Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Calorie manipulation—whether to lose weight or gain muscle—seems simple. After all, it’s just math… right? Sort of. But it’s tricky. Your body is a complex machine. In order to determine how many calories your body needs to achieve your goals, you need to first understand how your body burns…
Month: May 2024
The importance of micronutrients—and where they fit in your diet
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Growing up, we learn that vitamins and minerals are essential for health. (We all took those animal-shaped multis, right?) But what does that mean? What vitamins do we need, and why? How can we get the minerals our body needs for optimal health and well-being? In this article,…
How to live the longest, healthiest life possible
None of us is getting any younger. Take it from someone who’s old: You don’t want to reach the Age of Senior Discounts with regrets about all the things you didn’t do to prepare your body and mind. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do, at any age. In the following article, we’ll cover the…
4 lesser-known reasons to work with a health coach
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Health coaching goes beyond diet and exercise advice. To improve your health, a good health coach will not just consider your physical needs, but also your goals, personal preferences, and overall value system. There are many reasons why you might decide to work with a health coach, but…
What do I do with foods that don’t easily fit my macros?
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Not all foods fit into neat macro categories. Meeting your macro goals can seem simple on paper or on an orderly spreadsheet, but in real life, it can sometimes feel more like a child’s finger painting. Finding foods that align perfectly with your macro targets can be challenging,…
Glutamate: Synthesis, transport, and supplement interactions
Key takeaways:~ Glutamate is the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain and periphery.~ Cells can make glutamate from glutamine or alpha-ketoglutarate.~ There are genetic variants that impact glutamate levels a bit, but overall, glutamate levels are tightly controlled by multiple pathways.~ Altered glutamate signaling is implicated in schizophrenia, OCD, and migraines. What is glutamate? Glutamate…
The Impact of DNA Damage & Lifestyle on Aging & Longevity Medicine with Dr. Morten Scheibye-Knudsen
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The Dangers of the Tiniest Plastic Particles
Buck researcher David Furman is alarmed about new findings that show the problem is even worse than previously suspected People generally know that plastics are bad for the environment and possibly their health. That doesn’t seem to affect consumer spending much, given that a million plastic bottles are purchased worldwide every single minute. Don’t…