fiber

Forget baseball, snacking is the real pastime in America. We are stuffing in more snacks than ever, so much so that those between-meal nibbles are adding up to the calorie equivalent of a fourth (and even a fifth!) repast. On the topic of the heightened demand for snack grub, if I were to add up...

In many ways, a trip to the grocery store is where your diet is going to either go well or go off the rails. With thousands of packaged foods available to anyone who ventures into any supermarket, it’s vital to be more informed about which ones are better for you and which are nutritional duds...

There’s no question that losing weight can be boiled down to the simple formula of burning more calories than you eat, but if you want to lose weight quicker and for longer, a new study from the University of Illinois has found two food groups and a sustainable method that can accelerate the...

Despite all the anti-carb rhetoric out there, most people still love their bread. So much so that consumption in the U.S. totals over 6 billion kilograms.. Man, that is a lot of bread being used for lunch sandwiches and breakfast toast. So, yes, this crusty, deliciously starchy food group is...

In our quest to put a spring back into our step, many of us scour the internet looking for the latest supplement that promises to motivate our mornings and disrupt our doldrums, but rather than eying up the latest innovations, take the time to observe the simple oats. Here’s why. 1. Avoid Blood...

Convenient and satisfying, cereal is always going to be a breakfast staple for most guys. (Full disclosure: I’ve been known to scoop up cereal for dessert and without a shred of guilt about it.) But if you’re not careful you can end up with a nutrition bomb floating in your milk. With a little...

If you are focused on supporting your muscle growth, feeling satisfied after eating a meal, maintaining stronger bones and powering up your immune health, then protein needs to be a part of your plate. In a nutshell, eating adequate amounts of protein is critical when it comes to supporting your...

The Mayans touted it as the “Food of the Gods” which should be enough reason to make chocolate products a dietary staple. And this time of year when cupid once again comes a calling, the appetite for chocolate is understandably heightened even if it is a cliché gift. Great news for chocolate...

While most fitness-minded guys obsess about protein, we ignore fiber—at our peril. Eating enough roughage is incredibly important. There is little to debate about that, despite what the hardcore carnivore crowd will tell you. In a recent and comprehensive Lancet study of previous research...

Design your workouts to suit different types of muscle requirements. The more you know about your muscles, the bigger you can build them. We train them. But how much do we know about them. And how do we know what type of muscle fibers we have in the muscle we are training; by knowing what muscle...

Clean Eating vs. Healthy Eating “Are they one in the same?” Back in the 80’s, when the term “clean eating” became part of the bodybuilding vernacular, it was primarily used to describe a diet which was low in fat. Most bodybuilders of that era, and even into the 90’s, viewed fat, particularly...

EVERY muscle mag that you pick up these days will have an exclusive interview with Joe or Jane Bodybuilder on their revolutionary new training program that will pack on more muscle than one knows what to do with. Get online and search “muscle building programs” and hundreds of styles and...

You may know that the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend 25-35g fiber per day for individuals aged 14-50 and 21-30g for adults over 501. Although average intakes in the US are lower than what is recommended2, those of us who are conscientious about what and how much we eat...

Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. That said, most of us fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on the important benefits. WHAT IS FIBER? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in...

Carbohydrates are controversial among people trying to lose weight. Because individual carbohydrate needs aren’t one-size-fits-all, we’ve put together an informational guide to help you optimize your carbohydrate consumption and choose healthier options, whether you’re trying to lose weight...

You may have to get creative with fewer ingredients, but eating nutritious foods at low prices is possible whether you shop at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or Walmart. The key is creating a meal plan that revolves around the most budget-friendly produce and proteins. For example, opting for more...

Traditional comfort foods tend to be heavy on less-healthy ingredients like cream, cheese, sugar and refined carbs and light on healthy ingredients like veggies and whole grains. If you want to indulge your cravings in a nutritious way — or if weight loss is a goal this winter — you’ll need to...

Everyone strives for a healthier diet, but loading up on nutritious options may require some adjustment, especially for your digestive system. “When you add a lot more healthy options into your diet, sometimes the unexpected result is bloating and digestive upset,” says Tamara Duker Freuman...

A sudden overwhelming desire for chocolate or a bag of chips — cravings can pop up out of nowhere and be detrimental to weight loss. However, there are both physiological and psychological reasons behind them. The good news is there are plenty of ways to manage cravings. Keep on track and reach...

Rice has been found in archaeological sites dating back to 8,000–5,000, B.C., and its domestication likely occurred around that time period in eastern China. Different regions and cultures favor various types of rice, and it continues to be a staple in the diet of much of the world’s population...