Low carbohydrate diets garner major attention as viable options to combat obesity and diabetes, and rightfully so. Indeed, they seem to work wonders. There is much more to the insulin sensitivity picture, however, than the balance of protein, carbs and fat.…

One-third of American adults have higher than acceptable blood pressure, and less than half of these people have their high blood pressure controlled, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Uncontrolled hypertension, as treatable as it is, has numerous…

The human body has an amazing capacity to store energy. Throughout childhood and adolescence, we accumulate a certain number of fat cells (adipose tissue) that will remain relatively constant for the rest of our lives. How many of these cells, you ask?…

“Strong is the new skinny.” It is a proclamation you may have seen plastered over marketing and social media in recent years, but it is more than a catch phrase. Studies show that strength training can play a critical role…

Does it matter how often you eat? My experience with clients suggests absolutely yes, meal frequency matters. That said, it is complicated to find definitive scientific proof that any particular eating frequency is best. A quick Google Scholar search for…