Why the hell can we not stay full during the day? I talk to and overhear a lot of conversations that involve being hungry from busy students or professionals who are at work many hours of the day. What can they do to ensure they stay away from the vending machines at work or on [...]
Hey everyone, Michael here. This is the first article on the blog from my friend Dr. Chris Berger. He's an exercise physiologist and university professor, so he has a lot of good information to share. I hope you enjoy! Admit it - You've had it with the latest studies telling you what to do. I [...]
WE ARE BACK To finish up this monster of a blog post all about The Produce Wars. Which is better, and which is worse?? (SPOILER ALERT) Well, hopefully, by now you've seen that each type has its pros and cons, and that not one is better than the other, because each has its own way of [...]
Welcome back! We're continuing our discussion on whether you should eat fresh, frozen, or canned fruits/veggies. So far, we've seen the pros and cons of fresh produce: High in nutrient density, but loses its nutrients quickly if stored for a few days! How can we combat that?? Hmmm.....??? Got it! Freeze the colorful bastards! Yes! [...]
People are always going to argue over the stuff that is 5% of the equation while ignoring the actually important 95%. This debate between fresh, frozen, and canned produce is part of that 5%. Why? Because for the most part, a vegetable is a vegetable is a vegetable. While we may want to get all [...]
Let me tell you something about fiber. When I first began my study of nutrition about 2 1/2 years ago, my very first nutrition professor was a fiber nerd! She loved fiber and talked to us about it like it was the best thing since sliced (whole grain) bread. Over time, I've realized why she [...]
Hey y'all. Finals are done. Classes are out for a little while. I feel good. So good that I'll be able to get back to writing every week! Upon reading my last post about aerobic glycolysis, I noticed some issues with the article. There were some things that I either glossed over or need to [...]
Welcome back to our discussion of energy systems! I appreciate you coming back and your desire to learn! That's the whole goal of this website: to learn ya' somethin'! Upon reading a comment from the first post, a reader enlightened me on my neglect to go into detail about what ATP is or what is [...]
Ever think about how we, as the crazy people we are, get energy to do everyday stuff? Walk, run, jump, pick up kids, throw said kids because they're annoying, even getting out of bed! Everything you do takes some bit of energy! Where do we get that energy? Caffeine? Well, it may seem like it, [...]
Recent research conducted by Boston University's School of Medicine has challenged the notion that blood pressure is negatively impacted by sodium intake. Previously, the idea has been that as you increase your intake of sodium, primarily from salt, blood pressure worsens and leads to increased risk for stroke and other complications. Lynn L. Moore and [...]
