“Eat more protein!” This advice is shared everywhere and plastered all over social media. Trainers and even doctors tell us to eat more protein. Our friends and relatives may tell us they’re trying to eat more protein. Food companies are beefing up everything from waffles to bread to cookies and granola bars with extra protein. […]
People start working out for all sorts of different reasons, but weight loss is one of the most common. Despite being billed as necessary for weight loss, the effects of exercise on body weight are nuanced. For example, an exercise program that includes both lifting weights and conditioning improves the body composition. In individuals who […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Most people are aware of the major ways to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, i.e. eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough high quality sleep, maintain a healthy weight and body composition, and be sure […]
Collagen is the most common structural protein in the human body, making up about 25% of the body’s total protein content. Its primary role is to provide structural support to connective tissues like ligaments, tendons, bone, cartilage, and skin, though it is found in virtually every tissue, including teeth, eyes, blood vessels, and more. There […]
Over a lifetime, the average human will consume enough energy to fly a Boeing 747 jet from Los Angeles to New York just over 50 times. That’s an enormous amount of fuel to be sure, which speaks to how much nutrition plays a role in not only powering our daily activities, but also our well-being. […]
Creatine is one of the most widely consumed dietary supplements globally, accounting for an estimated $520 million dollars-a-year market by 2024. [1] On top of that, dietary supplements are quite popular, with approximately 75% of Americans reported taking at least one in the previous year. [2] Despite its popularity, many questions remain about supplemental creatine […]
Blood pressure is a key indicator of your health. This is why it is checked at every visit with a healthcare professional. Understanding this measurement will help you make sense of both your blood pressure and your healthcare professional’s advice. This article series will explain what blood pressure is, how to correctly measure it, and […]
In our introduction to cholesterol article, we discussed the basics of cholesterol and blood test interpretation. We also covered the major factors that influence blood cholesterol levels to build a strategy for managing high blood cholesterol. Our discussion has been highly simplified for practical purposes, but the relationship between diet, blood cholesterol levels, and the […]
Note: This was a 2-part series (Part 1 & 2) that we merged together. The concluding article (Part 3) can be found here: Cholesterol: Myths & Misconceptions. Cholesterol is a substance that plays many essential roles in the body. It is involved in things like the structure of our cells, brain and nerve function, and […]
Collagen is a protein found in many tissues in animals and humans, ultimately making up about 30% of the entire body’s protein content. Di Lullo 2002 While there are over 20 different types of collagen, the main types found in humans are I, II, and III. Type I is the most common and is found […]