“Eating breakfast jump-starts metabolism,” declared Prevention.com in March. “The idea that breakfast is important for weight or that it kick-starts your metabolism is well ingrained,” says Enhad Chowdhury, a teaching…
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“Propel Electrolyte Water is made with more electrolytes than any other national water to support next level hydration,” says Propel. “Whether it’s post-workout or post night out, Vita Coco has…
“I had to cut dairy out of my diet completely because it was causing my discomfort and bloating,” says “Jilly” on The a2 Milk Company website. “a2 Milk allows me…
According to a recent survey, 72% of Americans classify coconut oil as a “healthy food.” Here’s what the science says. A 2017 American Heart Association panel reviewed the evidence on which fats…
“Eating off of 8-inch salad plates instead of 10-inch (or larger) dinner plates, and using small bowls instead of large soup bowls can help you feel like you’re still getting…
“Vitamin K2 is crucial for osteoporosis prevention,” claims Mercola.com (which will be happy to sell you a 30-day supply of K2 for $28). “There are 11 forms of vitamin K,”…
“There’s actually a lot of research that supports skipping eating before exercise to maximize your fat-burning potential,” claims FitDay.com. True…as far as it goes. Which isn’t very. In small studies…
Have romaine lettuce in your fridge? To be on the safe side, throw it out, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest (Nutrition Action‘s publisher). The FDA confirmed the…
Sparkling water has all the bubbly and none of the sugar of soda. But is there a downside? “Sparkling water is made by pumping carbon dioxide into water,” explains John…
Have oversized servings in restaurants distorted our view of what’s normal? In a new study, scientists randomly assigned 277 people to be served a lunch with either a larger (440-calorie)…