It was the lift she needed — or so she thought. Julia Pugachevsky, a senior health reporter for Insider, revealed that she started taking Cellucor C4 pre-workout powder after reaching a plateau in strength training. At first, she wrote in a Friday essay for Insider, she “felt ‘Popeye’-level strength, opting for 5lb-heavier dumbbells without hesitation. … Read more
For Amber Clemens, it’s protein all the whey. The Wisconsin weight loss coach — who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — is revealing the 11 foods that made her journey easier. She credits chopped salad kits, ready-to-eat protein, Greek yogurt, meat sticks, protein shakes, protein bars, protein-packed … Read more
She’s berry fond of these staples. Women’s weight loss coach Jenna Rizzo is revealing the three types of foods she always keeps stocked in her Georgia home — batch-cooked proteins, fermented fare, and fruits. “One thing about me is I like to eat, so having these foods on deck keeps me satiated throughout the day, and [they … Read more
Love that chicken from Popeyes but on a diet? A New Jersey personal trainer and nutritionist is sharing how to make a meal at the national chicken chain for less than 500 calories. “Follow me,” Michael Ballantine implores his 85,600 TikTok followers in a January clip. He enters a Popeyes in Paramus and asks for … Read more
Mixing powders or popping pills pre-workout might be pointless, says one diet expert. Although some supplements can give your body a boost, others are a complete waste of time, Rob Hobson, a UK-based registered sports dietitian and author of “The Detox Kitchen Bible,” told the Daily Mail. The experienced nutritionist explained that while it’s not … Read more
It’s hard to be a fan of tryptophan these days. The essential amino acid oft-blamed for inducing sleepiness after Thanksgiving dinner has given us another reason to say no thanks to meats, dairy, nuts, grains and legumes — and yes to Mediterranean diet staples. University of Colorado researchers have found a link between arthritis and … Read more
When he wanted to shed, he turned to the sled. An obese tech entrepreneur who landed in the hospital because of heart palpitations is crediting a weighted sled for helping him lose nearly half his body weight in two years. “I kept thinking, ‘One day I will lose weight, one day I will become fit,’ … Read more
Relish the fact that not all condiments are bad for you. Many people feel their meals aren’t complete without ketchup, mayo, mustard, hot sauce, ranch, soy sauce, seasonings, or other condiments. You may think that adding these flavor enhancers decreases the nutritional value, but some experts believe they can actually be worth their salt, so … Read more
Is she on Target with her picks? A Philadelphia-area registered dietitian credited for creating the 90-30-50 diet plan is sharing her favorite seven Target items for weight loss — ranging from protein bars to kettle chips and nonfat yogurt. “These finds are high-protein & made with REAL ingredients, supporting blood sugar balance, metabolism & healthy … Read more
Aisle have what she’s having. A California-based registered dietitian is sharing the six foods she says she never leaves Costco without. Lauren Hubert, who has more than 367,000 followers on TikTok, praises Costco’s selection of produce, chicken products, almond flour crackers, frozen fruit and broccoli, whole-grain bread, and Poppi prebiotic soda. Hubert calls the West … Read more
It’s breakfast time … somewhere. Experts say it’s best not to eat right before bed — but if you’re hankering for a midnight snack, choose your nocturnal noshes wisely. Registered dietitian nutritionist Felicia Stoler recommends seeking out items that include the three primary macronutrients — fat, carbohydrates, and protein. “Yogurt, milk (plain or flavored), cottage … Read more
They made a supreme change. Glenn and Sophie Harris, 38 and 35, were terrified of dying young and leaving their kids orphans. They weighed a combined 630 pounds, with Glenn estimating he was consuming around 3,500 calories a day by indulging in extra-large pizzas and 10 to 15 cans of Pepsi Max. Their wake-up call … Read more
Milk this diet for all it’s worth. Dr. Michael Mosley — a BBC presenter and author who popularized the 5:2 fasting diet and developed the Fast 800 diet, which combines intermittent fasting and Mediterranean-style eating — is sharing the five food groups to incorporate into your routine for weight loss. Mosley swears by non-starchy vegetables; … Read more
Mooove over, beef. Swapping meat for mycoprotein — a protein made from fungus, that’s found in Quorn-brand frozen products — could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%, results from a new four-week study show. Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and … Read more
So you’re going vegetarian — cue concerned friends and relatives asking incredulously, how will you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat? There’s certainly food for thought, buried somewhere amidst their unsolicited concern — vegetarians and vegans can easily lean into bad habits, overdoing it on the carbohydrates and neglecting the daily Recommended Dietary Allowance, or … Read more
Wanna turn back the hands of time? This diet may help. A study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) can lower a person’s biological age by an average of 2½ years. The five-day FMD is rich in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates — it’s … Read more
Turns out, there is such a thing as too much protein. A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism suggests that eating too much protein is bad for your arteries. “Our study shows that dialing up your protein intake in pursuit of better metabolic health is not a panacea. You could be doing real … Read more
There’s no reason to get upsetti about your spaghetti. Carbs are typically frowned upon when it comes to weight loss and diet culture, and pasta in particular takes a lot of the heat. But StudyFinds’ dietitian Shyla Cadogan, RD, argues that pasta isn’t inherently unhealthy — but the way you’re eating it might be. The … Read more
We’re in the pink. Korean scientists have come up with an astonishing new type of lab-grown rice — one packed with animal protein. The rose-tinted spectacle has hungry tongues wagging in the sustainable food community, after researchers successfully showed they had been able to infuse raw grains with beef and cow fat cells. The bulked … Read more
He’s got your back. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist who practices in NYC, is sharing three ways to get rid of dreaded back acne, also known as “bacne.” Around 50 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Athletes who wear sweaty gym clothes are especially susceptible to unsightly back blemishes, experts … Read more