You need not be a vegan in order to include plant-based protein sources in your diet. Everyone can benefit from getting some of their protein from plant-based sources. In this article, you will learn 7 excellent sources of plant-based protein. Some are sure to surprise you. Let’s first discuss why protein is important and how… [Read More]

Looking for some ideas for healthy travel snacks? Regardless of how well you eat when you are at home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of eating junk food when you are on the road. The most convenient options are usually not very healthy. In this article, you’ll learn the top 10 healthy travel… [Read More]

Did you know that over 40 million Americans go on a diet each year? Even if you aren’t part of this group, chances are that someone very close to you is. While dieting efforts are driven by good intentions and a desire to lose weight or get healthier, these behavior change efforts almost always fail…. [Read More]

One of the most common questions that people ask me in regard to nutrition is “what nutritional supplements should I take?” Many people take supplements to try to improve their health, body composition, and performance. In fact, over $36 billion worth of vitamins and related products were purchased in the U.S. alone in 2017. It… [Read More]

Some people think that eating healthy is expensive, and they use that as an excuse for making poor nutritional choices. While it is certainly possible to spend a fortune on food, it is also very possible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. In this article, you’ll learn four ways to eat healthy and save… [Read More]

Do you ever find it difficult to eat healthy in social situations? Maybe you have good eating habits when you’re on your own, but you have a habit of over-indulging when you are with others. Or, maybe your eating habits aren’t typically that good, and they often get even worse in social situations. Between personal… [Read More]

Recently, I was on line at the supermarket. While waiting, I couldn’t help but notice the shopping cart of the man in front of me. His cart was full of items that I used to eat and drink. Earlier in my life, I thought my eating habits were excellent. In reality, I was consuming many… [Read More]

I recently joined a group of friends for dinner at Matchbox, a “vintage pizza bistro.” Before our waiter took our orders, one of my friends announced to the group that he would be ordering a salad instead of a pizza. He was headed to the Caribbean the following week, and he was cutting back on… [Read More]

Earlier in my life, I had a roommate named Todd. One day, Todd told me that he wanted to get healthier. The following Sunday night, he bought some celery sticks at the supermarket. He placed them in our refrigerator when he got home. His plan was to snack on the sticks throughout the week. On Friday,… [Read More]