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Nutrition
What to eat, and why
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The Quickest, Easiest Foods to Eat for Long-Lasting Energy
When you're tired or busy, you need healthy food that doesn't take long to make.
The Difference Between ‘Portion Size’ and ‘Serving Size’ (and Why It Matters)
Serving sizes are mass produced; portion sizes are individual.
How Leftover Pasta Can Keep the 'Hangries' Away
Reheated pasta, rice, or potatoes may actually be able to stave off a blood-sugar crash.
The Fastest, Easiest Post-Workout Snacks That Aren't a Shake or Bar
We need easy-to-digest carbs—and less protein than we think.
The Right Way to Use a Scale to Track What You Eat
If you're tracking macros, a food scale is a good idea. But you have to know how to use it.
How to Lose Weight Without Buying Into Diet Culture
It's fine if you want to lose weight. You don't need diet culture to do it.
Why You Should Stop 'Saving Room' for Dessert
Skimping on a healthy dinner in order to fill up on dessert is a recipe for a stressful evening.
How to Convince Your Stubborn Parents to Stop Eating so Much Junk
When's the last time you were able to get your parents to change anything, ever?
The Best Paid Diet App (and the Best Free Alternatives)
MacroFactor provides exactly the functions I used to have to cobble together from three different apps.
Healthy Eating Is Not the Same as Dieting
Low-calorie, low-fat meals aren't "healthy;" they're diet food.
1,200 Calories a Day Is a Starvation Diet, Actually
We've spent 100 years trying (and failing) to lose weight on 1,200 calories a day. It's time to stop.
‘Cheat Days,’ ‘Clean Eating,’ and Other Food-Related Phrases We Need to Stop Using Already
I've had enough of that skinny cow lording "guilt-free" snacks over us.
How to Quick-Add Macros in Any Food Tracking App
If your app doesn't have this feature, you can create it yourself.
How to Eat Healthier Without Tracking Calories
No matter your health goals, there are science-backed ways to improve your diet without calorie counting.
What Your Salt Cravings May Be Trying to Tell You
Salty foods are delicious, but sometimes our cravings are a sign that something is off.
We're Counting Carbs All Wrong
We need to start prioritizing quality over quantity.
What Is Clear Whey (and Why Should You Try It)?
Clear whey has its time and place—let's compare it to other types of protein powder.
Are Juices Really Healthier Than Smoothies?
If you insist on drinking your fruits and vegetables, it's worth knowing the difference.