Are Detox Diets and Cleanses Healthy?

Are Detox Diets and Cleanses Healthy?

Do You Need to Detox? Detoxes and cleanses have been buzzwords for a while now. Regardless of what they’re called, they are always advertised with many health claims and compelling testimonials. A lot of the time—even when they don’t explicitly say so—“cleanse” is a...
What Exactly IS Intuitive Eating?

What Exactly IS Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive eating, as developed by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, is based on ten principles that include making peace with food, exploring emotional eating, and respecting your body. Tribole and Resch’s Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary...
Summer Berries: How Sweet It Is!

Summer Berries: How Sweet It Is!

Summer is upon us! Although May is known as “strawberry season” here in St. Louis, many parts of the country continue to harvest them throughout June and into July. Other berries continue to reach their peak throughout the summer and early fall: Cherries typically...
Healthy Summer Travel Tips

Healthy Summer Travel Tips

With summer right around the corner, a lot of us are going to be spending a lot more time traveling. When traveling it can be really challenging to make healthy summer travel choices when you are not in a familiar environment. Even if your nutrition and exercise will...
Sugar Addiction: Fact or Fiction?

Sugar Addiction: Fact or Fiction?

Have you ever thought you’ve got a sugar addiction? You’re staring at an empty sleeve of Girl Scout cookies. Kind of…in shock. You only wanted a couple, but for whatever reason, it was hard to stop. This might leave you wondering; am I addicted to sugar? It’s a...
The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

,By now, most of us, especially those involved in the world of fitness, are familiar with protein powders and their presumed benefits. But what is all the hype really about? Can protein powders and protein supplementation really make a difference in athletic...