Category: Nutrition
Experiment: What happens when you impose extreme constraints and refuse to lower your standards? In this video, LifebyMikeG takes on a deceptively simple challenge: eat exceptional food on just $1 per meal for an entire week. This isn’t just a story about eating cheap food. No Kraft Dinner or hotdogs or white bread here. No…
I am not a nutrition expert. However, there’s a lot of published research that anyone can access online to determine which supplements have proven health benefits. But who wants to spend hours reading medical literature? This interactive graphic will give you quick science-based insights into which supplements can actually help you. The data visualization below…
You now have a quick visual reference guide that shows you what science says about the benefits of various sports supplements. Keep in mind that each supplement can appear multiple times in the chart if it has multiple claimed benefits with different levels of scientific backing. The data visualization below was researched by Miriam Quick,…
Do you ever ask yourself this question? Do you even know how much is too much for you? If not, you might benefit from learning your BMR (basal metabolic rate), which is basically the minimum number of calories your body needs to function while at rest. There are a number of websites that can help…
If you’re trying to eat clean, then you know the amount of effort that goes into reading labels and selecting whole foods over processed foods. But then, we constantly hear news about even whole foods we thought were good for us being harmful. Wouldn’t it be cool to quickly see, what science had to say…
In my post, How to Easily Get Enough Protein Daily, I talked about a surprisingly easy way to eat 100g of protein a day. But protein costs much more than carbs and fats, so some may struggle to afford a high-protein diet. I continue to be surprised by how many people don’t know about services like FlashFood. You can easily save 75% off groceries. And…
People keep saying that in order to lose bodyfat and build muscle, a protein intake of between 0.7g – 1g of protein per pound of goal body weight is the ideal. Problem: many of us struggle to consume the literal pound of flesh it would take to accomplish this feat each day. In one of…
Adopting healthy eating habits is essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. By incorporating these 7 healthy eating habits into your daily routine, you can enhance your nutritional intake, support bodily functions, and promote overall vitality. This is going to be a longer post than I usually make. But you can skim through for the…
In today’s fast-paced world, eating healthy while on the go can feel like an impossible task. When time is short and hunger strikes, it’s all too easy to grab a sugary snack or a processed meal that’s quick and convenient but ultimately harmful. If you want to stay disciplined, build strength, and fuel your body…
