If you’ve read about intermittent fasting but aren’t sure if it’s right for you, the quick answer is: maybe. As a weight loss and fitness expert, I’ve been following intermittent fasting for a very long time—sifting through the science, watching patterns with the hundreds of thousands of clients I’ve coached, and figuring out what really […]
At mbg, we talk a LOT about inflammation. (In fact, we have an entire class about it). It’s no exaggeration to say that chronic underlying inflammation, inflammatory disorders, and autoimmune disease are some of the biggest health challenges we’re facing today. Scientists and researchers are even finding that heart disease, the leading cause of death in the […]
The American Heart Association recently released a report advising against the use of coconut oil. The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials. Researchers didn’t see a difference between coconut oil and other oils high in […]
MAINTAINING REGULARITY AND BOOSTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM ARE ONLY TWO OF FIBER’S MANY BENEFITS. For years, fiber wasn’t a huge topic among people interested in a healthy diet: important to keep one’s bowels happy, sure, but not much more than that. Then it was discovered that some fibers formed a cholesterol-controlling gel within the intestines […]
The concept of detoxing is certainly not a new one. If you immerse yourself in the wellness world, even just a little bit, you quickly become aware of the hundreds of different ways to cleanse your body. From juice cleanses to Whole30 to sipping bone broth—there’s a detox out there that will tickle your fancy. With our world […]
Protein is today’s buzz word for those looking to slim down, buff up, or simply trying to stay healthy and fit. With busy schedules getting in the way, eating the right amount of protein at each meal can be challenging. Knowing what to eat (and when) can help you reach your goals, even when you’re on-the-go. […]
The hormones that drive hunger may naturally shoot up at night, according to new research in The International Journal of Obesity. For the study, a small group of 32 obese men and women were asked to fast during two different time periods—starting at 9 a.m. and and 4 p.m.—before consuming a light liquid meal. Then, researchers […]
With the season of indulgences behind us, adopting a detoxification diet is a welcome (and necessary) change of pace. The effects of too many toxins and processed foods in your life can fly under the radar for a while, but eventually the effects will be palpable, and your quality of life will suffer. How do […]
Ever feel like health news is too overwhelming, fast-paced, or hard to decipher? Us too. Here, we filter through the latest in integrative health, wellness trends, and nutrition advice, reporting on the most exciting and meaningful breakthroughs. We’ll tell you exactly what you need to know—and how it might help you become a healthier and happier […]
Back in the 1960s, the fact that our diets influence the risk of heart disease was still a new idea. And there was a debate about the role of fats and the role of sugar. The sugar industry got involved in efforts to influence this debate. “What the sugar industry successively did,” argues Stanton Glantz of the […]