You don’t have to delve too far into the research on processed foods to find out that they slow down our fitness journeys. That’s because the combination of added ingredients like salt, fat and a long list of preservatives wreak havoc on gut health and have even been linked to osteoarthritis. Now a new study […]
I like to say that when it comes to improving fitness and achieving a peak physique, your time in the gym is only half the battle. The other big part of the equation is what you decide to eat (or not!) Reaching for the right foods after some pec pumping is almost as important as […]
Joey Thurman loves a groundbreaking health and fitness challenge. When we connected and he mentioned that he was about to do a 24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts challenge while wearing a continuous glucose monitor, I said, “I want to participate.” Thurman, a Chicago-based fitness expert who has worked with a wide range of clients from WWE wrestlers […]
Fresh food has an undeniable appeal. A crispy salad packed with just-picked vegetables, sun-kissed berries or fish straight from the waves: it’s what foodies dream about. No wonder “fresh” feels like the gold standard. But here’s the twist: Frozen not only holds up, it can actually win in ways that fresh can’t. Certainly, when local […]
Fresh off the New York City Marathon, performance chief Dan Churchill is already training for a Dallas Hyrox that he’s doing shortly after taking the podium this weekend at Eudēmonia in West Palm Beach, Florida. Between training for races, shooting content, traveling, and being the chef at The Osprey at the 1 Hotel in Brooklyn, […]
Smoothies are a super convenient option for getting healthy nutrients on the go, but a new study has found that adding a banana can reduce the body’s absorption of flavanols by 84%. So should bananas be banned from your smoothies? It all depends on your goals, says science. Research published in the Royal Society of […]
“Bro-science” has long claimed that animal protein is essential for serious profits. This seems logical when you consider that foods like beef, chicken and eggs provide a dose of protein and an amino acid profile that, on paper, is superior to what you’d get from a can of beans. For this reason, the common belief […]