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  • Fear of Fructose

    Fructose, or fruit sugar, has been getting a bad rep lately, primarily because of high-fructose corn syrup. Before HFC, fructose was...

    Becky HolmanMarch 11, 2012
  • More Beans, Less Belly

    According to the September ’11 Reader’s Digest, “People who ate more soluble fiber over a five-year period gained less bellyfat—the most...

    Becky HolmanFebruary 24, 2012
  • Food Facts

    Almonds appear to help slow graying hair. According to the September ’11 Prevention, high levels of the enzyme catalase can prevent...

    Becky HolmanFebruary 13, 2012
  • Sip for More Zip—and Muscle

    Sports drinks aren’t just for after a few games on the court or field. According to Richard J. Johnson, M.D., quoted...

    Becky HolmanFebruary 12, 2012
  • Think Before You Drink

    Even bodybuilders like to partake of alcoholic beverages every so often, but many have mistaken notions about it. Here are some...

    Becky HolmanFebruary 11, 2012
  • Energy Drinks and Ankle Injuries

    Q: What’s this I hear about you saying that energy drinks can make law enforcement officers more susceptible to ankle injuries?...

    Charles PoliquinJanuary 31, 2012
  • More D-fense

    Vitamin D seems to be the shining star of the nutrient world lately, and for good reason. It’s been shown to...

    Becky HolmanJanuary 25, 2012
  • Oats Notes

    Many bodybuilders eat oatmeal for breakfast because of its fiber content and slow carb release. According to the June ’11 Bottom...

    Becky HolmanJanuary 19, 2012
  • Food Facts

    Pistachios may help your leanness. A recent University of California, Los Angeles, study found that subjects who ate the nuts every...

    Becky HolmanJanuary 16, 2012
  • Carbs, Exercise and the Fountain of Youth

    Cynthia Kenyon, Ph.D., of the University of California at San Francisco, recently conducted a study on genetic triggers of -lifespan. As...

    Becky HolmanJanuary 4, 2012
  • Shake the Salt?

    According to Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel in their new book, TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast...

    Becky HolmanDecember 30, 2011
  • Drink Organic

    You’ve probably seen organic milk in the grocery store, but is it really better than nonorganic products? According to the July...

    Becky HolmanDecember 26, 2011
  • D-stroy Diabetes

    Vitamin D has been in the news lately, as most people are deficient. If you don’t get out in the sunshine,...

    Becky HolmanDecember 24, 2011
  • Damage Control

    Glutathione is often called the master antioxidant. In fact, according to the June ’11 Better Nutrition, it’s the most powerful antioxidant...

    Becky HolmanDecember 23, 2011
  • Food Facts

    Peppermint tea can help treat irritable bowel syndrome. If you have an upset stomach, try a few cups to ease your...

    Becky HolmanDecember 20, 2011