Health & Fitness

If you’ve ever experienced a quick surge and subsequent crash after consuming sugary foods, you have a basic understanding of glucose spikes. But the acute effects from a momentary surge in blood sugar are minor compared with the potential cumulative harm of chronic, or ongoing, spikes in glucose to hormonal balance and overall health. And, … Read more

Play a game of word association with “vegan,” and “healthy” might come up rather quickly. “Muscular” might not. But that could change — and sooner than you might think. As plant-based lifestyles catch on for more Americans, vegan protein powders derived from plant sources such as peas, rice, soy, and hemp have become increasingly popular for … Read more

If you’re following an intermittent fasting diet, you may wonder, “Does pre-workout break a fast?” Let’s find out. One of the benefits of intermittent fasting is simplicity. You don’t count anything: no calories, carbs, nor grains of salt. All you do is watch the clock, then schedule your meals so that, at regular intervals, you … Read more

If you’re trying to keep your blood glucose within a healthy range, you may be wondering which foods are best. Short answer: There are no foods that lower blood sugar. That’s because the carbohydrates (and sometimes proteins) we get from food are converted into glucose, which acts as the body’s main source of energy. So most foods … Read more

A contrast bath (or contrast water therapy) is a technical term for a hot bath, followed by a cold bath, followed by a hot bath, then a cold bath (repeated for about 20 minutes). This recovery modality could be more advantageous than just an ice bath if you’re looking for serious recovery benefits, like reduced … Read more