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8 Natural Mood Boosters

Natural mood-boosters aren't a replacement for seeing a doctor if you're depressed, but may be the first line of defense when you're feeling blue.

Building Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet

More and more people have shifted to adopt a plant-based diet due to its touted health benefits and nutritional strongpoints. However, many weight-trainers hesitate to make ...

What the New Cancer Study Really Means for Meat Eaters

The World Health Organization recently released a new study claiming that processed meats cause cancer and that red meat was probably linked to the disease as ...

Drinking Chocolate Milk As a Protein Source

While chocolate milk does contain sugar, it's a rich source of high-quality protein. Furthermore, chocolate milk is packed with nutrients just like white milk. Chocolate milk ...

Incomplete vs. Complete Proteins

While all proteins you eat contribute to meeting your daily protein requirements, some proteins are better utilized by your body than others. Consuming complete protein in ...

Building Complete Proteins from Nuts, Grains and Legumes

Protein is a building block for muscles, plays a role in the immune system and is needed for the function of all cells and organs. The ...

Quinoa: The Protein-Rich Incan Superfood

Quinoa is often referred to as a superfood because it's packed with essential nutrients and can provide you with health benefits. In ancient Incan culture, quinoa ...

Ten Great Vegetarian Protein Sources

If you are a vegetarian or are just looking cut back on your meat consumption (often called a flexitarian), it is important to make sure you ...

Does a High-Protein Diet Increase Cancer Risks?

Protein-based diets like Paleo and Atkins may be the darlings of today's nutrition gurus, but mounting research shows that these eating strategies may not be quite ...

How Much Protein Should You Really Be Eating?

With the explosion of high-protein diets like Atkins, South Beach and myriad copycat versions, you may well think that protein is a veritable miracle food. Purported ...

The Protein Myth: Why You May Not Need as Much as You Think

Whether you're watching your weight, trying to grow bigger muscles or simply care about eating right, you're probably at least a little bit concerned about protein. ...

Ewww... Algae is the New Superfood?

If you are anything like me, you probably read the title of this article and ran for the hills.You may be wondering:- "What is ...

The Best 5 Vegetarian Protein Sources

Meat may seem synonymous with protein, but the truth is that fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes all have protein, too. In fact, most foods--even lettuce and ...

The Eating Habits of Olympians

Are the Olympics piquing your curiosity in how your diet differs from Olympic athletes? Well, here's the truth: they're actually pretty similar, except most Olympians need ...

Want a Protein Boost? Isolate It.

You've probably heard the term protein isolate before, but do you know what it is? Well, they're exactly what they sound like. Isolates are created by ...

4 Great Foods for Grilling Healthy Proteins

Summer is almost here and many of us find ourselves dusting off that outdoor grill. Summer barbecues and pool parties can be fat-laden affairs, but we've ...

Eating Light at Mexican Restaurants

Mexican food is spicy and flavorful, but it can be a diet downfall if you're not careful about what you order. Follow these tips to avoid ...

Keys to Choosing an Energy Bar

Energy bars have become rather popular. Perfect for stashing in a bag or your car, bars travel well and come in handy for those times when ...

Smart Substitutions: On-the-Go Snacks

Do you have a busy lifestyle that has you dashing here and there with little time for a healthy, leisurely lunch? Whether it's the challenge of ...

The 10 Easy Steps to Weight Loss

Over the last 20 years, food portions have increased dramatically. As the size of our plates have grown, so has the expectation that the larger amount of ...

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      What exactly is sushi? What about sashimi? Sushi is often touted as being healthy, but not all options at your favorite fish establishment are created equal, ... Read More »