be cleaned, prepped...

Superfoods are “super” because they’re packed with nutrients people don’t normally get from other foods. You might think about green tea and pomegranates, but superfoods aren’t always so black-and-white (or green and red, in this case). Here’s one nutrient-dense superfood that you probably aren’t eating enough of: offal. Also called...

What you put into your body both before and after your workout can either inhibit or boost your progress and recovery. Whether you fast or eat before a workout, it’s best to consume quality carbs after you train to replenish glycogen-depleted muscles. Use the easy-to-make recipes for pre- and post-workout...

For many, holidays are a time for family, friends and, maybe most importantly, food. Almost every holiday in existence has a dish associated with it, and it’s almost always full of nostalgia and comfort. Now more than ever, you may want to fall into the comfort that holiday food brings,...

Avocados are a mainstay of the Bulletproof Diet because they provide you with plenty of monounsaturated fat, fiber, vitamins B6, E, and C and potassium. And that’s just from the creamy fruit itself… But what about avocado seeds? Have we all been tossing a nutrient powerhouse into the compost this...

With an abundance of fiber, monounsaturated fats, and vitamins, avocados are the crown jewel of ketogenic diets. When they go on sale, there’s no shame in piling as many as you can into your grocery cart. However, avocados can be troublemakers. Since their window of ripeness is so small, slicing...