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How to Read Scientific Research

You can learn to read scientific research.  It is far more easier and accessible than you think it is! We live in the Information Age.  A wonderful time where all the world’s knowledge (and products) are at our fingertips.  And people are still falling prey to juice “fasts,” detox tea, and other health fads.   I …

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Real Food Rules: Rules #11-15

Real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.  He outlines a simple set of rules to help avoid highly processed foods and refined sugar in our modern food landscape. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to …

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Real Food Rules: Rules #6-10

These real food rules are compiled from Michael Pollan’s book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto.  Cutting processed foods and relying on real, whole foods can be difficult in our modern food landscape. Please note, this post contains Amazon Affiliate links that generate revenue for the site, at no additional cost to you, should you …

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Impossible Burger & Estrogen: The research

Will the estrogen in an Impossible Burger grow man boobs?  The answer will surprise you!  But this whole debate is representative of some serious problems we have with nutrition and health claims. The internet and social media platforms are absolutely exploding over this debate: Will eating the Impossible Burger (now sold by Burger King) cause …

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Research-Based Workout Motivation

Learn these simple, research-based guidelines for workout motivation.  Ogie Shaw discusses the simple principles behind physical fitness and how to win the war against your mind. I would argue that this time of year is when most people are focusing on their health.  For better or for worse.  The gyms are usually packed and everyone …

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Let’s Talk About Health.

We need to talk about our health.  The mental health stigma has been furiously challenged lately, and I am so happy to see people openly discussing their emotional struggles.  But sharing physical health experiences is something I still rarely see. It’s no surprise that the youngest generation is different; we were raised in a new …

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