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Perky Jerky
Is that preworkout protein drink getting hard to chug down? Or maybe you’re looking for a high-protein midafternoon snack with a...
Steve HolmanSeptember 16, 2012 -
Food Facts
Sunflower seeds can build muscle. According to the March ’12 Better Nutrition, a handful, about a quarter cup, contains four grams...
Becky HolmanAugust 28, 2012 -
Bacterial Benefits
Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular as a health booster. The main reason is that their good bacteria soothes the savage stomach—but...
Steve HolmanAugust 13, 2012 -
Eat Muscle for Breakfast?
You probably know that the stress hormone cortisol can cause your body to chew up muscle for energy. According to the...
Becky HolmanAugust 10, 2012 -
Bigger Insulin Trigger
Bodybuilders get protein at every meal in order to keep the muscles bathed in growth-promoting amino acids. There appears to be...
Becky HolmanAugust 4, 2012 -
Food Facts
Mushrooms are an excellent cancer fighter. According to the International Journal of Cancer, a recent study showed that women who regularly...
Iron Man MagazineJuly 20, 2012 -
More Salt Stats
According to the September ’11 Bottom Line Health, an eight-year study followed more than 3,600 men and women aged 60 and...
Steve HolmanJuly 5, 2012 -
Should I reduce salt intake if I have high blood pressure?
Recent studies suggest that higher salt intakes may not be so bad for blood pressure after all unless you have a...
Becky HolmanJune 29, 2012 -
Food Facts
B-vitamins can boost energy and mood, but that’s exactly why you shouldn’t take before bed, according to the February ’12 Bottom...
Becky HolmanJune 24, 2012 -
Do You Need More C?
According to the January/February ’12 Well Being Journal, glucose and vitamin C “use the same cell door.” That means if your...
Becky HolmanJune 20, 2012 -
The Real Reason Wine Is Fine
There has been a flood of evidence that drinking a couple—that’s two—glasses of red wine a day is good for a...
Becky HolmanJune 14, 2012 -
Food Facts
Sugar can cause depression. Candy, cake, soft drinks and other simple-sugar snacks trigger wild fluctuations in blood sugar—blood sugar is high...
Becky HolmanJune 11, 2012 -
Supercharged Oatmeal
You probably know that oatmeal is an excellent choice for breakfast. A bowl has around 20 grams of slow-releasing carbs, so...
Steve HolmanMay 24, 2012 -
Caffeine Gene
Have you noticed how some people can drink coffee after dinner and have no problem sleeping, while others sip the same...
Becky HolmanMay 21, 2012 -
Joint Rejuvenators
According to the December ’11 Bottom Line Health, ginger and tumeric supplements can help relieve knee pain. The results of a...
Becky HolmanMay 18, 2012