4 Ways to Boost Your Metabolsim

As we age, our metabolisms slow down, which can lead to gaining extra, unwanted pounds. But small dietary adjustments can help minimize weight gain in our middle years. Try these suggestions: Eat small meals throughout the day. This encourages steady caloric burn and a consistent metabolism. Choose healthy carbohydrates. Replace refined, high-glycemic-index carbs with unrefined, [...]

The At-Home Test For Gluten Sensitivity

Everywhere you look, there’s a ton of discussion about gluten and gluten sensitivity.  In fact, PN’s very own Ryan Andrews wrote a great article – All About Gluten – just a few weeks back. But is gluten sensitivity really something you need to be concerned with?  Or is it merely a “Hollywood fad” that’ll disappear [...]

All About Healthy Fats

by Ryan Andrews, November 9th, 2009. What are healthy fats? Fats are organic molecules made up of carbon and hydrogen elements joined together in long chains called hydrocarbons. These molecules can be constructed in different ways, which creates different types of fat and their unique properties. There are 3 main types of dietary fat: saturated, [...]

All About Organic Foods

by Ryan Andrews, October 19th, 2009. Organic food consumption is on the rise. More than half of Canadian households buy it. In the U.S., its sales have increased ~20% each year since 1990. Sales of it worldwide increased from $23 billion in 2002 to $40 billion in 2006. People are willing to pay 40% more [...]

A Nation Addicted to Food

By EatingWell on Nov 25, 2009 12:00 PM in Healthy Eating By Amy Ahlberg, EatingWell.com As someone who has struggled with weight his entire life, David A. Kessler, M.D., wanted to know why chocolate chip cookies had such power over him, why he ate when he wasn’t hungry—and what he could do about it. So [...]

Precision Nutrition

Executive Summary: Covers everything you need to know about nutrition. Precision Nutrition contains everything you need to get the body you want. Teaches you how to eat for your goal and your body. We teach you how to develop a custom nutrition plan unique to your physiology. Written in plain English. We make advanced nutrition [...]

7 Revolutionary Fat Loss Studies

7 Revolutionary Fat Loss Studies Alwyn Cosgrove one of the most respected trainers in the country recently posted a list of the 7 Fat Loss studies that have most influenced how he trains clients for fat loss. Here is the list: A 2004 diet study that shows a simple change can increase dietary compliance and [...]

Thai Cuisine as Medicine

In Thailand, a simple meal can contain foods and spices that can prevent and heal disease. Filled with fresh ingredients, Thai cuisine uses many medicinal herbs and spices that can heal a wide range of ailments, from digestive problems to skin cancer.