Diet, exercise and sleep are the three pillars of a healthy life. On this blog, I share tips and tricks you can use to improve your overall well-being, eat healthier and sleep better — all based on the latest scientific evidence, explained in easy-to-understand language.
To find the best vegan protein powder, I have tested and analyzed numerous natural protein supplements that contain only clean ingredients without any artificial flavors, sweeteners, fillers or proprietary blends.
Analysis of pre-workout ingredients based on the latest scientific research. Find out what pre-workouts can help you boost performance and build muscle.
Check out some of the best pre-workout supplements that can boost your performance and endurance during intensive workouts.
In this Keto Meal plan, I’ll give you breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas based on the food I ate over the past 50 days while at home and while traveling.
Sponsored review of Unico Gemini – a delicious vegan meal replacement powder with high-quality ingredients and a balanced macronutrient profile.
Review of Fresh ‘n Fit Cuisine, a healthy meal delivery service in Atlanta, Georgia, offering delivery and local pickup options.
Review of Factor 75 — a meal delivery service that uses high-quality ingredients (like organic produce and grass-fed meat) to make healthy prepared dishes.
In this article, we explore the history of grains, their roles in our diets, how healthy grains are, and the top 10 reasons why you should never eat grains.
Table of ContentsWhat Is the Gut Microbiome?What You Will LearnImpact of Gut Dysbiosis on Your HealthWhat Factors Contribute to Dysbiosis?How to Support Your GutGood Bacteria vs. Bad BacteriaThe Gut-Brain AxisBacterial Strains and Their Implications in Health and DiseaseHow Can You Modulate Your Gut Microbiome?Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Conclusion Did you know that most of the cells … Read more
When we place our minds over our matter, we achieve the impossible. Yet, this doesn’t erase the humbling fact that the mind is contained by the brain, which, yes, is literally “matter.” In fact, the brain is a complex network of matter that our minds frantically struggle to grasp yet will ultimately fail to master.
How healthy are artificial sweetenes such as Sucralose? Let’s dive into the science behind sweetenes and discover what manufacturers don’t want you to know.
Review of Wild Zora Meat & Veggie bars, soups, and teas from the perspective of a frequent traveler and Paleo enthusiast.
Diet-To-Go is a meal delivery service with a middle-of-the-road approach to healthy living. They offer various meals plans, including Keto and Vegetarian.
In the early days of professional sports, trainers and athletes didn’t know many of the things that modern science has uncovered. Recent scientific breakthroughs have taken bodybuilding, CrossFit and other sports to the next level. Even casual athletes can easily gain energy, strength, and muscle mass. All you need is discipline and an understanding of … Read more
Table of ContentsWhat is Chiropractic?Chiropractic and Chronic Back PainIs Spinal Manipulation The Real Deal?Meta-Analysis On The Effectiveness Of Spinal ManipulationSpinal Manipulation – A Cure For All Ailments?How Does Spinal Manipulation Work To Relieve Pain?Is Spinal Manipulation Safe For Me?How Does It Compare To Conventional Treatments?How Much Are Treatments Involving Spinal Manipulation?Tension Myositis SyndromeConclusion – Does … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a powerful method to improve your health, lose weight and enable autophagy. It’s completely free and you can start today.
Soylent has enjoyed incredible popularity, but considering the controversy in recent years around this meal replacement drink, many consumers pose the question: Is Soylent healthy? To find out, I have teamed up with a medical doctor who specializes in human metabolism, and we analyzed the ingredients in Soylent. We concluded that Soylent is not a … Read more
I do CrossFit and continuously build up hand calluses from weightlifting. During high-rep bodyweight exercises, such as pull-ups and toes-to-bar, those calluses increase the risk of blisters and skin tears, and I end up with ripped hands that take days to heal and make showers an unpleasant experience. To reduce the chance of callus formation (and thus, … Read more
Table of ContentsHow to Eat Healthy While TravelingStaying Healthy While TravelingFood I Try to Stay Away FromTravel Tips for Sticking to Healthy Eating Habits1. Plan Ahead2. Take The Stress Out Of Finding Healthy Food Options3. Think Outside Of The BoxHow to Eat Healthy While Traveling Eating healthy while being on the road is challenging, especially … Read more
For this article, I have reviewed the best Apple Watch Sport bands for working out, including bands from Apple, Monowear, Nike, Nomad, Twelve South and WsC.
Salmon is known as a healthy food, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. What you may not have known is that most Atlantic farmed salmon is contaminated with toxic chemicals. Manufacturers use such chemicals as ethoxyquin (EQ), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) to preserve fish food. What is Ethoxyquin? Ethoxyquin is a synthetic … Read more
Table of ContentsAvocados and Their Health BenefitsEggs and CholesterolAvocado Oil Mayo – The Best Way to Combine Avocados And EggsEggs and Avocados Eggs and avocados are my two favorite superfoods that offer a lot of health benefits. Continue reading to learn why eggs and avocados should regularly be on your plate as well. Avocados and … Read more
Table of ContentsSaturated vs. Unsaturated Fatty AcidsAvocado OilOlive OilAvocado Oil vs. Olive Oil Have you ever wondered what the healthier oil is: avocado oil or olive oil? Or which one makes the best cooking oil? In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the avocado oil vs olive oil debate to try and determine … Read more
In this article, I would like to share some of the challenges of raising a premature baby (preemie) as we experienced them with our little boy. I hope that it may help other parents who have a premature baby to worry a little less. Lucas was born prematurely nine months ago at Northside Hospital at … Read more
Both my wife and I grew up sharing a room with our siblings. Sharing with siblings isn’t always fun, but it provides valuable lessons for life. We want our kids to understand early in life what it means to share. And once Lucas turned six months and started sleeping 12 hours at night, we moved … Read more
Editor’s note: BOB has discontinued the Ironman stroller and it is no longer available for purchase on the company’s website or Amazon. However, they still make a range of similar running strollers, including the Rambler, the Revolution and the Alterrain. Inspired by my workout buddy, I decided to buy a running stroller, when our daughter … Read more
Breastfeeding is hard work, for both baby and mom, and by far not as easy as most people think. Add issues, such as nipple confusion, to the equation, and you have a recipe for frustration. In this article, I will share the nipple confusion issues we had with our baby girl and how we got … Read more
Having a new baby is chaotic and stressful, even more so, if the baby doesn’t stop crying and you don’t know how to make him or her stop. Don’t worry; there are a couple of proven techniques that will sooth almost every crying baby. In this article, I will show you how to soothe crying … Read more
Table of ContentsFitbit Aria smart scaleWorkflow to the rescueOther workflowsWhere does that leave me with Fitbit?IFTTT – A better solutionWorkaround: Fitbit support for Health app and HealthKit Fitbit has made the decision not to support Apple’s HealthKit, and it thus doesn’t integrate with the Health app. In this article, I will show you a workaround … Read more
They say every pregnancy is different. I guess they are right. Our preemie Lucas was born prematurely and stayed in the hospital for almost two months. This is the story of our second pregnancy that ended abruptly in the NICU of Northside Hospital at week 30 and six days. Our Second Pregnancy This post is meant as … Read more